Entries in 'uk' (1239)

TV quiz show based on Zynga's Draw Something coming to Channel 4

TV quiz show based on Zynga's Draw Something coming to Channel 4

A new quiz show based on Zynga’s Draw Something IP is to be aired in the UK on Channel 4.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 1:35PM in News
Online video giant Machinima expands to UK

Online video giant Machinima expands to UK

One of the most popular YouTube channels for games content is setting up a dedicated UK business.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 9th 2013 at 11:16AM in News
GameStop: PS4 demand will outstrip supply

GameStop: PS4 demand will outstrip supply

The PS4 will likely be hard to find on the High Street when it eventually arrives (hopefully) later this year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 4:05PM in News
GAME to stock Ouya; Pre-orders now open at £99.99

GAME to stock Ouya; Pre-orders now open at £99.99

Upcoming Android console Ouya will be available to buy from GAME.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2013 at 10:06AM in News

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Video games tax breaks delayed in the UK

Video games tax breaks delayed in the UK

Games tax relief will not be approved by April 1st as the UK awaits confirmation from Europe. 

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Mar 20th 2013 at 3:09PM in News
George Galloway calls for UK Twitter ban

George Galloway calls for UK Twitter ban

MP George Galloway has filed an early day motion that calls for a ban on Twitter within the UK until the site opts to cooperate with local authorities.

by Greg Lockley
on Mar 19th 2013 at 12:43PM in News
Konami plots ambitious European expansion as it opens Windsor office

Konami plots ambitious European expansion as it opens Windsor office

Konami says its new European office in Windsor will help it prepare for changes in the games market

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 18th 2013 at 9:39PM in News
Sony: We need more UK games retailers

Sony: We need more UK games retailers

The UK games industry needs to increase its retail base before the next gen consoles, says Sony.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 8th 2013 at 10:32AM in News

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February sales plunge as blockbusters fail to shine

February sales plunge as blockbusters fail to shine

UK games execs were left scratching their heads last month after a string of big budget action games failed to lift games retail out of the gloom.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 8th 2013 at 10:25AM in News
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Sony UK; Gara, Pannell and Coultate talk PlayStation

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Sony UK; Gara, Pannell and Coultate talk PlayStation

PS4 may be grabbing the headlines, but Sony still has big plans for PSN, PS Vita and PS3. UK MD Fergal Gara, marketing director Murray Pannell and commercial director Alex ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 8th 2013 at 9:29AM in News
SimCity launches smoothly in the UK; Amazon pulls digital game from sale in the US

SimCity launches smoothly in the UK; Amazon pulls digital game from sale in the US

After what has been a wretched start to life this week, SimCity has finally arrived in the UK – and everything’s fine!

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2013 at 8:49AM in News
EA "aggressively undergoing server maintenance" to fix SimCity woes

EA "aggressively undergoing server maintenance" to fix SimCity woes

The clock is ticking ahead of the UK launch of SimCity at midnight.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 7th 2013 at 9:23AM in News

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EA promises a smooth UK launch for SimCity

EA promises a smooth UK launch for SimCity

The server woes that darkened SimCity’s US launch yesterday will not be repeated when the game hits the UK this Friday.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 6th 2013 at 9:47AM in News
Stackhouse takes charge of Activision UK as Brown heads to US

Stackhouse takes charge of Activision UK as Brown heads to US

Activision has named Roy Stackhouse as the new general manager of its UK & Ireland arm.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 6th 2013 at 9:28AM in News
Sony "was the No.1 console maker in the UK last year"

Sony "was the No.1 console maker in the UK last year"

The world is excited by PS4, but there’s still plenty of PS3s to sell, says Sony.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 5th 2013 at 11:05AM in News
Crysis 3 claims second UK No.1

Crysis 3 claims second UK No.1

EA’s high-tech shooter Crysis 3 is the UK’s No.1 for the second week, despite a 43 per cent drop in sales.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 4th 2013 at 9:20AM in News

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UK video games industry movie turns to crowdfunding for a second time

UK video games industry movie turns to crowdfunding for a second time

A film that hopes to tell the story of the UK video games industry has arrived on Kickstarter – the second time it has sought funding from crowdsourcing.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 28th 2013 at 4:05PM in News
Nearly half of the UK's video games retailers closed in 2012 - PwC

Nearly half of the UK's video games retailers closed in 2012 - PwC

Video games have been named as the biggest victim of the UK’s 2012 High Street slump.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 28th 2013 at 12:09PM in News
Retail prices Wii Mini at £80

Retail prices Wii Mini at £80

The first online listings for Nintendo’s Wii Mini peg the hardware at around £80.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 27th 2013 at 11:27AM in News
Wii Mini gets confirmed UK release date

Wii Mini gets confirmed UK release date

Nintendo has at last confirmed a UK release date for the Wii Mini.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2013 at 12:15PM in News
2K Games teams up with indies for BioShock Infinite competition

2K Games teams up with indies for BioShock Infinite competition

Indies are getting some extra love from 2K Games for the upcoming launch of BioShock Infinity.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2013 at 11:30AM in News
Future to publish Official Pokémon Magazine

Future to publish Official Pokémon Magazine

Pokémon fans rejoice – a brand new official magazine dedicated to the lovable critters is coming to the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2013 at 10:25AM in News
PS4 will arrive in "at least" one region this year

PS4 will arrive in "at least" one region this year

UK retail may be advertising the PS4 as due in 2013, but its arrival in Europe before Christmas is anything but guaranteed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 25th 2013 at 1:22PM in News
Is UK games retail a 'joke'?

Is UK games retail a 'joke'?

Controversial US analyst Michael Pachter slammed the UK games market last week, insisting that it's impossible for retailers to make money. Was he right?

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 25th 2013 at 11:34AM in News
Crysis 3 beats Metal Gear Rising to UK No.1 spot

Crysis 3 beats Metal Gear Rising to UK No.1 spot

We were treated to a genuine chart battle in the UK this week – and EA’s Crysis 3 has emerged triumphant.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 25th 2013 at 10:13AM in News