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Take-Two enthusiasm points to GTA V Xmas release

Take-Two enthusiasm points to GTA V Xmas release

Take-Two reckons its financial 2013 will be one of its ‘best year ever’, hinting at a Christmas release for Grand Theft Auto V.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 3rd 2012 at 10:27AM in News
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Xmas games sales are lagging, forcing price cuts

Xmas games sales are lagging, forcing price cuts

Some of the biggest brands in games are not selling fast enough, forcing retail to slash 50 per cent off new releases.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 15th 2011 at 8:25AM in News
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Xmas No.1: Date decision disqualifies Star Wars: The Old Republic

Xmas No.1: Date decision disqualifies Star Wars: The Old Republic

Sales of December’s Star Wars: The Old Republic won’t be counted towards the Christmas No.1.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 20th 2011 at 8:29AM in News
Black Ops crowned Xmas No.1

Black Ops crowned Xmas No.1

As was predicted by pretty much everybody last week, Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops has been named as the UK's official Christmas Number One video game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 20th 2010 at 9:39AM in News

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Future triumphs at Xbox Xmas Quiz

Future triumphs at Xbox Xmas Quiz

Future Publishing took home the grand prize at the MCV and Xbox 360 Industry Pub Quiz last night.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 3rd 2010 at 9:55AM in News
GAME and Gamestation Xmas ad blitz

GAME and Gamestation Xmas ad blitz

The GAME Group has launched two mammoth Christmas campaigns that aim to attract all possible types of gamer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 10th 2010 at 4:00PM in News
HMV targeting 20 new Xmas stores

HMV targeting 20 new Xmas stores

Multiple temporary HMV outlets will be established in the coming months across the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 6th 2010 at 3:39PM in News
Online retail explodes over Xmas

Online retail explodes over Xmas

The Christmas break may be a time to focus on family and loved ones, but it now seems that it has become the prime opportunity for online shopping – and ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2010 at 3:31PM in News

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Ladbrokes tipping MW2 for Xmas no.1

Ladbrokes tipping MW2 for Xmas no.1

With fellow bookie Paddy Power having already paid out on what it believes is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s victory in this year’s battle for the Christmas number one ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 17th 2009 at 12:04PM in News
Xbox repairs Xmas deadline dated

Xbox repairs Xmas deadline dated

With two members of the MCV team having used Microsoft’s Xbox 360 repair service in the last couple of months alone, we know all too well the pain of being ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 10th 2009 at 11:55AM in News
Wii sales leap as Xmas factor kicks in

Wii sales leap as Xmas factor kicks in

Wii hardware sales jumped 60 per cent last week – as the black version of the console helped stimulate fresh interest in time for Christmas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2009 at 10:57AM in News
Blu-ray to be marketed hard this Xmas

Blu-ray to be marketed hard this Xmas

The British Video Association has lifted the lid on a significant new TV advertising campaign designed to highlight the growing high definition Blu-ray format this Christmas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 20th 2009 at 2:11PM in News

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Nintendo hails strongest Xmas Wii line-up

Nintendo hails strongest Xmas Wii line-up

Nintendo is convinced that Wii Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros. Wii make up its best Christmas Wii line-up yet, and expects both titles to dominate the Top 40 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 19th 2009 at 12:36PM in News
Xbox Xmas sales up 120%

Xbox Xmas sales up 120%

Microsoft has revealed that its 360 hardware sales during Christmas 2008 were up 120 per cent in Europe on the same period in 2007.

by Tim Ingham
on Feb 25th 2009 at 11:25AM in News
Nintendo plots Xmas day ad blitz

Nintendo plots Xmas day ad blitz

Nintendo is planning extensive TV advertising on Christmas Day in support of its Boxing Day release, 100 Classic Book Collection.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 23rd 2008 at 1:00PM in News
Xbox 360 tops teen’s Xmas most wanted

Xbox 360 tops teen’s Xmas most wanted

A poll conducted amongst residents of teenage virtual world favourite Habbo has shown that games consoles are the most sought after present for teens this Christmas – and the Xbox ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 11th 2008 at 11:08AM in News

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Call of Duty gets bookies' nod for Xmas no.1

Call of Duty gets bookies' nod for Xmas no.1

Online betting site Paddy Power has released its odds on the race for the coveted Christmas number one game – and has sensibly backed Activision-Blizzard’s upcoming Call of Duty: World ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 4th 2008 at 3:57PM in News
Wii shortages predicted once again

Wii shortages predicted once again

Retailers are being warned to expect a third consecutive Christmas of Wii shortages on the High Street, according to GameStop CEO Dan DeMatteo.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 10th 2008 at 11:29AM in News