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The Hut Group has launched a new entertainment website for Debenhams. Over 20,000 games, DVD, Blu-ray and CD products will be available through the new site. The Hut runs several white label websites for retailers such as WHSmith, Asda and CHIPS. However, for Debenhams the firm is hoping to launch …

Target Media will handle the media planning and buying for Namco Bandai, the firm has announced. The 3 million account will see the firm plan the marketing for games such as Splatterhouse and Test Drive Unlimited 2. The deal came into effect on April 1st. David Miller, Marketing Director at …

The second most powerful man in UK politics is today visiting renowned Dundee studio Realtime Worlds to discuss tax support for the game industry. Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling is being shown a demonstration of upcoming PC title All Points Bulletin, and – as part of his campaign trail …

MCV’s Recommended Extra dedicated to 505 Games’ Naughty Bear is now available to read online. You can flick through the pages or download the whole thing as a PDF. As well as everything you need to know about the making and marketing of the game, there’s a chance to win …

You can now read the digital edition of this week’s MCV magazine – simply point your browser here. You have the option of flicking through the pages of the magazine online, or downloading the PDF. Our digital edition means MCV is now be read by more people than ever before, …

Activision Blizzard has raised its 2010 earnings outlook following a stronger than expected Q1. The publisher predicted in February that it would see Q1 GAAP revenues of $1.1 billion, or $525 million in non-GAAP net revenues. However, an early than expected launch of the Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package and …

The Hut Group has secured 14 million in investment, the firm has announced. The money will be used to fund acquisitions and help the online retailer recruit between 100-150 new members of staff. The fundraising was completed by a selection of blue-chip investors including VC firm Balderton Capital – which …

The video games press can now register for this year’s Gamescom, Koelnmesse has confirmed. Journalists just need to click here to apply. All persons able to demonstrate their status as a full-time journaliss will be granted press accreditation, and as usual, the UK media are encourage to attend. Due to …

Best Buy’s Thurrock store will feature an ‘Ultimate Games Experience’ room when it opens next month. The games area will feature HD TVs, 5.1 surround sound as well as Wii, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC formats. The room is sponsored by Virgin Media and follows research conducted by Best Buy, …

New PS3 show FirstPlay has gone live and signals a new era for games journalism, says Future Publishing. The on-console interactive video games show is the first of its kind in Europe and is available exclusively for Sony’s console. FirstPlay brings PS3 users weekly episodes that showcase new and upcoming releases. …