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Boxed games distributors are torn over whether supplying stock on a consignment basis is beneficial to the industry. The practice – where retailers can stock products without owning them until a sale is completed – has become a tempting option for retailers with limited funds.GAME, for one, has had to …
Read More »Koch deal helps Lace crack key Euro markets
A new partnership between UK publisher Lace Mamba Global and Koch Media will allow the former to bring its titles to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Koch has secured exclusive distribution rights to Lace Mamba’s titles in these markets for the next three years. The first wave of titles will include …
Read More »PDQ to distribute Lace games
Publisher Lace Mamba Global has announced PDQ has taken on its primary distribution duties in the UK and Ireland. PDQ becomes the exclusive primary distribution partner for all Lace games, including upcoming 2012 releases and re-orders for previous products. Advantage Distribution remains Lace’s secondary distribution partner, focusing on independent retailers. …
Read More »Gem swoops for digital distributor Ztorm
MCV understands that Gem has agreed a deal to acquire digital distributor Ztorm. The move is a surprise following strong rumours that Sony was on the brink of sealing a deal to buy the firm last year. Ztorm specialises in the distribution of a variety of digital media including games, …
Read More »Tekken 3D set for February release
Namco Bandai’s Tekken 3D Prime Edition will hit UK shelves on February 17th with Nintendo responsible for sales, marketing and distribution. The publisher has entered into a new distribution agreement with Nintendo for European territories and Australia. Nintendo will also distribute accompanying Namco Bandai 3DS title One Piece Unlimited Cruise …
Read More »Limbo dev: The retail model is broken
The boss of developer Playdead has said the boxed games model has always been and still is broken”. Dino Patti, the co-founder of the studio that developed downloadable hit Limbo, told Eurogamer at the GameCity6 festival that he wants format holders to embrace the download space even more”. "The retail …
Read More »Link Distribution acquires A Game Distribution
Bradford-based UK video games firm Link Distribution has agreed a deal to acquire London rival A Game Distribution. A Game’s London office, which was founded in 2010, will continue to operate and its staff will remain in place. Link opened a brand new facility in Bradford earlier this year, doubling …
Read More »New partnerships bolster Sony DADC after Enfield fire
Sony DADC has teamed up with fellow distributors Cert Octavian and Cinram to help get its operations back on track after its Enfield distribution centre was lost. The company’s facility – a multi-storey 24,000 square metre complex – was burned down on August 8th during the UK riots. It was …
Read More »Roccat signs with Gem for UK distribution
Renowned PC peripheral firm Roccat has signed with Gem in the UK. The first product to launch under the partnership is the Isku Illuminated Gaming Keyboard with Talk Technology. It is due to arrive next month and boasts a range of modes and updates designed for PC gaming. Roccat is …
Read More »Sony DADC centre torched in London riots
Though Enfield largely escaped the widespread violence and looting that swept the UK last night, the Sony DADC distribution centre in the town was set alight. There are not believed to have been any injuries as a result of the attack. The significant blaze is still being tackled by fire …
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