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The Open Rights Group has announced that it is to organise a public protest in response to the Lords’ passing of the Digital Economy Bill. The campaign page on the organisation’s website reads: It’s time to show MPs what we think about the Digital Economy Bill. As it stands now, …
Read More »Woolies expects Xmas games boost
Home shopping and online retail giant Shop Direct anticipates a strong Christmas for games after tripling its share in the software market. The firm, which bought the rights to the Woolworths brand earlier this year, has bolstered its games offer in 2009 with an even bigger range of products. It …
Read More »Twentysomethings spend big in UK
The latest TNS data shows that gamers aged between 25 and 34 years old spend the most money on games in the UK. This age bracket boasts the biggest share in terms of money spent with 30.9 per cent. Meanwhile, under 20s represent just 14.7 per cent. Males still invest …
Read More »Prey 2 officially unveiled
After a web-based leak at the weekend appeared to announce the existence of Prey 2, official word has now emerged of the follow-up to 2K Games’ Xbox 360 and PC FPS. The game is being handled by new developer Radar Group, which is being headed up by 3D Realms’ Scott …
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