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Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop is being tipped to replace outgoing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. But the bigger news for gaming is that Elop is apparently considering selling the Xbox business if he is appointed. Bloomberg says the claims come from three people with knowledge [of Elop’s] analysis of the …
Read More »Court lifts injunction on Activision sale
Deal freeing publisher from Vivendi to be completed by October 15
Read More »Vivendi’s Activision sale blocked, though publisher pledges to push deal through
Activision’s proposed buyout from current owner Vivendi has been blocked following a lawsuit filed in a Delaware court. The publisher confirmed that the Hayes v. Activision Blizzard case is halting the closing of the transaction unless the injunction is modified on appeal or the transaction is approved by a stockholder …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto V goes on sale in Spain – report
Remember the days when getting hold of a game early was as easy as popping down to your local indie? These are not those days. Unless you’re Spanish. A report on the Spanish version of Gamereactor reckons that a number of chains have put the game on sale today. The …
Read More »Independence Day gaming sales and offers here
Today is India’s 67th Independence Day, and several online games retailers are offering discounts in celebration. We’ve listed them all out below: Humble Origin Bundle The biggest deal of them all is not exactly an Independence Day offer, but it coincides with the date, so it’s fair game. As with …
Read More »Blackberry admits that it might have to sell itself
After what can only be described as a very tough year so far, Blackberry has finally admitted that the end may be close. In a press release announcing the exploration of strategic alternatives”, the company admits that it is considering possible joint ventures, strategic partnerships or alliances, a sale of …
Read More »Sony rejects entertainment sell-off proposal
An attempt by an ‘activist shareholder’ to force Sony into an entertainment spin-off has been rejected by Sony. Reuters reports that shareholder Daniel Loeb had proposed that Sony sell parts of its movie, TV and music business – constituting around a fifth of its entertainment interests – in an attempt …
Read More »Rockstar Games sale hits iOS, Android
With less than two months to go for Grand Theft Auto V, Rockstar Games is looking to get you in the mood with discounts on its mobile offerings. From now until 30th July, Max Payne, Grand Theft Auto Vice City: 10th Anniversary Edition, Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary …
Read More »Games The Shop sale: Up to 50% off on PS3, Xbox 360 games
Games The Shop is kicking off its annual sale tomorrow, offering discounts of up to 50% on PS3 and Xbox 360 games. The retailer is offering additional discounts to those buying multiple games. While those buying one copy will pay Rs 999, two copies are available for Rs 899 each, …
Read More »Origin sale offers games, DLC at Rs 599 and less
EA is once again in the news for its PC game prices in India, only this time, it is changing things up by lowering prices on Origin. Up to 39 EA games and DLC are now available on the Indian Origin store for Rs 599 or less, representing price drops …
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