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Walmart owned UK supermarket Asda has decided it no longer has space for Nintendo’s Wii U on its shelves. That’s according to CVG, which reports that the machine has been dropped from all 555 of its stores. Last week’s release Pikmin 3 was not stocked either. A limited number of …
Read More »Microsoft launching 600 Windows Stores Best Buys across US and Canada
Over 600 Windows Stores are to be installed in Best Buys across the US and Canada. TechSpot reports that the concessions will range in size from 1,500 to 2,200 square feet and are designed to help consumers get some hands-on time with the latest Windows operating environment. Over 1,200 jobs …
Read More »UPDATED: GAME paid fees of £3.2m in months following buyout; New stores planned
The new-look Game Retail was forced to pay owners OpCapita a significant sum in the months following its buyout despite continuing to post a loss. The Telegraphreports that GAME posted a loss of 18.2m in the four months following its buyout last April – but in the same period still …
Read More »Nintendo and GAME announce Multiplayer Mayhem events
3DS is to have a starring role in a host of Multiplayer Madness events staged across 15 GAME stores this Saturday. Owners of either 3DS of 3DS XL can bring their consoles to participating stores on April 20th to take part. The event runs between 10am and 6pm. Attendees will …
Read More »Games get convenience store boost
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons say they will push games through their local convenience stores. All three already sell games through smaller outlets, but usually focus on major launches such as Call of Duty and FIFA. Although there are no plans to stock a wider range of games, the grocers’ buyers …
Read More »GAME still eying up HMV store acquisitions
The boss of retailer GAME has reiterated that the chain could yet move to acquire store sites from HMV. Chief executive Martyn Gibbs made a similar claim last month. And if it is planning a move, it had best get a move on – HMV confirmed a fresh round of …
Read More »GAME looking to acquire HMV stores after stronger than expected Xmas
OpCapita owned retailer GAME has approached administrators Deloitte about the possible acquisition of some HMV stores. Game Retail chief executive Martyn Gibbs confirmed the move, though refused to give any numbers. It seems, however, that between 40-45 locations are being targeted in towns where GAME does not currently have a …
Read More »Hilco linked to HMV store acquisition
The owner of HMV Canada is reportedly interested in acquiring some of the troubled chain’s UK stores. The Financial Times reports, however, that Hilco has not yet been approached by administrators Deloitte. The paper adds that as well as asking suppliers for a 300m bailout prior to falling into administration, …
Read More »195 GAME stores opening tonight for Wii U
UK retailer GAME is opening the doors to 195 stores tonight to welcome the long-awaited UK arrival of Nintendo’s Wii U. 50 of the stores will also have playable demo pods for customers to try as they wait to get their hands on the latest console to be unleashed upon …
Read More »GameStop planning 80 GameStop Kids stores in the US
80 US cities will this Christmas play host to a brand new store concept from GameStop. Called GameStop Kids, the outlets will focus on brands such as Angry Birds and Hello Kitty, with accessories and toys taking as much of the spotlight as video games themselves. The first GameStop kids …
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