Category Archives: UK
Mon, Apr 02, 2012 | 12:01 BST
Worms creator Andy Davidson returns to Team 17
The original creator of Worms, Andy Davidson, has returned to Team 17 after years away from the developer and franchise.
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Posted in: Development, UK
Tags: Andy Davidson, team17, Worms Revolution
Mon, Apr 02, 2012 | 10:54 BST
GAME names new CEO after administration exit
GAME has named its new CEO as ex-employee Martyn Gibbs after exiting administration late yesterday.
Mon, Apr 02, 2012 | 08:35 BST
GAME sale confirmed, no more stores will close
UK retailer GAME has been bought, it’s been confirmed, with Baker Acquisitions, a company advised by Comet owner OpCapita, stepping in to save 333 stores and 3,100 jobs.
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 | 21:54 BST
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations lands at retail in UK
Below the break is the UK launch trailer for Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations, which lands at retail today for PS3 and Xbox 360. The game, developed by CyberConnect2, will feature real-world collectible cards with the in-game universe and each had a code allowing players to unlock artwork for their in-game profile and the ability to play mini-battles to unlock a bonus skills. Enjoy.
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Posted in: Fighter, Namco Bandai, PS3, UK, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Generations, NSUNS Generations
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 | 13:30 BST
GAME, GameStation websites return online
GAME and GameStation‘s online portals have now returned online.
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Posted in: Retail, UK
Tags: game, gamestation
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | 21:00 BST
Peter Molyneux to attend MolyJam event in London
Peter Molyneux has told Vox Games that he plans to attend this weekend’s MolyJam event in London to look for new talent. Attendees will be gathering at locations around the world for two days to create titles based the ideas tweeted to the world through the funny Peter Molydeux Twitter account. The Molyjam: What Would Molydeux? Game Jam is an international movement started by Double Fine staffer Anna Kipnis, in which professionals and hobbyists will “work together” to build aforementioned games from the parody account.
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Posted in: Development, UK
Tags: 22 Cans, Molyjam, Molyjam: What Would Molydeux? Game Jam, peter molyneux
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | 14:20 BST
GAME reactivates Reward Cards
GAME has reactivated the usage of its Reward Cards as of effective immediately, administrator PWC has said.
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | 14:10 BST
Games industry legends to judge Epic’s Make Something Unreal Live
Epic and Train2Game have announced the panel which will be judging the entries for Make Something Unreal Live. Among others, Steve Jackson, co-creator, “Fighting Fantasy”, Ian Livingstone, and Peter Molyneaux will preside.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, Development, RPG, UK, iOS
Tags: Cliff Bleszinski, Dr Jo Twist, fighting fantasy, Gadget Show Live, ian baverstock, ian livingstone, jon hare, Jon Yates, Make Something Unreal, Make Something Unreal Live, peter molyneux, Professor Carsten Maple, Steve Jackson, Train2Game
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | 11:26 BST
Report: OpCapita places new bid for GAME UK, GameStop heading for Iberia, Czech arms
Comet owner OpCapita has placed another bid for GAME’s UK operations, according to The Independent.
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | 09:13 BST
Rumour: GAME to exit administration tomorrow with RBS buyout
GAME will leave administration as early as tomorrow thanks to a buyout from an RBS-backed consortium, according to MCV.
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 | 06:21 BST
Nintendo UK marketing manager departs for BBC role
Rob Lowe, a veteran of Nintendo’s UK marketing team, has opted to leave the company after eight years service.
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 | 04:27 BST
Report – UK games sales overtook video in 2011
The UK”s Electronic Retailing Association estimates video games have finally overtaken movies and TV in terms of total sales.
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Posted in: Trade, UK
Tags: Electronic Retailing Association, ERA, Kim Bayley
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 | 23:43 BST
277 GAME stores shuttered, 2,104 jobs cut
GAME’s administration has resulted in some serious bloodletting.
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 | 17:04 BST
Game changer: GAME officially enters administration
GAME has failed to find itself a buyer at the eleventh hour despite earlier reports of a potential buy from RBS and, as a result, has entered into administration.
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 | 09:40 BST
UK charts: FIFA Streets keeps it up top for second week
FIFA Street has remained at the top of the UK charts for the second week in a row, holding off Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City from the number one spot.
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 | 11:44 BST
Report: RBS set to make last-minute offer for GAME
The Royal Bank of Scotland is set to make a last-minute ditch bid to buy UK retailer GAME according to the Daily Mail’s ThisisMoney, as it prepares to formally enter administration later today.
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 | 20:31 GMT
Digital accounts for 51% of PC sales in the US and UK
Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation has said digital downloads now make up more than half of PC games sold in the US and UK.
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 | 17:43 GMT
UK players can pay for EVE Online in pounds starting May 1
CCP announced during EVE Fanfest 2012 that starting May 1, UK players will be able to pay in pounds for an EVE Online subscriptions which will end up saving them an estimated 20% versus the current rate in Euros.
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Posted in: CCP, MMO, PC, UK
Tags: EVE Fanfest 2012, eve online, jon lander
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 | 19:57 GMT
NPD: Non-traditional games revenue hit $3B in Q4 2011
An NPD report states non-retail offerings in France, Germany, the UK and US hit $3 billion during Q4 2011.
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 | 11:34 GMT
GAME “will be a phoenix rising from the flames,” says EA
Faltering specialist retailer GAME will rise “from the flames” like a phoenix, EA UK boss Keith Ramsdale has said.
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