Tag Archives: game
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 | 13:56 GMT
GAME “not gone,” says CEO Shepherd in response to MCV
Following MCV revealing it’s “Gone” cover in relation to GAME’s current financial woes, Ian Shepherd, CEO of the retailer, has retweeted a modified version of the mag’s design saying it’s “the cover MCV should have done.” It was confirmed today that both Microsoft and Activision have pulled support for the store.
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 | 09:18 GMT
GAME is “gone,” says MCV
MCV’s Chris Dring just posted a shot of the UK trade mag’s latest cover on Twitter, in response to the apparently imminent collapse of retailer GAME. Latest news is that both Activision and Microsoft have pulled support from the store. While US retailer Walmart and Comet owner OpCapita are reportedly interested in moving in for the firm, the situation now looks dire.
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 | 16:47 GMT
Report: Comet owner makes GAME bid, share prices go up
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 | 16:11 GMT
Rumour: Ten days before GAME enters administration, Walmart looking at takeover
GAME has just ten days to save itself from going into administration, but has been contacted by US retailer Walmart about a possible takeover from the latter.
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 10:03 GMT
Report: Comet parent company interested in GAME’s UK arm
The Financial Times (via MCV) is reporting this morning that OpCapita, the company who acquired UK electronics consumer Comet for £2 last year, is eyeing up a move for the UK side of GAME.
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 | 22:04 GMT
GAME will carry Twisted Metal this week
Not every publisher has dropped GAME like a hot, possibly diseased potato; Sony is still loyally on board.
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Posted in: Konami, Namco Bandai, Retail, Rising Star Games, Sega, Sony, UK
Tags: FIFA Street, game, twisted metal
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 | 14:01 GMT
GAME: Potential buyer may wait until administration before making offer, says analyst
A potential offer on GAME may come after its gone into administration, a UK analyst has told the BBC.
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Posted in: Retail, UK
Tags: game, Mark Photiades
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 | 11:39 GMT
GAME, GameStation sites go down for maintenance, come back
GAME and GameStation‘s websites are now back online after a brief period of maintenance. The group told MCV the downtime was as a result of a fault, adding “the web service will resume imminently”. It’s been reported this weekend that the retailer has put itself for sale. Share prices have hit 0.5p this morning.
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Posted in: Retail, UK
Tags: game, gamestation
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 | 08:58 GMT
GAME stock drops to 0.5p
UK retailer GAME, apparently on its very last legs after reports this weekend pegged the chain for imminent bankruptcy, has seen its stock plummet to a record low of 0.5 pence this morning. The shares closed Friday at 3.51 pence. Thanks, MCV.
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 | 09:20 GMT
GAME close to collapse, EA boss “confident” of market
GAME has said this morning it’s “working actively” to resolve current stock issues and reviewing the business, including “all of its assets in the UK and international territories.”
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | 13:50 GMT
Report: GAME staff told to prepare for administration
MCV‘s reporting that senior staff at GAME have been told to prepare for the potentiality of going into administration.
Fri, Mar 09, 2012 | 11:04 GMT
GAME firesale extends to consoles, get ACR PS3 for £100
GAME’s now extended its stock-sweeping firesale to now include hardware, with deals going for PS3s and 360s.
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Posted in: PS3, Platform holders
Tags: assassin's creed: revelations, game
Thu, Mar 08, 2012 | 09:23 GMT
Report: GameStop looking at buying Spanish, Portugese GAME stores
GameStop is interested in buying 291 shops belonging to GAME in the Iberia region, including Spain and Portugal, according to a report in The Indepdent.
Wed, Mar 07, 2012 | 08:34 GMT
Paradox CEO: GAME troubles are “karma” for “bullying people around”
Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrick Wester has said the ongoing troubles of UK retailer GAME is “karma” for “bullying” its customers around.
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Posted in: GDC 2012, Paradox
Tags: Fredrick Wester, game
Tue, Mar 06, 2012 | 14:49 GMT
Report: Nearly half of UK Vita launch sales tied to GAME
MCV‘s reporting this afternoon that nearly half of all sales of PlayStation Vita at launch in the UK came from GAME Group.
Mon, Mar 05, 2012 | 23:59 GMT
EA: Consumers are “first priority” though GAME issues “unfortunate”
EA has issued a statement regarding UK retailer GAME’s inability to stock Mass Effect 3 for launch this week.
Mon, Mar 05, 2012 | 23:54 GMT
Street Fighter x Tekken, Asura’s Wrath not stocked at GAME this week
Street Fighter x Tekken and Asura’s Wrath will not be stocked at GAME ahead of both games releases this week, publisher Capcom has told MCV, but the chain has told VG247 the setback is merely “temporary”.
Mon, Mar 05, 2012 | 10:16 GMT
Daily Express: “Real risk” GAME directors may “pull the plug”
UK newspaper Daily Express is reporting that directors of troubled retailer GAME could “pull the plug” on the chain, citing several sources close to the situation.
Fri, Mar 02, 2012 | 10:06 GMT
Analyst: GAME could lose £2 million over ME3 siutation
Not stocking Mass Effect 3 could cost GAME as big as £2 million, one analyst has said.
Fri, Mar 02, 2012 | 09:27 GMT
GAME announces Gaikai streaming deal
GAME Group’s announced a deal which will see it provide demos from its online outlets using Gaikai.
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