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Zavvi set to expand games area
Posted: 21.01.2008 06:58 by Kres Comments: 0
Zavvi has told MCV that they'll be increasing their games area by 15 percent, taking shelf space from the music section.

The reason for this increase is because during the Christmas season the store saw a big increase in the amount of game products that got sold. This will mark the second time its increased its range of gaming products.

Game's acquisition of Gamestation almost complete
Posted: 16.01.2008 05:11 by Kres Comments: 0
The Competition Commission has confirmed that Game's acquisition of Gamestation is almost set and that the market shouldn't expect to see any substantial lessening of competition for the supply of gaming software, consoles and related accessories in the UK.

Game said: "The board of The GAME Group is pleased to note that the Competition Commission, in its final report published today, has unconditionally cleared the completed acquisition of Gamestation,"

Crab Sticks Games Criminal In Pinch
Posted: 16.01.2008 04:17 by Kres Comments: 0
A 61 year-old man from North Ayreshire who sold copied games, films and music to trawlermen returning to Troon Harbour, South Ayrshire after an extended fishing trip in exchange for a box of crabs has been fined £3,000.

On 5th November 2007, George Clarke pleaded guility to ’specimen’ charges present to him by Ayr Sheriff Court pertaining to the illegal sale of copied games, music and films.

Brilliant gaming balloons
Posted: 11.01.2008 05:18 by Kres Comments: 0
There are some very talented people in the world that use their skills to create models of their favorite gaming characters, we've seen people using food, cross stitching and cars to show their interests in gaming, but this one gave us the biggest laugh yet; in a good way.

Burnout 3: Takedown available on marketplace next week
Posted: 11.01.2008 05:11 by Kres Comments: 0
Burnout Revenge 3: Takedown will be the latest title to make it to the Xbox Originals section on the Xbox live Marketplace next week. You'll be able to download the classic racing title from Monday, January 14, starting at 2AM, PST, for 1200 Microsoft Points.
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