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UK supermarkets had biggest game sales gain in '09, up 7.6 percent
Videogame sales in the UK saw the largest gain by British supermarkets, climbing from 2008's 10.1 percent to last year's 17.7 percent.
Online retails saw a bump too, from 24.6 to 26.1 percent. Dedicated stores like GAME fell 35 to 33.9 percent. Woolworths left a big void.
Online retails saw a bump too, from 24.6 to 26.1 percent. Dedicated stores like GAME fell 35 to 33.9 percent. Woolworths left a big void.
GameStop "tricks consumers into paying more" for 2nd-hand games
Posted: 26.03.2010 by Technet2k
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US retailer GameStop is being sued by a claimaint for, well, false advertising it seems. Free content for first-time owners is the sore point.
EA's Project Ten Dollar offers free new stuff to first-hand buyers, but GameStop 'fail to warn' second-hand purchasers they have to pay for it.
EA's Project Ten Dollar offers free new stuff to first-hand buyers, but GameStop 'fail to warn' second-hand purchasers they have to pay for it.
Warhammer Online client will be free
Posted: 26.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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The ever magnanimous Mythic has decided that it will stop charging for Warhammer Online game client, leaving the subscriptions as the only source of revenue.
The free trial can be downloaded from their website, and it lets you get all the way to Level 10 before requiring payment.
The free trial can be downloaded from their website, and it lets you get all the way to Level 10 before requiring payment.
Infinity Ward: Everything is fine
Posted: 26.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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Seems Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling has been saying a lot of things over the past 24 hours.
From claiming that Modern Warfare 2 haters are still playing the game, to assuring us that the new map pack is well "worth the investment", a cynic would argue that Bowling seems to be on a bit of a PR drive...
From claiming that Modern Warfare 2 haters are still playing the game, to assuring us that the new map pack is well "worth the investment", a cynic would argue that Bowling seems to be on a bit of a PR drive...
Ubisoft compensates PC gamers
Posted: 26.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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In response to the repeated attacks on Ubisoft's authentication servers, the gaming company has said it will compensate gamers who have been having difficulty playing Assassins' Creed II on PC.
A spokesperson said on the official forums...
A spokesperson said on the official forums...
Infinity Ward: New maps are "definitely worth the investment"
Posted: 25.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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Still speaking to CVG, Robert Bowling goes on to say how the new Stimulus Map Package is "definitly" worth the money.
"There's definitely no doubt in my mind that these maps packs and the five maps are definitely worth the investment."
"There's definitely no doubt in my mind that these maps packs and the five maps are definitely worth the investment."
Modern Warfare 2 haters are still playing, says Infinity Ward
Posted: 25.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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Infinity Ward's community manager Robert Bowling has responded to Modern Warfare 2 detractors, claiming that those who supposedly hate the game, are still playing it.
"I think when any property is number one at anything (it will face backlash)," Bowling told CVG.
"I think when any property is number one at anything (it will face backlash)," Bowling told CVG.
Infinity Ward insists "morale is high" despite founders thrown out
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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How is morale at developer Infinity Ward? It's "high" as a kite thanks to the Stimulus Pack DLC coming to Modern Warfare 2 this month's end.
Having your bosses ejected from the building does wonders for developer confidence it seems, at least that's what official mouths suggests.
Having your bosses ejected from the building does wonders for developer confidence it seems, at least that's what official mouths suggests.
CD Projekt RED update The Witcher 2 site, developer diary posted
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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For eager Witcher fans out there - good news. Developer CD Projekt RED has spruced up The Witcher 2 main site with some juicy clips.
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, Adam Badowski and Tomasz Gop give a chat in a developer diary. The sequel is out Q1 2011 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, Adam Badowski and Tomasz Gop give a chat in a developer diary. The sequel is out Q1 2011 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Avoiding PC releases for piracy "rather than attacking" is surrender
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Just Cause 2 developer Avalanche has criticised those who abandon PC over piracy fears, saying that's "just giving in," when you should attack.
Studio founder Christofer Sundberg says "smart solutions" should be found, giving gamers "freedom needed to play" and to secure a return.
Studio founder Christofer Sundberg says "smart solutions" should be found, giving gamers "freedom needed to play" and to secure a return.
TIGA helped UK deliver game industry's "top priority" with tax relief
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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The announcement of tax breaks for the videogames industry in the UK has been met with huge cheer from studios, and big time veterans.
Frontier's David Braben called it "really heartening" to see the UK "recognising our industry". Rebellion called it a "decisive" achievement by TIGA.
Frontier's David Braben called it "really heartening" to see the UK "recognising our industry". Rebellion called it a "decisive" achievement by TIGA.
Ubi want God of War audience "back" for Prince of Persia's latest
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Animation boss Jan-Erik Sjovall of Ubisoft says that old Prince of Persia fans have jumped on God of War, and now they'd like to win them back.
Most say that Prince of Persia just isn't "hard enough," so they want Forgotten Sands to bring back oldies and win "a new audience" as well.
Most say that Prince of Persia just isn't "hard enough," so they want Forgotten Sands to bring back oldies and win "a new audience" as well.
MotoGP and SBK rivalry "is good" for the series, makes it all "fun"
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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SBK publisher Tradewest calls the rivalry between Black Bean and Capcom's motorbike racers "good" for each party. Only "two real contenders".
After spying Capcom's MotoGP, Tradewest says Black Bean's SBK X is in "very good shape" and that they've got "the mix just right" for fans.
After spying Capcom's MotoGP, Tradewest says Black Bean's SBK X is in "very good shape" and that they've got "the mix just right" for fans.
Mafia II dated for August
Posted: 25.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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2K Games has announced that Mafia II will be released for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on 24th August in the US and 27th August in Europe.
Developed by 2K Czech, Mafia II is a period drama set in forties and fifties America.
Developed by 2K Czech, Mafia II is a period drama set in forties and fifties America.
Alan Wake spoilers are "bull", says Remedy
Posted: 25.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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A Remedy staffer has outed the supposed Alan Wake spoiler currently making its way across the interwebs.
"Yeah, upon further reflection, I'm just gonna come right out and say that it's bull, plain and simple," the staffer said on the official forums.
"Yeah, upon further reflection, I'm just gonna come right out and say that it's bull, plain and simple," the staffer said on the official forums.
Reboot will take FM Live "forward", says Duffy
Posted: 25.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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Sports Interactive, the makers of the MMO adaption of Football Manager, are hoping that today's reboot will help take the game to "the next level".
"I wouldn't say it's been hugely profitable, but it has been profitable," admitted Marc Duffy to Eurogamer.
"I wouldn't say it's been hugely profitable, but it has been profitable," admitted Marc Duffy to Eurogamer.
Half-Life 2 Actor passes away
Posted: 25.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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Robert Culp, best known to us gamers as the voice of Dr Wallace Breen from Half-Life 2, has passed away aged 79.
The LA Times reports that Culp fell and hit his head whilst walking outside his Hollywood home, and was pronounced dead soon after reaching the hospital...
The LA Times reports that Culp fell and hit his head whilst walking outside his Hollywood home, and was pronounced dead soon after reaching the hospital...
Pirates hit by malware, forced to admit guilt
Posted: 25.03.2010 by JustCommunication
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Here's an interesting story for you:
According to a report by Japanator, users who have been illegally downloading an erotic Japanese game released recently are being hit by malware that gathers up personal information and uploads it to an external website.
According to a report by Japanator, users who have been illegally downloading an erotic Japanese game released recently are being hit by malware that gathers up personal information and uploads it to an external website.
Wardell: Games for Windows Live has "too many strings attached"
Posted: 24.03.2010 by Technet2k
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What's the problem with Microsoft's Games for Windows Live from a developer's point of view? Let Stardock's Brad Wardell tell you what.
It's "key mistakes" are having "too many strings" to deal with. Enduring "third party" approval for updates is tiring. Steam is the "most mature."
It's "key mistakes" are having "too many strings" to deal with. Enduring "third party" approval for updates is tiring. Steam is the "most mature."
Command & Conquer 4's PC DRM is "fail" admits EA's Jeff Green
Posted: 24.03.2010 by Technet2k
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That's right, a man from EA has trash talked the PC DRM for Command & Conquer 4, which the publisher announced didn't have any in it.
A constant connection for singleplayer doesn't count as DRM? Green got "booted twice" with "progress lost" on his campaign. "DRM fail."
A constant connection for singleplayer doesn't count as DRM? Green got "booted twice" with "progress lost" on his campaign. "DRM fail."
Posted: 26.03.2010 by Technet2k
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