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News Archive RSSnews : John Needham appointed studio head of Lionhead
New boss will lead Lionhead towards an "ambitious online future", says Phil Harrison.
news : Games consoles now in 50% of UK households
Up from 47% in 2011.
news : 400 jobs at risk at HMV as new owner looks to cut costs
Security guards, cashiers and supervisors to be culled at all but the most in demand stores.
news : EA confirms further layoffs
Around 200 people rumoured to have been let go at EA Montreal.
news : Hilco confirms HMV acquisition, stores to have greater focus on music
141 stores saved, including 25 which had previously been set to close.
news : Disney Closes LucasArts
Long-standing studio sees layoffs as Disney shifts to a licensing-only model.
news : New Square Enix president to eliminate what's failing
Plans to conduct a company-wide review.
news : 264 Blockbuster stores saved as buyer is found
Gordon Brothers Europe takes over the DVD rental chain for an undisclosed fee.
news : Garriott explains most game designers 'suck' comment
Wasn't tooting his own horn, insists Lord British.
news : Asda in talks to save HMV
Deal must be struck in the next fortnight as retailer faces hefty rent bill.
news : Capps no longer working with Epic
Plans to remain on the board of directors had to change.
news : Hilco in talks for £50 million deal to save 130 HMV stores
Hopes to complete the acquisition within three weeks.
news : EA confirms layoffs as publisher transitions to new platforms
EA Montreal and LA suffer an undisclosed number of staff losses.
news : A further 37 HMV stores will close
Closures expected to take place over the next four to six weeks in parallel with the earlier announced 66 store closures.
news : HMV restructuring doesn't look good for gaming
Cuts its games team down in size from 10 to just two.
Posted 9:54am at 23 Apr 2013



