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news : John Needham appointed studio head of Lionhead
New boss will lead Lionhead towards an "ambitious online future", says Phil Harrison.
Posted 9:54am at 23 Apr 2013
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news : Games consoles now in 50% of UK households
Up from 47% in 2011.
Posted 10:21am at 18 Apr 2013
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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.
Posted 12:49pm at 15 Apr 2013
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news : EA confirms further layoffs
Around 200 people rumoured to have been let go at EA Montreal.
Posted 9:34am at 12 Apr 2013
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news : Hilco confirms HMV acquisition, stores to have greater focus on music
141 stores saved, including 25 which had previously been set to close.
Posted 11:02am at 05 Apr 2013
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news : Disney Closes LucasArts
Long-standing studio sees layoffs as Disney shifts to a licensing-only model.
Posted 8:54pm at 03 Apr 2013
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news : New Square Enix president to eliminate what's failing
Plans to conduct a company-wide review.
Posted 12:49pm at 03 Apr 2013
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news : 264 Blockbuster stores saved as buyer is found
Gordon Brothers Europe takes over the DVD rental chain for an undisclosed fee.
Posted 11:52am at 25 Mar 2013
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news : Garriott explains most game designers 'suck' comment
Wasn't tooting his own horn, insists Lord British.
Posted 9:40am at 21 Mar 2013
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news : Asda in talks to save HMV
Deal must be struck in the next fortnight as retailer faces hefty rent bill.
Posted 9:32am at 12 Mar 2013
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news : Capps no longer working with Epic
Plans to remain on the board of directors had to change.
Posted 10:46am at 08 Mar 2013
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news : Hilco in talks for £50 million deal to save 130 HMV stores
Hopes to complete the acquisition within three weeks.
Posted 10:29am at 01 Mar 2013
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news : EA confirms layoffs as publisher transitions to new platforms
EA Montreal and LA suffer an undisclosed number of staff losses.
Posted 9:33am at 22 Feb 2013
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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.
Posted 12:58pm at 20 Feb 2013
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news : HMV restructuring doesn't look good for gaming
Cuts its games team down in size from 10 to just two.
Posted 11:09am at 15 Feb 2013
