Splinter Cell UK Preview Event
Ubisoft are giving UK Splinter Cell fans the chance to play Splinter Cell Conviction on Xbox 360 a week before its release! Featuring single player, co-op and 1v1 multiplayer, the event will take place at Reading HMV Gamerbase, mere minutes from Reading Train Station. Read on for your chance to be one of the first […]
Wait, Germany is not the biggest market in Europe
Earlier today we brought you the news that Germany has taken over the UK as the biggest gaming market in Europe, well that is not true. Gfk Chart-Track, the organisation that released the information, has admitted to GamesIndustry.biz  that the press release was incorrect and they will release an official correction shortly. What does this mean? Well, it […]
Germany is now biggest market in Europe
The UK is no longer officially the biggest gaming market in Europe, that title now belongs to Germany. Yes, once again we have lost out to Germany but hey at least this time it wasn’t on penalties eh?! Why has this happened though? Well the weak pound is the main reason. In the current economic […]
Microsoft increase price of Arcade 360 in UK
Several retailers have today confirmed that Microsoft are going to increase the price of the Arcade Xbox 360 bundle from £129.99 to £159.99 on September 1st. As if the £30 increase wasn’t enough the bundle will now no longer include the five free arcade games. Reports also suggest that the price of Xbox 360 accessories will […]
PEGI ratings to become standard in UK
Today the UK government has announced that the PEGI ratings system is to become the standard form of classification for computer games. The Video Standards Council (VSC) will oversee the implementation of the system for all titles released in the region. The BBFC, who had control of the previous ratings system, will no longer be […]