Entries in 'Retail' (285)

ANZ specific incentives for Darksiders II shopTHQ offer announced

ANZ specific incentives for Darksiders II shopTHQ offer announced

THQ has today confirmed the incentive for ordering Darksiders II at shopTHQ, with some alterations for the ANZ region.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 27th 2012 at 5:39PM in News
INTERVIEW: Steven Blackburn: Xbox manager New Zealand

INTERVIEW: Steven Blackburn: Xbox manager New Zealand

Within 12 months, a small New Zealand team have propelled Xbox 360 into the number one position for console market share over five consecutive months.

James Cullinane
by James Cullinane
on Jun 26th 2012 at 4:48PM in News
Games Out This Week in ANZ...

Games Out This Week in ANZ...

The last week of the first half of 2012 is a strong week at retail, led by Ghost Recon PC, Spec Ops and some licensed titles.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 25th 2012 at 10:14AM in News
PriceWaterhouseCoopers issue final statement on GAME

PriceWaterhouseCoopers issue final statement on GAME

After a long period of uncertainty, GAME is entering liquidation, and its administrator PriceWaterhouseCoopers has issued a final statement.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 25th 2012 at 10:00AM in News

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Medal of Honor: Warfighter gets ANZ exclusive box art

Medal of Honor: Warfighter gets ANZ exclusive box art

EA Australia has created a fully localised version of the box art for the ANZ release of Medal of Honor: Warfighter.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 22nd 2012 at 10:43AM in News
GAME to enter liquidation

GAME to enter liquidation

Following on from yesterday's news that the remaining 31 GAME stores are set to close, PriceWaterhouseCoopers has confirmed GAME's impending liquidation.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 20th 2012 at 9:19AM in News
All remaining GAME stores to close

All remaining GAME stores to close

PriceWaterhouseCoopers, administrator for GAME, has today announced that 16 stores are set to close today, with all stores closing soon.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 19th 2012 at 11:36AM in News
Games Out This Week in ANZ...

Games Out This Week in ANZ...

A range of lesser known titles are heading for ANZ this week, including a new Kinect game, a Civilization expansion and some licensed titles.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 18th 2012 at 2:44PM in News

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"Final Clearance" sale happening at GAME

"Final Clearance" sale happening at GAME

GAME Australia's chances of survival have been looking slimmer and slimmer in the last while, but there's something terminal about today's sale.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 15th 2012 at 4:22PM in News
REPORT: A look back at GAME marketing strategies

REPORT: A look back at GAME marketing strategies

GAME has tried several key unique initiatives since the company's initial restructure in 2010, where it went from 118 stores to 92.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 14th 2012 at 1:56PM in News
GAME has massive in-store and online sale

GAME has massive in-store and online sale

A Tweet sent out by GAME Australia has announced massive price cuts on a huge range of titles for both in-store and online sales.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 13th 2012 at 4:05PM in News
AFL Live gets Game of the Year treatment

AFL Live gets Game of the Year treatment

Tru Blu Entertainment has announced a Game of the Year edition for its AFL franchise, coming 12th July this year.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 5th 2012 at 6:28AM in News

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REPORT: Where to next for GAME?

REPORT: Where to next for GAME?

With change happening at a rapid pace at GAME, MCV took a look at what options were available during the administration process.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 29th 2012 at 4:01PM in News
REPORT: What's left of GAME's retail operation?

REPORT: What's left of GAME's retail operation?

With the 281 staff being let go last week, 264 of which were from retail stores, MCV took a look into just which stores are still open.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 28th 2012 at 1:10PM in News
Games Out This Week in ANZ...

Games Out This Week in ANZ...

More Max Payne is on the way for PC, while Resistance makes its way to Playstation Vita and Atelier Meruru hits for PS3.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 28th 2012 at 11:53AM in News
INTERVIEW: Gametraders 'We wouldn't be here without imports'

INTERVIEW: Gametraders 'We wouldn't be here without imports'

MCV spoke with Mark Langford, MD of indie game retail chain Gametraders, to discuss the retail perspective of grey importing.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 25th 2012 at 12:20PM in News

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No buyer yet for GAME

No buyer yet for GAME

PriceWaterhouseCoopers' first meeting of creditors took place yesterday after the deadline passed for expressions of interest from potential buyers.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 24th 2012 at 4:47PM in News
Govt taking pricing concerns seriously

Govt taking pricing concerns seriously

Minister Ed Husic spoke to Kotaku today about his concerns with videogame pricing, while a committee has been set up to investigate the matter.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 24th 2012 at 4:31PM in News
Import debate heats up following JB HiFi advertising imported stock

Import debate heats up following JB HiFi advertising imported stock

With JB HiFi and EB Games importing copies of games, the debate about its effect on the local industry is increadingly important.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 23rd 2012 at 11:09AM in News
JB HiFi begins selling imported games in-store

JB HiFi begins selling imported games in-store

While it has been known for a while that some imported stock was sold at retailers, JB HiFi has now taken away all doubt.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 21st 2012 at 2:08PM in News
Games Out This Week in ANZ...

Games Out This Week in ANZ...

It's another strong week at retail this week, with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Dragon's Dogma and Dirt Showdown all releasing.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 21st 2012 at 1:08PM in News
Blizzard steps in to help stranded GAME customers

Blizzard steps in to help stranded GAME customers

With Diablo III launching today, Blizzard has offered a rebate scheme to refund anyone who had a copy go astray at GAME Australia.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 12:42PM in News
Govt concerned about job losses at GAME

Govt concerned about job losses at GAME

Bill Shorten MP (pictured) is worried about job losses at GAME Australia, but is 'hopeful' a buyer will be found.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 12:04PM in News
Some Diablo III stock will be getting to GAME Australia

Some Diablo III stock will be getting to GAME Australia

PriceWaterhouseCoopers, administrators for GAME Australia, today confirmed that some pre-orders for Diablo III will be filled.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 11:54AM in News
Games Out This Week in ANZ...

Games Out This Week in ANZ...

A massive one-two punch is being landed this week, with the double-bill of Max Payne 3 and Diablo 3 hitting retail shelves.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 14th 2012 at 12:50PM in News