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The games industry is a huge success story, and is growing at a phenomenal rate, with retail sales of games rising by 26% in 2007. The corresponding growth in development is mostly happening outside the UK, due to a formidable combination of factors including high costs, substantial government assistance overseas and a skills shortage. In October...
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Gamestop announced today that it is adding The Gamesman chain of stores in New Zealand to its fold by purchasing the franchise. Due to "customary closing conditions," the purchase is expected to go through sometime later this month. Prior to its purchase, The Gamesman was the country's largest independent game retailer. Gamestop's presence in New Zealand, at the moment...