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Preparing for the PCI 4.0 Implementation in the Retail environment
Preparing for the PCI 4.0 Implementation in the Retail environment
On March 31, 2025 the new PCI 4.0 requirements go into effect. These requirements were future dated to enable organizations the ability to prepare for the adoption.
Jan. 22, 2025
Majority of GAME head office staff reportedly laid off since August
Majority of GAME head office staff reportedly laid off since August
UK retailer GAME has reportedly lost the majority of its head office staff in recent months, leading to further problem…
Nov. 21, 2024
76% of US kids want consoles and games for Christmas
76% of US kids want consoles and games for Christmas
76% of children in the US are planning to ask for game-related gifts this holiday season, with almost half of those sur…
Nov. 13, 2024
Sega to delist multiple games from Classics collections
Sega to delist multiple games from Classics collections
Sega is delisting select games and bundles from its Classics collections on digital storefronts starting December 6, 20…
Nov. 7, 2024
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom defeats all other September releases in four days | Japan Monthly Charts
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom defeats all other September releases in four days | Japan Monthly Charts
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was the biggest selling boxed game in Japan for September, with over 200,000 copi…
Oct. 17, 2024
August spending drops 7% to $4.1bn despite Madden and mobile success | US Monthly Charts
August spending drops 7% to $4.1bn despite Madden and mobile success | US Monthly Charts
Circana has released the market figures for US games spending in August, which showed an overall decline in dollars spe…
Oct. 11, 2024
Sony raising PS5 console and accessory prices in Japan
Sony raising PS5 console and accessory prices in Japan
Sony has increased the recommended retail prices of PlayStation 5 and its accessories in Japan.
Aug. 28, 2024
EA Sports College Football 25 tops revenue charts for July | Newzoo Charts
EA Sports College Football 25 tops revenue charts for July | Newzoo Charts
EA Sports College Football 25 debuted at No.1 in Newzoo's overall revenue charts for July, and also ranked at the top s…
Aug. 27, 2024
Epic removes Fortnite from mobile app stores to prepare for own store launch
Epic removes Fortnite from mobile app stores to prepare for own store launch
Epic Games is pulling Fortnite and other games from mobile app stores ahead of the launch of its own digital storefront…
July 26, 2024
Elden Ring climbs to Top Five in revenue charts for June | Newzoo Charts
Elden Ring climbs to Top Five in revenue charts for June | Newzoo Charts
Elden Ring has jumped 18 places to No.3 in Newzoo's overall revenue charts for June, following the release of its Shado…
July 26, 2024
GAME reportedly ending sale of physical currency cards
GAME reportedly ending sale of physical currency cards
UK specialist retailer GAME is reportedly ending the sale of in-store physical currency cards.
July 15, 2024
GAME reportedly dropping in-store pre-orders next month
GAME reportedly dropping in-store pre-orders next month
The offering of UK specialist retail GAME continues to shrink, with a new report claiming that the chain will no longer…
July 11, 2024