User Signup
 
 

Coronavirus related news and articles

Game sales during the Coronavirus lockdown

Game sales during the Coronavirus lockdown

Over the past week there have been reports that all indicate a steep rise in interest in games. The viewership on twitch has dramatically increased, as has the number of concurrent users on Steam. To top it all off, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has sold, and continues to sell, extremely well. All of this points […]


Microsoft alter Xbox Live service due to Coronavirus

Microsoft alter Xbox Live service due to Coronavirus

With more and more people being instructed to stay at home, indoors, and avoid leaving, the consumption of digital goods has grown massively.


Final Fantasy 7 Remake ships early due to COVID-19

Final Fantasy 7 Remake ships early due to COVID-19

Square Enix has made the decision to ship Final Fantasy 7 Remake copies early in select regions, in order to avoid any impact on the actual release date.


Nintendo closes all U.S. repair centers

Nintendo closes all U.S. repair centers

Nintendo of America has announced the closure of all US Nintendo repair centers due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).


Sony slows download speeds for PlayStation

Sony slows download speeds for PlayStation

As more and more people are ordered to self-isolate, they’re turning to whatever form of digital entertainment they can get their hands on.


Game retail in the UK moves online as Government orders closure of non-essential stores

Game retail in the UK moves online as Government orders closure of non-essential stores

Yesterday the UK government ordered all non-essential retail stores to close for the next three weeks.


All US GameStop stores close, still offering curbside pick-up

All US GameStop stores close, still offering curbside pick-up

US retailer GameStop has finally closed all of their stores around Canada. In the US, customers are prevented from entering the premises.


Square Enix warns against shipping delays of Final Fantasy VII Remake

Square Enix warns against shipping delays of Final Fantasy VII Remake

Square Enix has explained that there may be a delay between Final Fantasy VII Remake’s launch, and players getting their copies.


GAME Belong Arenas will remain open for now

GAME Belong Arenas will remain open for now

UK retailer GAME has announced that they will be keeping their Belong Arenas open for the time being.


GameStop in-store events cancelled due to Coronavirus

GameStop in-store events cancelled due to Coronavirus

Whilst GameStop is keeping all of its stores open for the time being, they are canceling all in-store events due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).