One of the most eagerly-anticipated video game releases is expected to smash sales records after going on sale worldwide today.

A new study has found that the black market in Ireland is costing the economy €1.5bn every year.

There have been significant price reductions on two Cork properties, one a substantial commercial unit/warehouse, the other on a Patrick Street shop unit for rent.

Around 6,500 UK retail jobs were under threat today as electricals chain Comet became the latest casualty on the high street.

The UK's beleaguered high street failed to receive a boost during the Olympics, a report suggested today, while retailers' optimism took its biggest slide for three years.

In the UK, more than 3,000 jobs are looking more secure after a deal to save troubled retailer Game.

More than 3,000 jobs are expected to be saved by a deal to rescue part of struggling retailer Game Group by a turn-around investment firm in a boost for the high street.

Some of the workers at Game, who are engaged in a sit-in at the company's Irish stores, are visiting Leinster House this afternoon.

GAME workers at the company's Irish stores have vowed to continue their sit-ins until they hear from administrators about redundancy payments.

Aidan O’Brien’s So You Think strengthened his position at the head of the market for the Dubai World Cup at Meydan on Saturday evening after being handed stall four at the draw ceremony for the richest race in the world.

Gaming specialist Game officially went into administration yesterday, leading to the loss of 125 jobs in 14 stores here.

Nearly 6,000 staff at Game Group are facing an uncertain future after the struggling video games retailer collapsed into administration.

Lenders of stricken Game Group are working on plans to buy the slimmed-down retailer out of administration, it was reported today.

Retailer Game conceded defeat in its survival battle yesterday after failing to raise new funding, jeopardising 125 jobs in Ireland.

Retailer Game conceded defeat in its survival battle today after failing to raise new funding, adding to fears that dozens of Irish jobs could be in danger.

Fears for the future of retailer Game intensified today after its shares were suspended and it admitted the business has no value.

The future of struggling retailer Game was looking less bleak tonight as the group confirmed a third party has shown interest in providing it with extra support.

There is growing uncertainty over the future of leading high-street computer game retailer Game, which operates 13 stores in Ireland, employing 125 people.

London’s leading shares index struggled to make significant progress today as fears over growth in China and the rumbling eurozone debt crisis troubled investors.

Retailer Game admitted it is in danger of collapse today after several suppliers refused to provide it with new products.

Embattled computer games retailer Game has put itself up for sale in a last-ditch bid to stave off financial collapse.

Video games retailer Game warned today that it is set to breach a banking agreement after a dismal Christmas capped an “incredibly tough” year for the industry.

The UK arm of DVD and games rental company Blockbuster has unexpectedly recorded an annual profit after its US parent filed for bankruptcy.

A jump for Wall Street stocks amid hopes of action to tackle the eurozone debt crisis helped the London market end a run of volatile trading today.

Chocolate retailer Thorntons today by announced plans to close up to 180 stores.

Game Group today warned that a new batch of video games launched at a key trade show last week had failed to convince it the market was set to improve.

Retail chain Game today said strong Christmas demand for new video games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops and FIFA 11 helped it deliver an improved sales performance over the festive period.

Takeover talk surrounding a raft of blue chip stocks was not enough to offset the impact of a stronger dollar on commodity shares today as the London market edged lower.

Video games and consoles retailer Game Group today said sales would decline throughout 2010 as it turned to a former Vodafone boss to help revive its fortunes.

The FTSE 100 Index relapsed into the red today as it gave back Tuesday's gains on persistent fears over the Greek debt crisis.

The FTSE 100 Index shed almost 1% today after weaker metal prices caused a slump for shares in mining companies.

Videos games and consoles retailer Game Group today said its chief executive had stepped down as the firm unveiled a 27% fall in annual profits.

Computer games retailer Game today said the decline in its sales had slowed following a number of blockbuster software releases.

Game Group today posted a 67% drop in first half profits but said trading had returned to more “normal” levels after last year’s record-breaking software launches.

THE cost of a Playstation 3 is set to tumble after Sony announced it would be slashing the price of the games console by 25%.

Shock US jobs data sent the London market diving into the red today as gloom gathered over trading floors.

Retail group Game today said half-year profits will be as much as 64% lower after figures last year were boosted by blockbuster releases.

Game Group announced record sales and profit figures today after new products such as Nintendo’s Wii Fit helped to broaden the appeal of gaming.

Computer games retailer Game reported a slowdown in sales growth today, but said spending by its customers remained “relatively resilient”.

A rare note of cheer emerged from the retail sector today after computer games retailer Game raised sales forecasts and delivered record profits.

Computer games retailer Game today said a strong market and a raft of hit games releases had helped it beat expectations in the first half of the year.

Computer games retailer Game posted record profits today as it said an “unprecedented range of popular products” had boosted prospects.

Retailers have stopped taking orders for Nintendo’s new Wii Fit game days before its release in the UK.

A 10% rise in profits for the UK’s biggest bank today failed to stave off a downbeat beginning to the week for the FTSE 100 Index.