News: UK retailers open to stocking more indie games

Minecraft and Terraria proof that boxed indie games do have a place.

"There is a massive opportunity at retail to maximise sales for indie games," said Tesco games buyer Jon Ferdenzi. "Whether it would be full price digital games through points cards or fully boxed solutions."

He added that fully boxed editions are "a very good idea, especially for grocery at gifting periods. The price point is generally lower, and would add a lot of value to purchases if boxed with other products".

The head of games at a second major high street chain also points to Minecraft and Terraria as proof that boxed editions of indie titles can work at...

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