News Highlights: Monday 6th Feb

It does exactly what it says on the tin.
Text: Mike Holmes
Published 2012-02-06

Shake off those Monday blues with today's mirthful news digest.

Kazuo Hirai, the man set to take over the reigns at Sony, has laid out his plans for the future: "Holy Sh*t, now what?".

Finding it difficult getting dates with real-life people? Never fear; My Virtual Girlfriend/Boyfriend is here, with 1 million downloads and counting. You never have to go out again!

Final Fantasy XIII-2 has taken the top spot in this week's UKIE charts. Soul Calibur V and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection also debuted in the top five.

Analysts are reporting nearly 1.5 million subscribers to Star Wars: The Old Republic.

The GAME Group has announced a new financing deal that will keep them in business. But will these latest measures be enough to keep the wolf from the door?

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See you tomorrow.

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