Italian Distribution
Halifax is the Italian point of reference for the distribution of videogames for
PC,
Sony PlayStation 2 and
3,
Microsoft Xbox 360 and
Nintendo Wii consoles and for old and new generation portable consoles
Nintendo DS and
Sony PSP.
www.halifax.it
Halifax is active in the exclusive distribution of the most prestigious international videogames on the Italian market that are adapted to the linguistic and cultural context of the reference market.
Halifax has exclusive representation agreements in Italy with some of the most prestigious international publishers for whom, over the course of the years, Halifax has become the partner of choice for the Italian market.
The most recent successes include
PES 2010,
Aliens vs Predator,
MotoGP 09/10,
Resident Evil Archives Zero along with
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing and
Football Manager 2010 that are best sellers, hugely successful with both the young and the not so young. Last but not least, from the time of their launch
Final Fantasy XIII,
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles and
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International have developed a vast following among the passionate of fantasy role playing games. From the world of movie licenses to highlight
G-Force,
The Princess and the Frog and
Alice in Wonderland. Furthermore, the bestselling titles include
Batman Arkham Asylum,
Bayonetta and
Napoleon Total War.
Halifax's crown jewel is its great expertise in marketing and the profound strategic vision of the Italian market. Thanks to all of this, the division can offer full cycle support for the launch of important videogame events. The services offered address the most important aspects of corporate marketing: logistics, credit management, product management, public relations, graphics and the web. Currently Halifax - that has a sales network of 45 agents - covers all Italian market sales channels (large retail chains, specialized chains and retail shops).
Game Service promotes distribution through non-specialised channels as part of the direct management of points of sale that are in need of specific know-how in the selection of products. The company supplements
Halifax's activities insofar as it offers a high value added service in the form of direct management of gaming displays at large retail chains (Rack Jobbing).
Game Service guarantees 360° assistance with rack optimisation including management of gaming displays and consulting in terms of marketing and promotion within the point of sale itself.
Game Entertainment has an important role in the development of the Italian market through newsstand distribution.
Game Entertainment launched a previously unpublished DVD collection entitled "
Wrestling Megastars", published in 21 biweekly issues, under an exclusive official
WWE license that generated very significant sales of approximately 1 million copies. Further, Game Entertainment also distributed the "
Wanted" videogame collection with a series of PC games connected to successful TV series like
Desperate Housewives,
ER and
Law&Order. Recently was launched the "
Wrestling Megastars - Greatest Hits" collection, consisting of 12 monthly issues.
Currently the main growth drivers of Italian distribution are:
* increase in Italian market share;
* increase in points of sale for Game Service through more direct management in non- specialized areas;
* support for new generation consoles like Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Xbox 360