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- What Will Happen to Gaming in the Current Turmoil? [view article]
- Are New Digital Music Payments Enough? [view article]
- Is the Entertainment Industry Recession-Proof? [view article]
- Hedge Fund Tracking: Caxton Associates (Bruce Kovner) [view article]
- Videogame Shares Falling, Weak Sales Data To Blame [view article]
- Gaming the Recession [view article]
- Ride Out the Recession with Activision Blizzard [view article]
- iPhones, Videogames, and the New War for Music Royalties [view article]
- Inside NPD's July '08 Gaming Report [view article]
- Game On for Activision Blizzard [view article]
- Guitar Hero Helps Activision Blizzard Rock On - And Logitech Joins the Band [view article]
- June Video Games Sales: Another Strong Month [view article]
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- What Will Happen to Gaming in the Current Turmoil?
- Are New Digital Music Payments Enough?
- Hedge Fund Tracking: Caxton Associates (Bruce Kovner)
- Did the Video Game Industry Finally Spring a Leak?
- Videogame Shares Falling, Weak Sales Data To Blame
- Ride Out the Recession with Activision Blizzard
- Gaming the Recession
- iPhones, Videogames, and the New War for Music Royalties
- Is the Entertainment Industry Recession-Proof?
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Inside NPD's July '08 Gaming Report [view article]
Why is it not mentioned here that the NPD report also states that PC's are still used for gaming more than any console? That's a pretty significant piece of information, no?Why the obsession solely with consoles? More can be done with a PC than with any console, PC's can be reconfigured much more easily and more often than any console and the range of game subjects and gameplay types is more varied for PC's than for any console. For some reason PC's are apparently seen as yesterday's tech. Yet by almost any measure available, PC's represent the most flexible of the lot... It's very strange to me.
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Game On for Activision Blizzard [view article]
potential growth factors1. Guitar hero (4th)(new add on hardware)(GHtunes)(sin... band titles)
2. MMO expansion (infancy)(social-commu... based entertainement)
3. merger (cost savings)
4. merger (distribution in europe-asia)
5. other atvi titles revamped
6. other blizzard titles revamped
7. new hardware Wii, NintendoDs, Cellphones. GH is a breakothrough game application in cellphones.
8. other M&A moves
9. share buyback
10. stock split Reply
Guitar Hero Helps Activision Blizzard Rock On - And Logitech Joins the Band [view article]
I wonder what kind of potential Guitar Hero will have as single band expansion packs. Also how much is Blizzard playing and monitizing the online social hand better then Myspace and Facebook? ReplyJune Video Games Sales: Another Strong Month [view article]
Of course it'd be, it's summer vacation! ReplyApprentice
Game On for Activision Blizzard [view article]
The announcement of Diablo III and Starcaraft II by Blizzard cannot be emphasized enough. Fans have been actively hoping (i.e., setting up online petitions) for over 8 years to get a sequel to this games. I do not know of any other game to have such clout among a fan base.Although, the release date is not yet available, this two games have millions of fans-many of which still play Diablo II and Starcraft.
They are destined to be blockbusters and could, at least collectively, out sell Grand Theft Auto IV. Reply
E3 Gaming Convention: News from Microsoft, Konami, Take Two, Activision Blizzard [view article]
In the US, sales over the past few years of console games have been growing much faster than PC games.forum.pcvsconsole.com/...
In 2007, worldwide sales of console games was 30% more $$ than for PC games according to:
www.boston.com/busines.../
Will it continue? Dunno. But it's a significant trend. Reply
E3 Gaming Convention: News from Microsoft, Konami, Take Two, Activision Blizzard [view article]
I agree that the PC is better than consoles to a certain point. Years ago I was a console gamer and really enjoyed it until I discovered the freedom and customization that comes with PC games. Playing with a handheld controller can be more restrictive than a mouse/keyboard combo. Plus you do have all of the benefits of easy, affordable upgrades and the ability to multitask while you play. On the other hand, consoles aren't dead especially with the fact that most consoles are playing next gen formats like HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. A console can be a 2 for 1 in that respect as most consoles are connected to a large, family size TV and can act as a home theater while the PC is more geared for a single person. Consoles are getting better at multiplayer interfaces as well, so they aren't dying. On the other hand, if I had to choose I'd still go with a PC. ReplyE3 Gaming Convention: News from Microsoft, Konami, Take Two, Activision Blizzard [view article]
throw > through ReplyE3 Gaming Convention: News from Microsoft, Konami, Take Two, Activision Blizzard [view article]
The console market is just like big Dinosaurs in extinction, why? because the PC can do just the same thing as a console, it can be upgrade a very low cost and its more functional, this together with devices like the Ipod make portability not a problem, so just start thinking how you are going to through your console in the garbage in the next few years. ReplyGame On for Activision Blizzard [view article]
What an article without any essence!Do you even play any videogames or even remotely understand the industry at all... Reply
Will Wal-Mart Heat Up Chile? Fast Money (6/17/08) [view article]
after the nice people of Chile red...oops! read this....quote***In China, as elsewhere, we follow the Wal-Mart tradition of building our business one store and one customer at a time. We strive to provide our customers with friendly service and a wide selection of quality products at Every Day Low Prices. With each Wal-Mart store we bring advanced retail know-how to the local market. By fostering a healthy, competitive environment, we hope to constantly improve our business operations and customer service in order to contribute to the prosperity of the local economy.
Wal-Mart firmly believes in local procurement. We recognize that by purchasing quality products, we can generate more job opportunities, support local manufacturing and boost economic development. Over 95% of the merchandise in our stores in China is sourced locally. We have established partnerships with nearly 20,000 suppliers in China. At Wal-Mart, we always work with our suppliers to grow together. In August 2007, Wal-Mart once again secured the top spot of the 2007 Supplier Satisfaction Survey conducted by Business Information of Shanghai. Additionally, Wal-Mart directly exports about US$9 billion from China every year. The export volume by third party suppliers is also estimated to be over US$9 billion.***end of quote! Reply
Gaming Software Makers Play with the Peripherals [view article]
I think gaming piracy is underestimated. Requiring and selling peripherals with a game is a great way to reduce piracy. That certainly helps sales. ReplyWill Activision Beat iTunes to the Beatles? [view article]
How long must they hold out before the catalog is so out-of-date that it is worthless?Beatles? Who them? Reply
Will Activision Beat iTunes to the Beatles? [view article]
Frankly, its too late for the majority. They have already acquired it via the file sharing sites, and thus, this committee of idiots can keep their catalog.In fact, I say let them eat catalog. Reply
Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News [view article]
Regarding Huntsman (HUN), see article beneath 2008 chart here:www.crossprofit.com/vi...
As stated in article, no position was taken in this arbitrage. As the title suggests, there were just too many question marks popping up. Upon this last earnings miss, Apollo called a MAC yesterday effectively nullifying the acquisition agreement. There may NOT be a break-up fee though HUN has gone to court!
HUN should have negotiated a new price tag though the whole scenario is very problematic as certain shareholders already cashed out. This deal looks dead; funeral dance (courts) to follow.
Saul Sterman
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