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    Otik
    Aug 28 07:08 PM
    Gaming the Recession [view article]
    Another factor to take into account is online video game rentals from Gamefly. If you use Gamefly you're playing unlimited games for pennies on the dollar (works just like netflix). In addition, they offer trade-in credits for games, try before you buy options, steep discounts on pre-played games, free shipping and a myriad of member benefits... all from the comfort of your own home. And they cover every console available with some 5000+games and distribution centers across the country. Reply
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    vovka
    Aug 25 02:37 PM
    Why Activision Must Renew The9's World of Warcraft Contract [view article]
    User accounts will transfer to the new operator. There is no way that Blizzard signed an agreement that would lock them (and their customers) to a middleman. This is nonsense. Reply
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    easywriter05
    Aug 25 01:15 PM
    Gaming the Recession [view article]
    Good piece..what about the chip makers like Nvidea (NVDA)? Reply
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    scooter186
    Aug 25 12:13 PM
    Gaming the Recession [view article]
    I don't think you should shrug off TV as an non-effective entertainment option. Granted, there are a lot of bad shows out there, but there are also many good ones. In fact, I think I enjoy watching an NFL game on TV vs. going to one in person. No ticket necessary, no traffic, no crowds, no lines, no overpriced beer/food, and always indoors.

    Otherwise I enjoyed the article. Video gaming is still one of the cheapest recession-resistant forms of entertainment out there.     Reply
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    homersby
    Aug 25 11:26 AM
    Gaming the Recession [view article]
    You mention only one trip needed to buy your video game. Not even necessarily that much with ordering online via any number of resources such as Gamestop, EBAY, BBY, etc. GME also an excellent play here since they sell everything VG related so all of your bases are covered. Not to mention the used business which is great in hard times to trade in or buy less expensive used games. Reply
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    ksmithdc
    Aug 25 10:33 AM
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    Gaming the Recession [view article]
    Interesting read. Reply
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    bockwai
    Aug 22 12:58 AM
    Why Activision Must Renew The9's World of Warcraft Contract [view article]
    Chuck, the ToS that you get when you pull up that link on Blizzard's site is for the North American ToS, not China. Even if you use the China country setting it still displays the ToS for N.A. The only way you can get the WoW China ToS is at wowchina.com and you'll need to be able to read simplified Chinese in order to make use of that. Im going to have my analyst in Shanghai give it a look/see though I highly suspect that Blizzard owns the user accounts as Joker states. It would be very non-conforming within the video game industry for the game operator to own the accounts over the developer/publisher. Reply
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    DA TRUTH
    Aug 21 10:07 AM
    iPhones, Videogames, and the New War for Music Royalties [view article]
    A Man and his family goes to a out for a high class 4 course meal at the best cook house in town. Its a toss up between two incredible places one on either side of the broad walk. One serves top quality products freshly imported with vegetables and herbs home grown. known for its impeccable service and incredible dedication to surrounding its clients with an top notch security and warmth second only to a grandmas home cooked meals back home. Affordable and always ready to try something exciting and new with a flair for sparing no expense for the entertainment and over all experience of its would be clients.

    The other is a highly reputable place of Impeccable history, with an incredible list of achievements and culinary awards from years of dedication to the excellence of fantastic meals and service. Unfortunately this place relies on its historical achievements ,Service has become drab and slow ,the meals arent quite what they used to be and the lack luster nights of entertainment are at best a tad dry and should be avoided. Yet the boss of this establishment turns a blind eye to the current situation at hand , known for his flamboyance and decor draws them in like flies to a spiders nest. With no new ideals or ideas ,disgruntled underpaid and creatively starved employees and an unchanged menu that has long since lost it " Crowd pulling spice" Clients leave disappointed and as to do the great employees that made this place so great ..The choice become obvious .

    You cant fool all the people all the time. Eventually all the talk fizzles out and it boils down to what you have to offer a hungry public. Obviously Universal has figured out that incredibly simple equation. Happy clients,well payed employees , high quality material and a dedication to the IMPROVEMENT of the Entertainment industry . Its not about controlling the music industry guys.ITS about adapting and servicing a hungry public who deserve to get value for money and quality for the hard earned dollar bill .You gotta pay to play gentlemen.

    WAKE UP !!!     Reply
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    melante
    Aug 20 09:16 PM
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    iPhones, Videogames, and the New War for Music Royalties [view article]
    Years ago I worked in the music industry and was so disgusted by its cut-throat and blood-sucking attitude that I decided to move into the gaming world. I see things didn't change. They should try to innovate and find new ways to bring music to people, to make it interesting and easily available instead of weeping all the time... Reply
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    SeekingAlpha
    Editors
    Aug 20 03:23 AM
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    General Discussion on ATVI
    Is this a buy or a sell? Reply
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    Chuck
    Kasparov
    Aug 19 09:10 AM
    Why Activision Must Renew The9's World of Warcraft Contract [view article]
    Joker, thanks for your comments. That's a really good and key point I hadn't considered. I looked up Blizzard's TOS for China (see https://blizzard.com/account/c... under the china link).

    Under Ownership it has the following:
    All title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Service, including without limitation the Blizzard Account that you register to use the Service ... are owned by Blizzard and/or its licensors.

    So it's not yet clear to me in The9's case if Blizzard owns the accounts or the licensors own the accounts. Where did you find the Blizzard China EULA?

    Thanks!     Reply
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    borisb
    Aug 19 08:23 AM
    Why Activision Must Renew The9's World of Warcraft Contract [view article]
    Joker thanks for getting to the truth. Reply
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    John1034
    Aug 19 06:03 AM
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    Why Activision Must Renew The9's World of Warcraft Contract [view article]
    Fallacy in logic. The9 does not own user accounts, Blizzard does. Publishers are licensed to 'operate' the game, not own the user account information. When you sign up to open a WoW account, you agree to a Blizzard China EULA and TOS. So, if Blizzard was to decide to change publishers, they can simply move the accounts! So again, does Blizzard really have to stay with The9? The answer is a simple NO, based on the logic proposed by this article. Reply
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    Louis Liu
    Aug 19 05:34 AM
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    Why Activision Must Renew The9's World of Warcraft Contract [view article]
    I agree. WOW is cash cow but also an old title anyway. Operator change will kill it, that Activision and the9 can not afford to either.

    BTW, according to the9's 08Q2 report, she has $200M cash in hand, not $300M.     Reply
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    Louis Liu
    Aug 19 05:34 AM
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    Why Activision Must Renew The9's World of Warcraft Contract [view article]
    I agree. WOW is cash cow but also an old title anyway. Operator change will kill it, that Activision and the9 can not afford to either.

    BTW, according to the9's 08Q2 report, she has $200M cash in hand, not $300M.     Reply
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