Video Games: The State of Play in 2010

Posted on Thursday, January 21 2010 @ 3:18 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
It seems everyone in the technology industry is looking to 2010 with high hopes, especially the folks in the video game realm. Aside from December-which actually had outstanding video game and gaming hardware sales-2009 gave the gaming industry a 8.6 percent slip in video game sales, a 23 percent decline in sales for computer (PC) game software, and a 10 percent fall in console and portable software sales. In simpler words-the gaming industry took a sledge-hammer to the heart via 2009's economy, crushing the dreams of future gamers and hampering the release of many big name titles. But that was then and this is now: With a new year upon us and the industry's top analysts assuaging our future fears, we can rest assured that 2010 will have a far better outcome.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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