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NPD Group reports that video game sales saw a decline in January, partly due to a lack new games and an upcoming Sony device. The group said stores sold $1.14 billion worth of games over the month of January, which was down 34 percent on the previous year. The consumer data company also said that hardware sales were down 38 percent. NPD also said accessories faced an 18 percent decline in January at $195 million. According to the report, "Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty: Modern...
LAS VEGAS, Feb 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Security First International Holdings (OTC: SCFR.PK) - To further its development and quality control efforts, SCFR has announced it is seeking 25 game & applications testers. Developers and testers are encouraged to file their resumes on-line by e-mailing to jobs@securityfirstinternationalholdingsinc.com. SCFR will review all resumes based on merit, irrespective of age or education. "SCFR believes that a formal education is...
NEW YORK, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintendo has posted a $626m loss for the first 9 months of the fiscal year ending March 2012, a complete reversal of its fortunes compared to the same time last year, where the console manufacturer netted $637m in profit. An independent survey of site users shows that gamers are against 3D gaming, perhaps providing an explanation for Nintendo's about-turn. It would appear that 3D enabled consoles have not been a hit with gaming...
In 2011, the global market for household consumer electronics (CE) continued its rapid shift toward “connected devices.” Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 In 2011, the global market for household consumer electronics (CE) continued its rapid shift toward “connected devices,” which are devices that have the ability to connect directly to the Internet or to a home network and can deliver IP-based video content. Driven primarily by the success of digital TVs, satellite STBs,...
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 12(th) Annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), the peer-awarded highest honors in video game development, have revealed the recipients of two of its Special Awards - the Pioneer Award, given to developers for creating breakthrough video game genres or concepts, and the Ambassador Award, given to those who have helped the game industry advance to a better place. This year's Pioneer Award will be given to Dave Theurer, one...
SOMERSET, N.J., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tic Tac®( )mints, known for its iconic size and unique packaging, launched today the first phase of its first-ever 360 marketing campaign - Shake it Up(TM) - to help break out of the mundane and encourage people to explore new unconventional ways of doing things on a daily basis. The campaign provides a gentle reminder, through a robust multimedia experience, to those who may have nodded off in life or just simply forgotten that...
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronics Show -- Razer(TM), the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, is proud to announce their newest gaming concept design - the Project Fiona PC Gaming Tablet. Unlike other tablets designed for general use and casual gaming, Project Fiona is a tablet concept designed to play the most popular PC games of today with an intuitive control setup for a phenomenal on-the-go gaming experience. Powered by Intel® Core(TM)...
What began as a difficult year in the consumer electronics business ended the same way, according to leading market research company The NPD Group’s Weekly Tracking Service*. Total consumer technology sales (excluding cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and video games) fell 5.9 percent to around $9.5 billion for the 5 weeks ending December 24**, a slight improvement over the 6.2 percent decline in 2010. Port Washington, New York (PRWEB) January 08, 2012 What began as a difficult year in...
2011 Tablet PC Shipments Estimated at Nearly 73 Million Units, More Than 25% of All Mobile PCs Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) January 04, 2012 The tablet PC category expanded its role in the mobile PC market, with shipments of 72.7 million units, accounting for 25.5% of mobile PC shipments in 2011, according to the latest NPD DisplaySearch Quarterly Mobile PC Shipment and Forecast Report. The Y/Y shipment growth rate for tablets in 2011 is expected to reach 256%, as strong tablet shipments in...
Free online games host eArcades will up their game list of with more than 2,000 registered members joining the site in its first week. Currently, the site features 5,000 readily playable games (PRWEB) December 31, 2011 Internet Marketing Services, owner of free online games site eArcades, is aiming to increase its repertoire after a successful first week. Launched on Christmas Day, and with already 2,000 registered gamers, eArcades forecasts an increase of members and guests to play in...
