US video game retail sales tumble 29 percent in July, says market researcher NPD GroupJuly video game sales show sharp decline NEW YORK — Hurt by the recession and few hit game launches, U.S. retail sales of video games dropped sharply in July, market researcher NPD Group says. Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello talks about possible console price cutsOn the Call: EA CEO John Riccitiello Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. posted better-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter Tuesday, and reaffirmed its adjusted guidance for the full fiscal year. Sony reports $391 million quarterly loss, keeps forecast for more red inkSony quarterly loss $391 mln, expects more red ink TOKYO — Sony Corp. stuck to a forecast for big full year losses, citing falling gadget prices and a shaky global recovery, even as it posted less-dismal-than-expected results for the fiscal first quarter. Sony still struggling to regain electronics glamour after first annual loss in 14 yearsSony still struggling after first loss in 14 years TOKYO — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reports its fiscal first quarter earnings on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Squeezed by recession, video game sales drop for fourth straight month in JuneJune video game sales drop sharply NEW YORK — Squeezed by the economic downturn, U.S. retail sales of video games dropped sharply in June. Sony struggles to recapture creative glamour of pioneering Walkman of 30 years agoSony struggling as Walkman hits 30th anniversary TOKYO — When the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette-tape player delivered music on-the-go — a totally innovative idea back in 1979. US video game sales slide 23 percent in May for third straight month of declinesUS video game sales slide 23 pct in May LOS ANGELES — Market researcher NPD Group says U.S. video gamers spent less on games, hardware and accessories in May compared with a year ago. Microsoft, Sony take aim at gaming leader Nintendo at Electronic Entertainment ExpoMicrosoft, Sony take aim at Nintendo during E3 LOS ANGELES — Both Microsoft and Sony debuted prototype motion controllers for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, while the only gadget that gaming leader Nintendo unveiled was a device that Wii users can use to check their pulse. Sony shows off wand-shaped motion controller at E3Sony shows off motion controller at E3 LOS ANGELES — Sony has conjured a new controller at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Born in the USSR, ‘Tetris’ cements its place as a video game legend, 4 blocks at a timeAt 25, ‘Tetris’ drops into place as gaming icon NEW YORK — With its scratches and sticky brown beer stains, the “Tetris” arcade machine near the back of a Brooklyn bar called Barcade has seen better days. Which makes sense, given that the machine was made in the 1980s. |
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