San Jose, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2009 — World videogames software market stands enthused by effervescent product and technology innovation, artistic game experiences, availability of next-generation video game consoles, and exposure to media and marketing. A full-fledged industry in itself, video games is gathering critical mass both in terms of game varieties, and customer base. Mature adults and women, for instance, have entered the spotlight as significant revenue generating audiences for online games, such as puzzles and trivia. The market for video games follows a cyclical trend characterized by high sales during periods of new consoles launches, which are typically followed by introduction of new game titles the sales of which, add to the overall growth in the market.
The ongoing economic slowdown, the financial crisis, and lower consumer confidence, of late, have led to a steady deterioration in market fundamentals. Falling discretionary spends, rising levels of unemployment, and reduction in household wealth are poised to take their toll on the market in the upcoming years. While traditional consoles & PC games plummet slightly, due to global recession and products maturation, online and wireless gaming will continue to expand and offer opportunities for a large number of publishers, developers, and investors.
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Bellevue, WA – June 22, 2009 – After months of intense head-to-head regional tournaments, The Pokémon Company International, the worldwide leader in video games and trading card games, today announced details for its 2009 Pokémon® Video Game and Trading Card Game (TCG) National Championships. This weekend — June 27th & 28th — Pokémon Video Game and TCG competitors from across the nation will converge at the America’s Center in St. Louis, MO, in hopes of surviving the two-day storm of battles. Those that rise victorious will then test their skills against the best players from across the globe at the 2009 Pokémon World Championships in August.
Cambridge, Mass. – June 22, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced 16 tracks from Weezer, Nine Inch Nails, Dead Kennedys and more coming this week to the Rock Band® Music Store catalog of downloadable content for the Wii™ system.
Three songs each from West Coast favorites Weezer, alternative rockers Nine Inch Nails and punk staples Dead Kennedys will be added this week. Additionally, songs from Testament, Staind, Dashboard Confessional and more will be released June 23 to the Wii Rock Band Music Store.
The portable fun of the new Nintendo DSi™ video game system will be on full display in cities nationwide this summer as the Nintendo DSi Mobile Tour rolls through festivals …
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During E3, we had the chance to sit down with the Creative Director at Harmonix who gave us some more information about The Beatles Rock Band, which releases September 9.
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That’s right! Pure Nintendo is now celebrating our 3rd year reporting on the greatest games and franchises from Nintendo! Thanks to everyone and here’s to many more!
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