Core gamers have “no clue” we’re in recession, says Pachter
Speaking to the AP, Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter’s claimed core gamers will keep on buying no matter what’s going on in the global disaster that is “the economy.” “They may be wealthy, they may be...
View ArticleConsoles unlikely to be ousted in next two years – IDC
Disc-based consoles still have at least a few more years in them, according to a new report from International Data Corporation. In a new forecast, as reported by GamesIndustry, IDC predicted that...
View ArticleWindows 8 blamed for biggest quarterly decline in PC shipments on record
PC shipments have suffered the worst quarterly decline since records began. That’s the finding of a new report published by global market firm IDC. GI.biz reports that for the first quarter of 2013,...
View ArticlePurchase intent for Xbox One and PS4 isn’t as high as it could be in the US –...
IDC research manager Lewis Ward has said according to a survey conducted by the firm, purchase intent for Xbox One and PS4 isn’t as high as it could be in the US, but GTA 5 should tide consumers over...
View ArticleGTA 5 launch will not harm PS4 & Xbox One sales, says analyst
Grand Theft Auto 5′s September 17 release on current-gen platforms will do little to dent sales of PS4 and Xbox One consoles, but could set current-gen records according to a group of analysts....
View ArticleMarket research firm expects PS4 to outsell Xbox One this holiday season due...
International Data Corporation, an American market research, analysis and advisory firm specializing in information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology, believes the lower price...
View ArticleWatch Dogs delay will “push back” some PS4 and Xbox One sales, warns analyst
Watch Dogs has been delayed to Spring 2014 by Ubisoft, and it’s a move that has seen its stock price tumble, and incur the wrath of many eager gamers. Videogame research manager at analyst first IDC...
View ArticlePS4 to dominate market by 2016 with 51 million sold – IDC
Research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) expects Sony to dominate the new console cycle with PlayStation 4 claiming the majority of the market by 2016 with 51 million units sold globally....
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