Anita Frazier
Anita Frazier
community console feeling publishing waiting
There is a little feeling of 'holding our breath' right now in the industry, waiting to see how all this will unfold. Console transitions always make the publishing community nervous.
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The introduction of the Xbox 360 was a defining moment for the industry in 2005. However, it goes without saying that the full impact of next generation consoles on the consumer market won't unfold until later this year when Sony and Nintendo's video game consoles hit U.S. retail shelves. The real story for 2005 was the incredible expansion of portable gaming. The GBA continued to realize stellar sales, and the introduction of the DS and PSP to the market brought older gamers to the portable format.
works year
This is the year when we will see what works and what fails.
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I would say the toy industry is facing its stiffest competition ever from non-toy categories, and with rapidly advancing technology, I wouldn't say this is a trend that shows any signs of slowing.
titles
I'm pessimistic, ... breakthrough and proprietary titles from a well-known franchise.
compelling content drives success
Compelling content is what drives the long-term success of these systems.
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Scene It? increased its sales in this category by more than 60 percent, fueled largely by new items such as the Harry Potter, Disney and TV versions.
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But that was the most restricted launch supply of any major console platform.
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Handheld platforms were the big story last year, and so far this year, that segment of the industry has continued to grow significantly since last year.
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This is such an interesting direction for McDonald's, ... This could encourage kids to go to McDonald's to play games. It is like the kids' version of Starbucks' wireless hot spots.
direction
This is such an interesting direction for McDonald's,
direction encourage hot kids version wireless
This is such an interesting direction for McDonald's. This could encourage kids to go to McDonald's to play games. It is like the kids' version of Starbucks' wireless hot spots.
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I don't think the delay will impact their ability to capture market share with the next generation. The brand is very strong and Sony was always clear that they would release the system when it was ready and not before.
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We think that it could be a landmark year. They're definitely on the top of everyone's Christmas list.