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Record Video Games Sales in 2001

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the more-fun-then-paying-the-rent dept.

night_flyer noted an article running @ ZD talking about how 2001 was a record year for video games with doing 9.4B and PCs getting almost to 6B. Mentions Grand Theft Auto 3's huge sales, as well as The Sims. Also the X-Box, and Game Boy Advanced contributing to the big numbers.

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  1. Bigger sales but still gamecompanys are backrupt? by rasjani · · Score: 4, Insightful
    Wow, publishers are making more money than ever and gamehouses are on tighter budgets and even tighter deadlines "because we have to make money with your product"..

    Tell me, who's gettin' screwd in this picture ?

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  2. the reason for good sales in a recession... by night_flyer · · Score: 5, Insightful

    people dont have as much disposable income, and tend to purchase entertainment that can be "reused". Books & Boards Games are always big sellers in bad economies, video games just follow the logical progression.

    what falters in bad economies are "night on the town" style entertainment like movies and fine dining (with the notable exception of bars)

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