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Sony’s PlayStation 4 Was Crushed by Nintendo’s Wii U in This Key Market
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 28, 12:00PM CDT
Sony 's PlayStation 4 is currently the undisputed champion of the eighth generation console race, hitting the 10 million unit mark faster than any previous PlayStation console. However, Sony is being crushed by Nintendo in one key market: Japan....
Why "Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes" Will Reap Super-Size Profits for Disney
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 27, 10:00AM CDT
Disney recently launched "version 2.0" of its Infinity NFC (near-field communication) toys, which star its first batch of Marvel Super Heroes -- including characters from The Avengers , Guardians of the Galaxy , and Spider-Man . Source:...
Will "Bayonetta 2's" Weak Sales Prevent Nintendo From Securing More Wii U Exclusives?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 27, 7:30AM CDT
Platinum Games' Bayonetta 2 , a Wii U exclusive published by Nintendo , is off to a weak start in Japan. According to industry tracker Media Create, the third-person shooter sold about 39,000 copies during its first week, finishing third behind ...
Facebook's “Crescent Bay” Oculus Prototype and the Future of VR Gaming
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 24, 1:16PM CDT
Facebook 's Oculus VR recently unveiled a new virtual reality headset prototype, Crescent Bay, at its Oculus Connect conference. Crescent Bay is the third Rift VR headset from Oculus, which hasn't launched an official consumer-facing product yet....
Is Sony Betting Its Future on PlayStation 4 and Games?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 24, 10:08AM CDT
Sony has had very little to be happy about in recent years, but its games division has been a rare bright spot in a sea of disappointments. PlayStation 3 was a huge success and now PlayStation 4 has gotten off to a strong start, which has led the...
Activision’s “Destiny” and the Business of Video Game Hype
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 2:39PM CDT
Activision Blizzard recently announced that Bungie's Destiny had sold through $325 million worth of games within the first five days of its release. That figure makes Destiny one of the most successful new IP launches in recent history, but...
Will "Super Smash Bros." Save the Nintendo 3DS?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 10:43AM CDT
Nintendo recently announced that Super Smash Bros. for the 3DS had sold 1 million copies within the first week of its Japanese debut. To date, only three other 3DS games -- Monster Hunter 4 , Pokemon X/Y , and Yokai Watch 2 -- have passed...
Why the PS Vita Will Be Sony's Last Handheld
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 17, 7:47AM CDT
Many gamers and investors likely believe Sony will kill off the PS Vita soon. The handheld console has only sold 8.8 million units since launching in December 2011 -- considerably less than Nintendo 's 3DS, which has sold 44 million...
Global Virtual Reality in Gaming Market 2014-2019: Component (Software, Hardware) & Type of Gaming Console from Different Manufacturers Analysis
M2 - Wed Sep 17, 5:16AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3z8ltr/virtual_reality) has announced the addition of the "Virtual Reality in Gaming Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" report to their offering. The global market was valued at USD 466.6 million in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 39.2% during the forecast period 2013 to 2019 High cost and difficultly in maintenance of virtual reality gaming devices are some important factors inhibiting the market growth. In the coming years, affordable and low cost motion tracking sensors and gesture control devices are expected to be launched in the market. The virtual reality in gaming market is driven by various factors such as rise in disposable income of the users and constant innovation in existing gaming technologies such as motion tracking, 3D effects and interactive graphics for attracting users. With rise in the disposable income, users are looking for new entertainment sources and virtual reality games to provide distinct way of entertainment. The study also includes profiles of key players in the market and the strategies adopted by them to sustain the competition. The study consists of recent developments and barriers for the market, which will help emerging and existing players in formulating and developing their strategies in an effective manner. The global market for virtual reality in gaming has been segmented as follows Virtual Reality in Gaming Market, by Component - Software - Hardware Virtual Reality in Gaming Market, by Type of Gaming Console from Different Manufacturers - Microsoft Xbox - Apple Mac - Sony Play station - Personal computer - Nintendo Wii Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Market Overview Chapter 4 Global Virtual Reality in Gaming Market, by Components Chapter 5 Global virtual reality in gaming market, By Type of Gaming Console from Different Manufacturers Chapter 6 Global Virtual Reality in Gaming Market, by Geography Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape Chapter 8 Company Profiles - Activision Publishing Inc. - Avatar Reality Inc. - Electronic Arts Inc. - Kaneva LLC - Linden Lab Inc. - Nintendo Co. Ltd - Oculus VR - Sega Corporation - Sony Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3z...al_reality
Why Majesco Entertainment (COOL) Stock Is Tanking Today
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 1:51PM CDT
Shares of Majesco Entertainment (COOL) are plunging on heavy trading volume this afternoon following its third quarter earnings results that missed analysts' estimates.
Is the Microsoft Xbox One Already Dead in Japan?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 12, 9:27AM CDT
Microsoft 's Xbox One is off to a dismal start in Japan, which has always been one of its toughest markets. Media Create reports that Microsoft sold just over 25,000 Xbox Ones during its first four days on the market. Back in 2005, Microsoft sold...
Will Nintendo Stock Ever Be a Buy?
Keith Noonan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Sep 09, 9:22AM CDT
It has been an interesting year for Nintendo stock. January saw its shares climb above $19 thanks to the arrival of key software and an uptick in optimism about the company's Wii U console. Then, the release of a dour quarterly report and the...
Will This Price Cut Make People Buy Xbox One?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 08, 5:13PM CDT
Microsoft has clearly decided that lower prices are the way to go in helping the Xbox One make up its sales deficit to Sony 's PlayStation 4. The company, which lowered the price in June to $399 by dropping the Kinect Motion Sensor from its...
What Samsung’s Gear VR Headset Means For Mobile Gaming
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 08, 3:47PM CDT
At IFA 2014 in Berlin Samsung unveiled the Gear VR, a new version of the Oculus Rift that uses the Galaxy Note 4 as its display. The Gear VR. Source: Samsung The Gear VR is a visor with a docking slot for the 5.7-inch Note 4. The device,...
Why Sony Is Bringing PS4 Games to Xperia Phones
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 07, 8:59AM CDT
Sony recently announced that it will bring PS4 games to its Xperia Z3 smartphone and tablets via Wi-Fi Remote Play. The games will require a dual-shock controller to be paired to a phone via Bluetooth, so Sony will convert the Z3 devices into...
Creator of Nintendo's Mario and Zelda Slams Smartphone Gaming as Pathetic
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 06, 8:30AM CDT
"[It's just] a bigger iPod touch," said Satoru Iwata, Nintendo 's CEO, in response to Apple 's unveiling of the first-generation iPad back in 2010. Iwata wasn't necessarily wrong, but Apple has clearly had the last laugh: The explosion of...
Can Microsoft's Xbox One Overcome These Challenges in Asia?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 05, 12:15PM CDT
Ten months after its initial launch in North America, Microsoft is finally bringing the Xbox One to Asia as part of its global launch across 28 countries. Japan will get the console first on Sept. 2. China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and...
Why Nintendo's "New" 3DS Is a Confusing, Colossal Mistake
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 10:31AM CDT
Nintendo just announced two new versions of its 3DS handheld video game consoles, simply called the "new" 3DS and "new" 3DS XL (known as LL in Japan). This isn't a new strategy for Nintendo. The 3DS family is already split into three lines: the...
The 3 Companies Nintendo Should Buy
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 12:50PM CDT
Nintendo has clearly seen better days -- Wii U sales remain weak, 3DS sales appear to have peaked, and third-party publishers keep passing over its consoles in favor of Sony 's PS4 and Microsoft 's Xbox One. Analysts constantly offer...
Tablet Games vs. Consoles: Will Tablets Make Xbox and PlayStation Irrelevant?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 10:31AM CDT
Since the Atari 2600 launched in the late 1970s, consoles connected to televisions have been an important part of the at-home video game business. The 2600 led to Nintendo's original NES console, which eventually ceded dominance to the Sega...
Sony’s PlayStation 4 Was Crushed by Nintendo’s Wii U in This Key Market
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 28, 12:00PM CDT
Sony 's PlayStation 4 is currently the undisputed champion of the eighth generation console race, hitting the 10 million unit mark faster than any previous PlayStation console. However, Sony is being crushed by Nintendo in one key market: Japan....
Why "Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes" Will Reap Super-Size Profits for Disney
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 27, 10:00AM CDT
Disney recently launched "version 2.0" of its Infinity NFC (near-field communication) toys, which star its first batch of Marvel Super Heroes -- including characters from The Avengers , Guardians of the Galaxy , and Spider-Man . Source:...
Will "Bayonetta 2's" Weak Sales Prevent Nintendo From Securing More Wii U Exclusives?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 27, 7:30AM CDT
Platinum Games' Bayonetta 2 , a Wii U exclusive published by Nintendo , is off to a weak start in Japan. According to industry tracker Media Create, the third-person shooter sold about 39,000 copies during its first week, finishing third behind ...
Facebook's “Crescent Bay” Oculus Prototype and the Future of VR Gaming
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 24, 1:16PM CDT
Facebook 's Oculus VR recently unveiled a new virtual reality headset prototype, Crescent Bay, at its Oculus Connect conference. Crescent Bay is the third Rift VR headset from Oculus, which hasn't launched an official consumer-facing product yet....
Is Sony Betting Its Future on PlayStation 4 and Games?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 24, 10:08AM CDT
Sony has had very little to be happy about in recent years, but its games division has been a rare bright spot in a sea of disappointments. PlayStation 3 was a huge success and now PlayStation 4 has gotten off to a strong start, which has led the...
Activision’s “Destiny” and the Business of Video Game Hype
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 2:39PM CDT
Activision Blizzard recently announced that Bungie's Destiny had sold through $325 million worth of games within the first five days of its release. That figure makes Destiny one of the most successful new IP launches in recent history, but...
Will "Super Smash Bros." Save the Nintendo 3DS?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 10:43AM CDT
Nintendo recently announced that Super Smash Bros. for the 3DS had sold 1 million copies within the first week of its Japanese debut. To date, only three other 3DS games -- Monster Hunter 4 , Pokemon X/Y , and Yokai Watch 2 -- have passed...
Why the PS Vita Will Be Sony's Last Handheld
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 17, 7:47AM CDT
Many gamers and investors likely believe Sony will kill off the PS Vita soon. The handheld console has only sold 8.8 million units since launching in December 2011 -- considerably less than Nintendo 's 3DS, which has sold 44 million...
Global Virtual Reality in Gaming Market 2014-2019: Component (Software, Hardware) & Type of Gaming Console from Different Manufacturers Analysis
M2 - Wed Sep 17, 5:16AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3z8ltr/virtual_reality) has announced the addition of the "Virtual Reality in Gaming Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" report to their offering. The global market was valued at USD 466.6 million in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 39.2% during the forecast period 2013 to 2019 High cost and difficultly in maintenance of virtual reality gaming devices are some important factors inhibiting the market growth. In the coming years, affordable and low cost motion tracking sensors and gesture control devices are expected to be launched in the market. The virtual reality in gaming market is driven by various factors such as rise in disposable income of the users and constant innovation in existing gaming technologies such as motion tracking, 3D effects and interactive graphics for attracting users. With rise in the disposable income, users are looking for new entertainment sources and virtual reality games to provide distinct way of entertainment. The study also includes profiles of key players in the market and the strategies adopted by them to sustain the competition. The study consists of recent developments and barriers for the market, which will help emerging and existing players in formulating and developing their strategies in an effective manner. The global market for virtual reality in gaming has been segmented as follows Virtual Reality in Gaming Market, by Component - Software - Hardware Virtual Reality in Gaming Market, by Type of Gaming Console from Different Manufacturers - Microsoft Xbox - Apple Mac - Sony Play station - Personal computer - Nintendo Wii Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Market Overview Chapter 4 Global Virtual Reality in Gaming Market, by Components Chapter 5 Global virtual reality in gaming market, By Type of Gaming Console from Different Manufacturers Chapter 6 Global Virtual Reality in Gaming Market, by Geography Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape Chapter 8 Company Profiles - Activision Publishing Inc. - Avatar Reality Inc. - Electronic Arts Inc. - Kaneva LLC - Linden Lab Inc. - Nintendo Co. Ltd - Oculus VR - Sega Corporation - Sony Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3z...al_reality
Why Majesco Entertainment (COOL) Stock Is Tanking Today
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 1:51PM CDT
Shares of Majesco Entertainment (COOL) are plunging on heavy trading volume this afternoon following its third quarter earnings results that missed analysts' estimates.
Is the Microsoft Xbox One Already Dead in Japan?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 12, 9:27AM CDT
Microsoft 's Xbox One is off to a dismal start in Japan, which has always been one of its toughest markets. Media Create reports that Microsoft sold just over 25,000 Xbox Ones during its first four days on the market. Back in 2005, Microsoft sold...
Will Nintendo Stock Ever Be a Buy?
Keith Noonan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Sep 09, 9:22AM CDT
It has been an interesting year for Nintendo stock. January saw its shares climb above $19 thanks to the arrival of key software and an uptick in optimism about the company's Wii U console. Then, the release of a dour quarterly report and the...
Will This Price Cut Make People Buy Xbox One?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 08, 5:13PM CDT
Microsoft has clearly decided that lower prices are the way to go in helping the Xbox One make up its sales deficit to Sony 's PlayStation 4. The company, which lowered the price in June to $399 by dropping the Kinect Motion Sensor from its...
What Samsung’s Gear VR Headset Means For Mobile Gaming
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 08, 3:47PM CDT
At IFA 2014 in Berlin Samsung unveiled the Gear VR, a new version of the Oculus Rift that uses the Galaxy Note 4 as its display. The Gear VR. Source: Samsung The Gear VR is a visor with a docking slot for the 5.7-inch Note 4. The device,...
Why Sony Is Bringing PS4 Games to Xperia Phones
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 07, 8:59AM CDT
Sony recently announced that it will bring PS4 games to its Xperia Z3 smartphone and tablets via Wi-Fi Remote Play. The games will require a dual-shock controller to be paired to a phone via Bluetooth, so Sony will convert the Z3 devices into...
Creator of Nintendo's Mario and Zelda Slams Smartphone Gaming as Pathetic
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 06, 8:30AM CDT
"[It's just] a bigger iPod touch," said Satoru Iwata, Nintendo 's CEO, in response to Apple 's unveiling of the first-generation iPad back in 2010. Iwata wasn't necessarily wrong, but Apple has clearly had the last laugh: The explosion of...
Can Microsoft's Xbox One Overcome These Challenges in Asia?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 05, 12:15PM CDT
Ten months after its initial launch in North America, Microsoft is finally bringing the Xbox One to Asia as part of its global launch across 28 countries. Japan will get the console first on Sept. 2. China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and...
Why Nintendo's "New" 3DS Is a Confusing, Colossal Mistake
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 10:31AM CDT
Nintendo just announced two new versions of its 3DS handheld video game consoles, simply called the "new" 3DS and "new" 3DS XL (known as LL in Japan). This isn't a new strategy for Nintendo. The 3DS family is already split into three lines: the...
The 3 Companies Nintendo Should Buy
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 12:50PM CDT
Nintendo has clearly seen better days -- Wii U sales remain weak, 3DS sales appear to have peaked, and third-party publishers keep passing over its consoles in favor of Sony 's PS4 and Microsoft 's Xbox One. Analysts constantly offer...
Tablet Games vs. Consoles: Will Tablets Make Xbox and PlayStation Irrelevant?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 10:31AM CDT
Since the Atari 2600 launched in the late 1970s, consoles connected to televisions have been an important part of the at-home video game business. The 2600 led to Nintendo's original NES console, which eventually ceded dominance to the Sega...
