2/1/2013
Gamers spent $4.04 billion on video game hardware, software, and accessories in 2012, down 27% from 2011. One key reason for the cutback is that game publishers introduced 29% fewer titles in 2012 than they did in 2011. Nearly all of the top-selling titles in 2012 were sequels and were aimed at older gamers.
Source: NPD Group, David Riley, Director, 900 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington, NY 11050; 516-625-2277; david_riley@npd.com; www.npd.com.
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