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’The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated’

April 14, 2009

Analysis of:Nintendo Loses Some of Its Luster | online.wsj.com

Nintendo is far from losing "some of its luster". Those that have underestimated Nintendo have been sadly mistaken. Nintendo is a 120-year old company that has focused almost exclusively on games and gameplay. Several larger companies have made the mistake of underestimating Nintendo and then paying the price for it, in terms of market share and overstocked inventory.

the promise of the iPhone to game developers

April 9, 2009

Analysis of:Interview with ngmoco's Neil Young (Part One) | www.gamesindustry.biz

Former Electronic Arts studio head speaks out on why he left EA to pursue a new iPhone startup and what the future holds for game developers.

Changing of the Guard

April 17, 2008

Analysis of:Variety: 'Grand' videogame breaks record | www.variety.com

Sometimes we're so close to something that we can't see what's going on. Videogames are now tipping the scales in the entertainment industry.

Talk about getting it wrong...

December 4, 2007

Analysis of:Expect fewer industry mergers, says Riccitiello | www.gamesindustry.biz

Not only did EA ceo John Riccitiello get it wrong, but there's now another 500 pound gorilla in the room.

The market determines the price!

August 8, 2007

Analysis of:Xbox 360 gets price cut | www.cnn.com

We think we set the price for our products, but the market later tells us if we have it right. Sales of the PS3 at $599 weren't working. Sales of the XBox360 at $399 weren't as brisk as Microsoft would have liked. Sales of the Wii at $249 have exceeded Nintendo's expecatation.

Too little, too late

July 25, 2007

Analysis of:Sony slashes PS3 price tag by $100 | www.cnn.com

PS3 overpriced as a game system, underpriced as a Blue-Ray player

Digital downloadings affect on game retailers

July 25, 2007

Analysis of:Lazard: Digital Downloads Little Risk To GameStop | www.gamasutra.com

Downloading could seriously cut into retail sales, but if done right offers a chance for even the game retailers to profit.

Betting on the right game console

May 23, 2007

Analysis of:Game-Makers Not Cashing In on Console Mania | www.thestreet.com

Those game publishers and developers that bet on Sony's PS3 and against Nintendo's Wii are probably now wishing they had done the opposite. The same can be said of the Sony PSP vs. the Nintendo DS. The moral of the story is don't sell an over 100 year old game company short when it comes to being able to innovate and recapture market share.

Nintendo regains its lead in the video games

April 30, 2007

Analysis of:Wii and DS Turn Also-Ran Nintendo Into Winner in Videogames Business | online.wsj.com

Nintendo is beginning to regain their dominance of the video game industry.

Game Careers: The Basics

April 18, 2007

Analysis of:Gaming as a Career Option in India by Jump Games | www.gameguru.in

·The video game market is booming in India

·There are lots of opportunities for young professionals to enter the gaming industry

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