GLG News by Video Game Software and Hardware Experts (North America)

The presence of a "kill switch" to disable misbehaving applications on the iPhone isn't a betrayal, it's just standard practice for the cellular business.

There are several key implications from this price move. First of all, the X-Box 360 is not moving well at retail, and there is "push-back" from retail vendors to get the hardware moving again. This lack of movement is causing a slowdown  in software sales, forcing developers and publishers to...

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.

EA attempts to bring a successful Asian model stateside. Success is almost guaranteed given the penetration of internet play in US homes.

 Investments made by upper and mid market firms in the past two years will show lower returns, while new investments at today's valuation levels will show better returns in the future comparably. The lower-mid market is still very active and deal flow remains robust, mostly thanks to the inherent lower...

Yahoo is in a position where they must now negotiate a better price with Microsoft while at the same time evaluating the option of doing a "contract with the devil" (aka Google) that will generate much needed cash but effectively neuter Yahoo's ability to differentiate and grow. Eventually...

Electronic Arts is demonstrating that they are serious about getting back into online gaming.  Microtransactions will supplement subscription-based services, but digital distribution will not replace the retail channel.  New methods of acquiring data will have to be devised to accurately...

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

Is Sony preparing to launch a lower cost PS3 alternative in the US? How will a lower price point affect the current hardware market? Why will the consumer care?

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.