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Digital Distribution

September 26, 2009

Sony's Latest Gaming Device Cuts Out Retailers | www.cnbc.com

Sony's latest gaming device does NOT cut out retailers as this titles infers. There is still plenty of business for retailers to capture in this category with the PSP Go including hardware and accessory sales as well as pre-paid game cards (similar to Apple's iTune gift cards).

Peter RoithmayrPrincipalPeter Roithmayr Associates LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Gazillion Deal

March 30, 2009

Videogame Start-Up Reaches Marvel Pact | online.wsj.com

Character based MMOG's are risky. Licensing fees can be costly. Competition in this space is fierce.

Michael Sellers, CEO

Michael SellersCEOOnline Alchemy What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

High risk, High Reward: MMOGs as the Next Wave of Entertainment Media

March 20, 2009

Videogame Start-Up Reaches Marvel Pact | online.wsj.com

This article highlights the maturation of virtual worlds and online games as mass-market entertainment via the appeal of existing properties, as shown by Gazillion’s long-term agreement with Marvel and other IP holders.  It also reveals the importance of increasing acquisitions in this space, with smaller studios combining or being bought to form more viable ventures, and the need for strong creative and production teams that can think beyond the existing forms of virtual world and MMOG creation.  Virtual worlds and MMOGs have an extremely bright if still risky future, and are set for resurgence after a few years of stumbling in trying to duplicate the commercial success of World of Warcraft or chase the media success of Second Life. 

William Gardner, President

William GardnerPresidentDigital Entertainment Insights, LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Microsoft's X-Box Challenge

July 2, 2008

Microsoft reportedly to cut price of Xbox 360 to $299 | news.yahoo.com

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 reconsider longer term planning and will impact X-Box-360 sales even further. Lastly, the world wide demand for the Playstation 3 is on the rise, and Microsoft needs to stimulate the X-Box 360 space. One question, why now?

Peter RoithmayrPrincipalPeter Roithmayr Associates LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

EA's Model is Nothing New

February 29, 2008

EA Leaps into Free Video Games | www.businessweek.com

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

Peter RoithmayrPrincipalPeter Roithmayr Associates LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

PS3 Price Cut

July 11, 2007

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

$100 price drop will increase unit volume. New 80 gb SKU comes with a game packed in adding to its value. Price cuts seen early at Target.

Peter RoithmayrPrincipalPeter Roithmayr Associates LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Sony Dominates the Marketplace

October 31, 2006

Opinion: Why Sony Won't Lose the Next-Gen Wa | biz.gamedaily.com

Sony should lead in the next gen video game space.

Competition will be more fierce.

Japan is key to global leadership.

Peter RoithmayrPrincipalPeter Roithmayr Associates LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

XB 360 Hits Milestone

October 30, 2006

Opinion: Why Sony Won't Lose the Next-Gen War | biz.gamedaily.com

XB 360 sales continue to be robust.

Important milestone to achieve prior to competitors launches.

Revenue increase is encouraging.

Peter RoithmayrPrincipalPeter Roithmayr Associates LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Digital Downloads

October 30, 2006

Target, a Big DVD Seller, | online.wsj.com

Better pricing to download digitally.

New model needs to be adapted.

Can retailers participate?

Peter RoithmayrPrincipalPeter Roithmayr Associates LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Ps 3 Presells Begin

October 10, 2006

Stores to Accept PlayStation 3 Pre-Orders | www.forbes.com

Major Retailers begin to presell the PS 3.

Most stores will sell out.

Good news for the Industry.
 

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