May 12 2008
News Roundup: WiiWare opens new opportunities for Wii-ers, gaming economy still sound
WiiWare launched today - opening up a new world of games for Wii-ers. Games cost between 500 and 1,000 Wii points ($5 to $15). However, there is no free trial run on the games, and once you purchase it there’s no returns… do your research before you make any decisions.
The service is currently offering six game selections, with more planned down the road. Available for purchase today are: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (Square Enix, $15), Pop ($7), Defend Your Castle ($5), LostWinds ($10), V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack ($7) and TV Show King ($10)…
If you were to judge the economy on video game sales, we’d be in fine shape. Unlike sales slowdowns in other sectors, the video gaming industry hit record highs in 2007 ($18 billion) and is on track to beat those figures in 2008.
With the popular platforms still regularly selling out and GTA being near impossible to keep on the shelves, analysts have postulated that the rising increase and interest in gaming comes down to the rising cost of travel and a desire to replace it with more home-tied entertainment…
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