Post by leunas on Nov 21, 2006 13:42:38 GMT -5
Online game sales to triple in four years, says analyst report
Online game sales to triple in four years, says analyst report
All three of the next-generation gaming consoles have serious online services attached, and many developers of PC games also sell their wares through digital delivery systems these days. Today, those downloads account for about 8 percent of total gaming revenues, according to a fresh eMarketer report, but the firm expects that portion to grow to 22 percent by 2010.
These figures include full-game sales, service subscriptions, and incremental game updates like mini-games, expansion maps, and in-game music sales. The fact that each of the console makers is listing online play as a major selling point contributes to the generous growth forecast.
gametomorrow.com/blog/index.php/2006/11/20/online-game-sales-to-triple-in-four-years-says-analyst-report/
Online game sales to triple in four years, says analyst report
All three of the next-generation gaming consoles have serious online services attached, and many developers of PC games also sell their wares through digital delivery systems these days. Today, those downloads account for about 8 percent of total gaming revenues, according to a fresh eMarketer report, but the firm expects that portion to grow to 22 percent by 2010.
These figures include full-game sales, service subscriptions, and incremental game updates like mini-games, expansion maps, and in-game music sales. The fact that each of the console makers is listing online play as a major selling point contributes to the generous growth forecast.
gametomorrow.com/blog/index.php/2006/11/20/online-game-sales-to-triple-in-four-years-says-analyst-report/