Actually, I'd view this data with a certain alarm as people are inappropriately spending money in times like this.

Less time for a job= more time gaming. :laugh: :shadedshu I would certainly argue that video games are expensive, although it depends. Nothing cheaper than a good book. Television and various forms of recreation come in a distant second. In fact, there really isn't much the average joe does that's more expensive than video gaming, although it is true one can easily let hours slip away w/ games, perhaps easier than other entertainment.

There's never been a wider array of visible games and systems in the market, and with each passing year more and more people become serious gamers (those getting to be the age you were when you started gaming) and more and more peek in to see what it's all about, or want something w/o even really knowing why (marketing is just fantastic these days). Thus, this isn't really surprising at all.

i think people are turning to video game's as a mean's to enjoy themselve's without spending much money....

just my $0.02

no PC games?

Musselsno PC games?

Lich King will easily take December. Sims 3 will likely get on the chart next year. Counsels will always outpace though, the mainstream can't be bothered w/ the complications of windows and video cards. The enthusiasts who can be have the interwebz......

People turn to any form of entertainment to get away from the downs of a recession. People spend more on recreation during these times, so it's easy to understand that video game sales are up.

intel igenti think people are turning to video game's as a mean's to enjoy themselve's without spending much money....

just my $0.02

Agreed. I got laid off Tuesday, between looking for jobs I am hitting a game, but I would read a book before I spent money on a new game.

what games have that movies,TV and books don't is a feeling of challenge and accomplishment when you play. When your not working a game still feels like you are reaching a goal, instead of vegging out.

Staying home with a game you bought is cheaper than going out on the town for one night.

tkpenaltyActually, I'd view this data with a certain alarm as people are inappropriately spending money in times like this.

hey, when the world is going to hell we all need something to keep us entertained.

Gaming is awesome. Its fun, cheap and there is a wide selection of the types of games to keep people interested.

CDdude55Gaming is awesome. Its fun, cheap and there is a wide selection of the types of games to keep people interested.

i don't know about the cheap bit but you have the rest of it spot on!!

Fuse-Wirei don't know about the cheap bit but you have the rest of it spot on!!

Well it depends how much you buy whether it be one game or a whoe system plus two or more games. $50 isnt to much, even tho Consoles are $60 per game:shadedshu

farlex85Lich King will easily take December. Sims 3 will likely get on the chart next year. Counsels will always outpace though, the mainstream can't be bothered w/ the complications of windows and video cards. The enthusiasts who can be have the interwebz......

probably doesn't include PC games at all.

3870x2probably doesn't include PC games at all.

Ya, most of the population plays Consoles, they dont want to take the time for PC.

Even tho i like Consoles.(i have 360 and Wii:cool:)

3870x2probably doesn't include PC games at all.

That does seem probable. I was thinking Lich was released in the beginning of December for some reason, but it seems that was by far the winner last month.

No suprises here apart from I thought Little Big Planet would of been in the top 10 good to see some fps at the top though.

Another reason why I want to get into the gaming business, Its ever growing.

For how much longer though i wonder surely the world economic slump will hit eventually.