gaming consoles

Retail Video-Game Console Sales Plunge 26% in October

Stores sold 4% less video-game equipment -- including hardware, software and accessories -- in October compared to a year ago, according to research firm NPD Group. While players are spending more on the games themselves, they aren't shelling out for new consoles: Sales of those systems declined significantly.

Face-Off on Stocks: Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Take Two

The video game industry's sales were down by about 12% in the second quarter over last year. So too were the stocks of some of the biggest video game companies. Will stocks continue to fall or is this now an opportunity for smart investors to buy shares?