Publisher Overview: Activision Blizzard, FY 2012

Publisher Overview attempts to analyze the businesses of major video game publishers in a visual, easy-to-digest format. Statistics and other information are largely retrieved from annual reports, quarterly conference calls, and other publically available sources. Publisher Overview aims to provide a snapshot of an organization’s current performance with accessibility in mind.

Publisher Overview: Take-Two Interactive, FY 2013

Publisher Overview attempts to analyze the businesses of major video game publishers in a visual, easy-to-digest format. Statistics and other information are largely retrieved from annual reports, quarterly conference calls, and other publically available sources. Publisher Overview aims to provide a snapshot of an organization’s current performance with accessibility in mind.

Prediction Roundup: Volume III

Prediction Roundup attempts to rationalize and provide insight to some of the gaming industry's most pressing questions by using deductive reasoning and supporting facts. The following are predictions based on existing information and should not be treated as fact.

Endgame: BioShock Infinite

Endgame explores topical videogames through an in-depth analysis of its major components. Games are broken down into five categories and accompanied by a numerical score: Atmosphere, Sound, Gameplay, Story, and Engagement. A verdict is presented followed by the game’s overall rating (out of 5). This article contains major spoilers.

Next Generation: The Rise of AA Games?

2012 wasn't a pretty year for the video game industry. Hardware and software sales slumped 22% year-over-year and retail sales declined for the thirteenth consecutive month in December, according to NPD. Free-to-play models, cheap mobile games, and the recovering economy are among those responsible for the AAA industry's woes according to industry analysts. Though the next generation of consoles will most likely reinvigorate excitement surrounding core games, I doubt that'll be enough to offset its current problems.