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Game Developer Magazine top 20 game publishers

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:52:12 GMT

Not a Brit in sight. Criteria include a survey of 900 industry professionals, review scores and company revenue: 1. Nintendo 2. Electronic Arts 3. Activision Blizzard 4. Ubisoft 5. Take-Two 6. Sony Computer Entertainment 7. Bethesda Softworks 8. THQ 9. Square Enix 10. Microsoft 11. Konami 12. Sega 13. Capcom 14. MTV Games 15. Namco Bandai Games 16. Warner Bros. Interactive 17. Disney Interactive 18. Atari 19. Atlus 20. LucasArts [More...]

Earnings Review: February 04, 2009

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:58:54 GMT

Late on Wednesday, Akamai Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: AKAM) announced that its fourth-quarter net profit rose 13% to $40.5 million, or 22 cents a share from $35.9 million, or 20 cents a share in the corresponding quarter in 2007.[More...]

Earnings Preview : THQ (NASDAQ:THQI)

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:25:00 GMT

THQ (NASDAQ:THQI) is set to report its earnings on Feb 4. The market waits to hear from Electronic Arts today, taking cues from which we can get a sense of how the retail market has been for THQ's close competitor.[More...]

Is Gaming Industry Really Recession Proof?

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:48:39 GMT

There has been a lot of talk lately whether video game industry is really recession proof or not. The debate has been made particularly interesting by conflicting signals emerging in last few days.[More...]

It’s M&A time

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:59:00 GMT

All over the world right now tens of thousands of bankers and other financial services workers are being given a bin bag to put their personal possessions in as their employer dispenses with their services. Many would say they brought it on themselves with reckless excesses when regulation was light and money was easy. Never mind the cause, what is for certain is that the banking industry is expecting a lean time in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) business. But the bankers are going to find that one industry is still going to be M&A crazy. And it is the video game industry. Here’s why: Unlike every other industry [More...]

The Investor’s Guide To The Video Game Industry

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:55:00 GMT

By Rumen Hutchinson Contributing Writer (Editor's Note: Rumen Hutchinson is the 16-year old son of Martin Hutchinson, contributing editor to both the Money Map Report and Money Morning. ... Money Morning is here to help investors profit handsomely on this seismic shift in the global economy. Money moves markets. But Money Morning lets you move first. [More...]

Activision: A Bright Light In The Dark Consumer World?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:13:00 GMT

I am long a specialty retail play. I had to slap myself out of the stupor for owning one in an environment I have dubbed as an impending consumer recession. What am I long? Well, how about some Activision Blizzard (ATVI). I was fortunate/unfortunate enough (we'll know later) to get filled on some of my orders in the $10.xx region and I had a few more orders down in the $9.xx that did not get filled. So, why am I long a retail name, much less a specialty retail name. Well, first and foremost, it is mainly as a hedge to some of my other retail shorts. So, let's make that abundantly clear. I am bearish on the consumer and the economy. But, such bearishness must be given protection to any rampant rallies that might occur and I've selected ATVI, as they are currently dominating competitors such as Electronic Arts (ERTS) and THQ (THQI). Secondly, I would propose that video games are by no means recession resistant, but they are less[More...]

Game Industry Consolidation During The Economic Downturn

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:50:00 GMT

In The Times last week there was an article titled “M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) deals worth $90billion collapse as volatility makes valuations impossible” which would seem to be bad news for the massive game industry consolidation that we are currently in the middle of. So what is going to happen?The game industry has been expanding massively over the last three years. This is not just one area that is prospering, the growth is across a number of areas: The largest growth area has been in casual gaming.[More...]

Some Charts for the Short Side

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:23:00 GMT

The prior post has a sector breakdown and charts for oil, natural gas, and the dollar. The indices are near resistance, and there's a good chance we see more of a bounce in commodities. At the same time, I'm not finding too many short setups that I really like. That could change quickly with some distribution in the broader market. Several of the charts below are commodity-related, so I will be careful with entries and stops given the market conditions.- SKF is looking attractive here. I have a smaller IRA account that is entirely in SKF as of Tuesday, more as a medium-term hold. I have visions of it revisiting the highs of just last month.[More...]

Yahoo, Massey, Sprint, Dreamworks are big movers

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:12:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
Sprint Nextel Corp., down 54 cents at $4.05
The insurer expects a profit in the second quarter compared with a year-ago loss, due to much smaller losses from investments.

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Game Developer Magazine top 20 game publishers

Earnings Review: February 04, 2009

Earnings Preview : THQ (NASDAQ:THQI)

Is Gaming Industry Really Recession Proof?

It’s M&A time

The Investor’s Guide To The Video Game Industry

Activision: A Bright Light In The Dark Consumer World?

Game Industry Consolidation During The Economic Downturn

Some Charts for the Short Side

Yahoo, Massey, Sprint, Dreamworks are big movers

THQ to offer $90 million of notes

Video Game Stocks: Ready to Score

Disney's new racing video game at core of big bet

THQ to create Disney/Pixar game 'Up'

Stock Prices: 2008 a Year to Forget for Some Area Companies

Movers: Exxon Mobil, WaMu, ImClone Systems, Marathon Oil, Disney, MasterCard

THQ Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Results

Digital River Signs Game Publisher THQ

JAKKS Pacific® Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

THQ Partners With Windysoft to Bring Company of Heroes® Online to South Korea

StockPreacher.Com Issues Trading Outlook for Signature Devices Inc.

Journey to the World of Dragons!

THQ Executive Vice President & CFO Paul Pucino to Present at the Pacific Crest 11th Annual Technology Leadershp Forum

THQ Announces Close of $100 Million Offering of 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes

THQ Prices Offering of $90 Million of 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes

THQ Announces Intention to Offer $90 Million of Convertible Senior Notes

Form 4 KAUFMAN EDWARD L For: Oct 14 (10K)

Form 3 KAUFMAN EDWARD L For: Sep 08 (10K)

Form 4 THQ INC For: Aug 31 Filed by: BURSTEIN LAWRENCE (10K)

Form 4 DOUGHERTY BRIAN P For: Aug 31 (10K)

Form 4 GRIFFITHS JEFFREY W For: Aug 06 (10K)

Form 4 WHIMS JAMES L For: Aug 06 (10K)

Form 4 RIESCHEL GARY E For: Aug 06 (10K)

Form 4 DOUGHERTY BRIAN P For: Aug 06 (10K)

Form 4 DENERO HENRY T For: Aug 06 (10K)

Form 4 THQ INC For: Aug 06 Filed by: BURSTEIN LAWRENCE (10K)