Week 5 “Case Analysis: Video Game Console Industry in 2012” Grantham University BA490 Business Policy and Strategy Case Analysis: Video Game Console Industry in 2012 Page 1 Executive Summary The video game console industry is a very competitive segment. This segment requires a keen eye on product development as well as strategic product marketing and a rather large logistics arm to ensure rapid distribution to targeted areas. Video game industry in the US‚ which
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Music In Video Games Throughout the history of the video game industry‚ there has been many changes concerning music in video games. Music in video games progressed greatly within the life of the industry from 1972 to the present. These progressions can be seen as improvements in quality which includes an increase in the number of output channels‚ an increase in song length‚ a great improvement in the quality of timbres‚ and also a general shift from non- programmatic music to programmatic music
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Over the past few years‚ video games have become increasingly popular in our culture. During this time video games have experienced leaps in technology‚ such as improved graphics and the ability to play with others either in person or worldwide via internet . As video game popularity has grown and the technology has become more advanced‚ concern has also grown regarding the effects of violent video game play on children. Video games are unique‚ as compared to other games children and adolescents
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History of Video Games and their impact on the economy King Wells COM/150 05/06/2012 Katie Surber The History of Video Games and their impact on the economy For many years people have been enjoying many forms of entertainment. These forms include listening to music‚ watching their favorite shows on TV‚ and other forms of direct entertainment. There are also other forms of entertainment not only set to entertain but to also cause the person to interact both socially and physically. Video games
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Globalization: Video Games The global software market for video games was approximately $52 billion in 2012. In just the last 8 years‚ the emerging markets have gone from 12% to 47% of the market size and are growing at a compounded annual rate of nearly 30%. All of this growth in the international video game market offers a unique experience and cultural impact on many countries that previously would not have had exposure to these types of games. This exposure demonstrates the globalizing power
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1982-85 collapse? How did Nintendo rebuild the industry? What was its strategy? After Bushnell settled on Atari‚ his first built was the simplest game‚ which people knew the rules immediately‚ and this game could be played with only one hand. Then‚ Bushnell talked his way into a $ 50000 line of credit from a local bank to start his business. By 1974‚ 100‚000 Pong-like games were sold worldwide‚ and although Atari manufactured only 10 percent of the game‚ the company still made $3.2 million that year
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Violent Video Games Video violence is a major problem in our society. When people are exposed to the violent world of video games‚ their perceptions of reality are changed from a world with consequence‚ to a world where consequence does not matter. USA Today Magazine states‚ that video violence is a major component in the desensitization of mankind (Video violence desensitizes the brain‚ 2006). Exposing children to the repetitive violence in video games serves as a conditioning for violent behavior
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Video games today are most commonly viewed as a way for students of high schools and colleges to slack off and procrastinate on homework and studies. What most people are not aware of though‚ is the social benefits that video gaming has on individuals. Video games can have positive effects on a gamers social life when it comes to teamwork‚ helping people‚ multitasking‚ and communicating efficiently. Educational Benefits for Students A recent study from the Education Development Center and the
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Video games have become a large form of entertainment ever since the Magnavox Odyssey was released in August of 1972. Now‚ consoles such as the PlayStation and Xbox are upgrading throughout the years‚ and the companies create more video games for kids and adults alike. Three-fourths of American households play video games‚ and with a growing industry‚ more job opportunities such as games designers and programmers are increasing. While there are professionals who take advantage of games to help live
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Gender Stereotypes in Video games Characters with disproportionate bodies. Characters submissive characteristics and storylines. Video games have come under criticism for the recent use of female characters. Whether it be how the characters look‚ or even behave within the story compared to their male counterparts. Yet‚ these criticisms and possible sexism have gone somewhat unnoticed by the community. It is important to understand how these sorts of stereotypes have any impacts on the consumer and
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