Online, Mobile Games to Surpass Console Games in 5 Years, says Analyst

Pretty interesting read, no matter what you think will happen. Myself, I'm saving up for an Alienware Laptop. But I won't lose my XBox until they have PC Gamer Points with the same amount of street cred!

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/online-mobile-games-to-surpass-console-games-in-5-years-says-analyst/

“The video games industry is big, getting bigger and changing, with console game costs, revenue and risks accelerating and online/mobile games growing and fragmenting the market. Investment dynamics are entering a new phase, with growth investment opportunities in online and mobile games, as pure console sector growth is flat (and risky). Today online/mobile games generate around 1/3 of all games software revenues globally. In 5 years time they are forecast to generate 50% of all games software revenue, or around 1/5 more revenue than pure console games! Whether you have faith in the forecasts or not, CEOs and senior execs from the major US, European and Asian publishers all tell me that this is what keeps them awake at night," Merel commented.

Exciting News All Around

1. Tune in soon to this blog for a podcast series with industry professionals and dedicated fans!

2. BioShock2 is coming out tomorrow! One of my favorite games of 2009 (when I played it - it was made in 2007), the story and elaborate fantastic atmosphere had me artistically wowed, and the gameplay was captivating too. I expect BS2 to take it to the next level, or at least maintain the awesome level they summited with the original. Check out this gorgeous Cult of Rapture site and get pumped!

http://www.2kgames.com/cultofrapture/home.php

Speaking of Downloadable Content...

Steam Exploded In 2009
With active users surpassing the 25 million mark and a 205% jump in year over year unit sales, 2009 was an extremely good year for Valve's Steam service.

Best News of 2010!!!!

EEE! Have I mentioned that Dragon Age is the best game of all time?

This is the first video of the hotly anticipated Dragon Age: Origins expansion Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening.This video features a new area players will explore called the Blackmarsh It also shows the powerful and fearsome Queen of the Blackmarsh, a powerful Spectral Dragon.