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Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail
Computer games are credit crunch proof
WONDERS never cease, as Game Group announced yesterday that the current economic downturn would not affect the ever-strong consumer demand for computer games.
The retailer reckons that although computer games still cost money, they do offer hours of entertainment – which is ultimately cheaper than other leisure activities.
Annouceing increased profits for the half-year to August Game chairman Peter Lewis, Chairman, said, "Playing games provides a more affordable alternative to many other family leisure activities and we remain committed to delivering our customers the widest choice and value for money.
He said “third generation” consoles such as the Nintendo Wi have a wider appeal as they are so original so won’t be affected by the credit crunch.
Game is expected to open stores in Britain and Ireland, France, Iberia, Scandinavia and Australia by the end of the year as well as launching around 33 concessions in Borders bookshops over the next twelve months. µ
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But I thought the computer gaming industry was in a panic over bad sales and piracy? Oh you mean it was all just fear mongering and misinformation to justify ever worse games at ever higher prices? Don't forget the ever intrusive DRM too. All the sales figures that show lower than previous numbers don't take into account online game sales or subscription services. In the age of everyone being connected and moving more towards digital distribution you would think they would understand that facet of the market they consistently leave out. The argument is that there is no reliable way to record the figures but it seems to fit their agenda well don't you think? Label me a skeptic.
tell me if they mean console only and or 
PC games. There is a huge distinction
to some of us.

A terribly huge distinction.

Game had been in scandinavia for several years now.
Of course, but the article doesn't intend to suggest that Game is opening its first stores in those regions, but rather that it's opening additional (or "new") stores.