According to market research firm Circana, consumer spending on games in the US is predicted to decline by 10% this year. Analyst Mat Piscatella mentioned that this figure is on the more negative side of what could happen in the US market in 2024, but even the more positive scenarios indicate a tough 9 months…
Atlus has issued an apology to players in Japan as physical copies of its popular tactical RPG, Unicorn Overload, have completely sold out. In a statement, Atlus expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming positive reception the game has received, but also apologized for any inconvenience caused to customers due to retailers running out of stock…
Ubisoft’s latest game, Skull and Bones, has already seen a major price drop just weeks after its release. The game, which was heavily delayed and revamped during development, finally hit shelves on February 16 priced at $69.99 / £69.99. But now, retailers are offering significant discounts on the game. Best Buy is currently selling the…
Get ready for February’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue and Classics titles! Whether you’re an Extra or Premium tier member, you’ll have access to some awesome new downloadable PS4 and PS5 titles like Need for Speed Unbound, The Outer Worlds, Tales of Arise, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Plus, PlayStation Plus Premium members can also download select…
Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games have announced a physical edition of their seven-game Star Wars Heritage Pack for Nintendo Switch. The physical edition will be released on December 8 for $60, with pre-orders open now at various retailers. The Heritage Pack was released digitally via the Nintendo eShop earlier this year. Seven classic Star Wars titles…
Google’s New Email Policies: Cutting Down on Spam and Unwanted Emails Introduction Google today is announcing a series of significant changes to how it handles email from bulk senders in an effort to cut down on spam and other unwanted emails. The company says that starting next year, bulk senders will need to authenticate their…
U.S. Consumers Cutting Back on Spending, According to AsumeTech-Morning Consult Survey Introduction A recent AsumeTech-Morning Consult survey has revealed that U.S. consumers are reducing their spending this year, and they anticipate continuing to do so throughout the holiday season. According to the poll conducted by Morning Consult, which gathered responses from 4,403 U.S. adults over…
India’s Consumer Market Set to Become Third Largest in the World by 2027 India’s Rise in Consumer Market According to a report by BMI, India’s consumer market is poised to become the world’s third largest by 2027. Currently ranking fifth, the country is expected to experience a 29% increase in real household spending, propelling it…
Shein and Forever 21 Announce Partnership to Expand Customer Reach Shein and Forever 21 have entered into a partnership that will give both brands new ways to reach customers, the retailers announced on Thursday. As part of the partnership, Shein will acquire around a third of Forever 21′s operator, Sparc Group. Sparc will also take…
Organized Retail Crime: How Theft Impacts Retailers and the Challenges of Measurement Introduction This article is part one of a three-part series on organized retail crime. The following sections will explore the impact of theft on retailers’ profitability, the difficulty in verifying retailers’ claims, and the lack of transparency surrounding the issue. Make sure to…
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