WILSONVILLE, Ore., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Video games and game systems will continue to be hot holiday gifts this year, with more than 80 percent of tweens and teens expecting to ask for a video game title, game console or handheld system, according to a recent survey by Game Crazy, a video game specialty retailer. Game Crazy went straight to the source to find out the video game gifts that will make kids happiest during the holidays. The survey found that, across all ages and genders, Guitar Hero, Mario Party DS, Super Mario Galaxy, My Sims and Halo 3 are some of the most-wanted video game titles. The Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 will also continue to be hot sellers.

Most-Wanted Games (8-17 Year-Old Boys and Girls)
— Guitar Hero (Rated T)
— Mario Party DS (Rating Pending)
— Super Mario Galaxy (Rating Pending)
— My Sims (Rated E)
— Halo 3 (Rated M) continue reading...

TORONTO–(Marketwire - September 12, 2007) - On the heels of the busy retail season, a new report from BrandIntel, a leader in market intelligence solutions, states that Nintendo® Wii is well-positioned to become the consumers’ choice for next-generation gaming, as it appeals to the widely untapped casual gaming audience. The BrandIntel report, titled Top Video Game Console Report: Consumer Insight Monitor, analyzed consumer sentiment and discussion share around next-generation gaming consoles including Sony PlayStation®3 (PS3), Nintendo® Wii and Microsoft® Xbox 360 (Xbox 360). While Xbox 360 currently holds the top spot with hard-core gamers, Wii has the highest intent to purchase scores and is appealing to a broader consumer base due to its price, innovation and ease of use (see chart below). continue reading...