Picko on 16 February 2009
The sheer size of Japan's recession will ensure that it affects the videogames industry. GDP in Japan was down 4.6 per cent over the year to the December quarter, which is nothing short of remarkable.
Even if consumers show a willingness to purchase videogames, the contraction in credit and it's general availability will ensure that producers will struggle over the next few years - particularly given the long-term nature of many videogame projects.
Debating with fanboys, its not
all that dissimilar to banging ones
head against a wall
