MC 2: MC2 Post 1809 WE STILL Got Game --- $15.39 Billion in 2013

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

MC2 Post 1809 WE STILL Got Game --- $15.39 Billion in 2013

U.S. Gaming Content Spending Topped $15.39 Billion in 2013

From: http://recode.net

Americans spent $15.39 billion on gaming content in 2013, according to new numbers out today from the NPD Group. Digital game purchases totaled $7.22 billion, followed by retail at $6.34 billion and retail sales of used or rental games at $1.83 billion. New retail sales dropped 11 percent year over year, but the growth of digital game sales for consoles, PCs, handhelds and mobile devices offset the drop for a one percent overall increase. NPD previously reported that gaming hardware sales increased last year from $4.04 billion

to $4.26 billion in 2013.

Link: http://recode.net/2014/02/11/u-s-gaming-content-spending-topped-15-39-billion-in-2013/

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Army develops 'Halo' style helmet

The lines between fantasy and reality are becoming ever more blurred with the army's latest helmet design, which appears to have been inspired by a similar type of headgear used in the Halo video game franchise. U.S. Army researchers have developed new ways for soldiers’ helmets to provide better protection and comfort and have even introduced head-up displays and night vision goggles.

Researchers created new ways for helmets to provide better protection, introduced head-up displays

Link: http://www.military1.com/products/duty-gear/article/407485-army-develops-halo-style-helmet

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