NYT: PC games on the rebound

April 23rd, 2007 by tim finin

Today’s New York Times has an article on the PC vs. console games, PC Games, Once Down, Show Signs of Rebound.

Not so long ago, PC titles were the mainstay of video gaming, but they have slumped in recent years, overshadowed by a new generation of game consoles. Now they are showing signs of a comeback.
    Most prominent has been the strength of one of the most popular video games ever for PCs, World of Warcraft, a role-playing online adventure game that now has more than eight million subscribers.
    But retail sales of other titles are on the rebound as well. PC manufacturers and chipmakers are promoting the game-playing prowess of ever more powerful computers. And Microsoft has inaugurated a program aimed at making PC gaming more attractive, incorporating console-like features and easier online play.

The article mentions many factors: PCs are ubiquitous, consoles are expensive, RPGs are increasingly popular, and PC games are typically cheaper.

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