Newsweek: Stakes rise for video-game makers

Fall's shaping up to be a great season for gamers, but game makers Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are seeing increasing pressure. Year to date, game sales are down 8 percent and console sales have slumped 12 percent. Even with the holiday season approaching, delays of major titles for each platform have dampened hopes for a dramatic recovery.



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