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Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 Feel Recession Pinch in March

 
Revenues from US video games sales dropped more than expected in March, down 17% from a year ago, according to the NPD Group; the first real sign of the current economic climate affecting the resilient video game industry. Overall sales totaled $1.43 bi... (link)

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