Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[CEA survey: Gaming to drive 3D TV purchases]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/30/cea-survey-gaming-to-drive-3d-tv-purchases/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/30/cea-survey-gaming-to-drive-3d-tv-purchases/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/30/cea-survey-gaming-to-drive-3d-tv-purchases/#comments According to a new survey conducted by the Consumer Electronics Association, one in four respondents who identified as a "gamer" is interested in 3D gaming at home. In a presentation today at the LA Games Conference, Shawn DuBravac, CEA's chief economist, suggested that gaming would strongly drive the adoption of 3D televisions. Of those surveyed who'd seen a 3D movie, half said they would be interested in 3D games, and one in five gamers surveyed said that 3D-gaming support was the factor most likely to drive their purchase of a new TV. "It's the first time I've ever seen new televisions coupled with games as a promotion," said DuBravac, "and that's really exciting."

Additionally, DuBravac suggested that the gaming demographic at large would grow with the sale of new devices in the iPad-size category. There's currently a "device void" in the 8-12-inch screen space, according to CEA's research, but DuBravac expects that to fill up with approximately 20 million units sold of these mid-size devices just this year -- and those sales will lead to new gamers. As seen in the slide above, when the CEA asked consumers why they don't play games, almost 20 percent identified themselves as "not a gamer." DuBravac and company believe that these respondents are likely to become "gamers" through their purchases of new devices and technologies, like 3D.

As for dismissing 3D as a fad? Try it first, said DuBravac, who admitted that the technology is far from widespread adoption. By the CEA's count, roughly eight percent of consumers claim to have doubts about 3D technology, but, "it's about half of that, around 4 percent, after they see it in action."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvceaconsumerla-games-conference-2010retailshawn-dubravacsurveytelevisionFri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[CEA's E3 replacement that never was]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/16/ceas-e3-replacement-that-never-was/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/16/ceas-e3-replacement-that-never-was/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/16/ceas-e3-replacement-that-never-was/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Today in a parallel universe, the Consumer Electronics Association announced their own gaming event in the ashes of E3. It takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center (the old home of E3) from July 11 to 14 with one day devoted to press, a day and a half devoted to trade audience, and a day and a half for the general public.

The difference between this world and our own, however, is that the CEA decided at the last minute to cancel its plans for said expo. Prompted by Min-E3's recent announcements and the overlapping dates, Senior VP of Events and Conferences Karen Chupka decided that the industry did not need their help right now, but would consider returning if future intervention was needed. She then grabbed her bottomless purse and with her magic umbrella flew up and away from the gaming industry's villa at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane.

The CEA, a trade organization best known for the Consumer Electronics Expo, had already reserved floor space for Atlantic Inc., Auravision, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and Intel. The World Series of Video Games was to host an event that placed its 2006 champions against members of the press. Too bad the event is canceled; we would have made them cry over a game of Super Smash Bros. Melee.*


* Don't hold us to that.

JoystiqCEA's E3 replacement that never was originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c e ac e sCEACESe 3E3mary poppinsMaryPoppinsMon, 16 Oct 2006 22:58:00 EST<![CDATA[New game convention by CEA to ease the loss of E3?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/11/new-game-convention-by-cea-to-ease-the-loss-of-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/11/new-game-convention-by-cea-to-ease-the-loss-of-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/11/new-game-convention-by-cea-to-ease-the-loss-of-e3/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Consumer Electronics Association has given thought to a new trade show due to E3's change. The Consumer Electronics Show, CES, was the biggest in the US prior to E3's 1994 birth. Now that things have altered slightly, the industry calendar shows a gap where a new show could be instigated. What's the purpose of this new show? Gary Shapiro, CEA's president and CEO, said: "Since ESA decided to eliminate the E3 event in its known format, we have been deluged with inquiries on whether we could fill the tradeshow needs of smaller video entertainment companies."

So the new show will be primarily for showing off electronics of a smaller company? Those extra gadgets and consoles that found their home in the bottom of the E3 barrel get their own show, now? Not that it's a bad thing... getting the word out on new, less-marketed goods can be life-changing. It would be great if the smaller game developers showcasing at the event get picked up by larger companies for distribution -- didn't Bungie go through a similar process? Practically all smaller companies do and this may be a great event to jumpstart some new innovative game developers. What about you? Support the new show or nah?

JoystiqNew game convention by CEA to ease the loss of E3? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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