Posts tagged pc-gaming-alliance 
PC gaming sector enjoyed significant revenue growth in 2010, the 'Alliance' reports
It's no surprise that the PC Gaming Alliance, a non-profit organization comprised of companies like AMD, Dell and Epic Games, would have a sunny outlook when it comes to the successes of the PC gaming sector. Fortunately, the group has some promising numbers to back up its glass-half-fullishness:...
PC gaming revenue grew in 2009 as retail PC game sales shrank
[Logitech PC accessories] Despite fears about the languishing PC game industry, revenue seems to have grown a bit in 2009. According to PC Gaming Alliance's Horizons Report, revenue hit $13.1 billion in 2009, versus $11 billion in 2008. Don't expect that growth to translate to increased shelf sp...
GameStop, GameTap and others join PC Gaming Alliance
The PC Gaming Alliance, a non-profit initiative established to preserve and promote the PC Gaming industry, recently added a bevy of heavy hitters to its ranks. Eight more companies have signed on to lend their support to the cause, including GameStop, GameTap, Gas Powered Games, BFG Technologies,...
Report: PC remains 'most lucrative platform,' worth $11b
Considering the PC gaming industry started out the year with 10 million World of Warcraft subscribers under its belt, is anyone shocked to find out that the PC has been called the "most lucrative platform" of 2008? In a study paid for by the PC Gaming Alliance -- a "non-profit industry alliance" m...
The Best Of Big Download: February 9-15
Did you get what you wanted for Valentine's Day? Whether you did or not you can't deny that once again Big Download had a busy week. As we always do on Sunday let's look at the highlights for the past week: Exclusive features F.E.A.R. 2 review and feature: We give our final word on Monolith's ...
The Best Of Big Download: June 15-21, 2008
It's yet another huge week here at the Big Download news site. For a "game" that's not really a game, Maxis' Spore Creature Creator generated more buzz than most true PC game titles. But that's not all we had. Take a look at the highlights from the past week. Exclusives Spore Creature Creator:...
Joystiq FAQ: All about the AMD Game! Program
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) today launched AMD GAME!, a program aimed at providing "a better experience for the mainstream (core) gamer" by helping to educate them on buying a PC that's capable of playing today's games. The program, separate from the PC Gaming Alliance, has a lot of support from h...
