250 new games in time for holidays
Unless they've dropped some clear hints, choosing a gift for the die-hard video gamers in the family could be overwhelming this holiday season.
An estimated 250 new games are expected in this pivotal season for game companies -- it accounts for about half of the industry's $10 billion annual sales.
Whether you prefer adaptations of Hollywood blockbusters, realistic war epics or kid-friendly go-cart racing, there's something for just about every gamer.
The most popular platforms have not changed: Nintendo's GameCube and Game Boy Advance, Sony's PlayStation2 and Microsoft's Xbox dominate, with personal computers accounting for a relatively niche audience.
With the next round of consoles still a few years away, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony have been dropping prices to woo new customers.
