Entertainment & Games Software
Industry Description
The US entertainment and games software industry includes about 220 companies with combined annual revenue of about $10 billion. Major companies include Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios, Take-Two Interactive, and THQ.
SIC: 7372
NAICS: 511210
NAICS: 511210
Related Industries:
Computer Software, Electronic Toys & Games Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores, Computer ManufacturingTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Co., Ltd. | 12,240.10M | Kyoto, Japan |
| Nintendo of America Inc. | 4,799.42M | Redmond, WA |
| Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. | 4,787.37M | Tokyo, Japan |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. | 4,755.00M | Santa Monica, CA |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | 3,589.00M | Redwood City, CA |
Trends
Rising Development Costs - Development costs have risen in recent years. Some console...
Industry Indicator
US personal income, which drives consumer spending for luxury items like entertainment software, rose 3.9 percent in November 2011 compared to the same month in 2010.
Quarterly Industry Update
Video Games Inspire Real-World Toys - Real-world playthings based on popular video game titles could become hot-selling items this Christmas, according to Toys "R" Us. The leading toy retailer expects this...


