Video-Game Publishers See Another Blockbuster Year

After a blockbuster year with record sales, video-games publishers show no signs of letting up in 2008 as they prepare for the release of a parade of new titles for legions of gamers.

The gaming community is already buzzing over the long-awaited release of such titles as Grand Theft Auto IV from Take-Two(TTWO), Spore from Electronic Arts(ERTS) and Little Big Planet, a new game from Media Molecule, a small game developer. Industry observers say some of the releases could spark a new trend in games offerings.

The stakes are huge. THQ(THQI) is pinning its hopes on the release of Saints Row 2. And Nintendo hopes its new fitness game will provide a successful template for its best-selling console. ...