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 Quote), Spore from Electronic Arts(ERTS Quote) 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 Quote) 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. ...