The NPD’s decision to even further clamp down on how its data is shared with the media is a disappointing one. Once upon a time, the monthly NPD releases were something to look forward to — they gave us a good look at what was going on in the industry that we didn’t otherwise get. Even if it did offer as much information as it once did, it would not be nearly as all-encompassing; digital has become such a major aspect of the business that only releasing numbers which account for physical sales at retail would be misleading. And that appears to be one of the exact reasons NPD has pulled back on the data it shares.
Today’s highlights:
- Operation Raccoon City confirmed, The Mercenaries 3D gets a Revelations demo.
- Nintendo responds to reports of 3DS-induced headaches.
- The PlayStation Rewards program has been delayed indefinitely.
- Choplifter is making a return this fall.
- The Tokyo Game Show is still set to take place, but it could end up downsized.
- Gallery: The Nintendo 3DS Midnight Launch
- Call in to Retronauts on Tuesday afternoon to talk Street Fighter.
And here’s what else happened today:
God of War Developer Hiring Online Programmer
