MediaPost Publications The PC Video Game Platform Is Not Dead 06/26/2009

Contrary to popular belief that the PC video game platform is dead, research from Interpret released Thursday provides insight on the importance of the personal computer as a gaming platform for both complex and casual games.

The study found that 23% of gamers still rely on PC-based games as a primary means of gaming, feeling that PCs provide superior experiences compared with console-based games such as Nintendo Wii, Microsoft 360 Xbox and Sony PlayStation.

Key findings suggest that PCs continue to give gamers a superior method to play certain types of games compared with consoles. For example, access to a keyboard and mouse allows players to communicate better in many multiplayer games, especially MMOs and strategy games.

via MediaPost Publications The PC Video Game Platform Is Not Dead 06/26/2009.