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Video Games Do All Right in February: Which Stock Should an Investor Buy?

So the video-game data report for February is out. According to InvestorPlace's survey of NPD figures, consoles systems saw a 10% increase in sales. Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox 360 was particularly robust. The Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii didn't do badly, either.

As you might imagine, there were other companies mentioned in the article. Electronic Arts (ERTS) scored pretty well, as did Activision Blizzard (ATVI). In fact, the latter's latest Call of Duty entry is apparently still selling a bunch of copies in retail shelves even though the holiday season is long gone.

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Nintendo to Launch First 3D-Gaming System Without Glasses

Nintendo logoOnce the master of the game, Nintendo (NTDOY) has fallen behind in the gaming industry. It reported a 46% drop in profits in its recent quarter, as reported in Reuters. Nintendo is trying to do "catch up" with rivals Apple's (AAPL) iPhone and Google's (GOOG) Android, both or which have strong gaming platforms.

Nintendo is launching the first handheld 3D gaming system without glasses later this month. Nintendo of America's president, Reggie Fils-Aime, expects that the 3DS will sell even faster than its original DS device, which sold 150 million units to date.

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Cautious Approach with Nintendo

Nintendo (NTDOY) is presumably excited about the prospects for its new handheld system. The Nintendo 3DS is supposed to deliver a fascinating, futuristic portable-gaming experience. The company's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) have been compelling on their own. An active trader has had several opportunities in recent weeks to play the ups and the downs of this name.

Today, the ADRs find themselves on the downside. At the time of this writing, they were off by 4.4% to $36.60; so far, the volume backing the price movement is lackluster. The 52-week low for the video-game giant is $31.10 while the 52-week high is $43.95.

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Electronic Arts: How Does the Stock Look?

Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS) received a downgrade today, according to TheFly. The company is now considered a hold by Brean Murray. What should investors make of this change?

Well, looking at it a little over an hour to go before the end of the day, it's notable that the stock is up 1.6% to $15.37 and that volume isn't overwhelming. Encouraging? Perhaps. Whenever there's a downgrade, shareholders usually must brace themselves for a sell-off. Thankfully, that didn't happen in this case.

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Nintendo: Buy or Sell?

If you took a look at the very recent movement in Nintendo's (NTDOY) American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), you would probably come away thinking that they could be a buy. Hey, they very well could be.

However, if you took a look at a recent Reuters article, you might suddenly question the idea of stocking up on those very same ADRs. That's because, simply put, the cultural status of the Wii seems to be further weakening. Not only that, but the extremely popular Nintendo DS handheld system is facing increasing competition from other devices.

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Video Game Industry Remains Challenged

You want to invest in video game companies, right? I do. It's a fun sector. And there's such theoretical potential for growth (assuming compelling titles are produced that can compete with casual online offerings and can command a decent price premium).

But you're nervous. I know I am. We've been hearing how the industry isn't necessarily doing as well as it had been. And with the latest sales report, we have further confirmation that caution may be the best strategy for investors when it comes to dealing with ideas like Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) and Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS).

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Is Nintendo a Buy on Dips?

Nintendo (NTDOY), whose competitors include Microsoft (MSFT) and Sony (SNE), has had a couple of rough trading sessions. It has to do with disappointment surrounding the release date of the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system -- which will miss the holiday season -- as well a bad profit outlook (I'm presuming the latter issue was more responsible for the bearishness than the former one).

My colleague Gary Sattler gave his opinion on the situation the other day. The question is, should an investor buy the company's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on pullbacks? What kind of opportunity do they represent? Yesterday, they closed down 4.9% to $31.20. Volume was very heavy.

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Nintendo's New DS Pricing Strategy

I just read that Nintendo Co., Ltd. (NTDOY) has decided to make its higher-end handheld hardware a little cheaper for consumers. According to TheFly, the Nintendo DSi and the Nintendo DSiXL will sport a cost of $149.99 and $169.99 beginning September 12, respectively. That's $20 less than the old price.

Now, you would have thought that the Nintendo DS Lite would have seen its price reduced as well, but I'm sorry to say you'd be wrong. That unit will remain at $129.99. I guess Nintendo is sending a strong message: go for the higher-end models.

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Nintendo Has Sold a Lot of Wii Systems: Does It Matter to Stock?

I love checking in on Nintendo Co., Ltd. (NTDOY). I wish I had good news to report. I don't: they're down by almost 4% at the time of this writing, coming in at a quote of $33.60. Those who invest in the famous video-game giant are certainly disappointed today, given the news about total Wii sales in the United States.

As Douglas McIntyre stated, over 30 million of the consoles are in American households. And the rate at which they got into those households was pretty quick. The company has sold a ton of its first-party software to users. The Wii has been the toast of casual (as well as some not-so-casual) players this console cycle, to the eternal chagrin of Sony Corporation (SNE) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT).

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Nintendo Powering Down Ahead of 3DS Launch

Nintendo logoThis winter should be an exciting time for video game companies. Unfortunately, at the moment fan favorite Nintendo (NTDOY) is powering down.

Nintendo announced revenues of only ¥189 billion, much lower than the consensus estimate of ¥212 billion. Earnings came in at a ¥197 loss, widely missing the consensus estimate of ¥34 billion.

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Nintendo Trading Higher Today

With less than two hours to go before the market closes, Nintendo (NTDOY) is trading higher. My screen shows the ADRs up by $1.53, or well over 4%.

There's a lot of excitement surrounding the Electronic Entertainment Expo this week. Joystiq.com has coverage of Nintendo's part of the program. And I would have to imagine this is why we're seeing some excitement in the shares today. And I'm sure you're wondering: should I add the company to my portfolio?

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Will New Video-Game Technology Help Microsoft?

According to various reports, Microsoft (MSFT) should be announcing a new hands-free, motion sensing gaming controller called Kinect at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (abbreviated as E3). When thinking of motion controlled technology most of us would immediately think of Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii and its body-controlled technology, which is meant to capture some of the mindshare from the console favored by the casual player.

Is Microsoft's attempt too little too late? Will its motion-sensing help boost the prospects for the stock? I would definitely not buy shares of Microsoft based on this news. While it could indeed help the Xbox 360 sell more units in the short term once it eventually hits the market, I'm not certain it will have any long-term appeal. Plus, you don't invest in Microsoft solely for its video-game division.

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Will Porn Fuel Sony and Panasonic 3D TV Sales?

Sony SNE logoWhen you think 3D TV, the possibilities are limitless. That game-winning touchdown pass spiraling out of your flat screen, alien invaders flying ships through the screen ... and yes, even naked women strutting their stuff in your living room.

It's this latter and controversial content that is fueling the 3D business in Japan right now, where a pair of porn stars are leading the charge in developing three-dimensional entertainment that is compatible with Sony (SNE) and Panasonic (PC) televisions.

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Are You Brave Enough to Buy GameStop Stock?

Oh, GameStop (GME) is one tough stock for me to look at, let me tell you. Earlier in the year, I took a lousy loss on it, only to see the shares rebound. After the rebound, they started to go down again. And now, with international issues destroying the markets, there's added confusion following the release of the company's first-quarter report.

The chart, as they say, says it all. Over the last twelve months, the stock has confounded the traders (well, maybe I should just speak for myself and say it's confounded me). There's been no solid direction to the shares as players attempt to figure out exactly where the business model is going. Can it withstand the threat of games-by-download? Can it compete with the casual titles people play on mobile platforms? And what about Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY), Target Corporation (TGT), and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)? They want their share of the industry, too. As an example, Wal-Mart wants to engage used entertainment software.

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What Playboy Can Learn from Nintendo

Playboy logoPlayboy (PLA) has already cut its staff and cut its office space ... but you know things are bad when Hef starts cutting back on the amount of skin his Bunnies are baring.

According to industry reports, Playboy is planning on a mix of new sites aimed at tackling a tamer market -- and none of them involve nudity. According to Playboy insiders, the company is developing a "free, safe-for-work site" its calling TheSmokingJacket.com, as well as additional subscription content with a slightly tamer feel.

Broadening your appeal beyond a core product is no easy task. But if done successfully, it can forever change the fortunes of a company. Just look at Nintendo (NTDOY) and its efforts to make video games mainstream and not a niche product for pimply-faced teenagers.

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