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Old March 9th, 2005, 05:58 AM
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Tim, I found the peace to be very eye opening. This just goes to show you that you learn something new each day. Thank you for providing us with the information and hopefuly an new outlook on the nitch market and how those games are sold.
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Old March 9th, 2005, 09:16 AM
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Thanks Atrocities. ANother blog on this subject will be up soon!
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Wow I never thought it was that hard to get a succesful game in the retail market. Gives a whole new perspective on what you guys are doing here for all of the niche games.
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These articles area really useful and provide me with some much needed insight into the gaming industry. Thank you!
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These articles area really useful and provide me with some much needed insight into the gaming industry. Thank you!
Your welcome Klvino.
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If it were easy, there would be many more publishers out there! Remember the 1980's?
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If it were easy, there would be many more publishers out there! Remember the 1980's?
Actually I don't remeber the 80's I was 2 when they ended.

I know what you mean though
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Oh God, I'm old...
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ROTFLOL, Richard and I were thinking the same thing. We're getting old!
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