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pmac · 10-16-2009, 02:18 PM

NPD's Sept. 2009 report delayed until Monday

Posted Oct 15, 2009 1:20 pm PT
By thorsen-ink
22 comments

Traditionally, the second or third Thursday of each month sees the release of the monthly US game sales figures from the NPD Group. Unfortunately, tradition will be broken this month, with the industry-standard industry research firm announcing this afternoon that its September 2009 report has been pushed until next week.

"We have just released a communication to our clients, explaining that, due to last minute processing requirements, the NPD Video Games Retail Tracking information for September 2009 will now be released on Monday, October 19," the company said in a brief statement. The earnings release is slated to be released to the media at 3:30 p.m. PDT.
The delay means that, for a few more days, analysts' September predictions will remain just that--predictions. Last week, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter forecast the PlayStation 3 pulling ahead of its rivals during the month, thanks to the $300 PlayStation 3 Slim. EEDAR's Jesse Divnich projected a double-digit increase in domestic software sales after six months of double-digit decline. However, Pacific Crest Securities' Evan Wilson cautioned any such sales spike might be short-lived.

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Blu Titan · 10-16-2009, 02:29 PM

There will be a lot of interest among the fanboys regarding the hardware slaes for Seotember. Personally, believe that the PS3 will be #1.

Sponge-worthy · 10-16-2009, 02:43 PM

Some last-minute lobbying perhaps?

Elandyll · 10-16-2009, 03:55 PM

Aaron Greenberg

IT'S A TRAP!
Our PR cannot repel sales of that magnitude!

Call NPD to ask them to delay their publication so we can think of something to say!!

/jk

saprano · 10-16-2009, 04:16 PM

^^^^ Everybody else on the net is saying the samething. i wonder.

Pay to change the numbers? that would be sad.

Sponge-worthy · 10-16-2009, 04:31 PM

So why is NPD the be-all, end-all of sales data anyway? Should we consider them more or less reliable than say, Equifax, Experian, or Trans Union in how they measure a person's potential market value?

Maximus · 10-16-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprano

^^^^ Everybody else on the net is saying the samething. i wonder.

Pay to change the numbers? that would be sad.

It's not possible. NPD have their reputation built on impartiality, so accepting money to doctor figures would be devastating to their business.

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10-16-2009, 02:18 PM	#1
pmac Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:469 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	NPD Delayed unitl Monday Oct. 19th NPD's Sept. 2009 report delayed until Monday Posted Oct 15, 2009 1:20 pm PT By thorsen-ink 22 comments Traditionally, the second or third Thursday of each month sees the release of the monthly US game sales figures from the NPD Group. Unfortunately, tradition will be broken this month, with the industry-standard industry research firm announcing this afternoon that its September 2009 report has been pushed until next week. "We have just released a communication to our clients, explaining that, due to last minute processing requirements, the NPD Video Games Retail Tracking information for September 2009 will now be released on Monday, October 19," the company said in a brief statement. The earnings release is slated to be released to the media at 3:30 p.m. PDT. The delay means that, for a few more days, analysts' September predictions will remain just that--predictions. Last week, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter forecast the PlayStation 3 pulling ahead of its rivals during the month, thanks to the $300 PlayStation 3 Slim. EEDAR's Jesse Divnich projected a double-digit increase in domestic software sales after six months of double-digit decline. However, Pacific Crest Securities' Evan Wilson cautioned any such sales spike might be short-lived. Source

10-16-2009, 02:29 PM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	There will be a lot of interest among the fanboys regarding the hardware slaes for Seotember. Personally, believe that the PS3 will be #1.

10-16-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
Sponge-worthy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Southwest, USA PSN: Sponge-worthy Blu-ray collection:43	Some last-minute lobbying perhaps?

10-16-2009, 03:55 PM	#4
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	Aaron Greenberg IT'S A TRAP! Our PR cannot repel sales of that magnitude! Call NPD to ask them to delay their publication so we can think of something to say!! /jk

10-16-2009, 04:16 PM	#5
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	^^^^ Everybody else on the net is saying the samething. i wonder. Pay to change the numbers? that would be sad.

10-16-2009, 04:31 PM	#6
Sponge-worthy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Southwest, USA PSN: Sponge-worthy Blu-ray collection:43	So why is NPD the be-all, end-all of sales data anyway? Should we consider them more or less reliable than say, Equifax, Experian, or Trans Union in how they measure a person's potential market value?

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