Video Game Sales Dissapoint

It seems that the recession is still doing a number on video games. You figure that there would be a modest upturn once Modern Warfare 2 came out but I guess not. Other than Assassins Creed 2 there really wasn't anything worth buying in November.

According to data released by the NPD Group late Thursday, sales of video-game software in the United States slipped 3.1% during the month compared with the same period a year ago.

Most analysts were anticipating a mild gain for the month, which was expected to be a rare bright spot in what has otherwise been a disappointing year for the sector. Game makers have had to contend with a slumping economy, high console prices and a general lack of hits -- as well as a slowdown in previously popular genres such as music.