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Revenue for gaming is anticipated to top US$1 billion by 2013, says market research firm Parks Associates; and the company pegs social networking as an area of growth for that industry.

"Game companies should use social networks and gamer communities as marketing and distribution channels for their new and existing games," advises Stuart Sikes, President of Parks Associates. "Gaming has proven remarkably recession-proof, so as companies try to capture subscriber dollars, the ...read more

A recent study conducted by Parks Associates finds that some form of networking will be found in 168 million homes across the world this year.

"Broadband growth pushed Europe ahead of North America in terms of home network adoption," said Kurt Scherf, Vice President, Principal Analyst at Parks Associates. "With the network in place, providers will tie in high-demand entertainment services.”

Scherf predicts that, by 2012, more than a third of homes will employ home networ ...read more