The sales jump occurred in a crucial month for the industry, as gift buying surges in the weeks leading up to the holidays.Video game software sales rebounded in November, a crucial month for the industry as gift buying takes off in the weeks leading up to the holidays.
November Video Game Software Sales Rise 15%
By Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times: Entertainment
Fri, 12/09/2011 - 10:00pm
Sections: entertainment
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