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New Reports

i. China Digital Media and Technology April 2008 Update: http://www.pearlresearch.com/newsl/update0408.pdf

This report updates digital entertainment, technology, Internet and consumer trends in China. Companies covered include Tencent, Baidu, Shanda, Sina, Sohu, China Mobile, among others.

It also includes a bonus analysis of Electronic Arts’ FIFA Online and The9’s operation of Hellgate London.

ii. March 2008 "Games Market in China"
http://www.pearlresearch.com/newsl/PearlChina08.pdf
Pearl Research forecasts the online games market in China will exceed $3 billion in 2010. The market grew more than 60% to reach $1.66 billion in 2007. These findings are contained in Pearl Research’s exclusive 130-page “Games Market in China” study.

iii. Apple's iPhone in China: We've released a study detailing Chinese consumer purchase intent for Apple’s iPhone. While interest is high for the iPhone, its high cost and Apple's inexperience in the mobile market are deterrents for consumers. Please contact us for more information.

iv. Digital Entertainment Brief for India: India's digital entertainment market contains to attract investors and new market entrants. This brief updates the latest events in the Indian market and contains key metrics.

A complete list of our reports can be found here: http://www.pearlresearch.com/products.html Please contact us at (+1) 415-738-7660 or email: research (at) pearlresearch.com to receive a sample of the reports.

April 2008 Monthly Newsletter

Upcoming reports

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Virtual worlds

rest of Asia update

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• Market entry or market expansion plans

Meet up with Pearl Research

Pearl Research is pleased to sponsor the ION Conference in Seattle and LA Games Conference in Hollywood.

The ION Game Conference focuses on the rapidly evolving business of online game development on all its platforms. The 2nd Annual ION Game Conference, will be held May 13-15, 2008 at the Seattle Waterfront Marriott Hotel in Seattle, Washington.

This year's LA Games Conference will focus on "The Future of Connected Games & Entertainment" – a theme that reflects much of the innovation and mindset in the industry.

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