I would suggest that both Nintendo and Microsoft are going to be very formidable opponents. In the case of Microsoft, given the size of the corporate treasure chest, whatever it takes will be spent to move the product.

one has to presume things didn't go well on either side of the Pacific.

I suspect that software is going to drive this generation of products much as it drove the prior generation. Nintendo has proven itself a master of coming up with software that has play value.

The opportunity to profit from the creative talent and the icons that Sega has already created such as 'Sonic' are very strong, ... The arrangements with Microsoft for the Xbox and other projects underway could result in a meaningful turnaround in the company's fortunes.

This ship will have the same jaw-dropping awe that the newest casino-hotels in Las Vegas have.

This ship will have the same jaw-dropping awe that the newest casino-hotels in Las Vegas have. There will be so many things on board that you won't be able to get to it all on a 7-night cruise.