A Call of Duty game advertisement is shown at GameStop store in Redwood City, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. Core gamers _ mostly young men who regularly, loyally buy new titles no matter how the economy is doing _ remain a crucial consumer base for companies trying to weather the downturn that's been evoking too many references to the Great Depression. Analysts say they will keep the industry afloat even as the rest of us cut back. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
