Computer and Video Games Top Holiday Shopping and Wish Lists

Forty-two percent of American adults plan to give or hope to receive a computer or video game this holiday season, according to a new report released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). The poll, conducted by KRC Research, also found that 52 percent of respondents believe that with the current economy, video games are a good option for family entertainment this holiday season. Continue reading about computer and video games for this holiday season.

New Survey: Americans Plan to Spend Less on Holidays but Remain Generous Despite Recession

NEW WORLD VISION STUDY SAYS WE PLAN TO GIVE MORE TO CHARITY WHEN THE ECONOMY IMPROVES

AMERICANS SAY IT'S ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAYS

The faltering U.S. economy will again force many U.S. adults to cut back on holiday gift spending this year but according to a new study, three out of four Americans (76%) would prefer to receive a meaningful gift that would help someone else instead of a traditional holiday gift like clothing or electronics. And according to the new study commissioned by World Vision, an international relief and development organization, an overwhelming majority (95%), say the nation's focus over the holidays ought to be on helping children. Most Americans also say once the economy improves, they'll increase their donations to charities. According to the poll, conducted by Harris Interactive, almost three out of four (74%) say they'll increase their charitable giving once the economy improves. Continue reading about holiday 2009 spending trends.

Discount clearances on top toys

The economy may be down, but that can be an advantage for the upcoming 2009 consumer Christmas and Channukah holiday toy market.

Major toy retailers have been heavily discounting toy prices to clear inventory of left over toys from the 2008 holiday season.

This is a good chance to get a clearance price on an item that sold for 50-75% more during the 2008 holidays.

Check out left-over deals and clearances from our Holiday Gift Buying Guide.

Toy price wars benefit online shoppers

A toy price war started off the 2008 holiday buying season and still continues through 2009. This page features the top 2009 holiday toys and toy discounts from our toy affiliate advertisers.

Hot new toys for 2010

The Toy Industry Association holds its annual Toy Fair '10 conference in New York City from February 14-17, 2010. The Toy Fair is where members of the toy industry gathers each year to showcase new and upcoming toys for the year. Some of those toys become the year's hit Christmas toy. Hot new toy lists for 2010 will be posted in late fall. Find the upcoming best, new toys for 2009.

New Electronic Toy Technology

Turn your monitor into 3D using WiiRemote

Make a head tracking device at home using a Wii remote controller and IR LED's. Simple instructions. Also, Apple to develop a 3D remote for Apple TV. Watch a video how to make your TV 3D with instructions.

Apple developing 3D remote

Official links to special discounts on web sites of the most popular toy stores on the Internet that are anticipated for Christmas and Channukah 2009. These web sites are approved affiliates of Entertainment Magazine (EMOL.org)