Pirates certainly aren't slowing down the gaming industry much, as popular American retailer GameStop saw their sales increase 33% last year, up to $7.1 billion. Their net income rose 46 percent as well, to 189.8 million, their net earnings were 288.3 million, up 82 percent, and revenue increased 24 percent from the prior year to USD 2.87 billion.

"2007 was a transformative year with hardware sales setting records and the installed base of users reaching an all-time high," said chairman and CEO R. Richard Fontaine.

GameStop has forecast Q1 earnings in the range of USD 0.32 - 0.33, with FY earnings in the USD 2.25 - 2.34 range, with FY revenue expected to grow 19 - 21 per cent.

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