As console games slide, online games up 22 percent compared to a year ago

The number of online game players rose 22 percent in May compared to a year ago, drawing more than 87 million players in the U.S., according to market researcher comScore . That improvement is a stark contrast to the slide in overall console game revenues in the U.S., which fell 23 percent compared to a year ago in dollar sales, according to market researcher NPD. The comScore analysis showed that gamers are increasingly opting for cheaper entertainment alternatives, driven by the recession. Some analysts are expecting console games to post a 20 percent drop in game sales in June, compared to a year ago .

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As console games slide, online games up 22 percent compared to a year ago