Acer counts on extra life from gamers to escape PC purgatory

Taipei

ACER Inc is finally showing signs of life. Now, it is hoping that a growing legion of gamers will help pull it out of a multi-year rut.

Once the global leader in laptop sales, Acer is counting on high-end gear such as displays and slick gaming rigs to sustain a recovery, with the company projected to show its first annual revenue growth in seven years.