Are Video Games Finally Mainstream Entertainment

July 25, 2008

For years we’ve seen adults playing video games.  However, from a marketing perspective, using video games still seem the be the domain of young ‘uns.

The latest Entertainment Software Association survey (read it here) found the following:

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With Netflix Deal, XBox Prepares to Own Your TV

July 15, 2008

This week’s announcement that XBox would stream movies from Netflix was a significant step in Microsoft’s bid to own the digital living subscription and, potentially, marketing dollars.  In the Netflix deal, Microsoft got more than a movie partner, they got a brand.  For consumers that have trouble seeing the XBox as a movie box, the Netflix association should help quite a bit.

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