The Recession Proof Video Game Industry

November 26, 2008

Are video games recession proof?  The evidence seems to be piling up the favor of the video industry.  It makes sense.  People will still want to be entertained and video games are a cost effective way of entertaining even small crowds in the digital living room.

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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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Game Trailers from E3

July 16, 2008

Dailymotion just posted new game trailers from E3 at http://www.dailymotion.com/Gametrailers.  Even if you don’t like video games, the quality is amazing.  If you’re a fan of CG animated movies, you’ll see how the line between movie entertainment and video games grows thinner every day.

Here’s what they have so far:

  • Lord of the Rings: Conquest - E3 2008 interview
  • Final Fantasy XIII - E3 2008 Trailer
  • Gears of War 2 - E3 2008 Trailer
  • Resident Evil 5 - E3 2008 Trailer
  • The Last Remnant - E3 2008 Trailer
  • Fallout 3 - E3 2008 Perfect Life Trailer

 

(disclosure: Dailymotion is a client of one of our main sponsors).