Report: US game sales surpass DVDs

Iria · Jul 3, 2008, 05:39 AM

It's not uncommon to hear people within the gaming industry point out that games are bigger than movies. While that statement is true, it's also slightly misleading. Games do bring in larger revenues than box office ticket sales in the US, but when one adds in the DVD market and other revenue films generate after their initial theatrical run, gaming clearly trails the movie business.
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Source: GameSpot

Jul 3, 2008, 05:39 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Report: US game sales surpass DVDs It's not uncommon to hear people within the gaming industry point out that games are bigger than movies. While that statement is true, it's also slightly misleading. Games do bring in larger revenues than box office ticket sales in the US, but when one adds in the DVD market and other revenue films generate after their initial theatrical run, gaming clearly trails the movie business. ____________ Source: GameSpot