It seems that the video game industry is really capitalizing on Hollywood’s downward spiral of doom: video game sales have far outpaced DVD sales this season:

“Lead by titles such as Halo 3, Guitar Hero III, and Rock Band, video games sales have already exceeded 2005 sales as of October, according to analysts at NPD. Video games have been up the last several years according to 2006 Entertainment Software Association data. DVD sales growth, on the other hand, has been flagging for several years as indicated by a 2006 MPAA market report. While several other high profile titles are not out yet, the last of the $300 million grossing movies of 2007 has hit stores shelves with the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: at World’s End, all the big guns have been rolled out likely indicating that DVD sales have peaked for the year.”

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