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| − | The '''video game industry''' is a major entertainment industry that has over $20 billion in annual sales.<ref>http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_100114.html</ref> Video game sales surpassed [[Hollywood]] revenue in the year 2007.<ref name="Video">http://seekingalpha.com/article/89124-the-video-game-industry-an-18-billion-entertainment-juggernaut</ref> | + | The '''video game industry''' is a major entertainment industry that has over $20 billion in annual sales.<ref>http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_100114.html</ref> Video game sales surpassed [[Hollywood]] revenue in the year 2007.<ref name="Video">http://seekingalpha.com/article/89124-the-video-game-industry-an-18-billion-entertainment-juggernaut</ref> It's main purpose is to entertain people of all ages with fake violence, sex, etc. There is a common misconception among many that it's used to "brainwash" children, but no scientific studies have been put forth to verify this. |
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Revision as of 18:02, December 19, 2011
The video game industry is a major entertainment industry that has over $20 billion in annual sales.[1] Video game sales surpassed Hollywood revenue in the year 2007.[2] It's main purpose is to entertain people of all ages with fake violence, sex, etc. There is a common misconception among many that it's used to "brainwash" children, but no scientific studies have been put forth to verify this.