economy pop culture
Super profitable Mario
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Leo Duran
Monday, April 14 2008
The worsening economy is shaking apart industries like the housing market, with few winners. There is a superstar, however, when the economy sputters: video game makers.
In 2007, video game sales neared $19 billion, showing no signs of slowing. Why? Destructoid.com's Nick Chester says grandma — and her Wii — could be one reason.
Guest: Nick Chester, Editor-in-Chief, Destructoid.com
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