S.T.A.G.E. on 17 February 2009
The entertainment industry just so happens to be one of the places of solace during an economic recession. People will want to keep themselves entertained throughout the fallout. This is what is widely called Escapism. It's a way for the consumer to not focus on an alternate world opposite from everyday life. This is why Hollywood is still making money despite pumping out half-assed movies and the videogame industry is growing with the Nintendo Wii. People tend to be spending more time together these days and gaming is also an incentive, especially now with their cinematic approach.
