If you can't get why Carnival Game sold well, you have the same problem as the developers. They just can't see that the game is offering the experience of going to a carnival (without the seedy parts).
Experiences are not always of the "cinematic" kind with games.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs








