Body Paragraph #2 Flashcards
(8 cards)
Industry Income G-23
“Video games have grown to represent a larger sect of the world economy than music and movies.”
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Industry Income G-24
“…the video game industry generated $90.3 billion in revenue in the United States alone in 2019.”
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New Competition G-25
“As the industry has grown, making money through competitive gaming, also referred to as eSports, has become possible.”
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New Competition G-26
“The video game industry supports hundreds of thousands of jobs in the United States alone.”
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New Competition G-27
“Developers refer to an increasingly common practice known as ‘crunch’, in which companies require salaried employees to work excessive overtime in order to meet preset milestones. This practice has been credited with driving talent away from the industry.”
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New Markets E-28
“Atari is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States.”
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New Markets E-29
“Atari Hotels level up hotel entertainment… Select hotels will also feature state-of-the-art venues and studios to accommodate eSports events.”
Economy of Video Games E-30
“The company said Atari Hotels will turn ‘the origins of gaming and the future of the booming industry into a fun and unique travel destination.’”
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