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Fun Inc.: Why Gaming Will Dominate the Twenty-First Century

“An ambitious overview of the videogaming industry, from its beginning to today’s immersive online games.”—Wall Street Journal
Despite the recession, video games continue to break records—and command unprecedented amounts of media coverage. The U.S. is the world’s biggest video games market and manufacturer, with a market now worth over $20 billion annually in software and hardware sales—more than quadruple its size in the mid 1990s. World of Warcraft now boasts over 11 million players worldwide, and over $1 billion per year in revenues. Gaming is flourishing as a career and a creative industry as well. 254 U.S. colleges and universities in 37 states now offer courses and degrees in computer and video game design, programming and art. Video games are increasingly for everyone: 68% of American households now play computer or video games, while the average game player is 35 years old and has been playing games for twelve years.

Against the popular image, too, 43% of online U.S. game players are female. The U.S. military alone now spends around $6 billion a year on virtual and simulated training programs, based around video games and virtual worlds. The budgets for developing the biggest games can now top the $100 million mark and are snapping up some of the biggest names in film—from Stephen Spielberg to Peter Jackson.

Next to the crimson dining room is the turquoise drawing room, with plenty of space to rest and relax, particularly if you've eaten next door.

The games table has a backgammon set which is inside the lid. The lid is stood up at the moment but fits over the top so that other games can be played.

The shade of turquoise here makes the room feel really light especially with the matching coloured furniture.

I originally intended this to be a stool and also a mushroom stool, not a tree. It transformed into this lovely tree home with a checker board on top! My 7 year old son is sitting on the table to show it's strength.
It has a cardboard skeleton. I formed the tree over that with my home made papier mache pulp. It weighs nearly ten pounds!

The Cohesion XP 11.2 Gaming Chair Ottoman features Wireless Audio, sporty and stylish design, and multi-functionality.

Offering a sporty and stylish design, the multifunction Cohesion XP 11.2 Gaming Chair Ottoman features Wireless Audio to take your gaming to the next level, while also doubling as a discreet piece of furniture that's appropriate for any room in the house. In its gaming chair mode, the seat is styled like a high-end sports car and offers a faux black leather material. An FM wireless, three-channel audio feature provides great sound with fully-integrated speakers and subwoofer. The chair's Easy-touch Control Panel functions include on/off, volume, input/output, and a headphone jack. The chair is also ergonomically contoured for a great style and fit. Fold the chair-back down to serve as an ottoman that looks great in the game room, bedroom, or family room.