The Influence of Interactive Games on Popular Entertainment

In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org - Rob Catto, Program Director of Game Development at Full Sail University, shares his unique perspective on the ways in which gaming is infiltrating popular culture. Citing interactive movies and games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band, Catto suggests that the distinction between active and passive entertainment is dissolving. He also makes some predictions about technological improvements and changes to the game distribution model, underscoring that creating good games will always be more important than creating new consoles.