The Video Game follow up.

Who knew I had so many readers who were also gamers!  I got a ton of emails regarding my video game post, so I wanted to post a few quick follow ups based on a bunch of great thoughts from all of you.

• Many of you mentioned that there were video game versions of Lion King, Aladdin, etc.  'Tis true, of course, but remember, these weren't based on musicals.  They were based on movies that then became video games and then became musicals.  Could this be one of the (million) reasons that the Disney shows trounce others at the BO?  We all know that the brands are powerful before they come in to town, and this is certainly one of the elements of building that brand. 
• I agreed with so many of you who said the best shot we have at penetrating this market is in some sort of karaoke/video game.  BG commented about an "Broadway Hero" game instead of "Guitar Hero".  I likey.
• Looks like Lord Lloyd Webber may have beat us to the bunch of that one.  Braden and Paul sent links to this article about upcoming games on Cats and Phantom where you have to sing for your roles.  I would have preferred an action based Phantom game, but whatev.
• Here's a link from Gil to info on a homemade Les Miz game.  Unfortunately, it, like the Disney movies, was not inspired from the musical.  It's a tribute to the book.  But hey, any branding of the title helps, right?
• One reader has this thought . . . why not a musical based on a video game?  Super Mario Brothers The Musical anyone?   
• And finally, here's a link if you want to download the Altar Boyz game I told you about, built by former employee and reader Matthew Smith.  Sinners, beware . . .

Thanks to everyone for all the cool comments.  And a reminder to the rest of you that the comments section on each entry is the place to be.  I'm lucky enough to have some smart readers so check out what people are saying and post your own.  

Now, why do I have a strong desire to power up my X-Box for the first time in 6 months?

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