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Videogames outsell DVD and Blu-ray in 2008

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News by Mike Bowden Staff Writer (Former)

Published on Jan. 26, 2009

According to Media Control GfK International, global sales of videogames overtook DVD and Blu-ray for the first time last year.

Software sales grossed $32 billion, up 20 percent whereas DVD and Blu Ray sales dipped 6 percent to $29 billion.

Gfk cites the popularity of Nintendo Wii for the growth.

More over at GI.

By Mike Bowden

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