A couple digital distribution points of interest
Sighted today, two different - but related - items on digital distribution:
1. Amazon noted today that Kindle sales of books have surpassed hardcover.
"While our hardcover sales continue to grow, the Kindle format has now overtaken the hardcover format. Amazon.com customers now purchase more Kindle books than hardcover books--astonishing when you consider that we've been selling hardcover books for 15 years, and Kindle books for 33 months "Bezos says
Different than games you say? High price premium at launch - check, hit driven - check, most titles consumed once - check, atoms resellable buts bits are not - check, etc.
Still think people won't give up their shiny DVD?
2. Gamasutra had this story on Gamestop looks to Netflix for Online Business Cues.
Of course the last retailer with a boat-anchor of retail outlets that looked to Netflix for cues was Blockbuster, and it didn't work out for them so well. So good luck to you, Gamestop!
And the money quote:
"...The world won't be all digital tomorrow, even though that's what people are claiming. In this business, users still want physical content." said CEO Paul Raines.
Hey Paul. See item #1 above. KTHXBAI!
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