What isnt debatable, however, is the growing clout of the videogame industry.
Case in point: TuesdaysThe Simpsons Gamelaunch event at the Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood.
But Electronic Arts put on quite a production.
Credit: Chris Polk/WireImage.com
Inside, guests were treated toSimpsonsspecialty cocktails.
addCredit(The Simpsons Game premiere: Chris Polk/WireImage.com)
Videogame stations were set up everywhere.
Its the first one that capturesthe shows animated look you feel as if youre actually controllingan episode.
And its funny, as to be expected.
the inexplicable double jump).
So, is that the last hurdle?
Will video games finally be consideredart when their premieres start attracting top-drawer stars?
Or are allthe people who would even bother reading this post off playing Halo 3right now?
Play on, my video-gaming compadres, play on.
