Over the years, the gaming industry has been shrinking to a handful of big players that use large teams of in-house programmers. But Microsoft, Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co. have all opened up digital distribution channels to their consoles. The financial risk is low, and it helps console makers keep an eye on up-and-coming talent and ideas. Is also boosts the number of exclusive titles for each machine and allows independent game designers get in the market.

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• Puzzle Games
• Arcade/Action Games
• Strategy/Simulation Games

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• Geography of Internet Usage
• Casual Games Audience
• Basic features of casual games
• Main Genres of Casual Games
• Other interesting facts