Can gaming save television?

[CoffeeShark]

Although it's more of a completely connected idea, from Internet to TV to Games, it's an interesting and valid take on how to bring people back to TV from gaming and Internet interests.

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Zuiker also pointed to CSI's virtual world in Second Life, which crossed over with an episode of CSI: New York. On the show, the character played by Gary Sinise chased a killer from the real world into the virtual, and fans could log on to Second Life and experience the simulation for themselves. Zuiker said they registered 75,000 virtual visitors after the show aired, but also pointed out that it kept going: "The tail was so long that we get 4,000 people a week to this day," he said.

I don't think TV ratings will ever be what they used to be - there's just too many other things out there. But it's definitely a way to get people interested.

CSI Creator: Gaming Can Save Television | Game | Life from Wired.com

[Craig]

think of it...TV shows built into our games. when you die in CSS, you hit Alt+f9 and a window pops up with media controls that lets you start/stop/pause your favorite shows.

who's with me?!

[Fischig]

I'm in! Nice find Coffee!

[CoffeeShark]

It's a matter of interest. If, for instance, you're playing a mamoorpig, and you can get a secret sword or some crap if you watch a certain TV show for clues, you're going to do it.

Then you tie in a website for a complete multimedia cycle. Get people interested, entertained, and intrigued.

[CoffeeShark]

mamoorpig = MMORPG, btw

[Tulkas]

coffee, I am stealing your idea to make millions :P

but seriously, tv ratings are down for far too many reasons. I think one of them is all the crap they put out there.

Same thing with movies, they just plain suck!

[Fischig]

Lost is the only good tv show.