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Can games beat an economic recession?

In uncertain economic times, the gaming industry has weathered pretty well. Can it keep going, or will it fall off the wave like consumer goods?

Emily Shurr
Emily Shurr is CNET News.com general-assignment news producer.
Emily Shurr

Whether we're bracing for a major meltdown or shrugging off a minor slump, everyone wants to know what "recession" will mean for each industry. Here's an analysis of one sector in particular--video games. Are games poised to survive a downturn or take a nosedive?

Read the full report on MSNBC: "Is the video-game industry recession-proof?"