There's More to Video Gaming Than Bullets and Blood, Says GameZnFlix CEOJohn Fleming, CEO of GameZnFlix, Inc. (OTCBB: GMFX), an online provider of video games and movies for rent or purchase, said today that video gamers can't be stereotyped.
"Ask someone to picture a typical video game player," says Mr. Fleming, "And they'll imagine an 18-to-24-year-old male living on pizza and swilling Mountain Dew while shooting all manner of imaginary enemies in games such as 'Doom,' 'Halo,' 'Grand Theft Auto,' 'Street Fighter' and the like. The reality is, there's a lot more to video games than bullets and blood."
"Take the 'Final Fantasy' series as an example," says Mr. Fleming. "These games seem to be as popular with females as with the guys, yet two of that series have made GameFAQ's 'The 10 Best Games Ever.' And a majority of the popular Nintendo Wii titles seem to be enjoying success with all ages, yet have nothing in common with the shoot-em-ups."
Non-violent games such as "Guitar Hero," "Dance Revolution," and "Super Mario" remain top sellers according to industry sources. According to its publisher, the best selling game of all time, the life simulation game "The Sims" by Electronic Arts, is played by a predominately female audience.
"The other day," continued Mr. Fleming, "I was looking at one of the games we carry called 'Cooking Mama Cook Off.' It's kind of a cross between 'Super Mario' and TV's 'Iron Chef' with a bit of 'Speed Racer' graphics thrown in. You actually improve your culinary skills by creating meals from 10 different cuisines in order to score points. It's the furthest thing from violent video gaming, unless of course, you count the chopping of the vegetables."
About GameZnFlix, Inc.
GameZnFlix is primarily an online video game and movie rental service that also allows its subscribers to have access to VOD movies for purchase. With memberships starting as low as $8.99, subscribers can rent both video games and movies with no late fees or due dates. Membership for rental services is located on the Internet at www.gnfgames.com ; and VOD is located at www.gnfdigital.com. A subscriber can purchase titles at a discounted rate at www.gnfgames.com.
