The online download threat
But despite the encouraging results from brick and mortar stores, the report doesn't really delve into young consumers being able to download content directly through online services.
Valve has been selling games in downloadable form for yonks and it appears Microsoft too will be getting in on the gig, premiering its Games on Demand online service Dec 15.
Making it even easier for young-uns to get hold of mature gaming content, the Games on Demand portal will allow users to buy games using Microsoft Points - a virtual unit of currency - as well as mummy and daddy's credit card.
Several of Microsoft's debut downloadable games are pretty harmless stuff - Osmos, World of Goo and a free version of the puzzle game Tinker. Others, like Resident Evil 5, Red Faction: Guerrilla, and Battlestations may be a little more risqué for the kiddies.
And for youth not satisfied with Microsoft's PC gaming collection, there's always the Xbox Live version of Games on Demand which boasts Assassin's Creed and BioShock.
Seems like the FTC may have to strategically think of ways to fight the online gaming battle going into the future.
