With the popularity of 'Rock Band,' and the prevalence of the children's toy LEGOs, it was inevitable that some brilliant soul would combine the two into this sweet video game titled 'LEGO Rock Band.'
'LEGO Rock Band' combines pretending that you're in a band like the All-American Rejects, and portraying your favorite rock band members as cutesy LEGO men. 'LEGO Rock Band' is a party—albeit a clean, youthful one.
Implications - The 'Rock Band' series of video games are performing exceedingly well as it satiates consumers' want of becoming famous and well-loved. It electronically validates consumers' existence as valuable and worthwhile. Corporations that produce wares and offer services that similarly emulate the experience of stardom will likely garner much commercial success.
What's Driving This Trend
- Virtual Fame
- Corporations that create products and services that provide consumers with the experience of virtual fame and validation will likely achieve commercial success.
- Combining Popular Brands
- The combination of popular brands, such as video games and iconic toys like LEGO, presents an opportunity for innovative and successful product development.
- Youthful Entertainment
- The demand for clean and youth-oriented entertainment experiences like 'LEGO Rock Band' indicates a trend towards more age-appropriate content in the gaming industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Video Games
- The success of 'Rock Band' and 'LEGO Rock Band' demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the video game industry.
- Toys
- The integration of toys like LEGO into video games suggests opportunities for innovation and collaboration in the toy industry.
- Entertainment
- The demand for youthful and music-oriented entertainment experiences points to potential disruptive opportunities in the entertainment industry.
