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| − | {{sub-stub}}'''Blockbuster LLC''', also known as '''Blockbuster Video''' | + | {{sub-stub}}'''Blockbuster, LLC.''', also known as '''Blockbuster Video''' and simply '''Blockbuster''', was a popular American chain of movie and game rental stores. |
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Blockbuster capitalised on the release and subsequent boom of home video formats such as VHS and Betamax in the 1980s, before moving into video game rentals. While the latter was strongly opposed by [[Nintendo]] in the early years, [[Sega]] took a different approach and worked closely with Blockbuster during the 1990s (such as collaborating with the [[Game Factory]] service, and offering titles such as ''[[Fighters Megamix]]'' to rent 11 days before going on sale{{intref|Press release: 1997-04-30: Sega's ''Fighters Megamix'' hits Blockbuster stores early}}). Their UK division also rented out Sega games{{magref|nce|107|6}}. | Blockbuster capitalised on the release and subsequent boom of home video formats such as VHS and Betamax in the 1980s, before moving into video game rentals. While the latter was strongly opposed by [[Nintendo]] in the early years, [[Sega]] took a different approach and worked closely with Blockbuster during the 1990s (such as collaborating with the [[Game Factory]] service, and offering titles such as ''[[Fighters Megamix]]'' to rent 11 days before going on sale{{intref|Press release: 1997-04-30: Sega's ''Fighters Megamix'' hits Blockbuster stores early}}). Their UK division also rented out Sega games{{magref|nce|107|6}}. | ||
| − | In addition to renting video games, Blockbuster held a series of events across the United States as the | + | In addition to renting video games, Blockbuster held a series of events across the United States as the ''Blockbuster World Video Game Championships''. |
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| + | ==Game Factory== | ||
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| + | ==Exclusive games== | ||
| + | ''[[Blockbuster World Video Game Championship II]]'' and ''[[John Madden Football: Championship Edition]]''. | ||
==Promotional material== | ==Promotional material== | ||
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Blockbuster, LLC., also known as Blockbuster Video and simply Blockbuster, was a popular American chain of movie and game rental stores.
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Company
Blockbuster capitalised on the release and subsequent boom of home video formats such as VHS and Betamax in the 1980s, before moving into video game rentals. While the latter was strongly opposed by Nintendo in the early years, Sega took a different approach and worked closely with Blockbuster during the 1990s (such as collaborating with the Game Factory service, and offering titles such as Fighters Megamix to rent 11 days before going on sale[1]). Their UK division also rented out Sega games[2].
In addition to renting video games, Blockbuster held a series of events across the United States as the Blockbuster World Video Game Championships.
Game Factory
- Main article: Game Factory.
Exclusive games
Blockbuster World Video Game Championship II and John Madden Football: Championship Edition.
Promotional material
Television advertisements
