Hey Arch,
Just FYI: For the past three years the Video game business has made more money than Hollyweird.(Boxoffice+DVD sales) MS will spend 20 to 25 million marketing Halo 2 this year... and that's only one game. I have alot of peers without a job right now. This sure breath a little life back into the PC market and the industry as a whole.
Take Care
Although I appreciate the employment opportunities that this entertainment provides, nobody will ever be able to convince me that 'gaming' is nothing more than a complete waste of time. (Our legacy for landing on the moon is to turn our youth into drooling zombies?).