As video gaming becomes an even more significant part of the overall entertainment economy, think about the deal that Rock Band creators cut with Viacom back in '06. The company paid Harmonix $175 million, but an earnout agreement earned them a $150 million bonus.
It was based on the success of the game. And by the looks of that bonus, Rock Band has been a huge success for Viacom.
But wait, there's more – Harmonix founders Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy have another bonus coming in '09, which is expected to exceed this year's windfall.
The math is simple – a $190 game that sold 7 million copies last year, plus 26 million downloads from the game (at about $5.49 for a typical 3-song bundle). That's some serious revenue.
President & Founder at Jacobs Media
Fred Jacobs founded Jacobs Media in 1983, and quickly became known for the creation of the Classic Rock radio format.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
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