South by southwest is also becoming a mecca for video gaming fans as some of the industry’s hottest game designers and companies are becoming more visible. CCTV America’s Ginger Vaughn filed this report from Austin, Texas.

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• Cloud Imperium Games has raised more than $75 million through crowd funding for Star Citizen. The game has nearly 850-thousand on-line players.

CEO Natalie Cofield discusses the economic impact of SXSW on Austin economy

CCTV America interviewed President and CEO of The Austin Black Chamber of Commerce Natalie Cofield on South by Southwest’s impact on Austin’s economy.