Pandora’s Box hits stores

Pandora’s Box hits stores is today’s industry move, and it is one more reminder that the games business is growing up fast, whether it is ready or not.

today that Pandora’s Box, the next generation puzzle game by Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov, has started to appear on store shelves. There have been several reports of its availability at locations throughout the United States, and full domestic distribution is expected by the end of September. Published by Microsoft, Pandora’s Box is an addicting game that appeals to puzzle fans of all ages and abilities.

It is business news, sure, but these moves shape what games get made, what stores carry them, and who is still standing next year.