Movie About Video Games To Be Distributed Through Video Game Service

Steam, the online digital distribution system from Valve, is one of the best ways for computer gamers to get content. It's incredibly successful and a core aspect of modern gaming. And now it's moving into motion pictures by digitally distributing Indie Game: The Movie.

A documentary about three indie game developers (I reviewed it out of SXSW), Indie Game: The Movie will obviously appeal to hardcore gamers, many of whom see themselves as future game creators. Putting the film on Steam feels brilliant; even though PS3 and Xbox users can rent and purchase movies through their consoles, the selection is crowded and it's tough for a very game-centric movie to stand out. As the only movie on Steam, Indie Game: The Movie should get a lot of eyeballs. 

Indie Game: The Movie will begin streaming on June 15th. Click here to check out Steam.