game changer

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Definition of game changer

: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way

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The crude deposits could be a game changer for Guyana, a former British colony with less than 800,000 people and an economy dependent on agriculture, mining and lumber. — Kejal Vyas, WSJ, "Venezuela-Guyana Feud Halts Exxon Project," 24 Dec. 2018 That kind of accomplishment could be a game changer for a company that dragged its feet in giving a black superhero a solo movie. — Alex Abad-santos, Vox, "2018 belonged to Black Panther. And it could change Marvel’s future.," 11 Dec. 2018 The revelation has been called a game changer in the world of data protection as regulators seek to raise awareness about how to secure information. — BostonGlobe.com, "Group wants to buy out celebrity chef Mario Batali," 22 May 2018 The revelation has been called a game changer in the world of data protection as regulators seek to raise awareness about how to secure information. — Tony Aarons, Bloomberg.com, "Zuckerberg’s Testimony to European Parliament to Be Live-Streamed," 21 May 2018 Epic’s generous revenue terms are a game changer that will allow publishers to invest more into content creation, or pass on savings to the players. — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, "Metro Exodus is skipping Steam for the Epic Games Store, and passing the savings on to you," 28 Jan. 2019 Each recipe is a game changer using an unusual ingredient or a new technique. — Margaux Laskey, The Seattle Times, "Wrap up one of these sweet cookbooks for the home bakers in your life," 11 Dec. 2018 The game changer: Blanco tequila, which is left in its purest form, doesn't contain any of the corn syrup or added sugar that's often linked to post-party regret. — Kara Thompson, Town & Country, "15 Things Every Tequila Aficionado Needs to Know," 23 July 2018 For the past 28 years, Glamour's Women of the Year Awards has honored game changers, rule breakers, and trailblazers. — Glamour, "Follow Glamour's 2018 Women of the Year Summit Live," 11 Nov. 2018

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game changer

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What It Is

A game changer is a person or thing that radically changes an industry or a company.

How It Works

For instance, when Apple introduced the iPod, the product was a game changer. It revolutionized the way in which music was purchased and consumed. Though other companies had already launched MP3 players, Apple's product had a more attractive design, a big marketing budget, and, most important, a music platform (iTunes) that virtually dictated how music would be distributed going forward.

Why It Matters

Game changers are disruptive. They are sometimes crazy ideas. But if they work, they can be wildly lucrative. Unfortunately, they don't come along often.

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