The importance of a business or product brand can never be over-emphasized.  Being a creative firm, seeing a poorly implemented brand makes our eyes bleed red pixels.  And we're sure you know that most consumers will flock toward a business or product that has a better brand and visual identity, even if it isn't the best solution for them.

That's why we are dedicating 5 part series here on the Become Genius blog to strategies for strengthening your brand, and ultimately, your business.

Being a creative firm, we here at Exit 31 find inspiration for success in some pretty unusual places. This time, our inspiration comes from one of our favorite pastimes here in the office -- a crazy addictive game called "Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix" for the XBOX 360.

Over the next few weeks, we will take some winning strategies from this game and show you how you can build a better brand using them.

Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect:

Part 1: "1st Attack" - The importance of first impressions.

Part 2: "All Clear" - The power of maintaining minimalism in your brand.

Part 3: "n-Hit Combo" - The multiplication effect of a cohesive and multi-depth brand.

Part 4: "Drop-Patterns" - The value of knowing what to expect in your industry and planning accordingly.

Part 5: The Big Block Strategy - How continuously investing in your core brand can destroy the competition.

In the mean time, you should really consider getting Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix from the XBOX LIVE Marketplace - I guarantee you won't be disappointed, but you may lose a few hours of sleep.