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Boss Rush Banter: Is Hollywood Going Overboard With Video Game Adaptations? - Has Hollywood’s approach to video game adaptations evolved too greatly and perhaps become excessive? #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter #FalloutTV #BossRushBanter

Ever wondered about the timing of video game trailers? It's not all about building hype (although, obviously, that's a big part of it). From gauging community feedback to attracting top talent, there are some surprising reasons why game developers launch trailers early in the development process. This insightful article from Keywords Studios uncovers the secrets behind the strategy #gamedev #videogames #marketingstrategy Big Farmer

In a seismic shift that transcends the boundaries of entertainment, Netflix Games is set to redefine interactive experiences with the confirmation of a Squid Game video game. Vice President Mike Verdu dropped this bombshell on the Netflix blog, signaling an unprecedented era of gaming immersion. But that's not all – Netflix is teaming up with heavyweights like Grand Theft Auto and Money Heist for an electrifying collision of worlds. Prepare for a gaming extravaganza as Netflix breaks new ground, transforming your screen into a portal of interactive adventures. The fusion of Squid Game with iconic franchises like Grand Theft Auto and Money Heist promises an unrivaled gaming odyssey that will leave enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. Continue on Medium...

In a seismic shift that transcends the boundaries of entertainment, Netflix Games is set to redefine interactive experiences with the confirmation of a Squid Game video game. Vice President Mike Verdu dropped this bombshell on the Netflix blog, signaling an unprecedented era of gaming immersion. But that's not all – Netflix is teaming up with heavyweights like Grand Theft Auto and Money Heist for an electrifying collision of worlds. Prepare for a gaming extravaganza as Netflix breaks new ground, transforming your screen into a portal of interactive adventures. The fusion of Squid Game with iconic franchises like Grand Theft Auto and Money Heist promises an unrivaled gaming odyssey that will leave enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. Continue on Medium...

Today on GamesIndustry.biz... (Wednesday, August 7th 2024) 1. Your must-reaad today is my chat with Skybound's David Alpert and Jon Goldman about the rise of video game film and TV shows, why we could be in for a decade of great adaptations, and why we need 'the Dune of video game movies' https://lnkd.in/e5G8y-bf 2. Financials season continues. Sony saw a solid Q1 although PS5 hardware sales are down https://lnkd.in/eT62NfSJ 2b. Square Enix's profits are up 68% to $72m, although sales did decline https://lnkd.in/esBt9AF3 2c. Sega Sammy sales are down overall, but video game sales were up 40% to $102.5m https://lnkd.in/eH8sfFpE 3. Versus Evil vets Steve Escalante and Lance James have started a new publishing label, Digital Bandidos https://lnkd.in/eferXEwZ 4. Former IO and Plarium developers have formed a new studio, Chamo Games https://lnkd.in/euJQsuYg

Making use of game's universe for TV show is a great marketing tool, adding an F2P element will sure increase engagement and conversions. Looking forward to utilize The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim universe!

Will video games be the antidote to superhero fatigue? Hollywood sure hopes so, and is making big investments in film/TV adaptations of video game properties. After the bursting of the 2023 Content Bubble, the big studios can no longer firmly rely on legacy IP of yesteryear, like Marvel, Mission Impossible, and Indiana Jones. Warner Bros. is developing a Minecraft movie, Lionsgate has Borderlands, Sony is going with The Legend of Zelda, Netflix is investing in the Bioshock franchise, and Amazon is betting on a Fallout series, set to premiere on April 11th this year. The show has a tall order of capturing the unique blend of grim, goofy, and retrofuturistic elements that define the Fallout universe. Standing in the big studios' way is the decades old "Video Game Curse", a term coined to describe the historically poor performance and reception of video game adaptations in film and TV, often resulting from a failure to capture the essence and appeal of the original games. However, in the last 2 years, we have seen a steady stream of successful video game to film/TV adaptations, like Five Nights at Freddy's and The Last of Us, with many more on the way. Has the “Video Game Curse” finally been lifted? And if so, then how and why now? #videogames #hollywood #adaptation #amazon #fallout

#businesspodcast #smallbusinessadvice On this fun filled episode of David Vs Goliath, Adam DeGraide interviews the former CEO of Hasbro Interactive Tom Dusenberry. This episode is all about the games we play in our lives today and in the and in the past. Learn how the games you grew up playing went from concept to completion and what the future of interactive entertainment is going to look like!... https://ayr.app/l/w9Lv

From Bloomberg: Moviegoers have begun to tire of superheroes after a deluge of comic book films. The Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said in mid-May that the company would cut the number of Marvel Studios films and TV show it releases a year in half, to about two of each. Hollywood, meanwhile, is looking to the video-game industry as the next fertile ground for story ideas. Spurred by hits such as The Super Mario Bros. Movie, dozens of video-game franchises have been optioned or produced for film and television over the last two years, from God of War to Grounded. Many of these adaptations are still in development, but the ones released have found success. Amazon.com Inc.’s recent Fallout series, based on the post-apocalyptic games, has reached 65 million viewers, while the first two Sonic the Hedgehog films have grossed more than $700 million, with a third entry slated for later this year. It’s a two-way street: Sarah Bond, president of Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox Game Studios Publishing division, said at the Bloomberg Technology Summit on Thursday that the Fallout #TV show is leading viewers to engage with the games. Hungry producers have gobbled up the options to both mega-franchises and hit indie games, such as Dredge and the detective role-playing game Disco Elysium. Even games with little to no name recognition have tantalized Hollywood, such as the ancient SEGA action series Golden Axe and El Paso, Elsewhere, a low-budget shooter that has been optioned by the actor LaKeith Stanfield. David A. Gross, author of the FranchiseRe movie newsletter, said that even lesser-known video games are appealing to #film and television producers because they have a narrative already established. “ #Hollywood looks for new stories wherever they can be found,” Gross said. “Those #games might not have as much (intellectual property) asset value, but they still have potential. Video-game adaptations were once a laughing stock thanks to campy 1990s films But the curse has been broken in recent years thanks to critical darlings such as Netflix Inc.’s The Witcher, based on a series of Polish novels and video games, which recently began filming a fourth season. Last year, HBO’s The Last of Us became the first #videogame adaptation to rack up awards, receiving 24 Emmy nominations and winning eight. Prestige #television in particular is fertile ground for video-game adaptations because it allows for the type of side quests and exploration that make games appealing. The historic failure of video-game adaptations may have been largely due to a lack of respect for the source material, which has changed in recent years as filmmaking attracted new generations of people who grew up playing games rather than scoffing at them. #gaming

When games immerse players in other worlds with great stories, why should movie and TV series audiences be deprived of these stories? What's more, the detailed and impressive worlds created are no longer just game worlds. 🕹️ In the coming days, we will also see the worlds and stories of games as television series and movies. Here are the movies and TV series currently in production! 🎥 ⭐ Which ones are you most looking forward to? #Gaming #TVSeries #Movies #Storytelling #Worldbuilding