Millennials, like myself, grew up during the golden age of gaming, witnessing the rise of home consoles, online gaming, and ever-evolving technology. And because technology grew with us, it meant many of us never outgrew playing games because games continued to grow with us. Now, as this generation takes over the executive roles in Hollywood, video games have emerged as the IP of choice. And it's not just because super hero movies have faltered of late. There's massive money behind the gaming industry, and place like Disney and Netflix are looking to add games to their subscription services. The gaming industry made $56.6 billion in 2022, and that number will have undoubtedly risen in the last year or two. They even inspired a long and fun Wrap article about how we got to this point. So today, I want to dig into why games are so valuable, and what the future of this intellectual property looks like. Press the "START" button and letsa go. Video Games and HollywoodVideo games aren't just a subculture anymore. They're a dominant force in pop culture, rivaling or sometimes exceeding movies and music in terms of revenue and worldwide reach.Popular games come with a huge built-in audience. When you adapt a video game, you start with a base of passionate fans, ensuring interest and potential box office success.And modern video games boast complex characters, elaborate worlds, and immersive narratives that lend themselves perfectly to film and television, as opposed to the looser narrative games that...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 29 March