#and yet! the tv show starring master chief was a flop

[wajb]

some video game movie thoughtsz…. video game movies are interesting since they have that reliable allure for producers (popular pre existing stories and characters that people will watch, thousands of games to choose from).. i just can’t imagine any viddy game movie being good, the way some comic book movies have been. any good game has to allocate story space for the audience to play, to interact with the world and make choices that shape the story. every audience member has a unique experience. i think a good vgame movie would need to rely on the strength of the world and the stories within it rather than the main character. most player characters are so beloved and well established and tied to the players’ unique experience they become untouchable. you can’t change them in any meaningful way so you can’t base a story around them. imo the form of movies has a lot more in common with comic books than video games.. would be surprised if there are any viddy game movies / shows that are more than cash cows.