The Game Business Show "We’ve never had a better moment to adapt your game to film or TV"
Apr 15, 2025
Mike Goldberg and Dimitri Johnson, seasoned producers at Story Kitchen, share insights from their extensive experience in adapting video games like Sonic and Tomb Raider into film and TV. They discuss the importance of involving game developers to ensure authenticity and emotional connection in adaptations. The duo delves into the evolving relationship between the gaming industry and Hollywood, emphasizing the complexity of preserving the integrity of the original content while navigating the adaptation process.
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Respect Drives Successful Adaptations
- Treating games as art and respecting fans is crucial for successful adaptations.
- The issue with past adaptations was not games, but who and how they were adapted.
Culture Overstandalone Story
- Capturing the culture and essence of the game resonates with audiences.
- Films may not screen well standalone but succeed if they engage the game's fans.
Critics Lack Gaming Context
- Critics often lack gaming context which creates a review gap.
- Audience enthusiasm starkly contrasts with critics' views, especially in game adaptations.