This 8-Bit Remake of Forrest Gump Makes the Classic Movie a Fun Game
Michael Baxter — May 15, 2014 — Pop Culture
It seems like things can only get more fun when you make an 8-bit remake of them. This particular remake by Cineflix sees the classic movie Forrest Gump get completely remade into a gamified version of the film.
Everyone knows Forrest Gump. From the career defining acting by Tom Hanks to the famous "Life is like a box of chocolates" line, the movie has become ubiquitous with good movies. With the recent emergence of 8-bit models and everything classic gaming, it was only a matter of time before the movie got its own classic gaming makeover.
The 8-bit remake doesn't encompass the entire movie, but it does take all the good parts and hits them from different angles, playing on different classic gaming modes that you would find in any old Nintendo or Atari game.
Everyone knows Forrest Gump. From the career defining acting by Tom Hanks to the famous "Life is like a box of chocolates" line, the movie has become ubiquitous with good movies. With the recent emergence of 8-bit models and everything classic gaming, it was only a matter of time before the movie got its own classic gaming makeover.
The 8-bit remake doesn't encompass the entire movie, but it does take all the good parts and hits them from different angles, playing on different classic gaming modes that you would find in any old Nintendo or Atari game.
Trend Themes
1. Classic Films Reimagined in 8-bit - The trend of turning classic films into 8-bit games provides an opportunity for the gaming industry to collaborate with the entertainment industry in creating new forms of nostalgic entertainment.
2. Gamification of Popular Culture - The growing trend of gamifying popular movies and TV shows provides an opportunity for businesses to reach and engage with a wider audience through interactive and immersive experiences.
3. Retro Gaming Revival - The revival of retro gaming through 8-bit remakes of classic movies presents an opportunity for the gaming industry to tap into a market of nostalgic gamers and create new revenue streams.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of classic films to collaborate with the gaming industry, creating new ways to monetize their intellectual property and reach wider audiences.
2. Gaming - The gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of 8-bit movie remakes to create new games and revenue streams within a growing market of nostalgic gamers.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising agencies can use gamified versions of popular culture to create interactive campaigns and engage with consumers in new and memorable ways.
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