Slate.com dares you to "reach the green light and attain the American Dream" via The Great Gatsby video game. The pixelated online game will remind you of Baz Lurhmann's rendition of the film in the form of an old-school Nintendo game with 8-bit music as its soundtrack.
You play Nick Carraway; the goal of the game is to row through the sea, beat obstacles by slapping opponents with a hat and surviving to meet Gatsby.
You will come across several familiar scenes and quotes from Fitzgerald on your quest. This cleverly designed game is a pure form of entertainment, more so in a cute and hilarious way than the intense-video-game way. The setting of each level is all too familiar if you've seen the 2013 movie; though sadly, there are no parties involved.
Adorable Movie-Themed Video Games
This Video Game Mimics 2013 Great Gatsby Film's Settings
Trend Themes
1. Movie-themed Video Games - There is an opportunity to create more video games based on popular movies that can attract new audiences and appeal to fans of the film.
2. Retro Gaming - There is an opportunity to transform modern films or pop culture icons into old-school video games as the demand for retro gaming continues to grow.
3. Nostalgic Gaming - There is an opportunity to tap into the nostalgia of classic movies and TV shows with video games that feature familiar settings, characters, and storylines.
Industry Implications
1. Film Industry - Film production companies and studios can collaborate with video game developers to create tie-in games that compliment their movies and provide additional revenue streams.
2. Gaming Industry - Video game companies can focus on creating retro-style and nostalgic games that offer a different gaming experience from modern games and appeal to a wider audience range.
3. Media Industry - Media companies that own intellectual property and content rights can expand their reach by diversifying their offerings with video games that build on their existing content and cultivate new communities.