Judging by the amount of success the late 90s film 'Titanic' had, it is no surprise that people are extremely fascinated by this tragedy. A group of independent video game developers are seeking public help to create a video game that sheds more light on the events surrounding the Titanic than the other video games and movies that have come before it.
Their project, Titanic: Honor and Glory is a first-person, role-playing game, in which the player seeks to solve a murder mystery. In addition to solving the mystery, "the player can wander around the ship, the docks, and the city of Southampton with no objectives, minimal crowds, and no time limits". In order for the game to be completed, the developers are seeking to raise $250,000 dollars.
Historical Video Games
'Titanic: Honor and Glory' is Seeking Funds to Portray the Tragic Events
Trend Themes
1. Historical Exploration Games - Development of immersive video games that provide historical experiences and narratives.
2. Crowdfunding for Video Game Development - Growing trend of independent video game developers seeking public support through crowdfunding platforms.
3. Murder Mystery Games - Increasing popularity of video games that incorporate detective elements and puzzle-solving to engage players.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - Opportunity for game developers to create historically accurate and immersive experiences like 'Titanic: Honor and Glory'.
2. Crowdfunding Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity for crowdfunding platforms to cater to the specific needs of independent video game developers seeking funding.
3. Entertainment and Media - Potential for the entertainment industry to engage audiences through interactive and educational historical video games.