After 24 years, Mutant Football League is finally returning to gamers with its newest iteration available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Originally released in 1993, Mutant Football League gained a cult following throughout the years and is fondly remembered as an engrossing and entertaining game. The newest version is more a spiritual successor, as it was originally developed by EA Electronic Arts, and redone by Digital Dreams Entertainment. The game was funded through Kickstarter and received $138,092 in funding from avid fans.
Mutant Football League's return marks a significant movement in video games, as it joins the long list of remakes funded by fans. Keeping true to the original, this current version features over-the-top arcade gameplay, with hilarious physics and gory violence. There seems to be a movement in gaming currently where nostalgia is a driving factor. The increased level of technology has brought older intellectual property back to the forefront as developers are keeping core concepts, but modernizing visuals and gameplay.
Revamped Cult Classic Video Games
Mutant Football League is Designed for Fans of the Series
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Video Game Remakes - There is a growing trend in video games where developers are updating and revamping classic games for new audiences, while keeping core concepts and nostalgia factor intact.
2. Crowdfunding Video Games - More video game developers are turning to crowdfunding platforms, such as Kickstarter, to fund the development of their games, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for new and emerging developers with great game concepts but lack funding.
3. Arcade-style Gaming - The growing trend in arcade-style gameplay in modern video games presents an opportunity for developers to explore ways to create over-the-top gameplay experiences that focus on humor as well as mechanics.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - Video game developers can take advantage of the growing trend in nostalgic video game remakes, as well as explore the potential of crowdfunding platforms to fund the development of their games.
2. Crowdfunding Platforms - The success of Mutant Football League's Kickstarter campaign and other similar campaigns presents an opportunity for crowdfunding platforms to support emerging video game developers and help them bring their game concepts to life.
3. Gaming Hardware - As more gamers show interest in arcade-style gameplay, gaming hardware developers can consider creating specialized controllers and hardware to provide players with a more immersive experience in these types of games.