As the popular 80s and 90s book series Goosebumps receives a revitalization with a full-feature movie, it only makes sense that a Goosebumps video game would be soon to follow. The game, titled 'Goosebumps: The Game' is designed for Xbox Live and is ideal for nostalgic millennials looking to relive their favorite horror storylines from their youth.
While you might assume that the 'Goosebumps: The Game' would follow a similar storyline to that of the new film, according to Xbox Live the game is designed to be a prequel to the movie. Users are encouraged to hunt down various fantastical monsters that have come alive to take over the world. The game is set to have a 90s-themed aesthetic, drawing inspiration from the same era the books were written and popularized in.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Nostalgic Gaming
- Opportunity to develop more video games that appeal to millennials nostalgia for their childhood entertainment
- Prequel Gaming
- Opportunity to create more video games that act as prequels to popular movies or TV shows
- 90s Aesthetic
- Opportunity for modern entertainment to adopt and utilize the popular 90s aesthetic
Industries Being Reshaped
- Video Game Production
- Video game companies can capitalize on players' nostalgia and develop more games inspired by popular book series and other forms of childhood entertainment
- Movie Tie-in Games
- Developers of popular movies can create video games that act as prequels to their films, appealing to a fanbase eager for more content
- Film Aesthetic Adoption
- Industries in various entertainment sectors can adopt and utilize the popular 90s aesthetic to appeal to a nostalgic millennial demographic
