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Subconscious-Led TV Series

The #WarGames Interactive TV Show on Eko is Inspired by Video Games

— March 26, 2018 — Pop Culture
An interactive TV show provides personalized programming that's determined by the viewer's subconscious. #WarGames is a television series from storytelling platform Eko. It's a reboot of the 1983 movie War Games about a young hacker. This 6 episode project covers the same themes of espionage, government conspiracy and hacking. #WarGames is a collaborative effort with British game designer Sam Barlow.

The interactive TV show plays on multiple windows. Viewers have to choose which window they want to enlarge, which gives #WarGames insight into which stories and personalities the viewer will find interesting. It is available on a number of platforms, including the Eko website, the iOS Eko app, Steam and Vudu.com, with plans to extend to XBox One.

This is an example of how branching narratives found in video games can be applied to other forms of media and how technology can influence storytelling.
Trend Themes
1. Branching Narratives - The use of branching narratives in TV shows allows for personalized and interactive programming, leading to engaging viewer experiences.
2. Interactive TV - The integration of interactive elements in TV shows allows for audience participation and personalized content, revolutionizing the traditional television viewing experience.
3. Convergent Platforms - The availability of the interactive TV show on various platforms demonstrates the trend of convergent platforms, where content is accessible across multiple devices and mediums.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage branching narratives and interactive TV to create immersive and engaging content that resonates with modern audiences.
2. Technology - The technology industry can explore the development of platforms and tools that enable interactive storytelling experiences, creating new opportunities for content creators and viewers alike.
3. Media - The media industry can embrace the trend of convergent platforms to expand their reach and offer personalized content experiences, fostering audience engagement and loyalty.
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