MGM, which owns the rights to the cult film WarGames, has teamed up with interactive video company Interlude to create what it calls an "original interactive short drama". In other words, WarGames is going to be made available as a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' video with new characters and an all-new storyline.
This WarGames reboot takes the mood of the original series and adds some modern, next-level responsiveness. Viewers are given the opportunity to to choose the outcome of specific scenes and have an impact on the story as it progresses.
The game is all set to be available in early 2016. Not only will the game give WarGames fans a reason to smile, it could lead to a revival in fiction-based Choose Your Own Adventure games.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Interactive Fiction-based Games
- Merging popular cult films with interactive video games leading to innovations in storytelling and creating a new form of entertainment.
- Choose Your Own Adventure Videos
- New and interactive storylines that allow viewers to make decisions, ultimately disrupting traditional film and TV viewing experiences.
- Rebooting Cult Favorite Films
- Bringing classic films back in new and exciting formats to cater to the modern audience.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment Industry
- Integrating new technologies into traditional media industries in order to innovate and revamp current offerings.
- Video Game Development
- Creating new types of video games and interactive videos that go beyond traditional interfaces and gameplay.
- Movie Reboots
- Exploring new opportunities for reviving classic films and innovating upon outdated storytelling techniques.
