by Beatrix Bates
Tapping into an established franchise lets any game creator instantly communicate with their fans. Visual identity and art direction of movies are grateful for games, as they already serve as a foundation to build upon. There exist Indiana Jones-themed online slots, and they have characters, music, and references to any of the Indiana Jones movies from the series. There are also Harry Potter, Terminator, Pirates of the Caribbean, and many other slot skins and variants in casinos, all offering a fresh take on a popular movie. Instant recognition and a broad market appeal motivate companies to adopt popular movies into their game variants. These games are available at sites accepting low-value deposits and some also allow players to stake hundreds of dollars on each spin, so, between this and the variety of themes on offer, they truly cater to all kinds of gamblers.
The popularity of games made from moves thus derives from their fan base, whereas more popular, long-lasting, and established movie franchises can have millions of dedicated fans. Brand recognition alone drives movie fans to buy games created by their beloved franchises. Game makers don’t have to spend an exuberant amount of money on marketing because promotion is already mostly done by the popularity of the movie. The next factor of games made from movies is that they don’t need to start from scratch.
Established movies have characters, settings, music, story, art, and other elements already made and promoted, so game companies have plenty to work with. While designers and art directors still have to digitally create all of the game assets they have reference points, can tap into fan fiction, and directly communicate and collaborate with movie designers.
Both brand recognisability, previous fan base, and established sets are all jumping boards for any striving gaming company, as it saves them hefty sums and time. Games can also expand on the movie’s lore, allowing gamers a chance to dive deeper into a loved setting.
With each movie that encapsulates a large crowd, we can expect a game made to further explore the medium. Movie making allows for one type of storytelling and games for another, but together they offer true fans a chance to fully immerse themselves into the franchise.
