Video games you want to see continued as movies
I call them “cut scene movies” whenever I talk about them with my husband, but the proper term is motion capture and 3D films. I’m talking, of course, about feature length titles that are produced using the same software that creates cut scenes in popular late generation video games. Examples of this style can be found in Bayonetta: Bloody Fate, Dead Space: Aftermath, Mass Effect: Paragon Lost and Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge.
Also dubbed adult animated films, motion capture and 3D films have digitally continued some of our most beloved video game series in the form of DVD and Blu-ray movies. Final Fantasy has three original movies – The Spirits Within, The Advent Children and Kingsglaive. And Resident Evil continues to churn out zombies in Degeneration, Damnation and Vendetta. While some titles are older – and thus cheaper looking – than others, fans should gobble these up if given the opportunity.
In today’s age of digital streaming and movie pirating, it’s hard to tell if a motion capture title is successful. Each film is produced for roughly 2-2.5 million dollars, and the best way to assume a profit is based on sequels. As I mentioned above, Final Fantasy and Resident Evil have seen multiple sequels, which can be interpreted as achieving lucrative sales. And the matter of content is up for debate depending on what sort of story you want to invest in.
So, what video games would you like to see continued as motion capture and 3D movies? Animal Crossing is huge right now, but would you really want to see an hour and a half story unfolding on your television without the ability to adapt its progression? Personally, I’d like to see more action oriented titles like The Last of Us and Days Gone getting their own digital movies. Same goes for Legend of Zelda and surprise hit Control.
Sound off in the comments section and let me know your ideas!
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