Movies To Games , Books To Games - Whats next?

Ahh, Good old movies.. Well I have observed some things so let me enlighten you, I have baught Tom Clancys, Rainbow 6. Book & Game. As interesting as the book was, the game was suppose to be based on the book. So why was it completely different? Why do they have the same name without much relevance to each other.

Also, The Godfather II never even went to Cuba in the real movie. But in the game high ranking GF Family members get killed. Then, you are the Don called dominic of whom I HAVE never hered of in the movie. You collect racket debts of which a Don would never do in the movie. his soldiers would. I am yet to play the Bourne Ultimatum but I hope thats not the same.

So my question is, Do you think that Movies or books made into games are totally different in most cases?

Thanks

Zxx

Ahh, Good old movies.. Well I have observed some things so let me enlighten you, I have baught Tom Clancys, Rainbow 6. Book & Game. As interesting as the book was, the game was suppose to be based on the book. So why was it completely different? Why do they have the same name without much relevance to each other.

Also, The Godfather II never even went to Cuba in the real movie. But in the game high ranking GF Family members get killed. Then, you are the Don called dominic of whom I HAVE never hered of in the movie. You collect racket debts of which a Don would never do in the movie. his soldiers would. I am yet to play the Bourne Ultimatum but I hope thats not the same.

So my question is, Do you think that Movies or books made into games are totally different in most cases?

Thanks

Zxx

Ahh, Good old movies.. Well I have observed some things so let me enlighten you, I have baught Tom Clancys, Rainbow 6. Book & Game. As interesting as the book was, the game was suppose to be based on the book. So why was it completely different? Why do they have the same name without much relevance to each other.

Also, The Godfather II never even went to Cuba in the real movie. But in the game high ranking GF Family members get killed. Then, you are the Don called dominic of whom I HAVE never hered of in the movie. You collect racket debts of which a Don would never do in the movie. his soldiers would. I am yet to play the Bourne Ultimatum but I hope thats not the same.

So my question is, Do you think that Movies or books made into games are totally different in most cases?

Thanks

Zxx

books to games cuz u can do anything in a video game. movie u are very limited compared to a game

Just because something is based off another doesn't mean it's going to be the exact same. Rainbow Six is based off the book but that's all it is - they're just using the name. You shouldn't expect all adaptations to be pinpoint accurate, otherwise there would be no point to them.

Just because something is based off another doesn't mean it's going to be the exact same. Rainbow Six is based off the book but that's all it is - they're just using the name. You shouldn't expect all adaptations to be pinpoint accurate, otherwise there would be no point to them.

Scianix-Black

[QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

Just because something is based off another doesn't mean it's going to be the exact same. Rainbow Six is based off the book but that's all it is - they're just using the name. You shouldn't expect all adaptations to be pinpoint accurate, otherwise there would be no point to them.

Zack-X-X

The idea was to take the book's characters and loosely create a video game world around them based on what's written in the book, not translate each and every page into a video game.

Isn't Rainbow Six about a counter terrorist military unit? And aren't the video games based around the same group?

[QUOTE="Zack-X-X"][QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

Just because something is based off another doesn't mean it's going to be the exact same. Rainbow Six is based off the book but that's all it is - they're just using the name. You shouldn't expect all adaptations to be pinpoint accurate, otherwise there would be no point to them.

The idea was to take the book's characters and loosely create a video game world around them based on what's written in the book, not translate each and every page into a video game.

Isn't Rainbow Six about a counter terrorist military unit? And aren't the video games based around the same group?

It's a simple answer.

It's all to milk the franchise name further.

Want a way to make a few extra mill on Tom Clancy's name? Make military games and slap his name on it.

Want to get that little "extra" with a movie release? Rush a mediocre game with marketing counting on "that impulse buy because you saw the movie". It's a lot easier with kids as well.

It doesn't matter if it's relevant to the story or not. You could have a game about German bears take a crap in a space toilet. But slap "TERMINATOR" as the title and you'll have instant buys on the title alone. Because people see "TERMINATOR".

Manipulation is quite easy...

It's a simple answer.

It's all to milk the franchise name further.

Want a way to make a few extra mill on Tom Clancy's name? Make military games and slap his name on it.

Want to get that little "extra" with a movie release? Rush a mediocre game with marketing counting on "that impulse buy because you saw the movie". It's a lot easier with kids as well.

It doesn't matter if it's relevant to the story or not. You could have a game about German bears take a crap in a space toilet. But slap "TERMINATOR" as the title and you'll have instant buys on the title alone. Because people see "TERMINATOR".

Manipulation is quite easy...

[QUOTE="Denji"]

It's a simple answer.

It's all to milk the franchise name further.

Want a way to make a few extra mill on Tom Clancy's name? Make military games and slap his name on it.

Want to get that little "extra" with a movie release? Rush a mediocre game with marketing counting on "that impulse buy because you saw the movie". It's a lot easier with kids as well.

It doesn't matter if it's relevant to the story or not. You could have a game about German bears take a crap in a space toilet. But slap "TERMINATOR" as the title and you'll have instant buys on the title alone. Because people see "TERMINATOR".

Manipulation is quite easy...

Zack-X-X

I do that every time. Especially with a new franchise. I always look around and research. Not just for the whole "brand name" thing, but also because I don't exactly have money to burn either. So I would rather make what I buy "count". I'd rather spend $60 ~ $70 elsewhere if it's going to be a bad game. Movie games are well known for being horrible since the NES days. So I avoid them like the plague:lol:

[QUOTE="Zack-X-X"][QUOTE="Denji"]

It's a simple answer.

It's all to milk the franchise name further.

Want a way to make a few extra mill on Tom Clancy's name? Make military games and slap his name on it.

Want to get that little "extra" with a movie release? Rush a mediocre game with marketing counting on "that impulse buy because you saw the movie". It's a lot easier with kids as well.

It doesn't matter if it's relevant to the story or not. You could have a game about German bears take a crap in a space toilet. But slap "TERMINATOR" as the title and you'll have instant buys on the title alone. Because people see "TERMINATOR".

Manipulation is quite easy...

I do that every time. Especially with a new franchise. I always look around and research. Not just for the whole "brand name" thing, but also because I don't exactly have money to burn either. So I would rather make what I buy "count". I'd rather spend $60 ~ $70 elsewhere if it's going to be a bad game. Movie games are well known for being horrible since the NES days. So I avoid them like the plague:lol:

Unfortunately most movies to games don't work out

i played the jason bourne demo and it was surprisingly good. the great sound track and tough enemies really kept me on my toes. if i wasnt already getting so many games for crimbo i would get the full game.play_thegame