Videogames no longer need to be adapted for film and TV

In a recent discussion, Ben Starr, the voice actor for Clair Obscur, shared his thoughts in an interview at the BAFTAs on the trend of adapting videogames into films and TV series. He argues that videogames are enough on their own and do not need to be adapted to justify their value. According to Starr, the growing interest in videogames as a growth market is proof of their strength and influence in pop culture.

The power of videogames

Starr points out that success stories like The Last of Us and Fallout are bringing in a new wave of fans from outside the traditional gaming audience. However, he believes it is important for game enthusiasts to understand that the value of games does not depend on being adapted into other media. “Videogames are great because they are videogames,” Starr said. “The industry has produced strong intellectual properties (IPs) like God of War and Assassin’s Creed, and that should be obvious.”

Crypto games market

Alongside the adaptation debate, the state of the crypto games market is also under scrutiny. A report indicates that around 93 percent of crypto games have failed, raising questions about the sustainability of this gaming niche. Critics compare this with the traditional games industry, where many titles also fail financially; even 90 percent of mobile games are considered commercial failures.

Moves in the games industry

In other news, Outriders developer People Can Fly has acquired a studio founded by former Gearbox employees. The studio’s CEO said the acquisition will allow them to significantly improve their game publishing efforts, with a clear focus on generating revenue.

These recent comments and developments highlight not only the dynamics of the games industry, but also the evolving relationship between videogames and other media.