Christopher nolan wants inception the game

[blu-mike]

Christopher Nolan might have the Midas touch when it comes to making movies, but he hasn’t had a lot of luck in the videogame arena. But that’s not dissuading the writer/director/producer, who plans to bring his hit film “Inception” to a console near you.
Nolan and DiCaprio



"We are looking at developing a videogame based on the world of the film, which has all kinds of ideas that you can't fit into a feature film," Nolan told reporters at a press conference in Rome, according to a report in Variety. "That's something we've been talking about and are looking at doing long term, in a couple of years."

The move makes sense. “Inception” has grossed over $750 million dollars at the box office since its release – and the film’s target audience lines up perfectly with the core gaming demographic.

But Nolan has tried to bring one of his movies to the gaming space before – 2008’s “The Dark Knight” – and it didn’t go well.

The game first missed a coordinated launch with the theatrical release, then failed to materialize when the DVD hit shelves. Ultimately, Electronic Arts cancelled the title after shutting down the studio that was working on it.

The world of video games is, of course, littered with forgettable movie-based tie-ins. The vast majority of those were rush jobs done by developers who were far removed from the film process, rarely (if ever) coordinating with the director.

If Nolan were to take an active role in the “Inception” game’s development, that would be an encouraging sign – but it would hardly be a guarantee of success.

Just ask James Cameron. The most successful director of all time worked closely with Ubisoft when that publisher was creating the videogame companion for “Avatar”. But when the game launched, it didn’t come close to mirroring the film’s success, failing to even crack the list of the top 20 best-selling games last December.
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The mind-bending environs of Inception are perfect for games.

Atari had better luck when it worked with the Wachowski brothers on “Enter the Matrix”. Launching simultaneously with “The Matrix Reloaded” in 2003, the game went on to sell 5 million copies – but it was lambasted by critics and players, and future “Matrix” games weren’t big sellers.

Other Hollywood directors have been able to extend their cinematic prowess to the gaming screen, though. Peter Jackson worked closely with Ubisoft to create the gaming adaptation of his “King Kong” film, a game that went on to become one of the premiere launch titles for the Xbox 360. And Steven Spielberg has worked on non-movie related games with Electronic Arts -- including his “Boom Blox” puzzle games -- that have gone on to become critical smashes.

More recently, developers at Disney Interactive Studios worked closely with Pixar on the video game version of “Toy Story 3.” That game became one of the most lauded movie tie-in titles in the company’s history.

Nolan’s not the only celebrated director expressing interest in exploring the game world these days. Guillermo Del Toro, director of the “Hellboy” franchise and “Pan's Labyrinth,” is said to be close to signing a deal with publisher THQ to work jointly on “games that are going to be technically and narratively very interesting.”

Like Nolan, del Toro has an artistic vision that’s distinct from the rest of Hollywood. Gamers are wary, having been burned by too many bad Hollywood tie-ins already, but hopeful that the magic the directors bring to the big screen is something they can deliver to the consoles as well.

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[Zero_Cool]

Sounds like it would be fun. We already have a few people who are lost with just the movie. Why not throw them a game. I am not a big game person but I would not mind picking it up if it came out.

[Darkhawk9587]

I read about this. And although I think it would be cool, I think it has the potential to be really bad if done improperly; which in turn, would diminish the fantastic film IMO.

[Foggy]

From Nolan himself...

Source: IGN

We all know that Inception is the hit of the year, having made a bundle at the box office while also winning over many a critic's heart. So with that being said, where's the damned videogame version of Cobb and the rest?

Chris Nolan, director of the film, says it's coming. In a Variety story on Inception's $753 million worldwide haul (to date), the helmer -- who, of course, is also the man behind The Dark Knight -- mentions in a throwaway line that a game spinoff is in the works.

"One thing we are looking at doing is developing a videogame based on the world of the film, which has all kinds of ideas that you can't fit into a feature film," he says. "That's something we've been talking about and are looking at doing long-term, in a couple of years."

And what about Batman 3? Well, the director would only confirm that he's working on a script for the film and that Warner Bros. hasn't "told me they don't want to do it, so I'm hopeful."

You and everyone else on the planet, Chris

[Xerios]

cause those always turn out so well

[Weirded Wonder]

Originally Posted by Xerios

cause those always turn out so well

What, Back to the Future was a great game on the NES!

[Xerios]

Originally Posted by Beard Esquire

What, Back to the Future was a great game on the NES!

name 5 "great" tv movie based games of this generation lol


Prison Break - no
Doom 3 - no
Resident Evil 5 - close
Ice Age 3 - no
Up - no
How to train your dragon - maybe
Hannah Montana - maybe
The Prince of Persia Move Game

for that matter name 5 great movies based off games:

Doom - no
Resident Evil Series - yes!
Tomb Raider - no
Street Fighter - no
Dragon Ball Live Action - kill yourself
Pokemon - Not anymore
Mortal Kombat
Tekken
Max Payne
Prince of Persia
Far Cry
Hitman - i liked this lol
Silent Hill - no


granted this is all just my opinion. im just saying..


Nintendo: Jaws, ET... great games back then... nowadays devs / directors milk genres...

[madlost1]

Originally Posted by Xerios

Dragon Ball Live Action - kill yourself

Not based off a game but

[Beefbowl]

Originally Posted by Xerios

name 5 "great" tv movie based games of this generation lol


Prison Break - no
Doom 3 - no
Resident Evil 5 - close
Ice Age 3 - no
Up - no
How to train your dragon - maybe
Hannah Montana - maybe
The Prince of Persia Move Game

for that matter name 5 great movies based off games:

Doom - no
Resident Evil Series - yes!
Tomb Raider - no
Street Fighter - no
Dragon Ball Live Action - kill yourself
Pokemon - Not anymore
Mortal Kombat
Tekken
Max Payne
Prince of Persia
Far Cry
Hitman - i liked this lol
Silent Hill - no


granted this is all just my opinion. im just saying..


Nintendo: Jaws, ET... great games back then... nowadays devs / directors milk genres...

wasn't "24" a good game?

[Bageara]

I know Doom wasn't a good film but I actually quite enjoyed it. I also enjoyed Prince of Persia and D.O.A

Originally Posted by Xerios

name 5 "great" tv movie based games of this generation lol


Prison Break - no
Doom 3 - no
Resident Evil 5 - close
Ice Age 3 - no
Up - no
How to train your dragon - maybe
Hannah Montana - maybe
The Prince of Persia Move Game

for that matter name 5 great movies based off games:

Doom - no
Resident Evil Series - yes!
Tomb Raider - no
Street Fighter - no
Dragon Ball Live Action - kill yourself
Pokemon - Not anymore
Mortal Kombat
Tekken
Max Payne
Prince of Persia
Far Cry
Hitman - i liked this lol
Silent Hill - no


granted this is all just my opinion. im just saying..


Nintendo: Jaws, ET... great games back then... nowadays devs / directors milk genres...