The relationship between films and gaming

For generations, entertainment such as movies and games have been a massive part of people’s lives. Whether it be that long awaited family trip to the cinema to see the new movie you’d been waiting weeks for, or finally getting to play a new game upon release, games have always been a massive part of people’s lives. 

The link between films and games has always been massive, whether it’s a game being released following the success of a movie, or even people playing slot games following watching a James Bond movie, it’s clear there’s a strong connection between the two. 

With the internet giving people virtually unlimited access to both TV and games, this link only grows stronger as more and more people tune into movies and play the newest games, it’s clear these industries are at the strongest they’ve ever been.

But what exactly is the link between films and games, well in this article we’ll take a look into just that, looking into exactly what the link is and how they help each other thrive.

Ease of access

In previous years, if you wanted to watch or play new releases, you’d need to either go down to your local cinema or blockbuster to get to experience them. Fast forward to today, you can access them without moving a muscle and have them available straight at home by either streaming the movie or downloading the game.

Gone are the days of having to wait for the film or game, as soon as it’s available you can just download it straight away, and you’re off. With streaming platforms also giving you access to millions of films, this makes the new releases much more accessible than in previous years, meaning there’s more of an audience available for the film.

The same can be said with the game, with the likes of Xbox Game pass giving you access to thousands of games on release, again this becomes a much more affordable way to play the latest games meaning there’s more people playing these new games.

Casino games are also now easily accessible since their transition online allowing players to play in the comfort of their own home. Players are now able to head to an online casino site like Draftkings Casino and play their favourite games on a smartphone device rather than needing to head out to a physical casino to play.

Movie tie in games

When a movie does well, normally this means it will get a sequel. However sometimes the film will also get a tie in game. This can either be a continuation of the story or a completely new separate one, but with the same settings and characters. 

These releases are a great way to target new audiences, as not all people will watch films, and not everyone will play games, so by targeting both sides, you’re hitting numerous audiences. Let’s take a look at some of the best movie tie in games that were made:

Spiderman 2

Arguably one of people’s favourite games growing up, Spiderman 2 released in 2004 to go along with the highly anticipated movie, this game was an instant hit, allowing players to play as their favourite web swinger fighting crime and saving the day. Although an older game, this one still holds a special place in lots of gamers’ hearts.

GoldenEye 007

One of the most well-known games of all time, GoldenEye 007 was created around the hit franchise James Bond. This isn’t the only James Bond game though, with numerous films getting a game tie in such as Casino Royale. Other games have also taken inspiration from this such as casino games having James Bond themed modes available to fans.

Hogwarts Legacy

A newer one than the other two on this list, Hogwarts Legacy was a truly breathtaking release and one that all Harry Potter fans loved. They were able to freely explore Hogwarts and the surrounding areas, completing tasks and challenges along with going through a detailed story of a much younger Hogwarts and its history. 

If you’re a fan of Harry Potter and haven’t played Hogwarts Legacy yet, we would really suggest you give it a go.

Target another audience

There will be some people who only play video games, and others that don’t play at all but watch a lot of films. For these people, they can miss out on some incredible content as it’s just not their style. 

By bringing out films in a different format such as a video game, this allows those other fans to experience the story in a way that suits them, giving them the freedom to experience it how they wish.

Movies and games have had a strong connection for a number of years, with there being hundreds of tie-ins from games to even movies created around games. One thing is for sure though, as long as people continue to enjoy both movies and games, these tie-in releases will continue to be produced.

With more due to be released in the coming years, what tie-in game do you want to see come out?

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