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simmiecal:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4341118.stm
Spielberg takes film magic to EA
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"Having watched the game industry grow from a niche into a major creative force in entertainment, I have a great deal of respect for EA's understanding of the interactive format," said Spielberg.
I like Spielberg's movies. Wonder how he'll be creating games - and how the partnership between him and EA will turn out.
noname:
Oh, but his last few movies were kinda bad . . .
I like the idea, however, of Hollywood directors making games. Even though I don't have high hopes for the games they make, it brings gaming to the forefront of culture, which can only be a good thing. When this culture is marginalized, you get too many people like Jack Thompson, who hate it because they don't understand it.
ZephyrZodiac:
Also, they are obviously highly creative, and their ideas may bring some new aspects to gaming generally.
And Jack Thompson doesn't want to understand it! There'd be no mileage in it for him!
Ardin Topani:
"Spielberg's DreamWorks had produced games for a time under its DreamWorks Interactive division, but EA bought it in 2000."
Call me cynical, but I think this is the only reason they are bringing Spielberg into anything. It was probably part of the buyout agreement. Spielberg probably started DreamWorks Interactive because he got a bee in his bonnet to make games, but he probably didn't know the first thing about running a game company, which is why EA probably walked in and bought it. Also, this comment ("Spielberg's role will be similar to that of an executive producer on a film.") seems to say that he's there to bring in capital and argue with the developers to add in whatever elements he thinks will be cool.
ZephyrZodiac:
Well, I never for one moment imagined him sitting down at a computer and working out the programming! But it's a pity Hitchcock isn't with us any more - there would have been some creative ideas!!!!
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