Movies and movie franchises are perfect IPs for game crossovers as they offer immediate audience recognition and unique iconography, which increases their appeal and gives them a greater chance of being successful. That also means movies that were box office hits generally translate better to slot machine spinoffs and video game adaptions. But which ones have been the most popular?
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park remains one of the most iconic science fiction and adventure movie franchises three decades from the release of the first film. The concept of dinosaurs roaming the earth again following successful experiments using the DNA of prehistoric animals continues to resonate with audiences. The branding was memorable with the Jurassic World logo being both simple and iconic. Today, these icons are used in Jurassic World Raptor Riches, a branded slot from Fortune Factory Studios. By reading a review of this slot from a casino game expert, you can find out what features it has and how to play.
Ghostbusters
Movie-themed slot machines that incorporate the visuals, characters, and sounds of their big-screen counterpart are always going to be popular with gaming fans. It’s no surprise then that 1980s comedy and fantasy classic, Ghostbusters, which starred Bill Murray and Dan Akroyd as eccentric parapsychologists, has received a number of different slot spin-offs over the years. These include Ghostbusters Plus a Vegas-style slot with five reels and eye-catching gameplay.
Batman
Superhero movies are another genre that has translated well to games due to the enormous popularity of characters such as Batman and Spider-Man. This makes it easier for game developers to create compelling games around existing characters, which will already appeal to wide audiences, rather than having to create them from scratch. Batman has had numerous video game spin-offs including the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham series from Rocksteady Studios and WB Games.
Spider-Man
While Batman has been the biggest draw traditionally, Spider-Man has gained traction with younger audiences recently following the success of the Marvel movies featuring Tom Holland. That helped two titles from Insomniac Games, Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spiderman: Miles Morales to millions of sales when they launched on PlayStation consoles in 2018 and 2020, respectively. Marvel Studios knows that its properties will always translate well to games as there are so many established characters, stories, and tropes to take inspiration from and build on.
Stars Wars
Star Wars is another massive IP that has received various game spin-offs over the year, though not always with unprecedented success. There were several Star Wars games released in the late 1990s and early 2000s that were disappointments for fans and critics alike, including the Xbox exclusive Obi-Wan. However, Jedi: Fallen Order, released in 2019, bucked the trend and was well received as it thrust players into the action-packed world of a Padawan on the run from the Empire.
To conclude, bigger IPs and more successful movies translate better as they are immediately recognizable and have a wealth of branding and imagery to mine to create exciting and appealing slots and traditional gaming experiences.
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