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Movies Stars Seek More Control Over Videogames

Posted by simoniker on from the zombies-ate-ben-affleck dept.

stoolpigeon writes "MSNBC has an article about major actors and their relationship to videogames, saying: 'The trickle of A-list talent appearing in games has turned into a torrent of late and beyond publicity, the trend has triggered changes in game development. Stars now work with game producers on story and character development as agents and lawyers try to figure out how an actor can maintain his 'image,' in an interactive environment.'"

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  1. Great. by Dolemite_the_Wiz · · Score: 5, Funny

    If this is going to be the new trend then it's just a matter of time before the Gigli of Video games is put on the market. ::hurl::

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    1. Re:Great. by *weasel · · Score: 4, Funny

      it isn't as if a lack of J.Lo and B.Flek meshes have stopped games of that quality/hype level from being made anyway.

      Daikatana anyone?

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  2. Re:correction by richie2000 · · Score: 4, Funny
    remember don't post on fark unless you have had your morning coffee...

    So, what's the required drug to be able to tell the difference between Fark and Slashdot?

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  3. Hmmm... by Bluesman · · Score: 4, Funny

    "as agents and lawyers try to figure out how an actor can maintain his 'image,' in an interactive environment."

    Simple. Make sure the character makes idiotic virtual public statements once in a while and gets divorced at least once during the course of the game.

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  4. Slackers... by Metal_Demon · · Score: 5, Funny
    The trickle of A-list talent appearing in games has turned into a torrent of late and beyond publicity

    Whats up with the editors? A torrent without a link?

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  5. The First Game To Come Out by hambonewilkins · · Score: 5, Funny
    Supposedly, the cast of TV's Friends has teamed with Maxis for complete image control of the new "Sims: Friends", which takes the level of not having real friends one step further.

    Said series creator Wil Wright: "It's a perfect combination. People play the Sims to pretend like they have a real life and a job. People watch the TV show 'Friends' to pretend like they have a real group of close-knit friends. We're creating a real synergy here."

    Geeks are disappointed with the decision, hoping for either a "Buffy" or "Farscape" version of the popular sim-game. Due to a lack of demand from the general public for either, geeks will likely hack the game to create it themselves.
    -Gamespot

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