The Movies Online promises (virtual) fame and fortune
by Ross Miller 
{ Aug 31st 2005 at 2:30PM }
Remember how we used to think The Sims was interactive online? You could post your slide show stories and houses and
whatnot? Well, Peter Molyneux, in all his Gaming God glory, has decided add a bit more depth to his upcoming game, The
Movies. In fact, it is something that can only exponentially increase the game's addiction. The Movies Online will be a
special site on the web where every player will have his or her own page. Each "studio page" (as you are playing some
entity representing a movie studio in the game) will feature areas for you to upload your films, which can then be
rated and commented on by visitors to the site. As your reputation increases (higher ratings), you earn more virtual
credit online to download new content for your game – so the intent is on actually making films that people will enjoy.
Also expect to see "a host of competitions, Awards Ceremonies," and more.
This is one of the smartest moves for the game, as it gives players a never-ending objective that is based on their
creativity. The Movies is just begging for a community of filmmakers, and who knows? This has all the makings of a
best-selling PC game, I think.
[thanks, James Orry]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Alexander @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM
I don't think that Sims are so interesting, because my Sims always were hungred.
Chuck @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM
I think the concept is cool, but, if I were a writer would I put my original movie ideas out there to the online public/hollywood to steal?
Just a thought.....
leo @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM
sounds cool...... I wonder how people will rate my virtual porn :P
LA Smog @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM
While many may not remember a simliar title to this, in 1992 a game was released called Stunt Island by Disney of all folks. The game had a 'stunt man' player mode to perform pre-made film stunts, but also had a full design mode with many placeable and mobile props including cars, boats, planes, people, plants, lamps, chairs, etc. and the island you were on had many mini versions of famous (and not so famous) locations. You could program movement and camera angles plus use timing for camera switches and save the film you made to share with friends using a viewer program.
I still remember my, ehem, masterpiece... a refilming of 'The Final Countdown' (1980), but without the storm taking the USS Nimitz back. What can I say? I was a kid that loved war movies.
http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=987309
http://www.mobygames.com/game/stunt-island
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