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I agree, gameply absolutely trumps story/character in determining a successful (critical and commercial) game. But, story/character can aid
in, for lack of a better term, "legs". Word of mouth and return play/anticipation of sequels for games receives a boost if the game has good story and characters. I'm a very casual gamer who usually plays/buys games based on recommendations from friends. And in general, the games that they recommend (and that I end up enjoying) are ones WITH an interesting story/plot and characters that I give a hoot about.
So, in the case of Uncharted, if the fanbase for the game, which was built up by good gameplay and strengthened and broadened by a good plot and developed characters, might not an unease be brought about by Russell speaking about his plans for the movie that seemed to leave any semblance of the game at the door except for a nod to the name?
V: David O. Russell leaves 'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' May 26, 13:01
I think that's good news for fans! {nm} May 26, 13:14
His fans or the game's fans? Because this would have been the first time a real auteur took a shot at a video game film. May 26, 13:19
An auteur who sounded like he had never even played the game before. {nm} May 26, 13:20
Game's fans. His ideas had nothing to do with the actual game. {nm} May 26, 13:22
And this is a problem because...? May 26, 15:33
Because if you bastardize the film beyond reconition, you will lose the built in fanbase. {nm} May 26, 15:37
Yes, there are probably many book adaptations that sucked as that succeeded, so what. {nm} May 26, 17:24
Was there a fanbase for that? The videogame movies that've suceeded are those that its fans considered respectful May 26, 17:53
No one has EVER bought a video game for the story. It can be a bonus, but it is NEVER the deciding factor. May 26, 17:07
*correction* A video game has never been SUCCESSFUL because of the story. They live and die by gameplay. {nm} May 26, 17:08
I agree, gameply absolutely trumps story/character in determining a successful (critical and commercial) game. But, story/character can aid May 26, 17:19
Eh, fair enough. But Uncharted could never turn a profit by appealing to the game's fans. May 26, 17:30
I wonder if Mark Wahlberg will also leave the project. Alot of fans wanted to see Nathan Fillion. {nm} May 26, 13:33