It’s only been a few decades since the inception of video games, and they have changed so much. What was once mere 2D pixels in motion is now a full-blown cinematic experience. It is fair to say gaming nowadays has reached the level of movies and TV shows. They are incredibly high-budgeted, well built, and one of the most popular pieces of content on the planet.
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This is why many movie directors have realized the potential of this medium and have started showing interest in video games. Some still build video games on their own, while others open their personal studios to others who are already a part of this industry. Here’s a list of a few movie directors who’ve been part of some great games.
10Spyjinx (J. J. Abrams)
J.J. Abrams is a 54-years-old American film director best known for his work inStar Wars: The Force Awakens,Armageddon,andCloverfield.But not many people know that he is also a part of Bad Robot Productions And Chair Entertainment. He was essentially collaborating with them to create a game calledSpyjinx.The title is said to be an Epic Games property and is not yet released to the public. The game will be a mobile title, with a focus on role-playing elements and strategy-based multiplayer.
9F.E.A.R. 3 (John Carpenter)
Almost everybody knows about John Howard Carpenter’s work in thegenre of horror, action, and science fiction. This is why it is easy to understand why he’d be a part of a cult-classic series known for its brutal gameplay.F.E.A.R. 3was the third and final game of the series, and who’s better to narrate it than John Carpenter, a man who’s built a legacy from horror movies. John’s primary work inF.E.A.R. 3revolves around cinematics and helping the game’s writer Steve Niles.
8Ghost Recon Wildlands (John McTiernan)
Sometimes movie directors are not part of the whole game but rather the part of its marketing. John McTiernan is best known for his work inPredatorandDie Hard.Both these movies showcase a great deal of action and storytelling, something that Ubisoft wanted to display with their marketingforTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. This is why John McTiernan got involved in creating a short film called “The Red Dot.“This was used as a trailer for the open-world military shooter, and it’s safe to say that it worked.
7Outlast (J. T. Petty)
Going back to 2013,almost every Youtuber was reacting toOutlast and making a playthrough. What was so nice about the game? It was a very well written horror game, with gameplay and design that shook the players to the core. And all of this was thanks to J. T. Petty, who wrote the entire Outlast franchise.
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He is best known for his work in the horror genre and has worked on movies such asThe House of the Devil, Hellbenders, and The Burrowers.Outlast is alreadya cult-classic horror game, and people can’t wait for the third game to come out.
Similar to John McTiernan’s role inTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands,James Wan was the one who created the trailer forDead Space. However, he had to work with in-game footage and renders to bring out the horrifying feel of the game. James is a Malaysian–Australian director who is super popular for movies such asInsidiousandThe Conjuring.His experience with the genre only makes the trailer forDead Spaceeven better. Even after years,the game remains one of the best horror titlesever made.
5Death Stranding (Guillermo Del Toro)
We can talk a lot about this man’s work, and it will never be enough. Guillermo del Toro is the heart of Mexican filmmakers. His journey to direction is truly an inspirational one. Del Toro is famous for his work inHellboy, Pacific Rim,andThe Hobbitseries. Knowing he is a man of different genres, he’s been a part of quite a few unique projects. Andone of them is 2019’sDeath Stranding. Surprisingly, Del Toro’s role in the game isn’t writing or creation. Instead, he is seen as an in-game character called Deadman.
4P.T. (Guillermo Del Toro)
The more we say about this man, is less. Guillermo del Toro has not just been part of Kojima’s masterpieceDeath Stranding, but also a part of Kojima’s canceled game. A few years back, a horror game was announced titled “Silent Hills.”
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This game was supposed to be the next generation of the Silent Hill franchise. Kojima worked with Del Toro to create a playable teaser for the game titled P.T., and fans very well received it. Sadly, the game got canceled due to Kojima’s exit from Konami.
3Death Stranding (Edgar Wright)
Another director who has lent his likeness to an in-game character in Kojima’sDeath Strandingis Edgar Wright. The man is a genius in his craft and has created movies such asShaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End.He’s known for his quirky fast pace editing and satirical tone. However, his work in the game is entirely different. Edgar plays Thomas Southerland in the game, however, just with his likeness as he does not do the voice-over.
2NBA 2K16 (Spike Lee)
Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is a 63-years-old American film director best-known for so many great movies. Throughout his career, he’s worked on a ton of movies. These would includeDo the Right Thing,Jungle Fever,andMalcolm X.With almost five decades of work in cinema, Spike Lee, just the right man to direct the story mode in NBA 2K16. His passion was visible in the story of MyCareer mode. This is also considered to be one of the best told N.B.A. game stories in a while.
1Medal Of Honor (Steven Spielberg)
Last but not least, here’s Steven Spielberg. Everybody knows this man and admires his craft. Spielberg has created cult-classics such as Indiana Jones, E.T.,Jurassic Park, and Saving Private Ryan.So it was apparent, when he got involved in video games back in 1999, it was a huge deal. Steven Spielberg is the man responsible for theMedal of Honorseries by E.A. This is one of the most defining military shooters of its time and has heavily inspired storytelling in many other games to come.
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