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Why Street Fighter Movie Goes For “Gonzo” Vibes Instead of Gritty And Grounded
Street Fighter movie director Kitao Sakurai explained his choice to embrace a "gonzo" style of over-the-top action and silliness rather than a gritty, grounded approach. He cited influences from "The Eric Andre Show" and the importance of maintaining an interesting energy throughout the film, even if narrative logic is sometimes sacrificed. The film also features cameo appearances from the original movie directors, the Philippou brothers, as a gesture of goodwill.
Dune Awakening boss reveals movie director Denis Villeneuve once feared the survival game's name "could be a…
Funcom's Chief Creative Officer Jon Bylos discussed the challenges and streamlined approval process for Dune: Awakening, a survival game based on the Dune IP. Director Denis Villeneuve once expressed concern that the game's title was too similar to Star Wars, but Funcom proceeded with the name.
Dune Awakening's creative director on copying Hollywood, in-game advertising, and why style beats photorealism
Funcom's Chief Creative Officer Joel Bylos discusses Dune Awakening's development, including its relationship with Legendary and the shift towards more stylized graphics over photorealism. He also touches on evolving business models in live service games and the future of gaming hardware.
