The Saved By the Bell Interactive YouTube Game Redefines Iconic TV Moments
Corinne Guirgis — August 6, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: bitsandpieces.us & holykaw.alltop
Relive the lost days of Zach and Kelly with this hilarious Saved By the Bell Interactive YouTube Game, which lets you choose your own adventure based on iconic moments, characters and plot lines of the popular 90s television show. The Fine Brothers are at it yet again with this clever retro revival.
The game takes you through a computerized rendition of the show's most memorable moments, and as the embodiment of protagonist and stud Zach Morris, it is the player's job to make decisions based on the familiar dilemmas presented. Each video ends with a question like "What should Zach do?" and the player's answer will lead him to the next interactive video experience. Drift away into the fantasy world of 90s television and make all your Kelly Kapowski dreams come true with this Saved By The Bell interactive YouTube game.
Implications - The cultural relevance of television shows and films from decades past is a lasting one, as consumers continue to use modern media such as YouTube and Facebook to release creative interpretations of these iconic pop culture moments.
The game takes you through a computerized rendition of the show's most memorable moments, and as the embodiment of protagonist and stud Zach Morris, it is the player's job to make decisions based on the familiar dilemmas presented. Each video ends with a question like "What should Zach do?" and the player's answer will lead him to the next interactive video experience. Drift away into the fantasy world of 90s television and make all your Kelly Kapowski dreams come true with this Saved By The Bell interactive YouTube game.
Implications - The cultural relevance of television shows and films from decades past is a lasting one, as consumers continue to use modern media such as YouTube and Facebook to release creative interpretations of these iconic pop culture moments.
Trend Themes
1. Revived Nostalgia - The revival of 90s sitcoms and video games allows for a market of retro nostalgia and fan engagement.
2. Interactive Decision-making - Interactive YouTube games that allow users to make decisions along the storyline of iconic shows bring a fresh twist to traditional viewing experiences.
3. Unconventional Marketing - Using social media outlets like YouTube to promote classic TV shows through interactive games provides a unique and engaging marketing approach.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the renewed nostalgia of classic TV shows and movies by creating interactive experiences for fans to engage with.
2. Gaming Industry - Reviving classic TV shows through interactive gaming experiences provides new opportunities for the gaming industry to expand their market and target retro-loving consumers.
3. Marketing Industry - Using social media outlets like YouTube to promote classic TV shows through interactive games opens up new opportunities for creative marketing strategies.
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