The Release of Sharknado: the Video Game Ties in with Syfy's Sharknado 2
Laura McQuarrie — August 1, 2014 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & theguardian
Sharknado: The Video Game was released alongside the Sharknado 2: The Second One, which was just released on the Syfy channel yesterday. With 3.9 millions viewers tuning in, it's become Syfy’s most watched original movie ever.
Although the concept of the sky opening up and raining flying sharks is pretty absurd, the outrageous film has been extremely popular across the Internet. If you're craving a good shark fight, with this official Sharknado app, you're able to take them on in hoards in an endless runner-style game. So that you're evenly matched with the teeth of those fearsome predators, players can wield broadswords and chainsaws, surf through city streets and jump on the heads of sharks. The ultimate challenge is to get into the heart of the Sharknado and destroy it.
Although the concept of the sky opening up and raining flying sharks is pretty absurd, the outrageous film has been extremely popular across the Internet. If you're craving a good shark fight, with this official Sharknado app, you're able to take them on in hoards in an endless runner-style game. So that you're evenly matched with the teeth of those fearsome predators, players can wield broadswords and chainsaws, surf through city streets and jump on the heads of sharks. The ultimate challenge is to get into the heart of the Sharknado and destroy it.
Trend Themes
1. Endless Runner-style Games - Opportunity for creating new and innovative games based on the endless runner format, incorporating unique themes and concepts like the Sharknado app.
2. Cross-media Tie-ins - Potential to develop and market apps or games that tie in with popular movies, TV shows, or other forms of entertainment, leveraging the existing fan base.
3. Retro-inspired Gaming - Opportunity to create games that evoke nostalgia by incorporating retro elements, such as pixelated graphics, 8-bit sound, and old-school gameplay.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can develop new games and apps based on popular media franchises to attract a wider audience and increase engagement.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore cross-media tie-ins by partnering with game developers to create interactive experiences that complement their movies, TV shows, or other forms of entertainment.
3. Technology - The technology industry can provide platforms, tools, and infrastructure to support the development and distribution of cross-media tie-in apps and games, enhancing the overall user experience.
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