Fusing television viewing with your gaming

mutantmagnet · 06-02-2008, 12:22 PM

..and surprise surprise it's not going to be called WiiTV.

Sci Fi Channel creating hybrid TV series and MMO

I don't know what to make of this. I had in mymind the possibilities of creating a mixture of gaming experience with television but it had to be offline.

I have a hard time seeing this turn into a worthwhile product, because this takes some creative vision; and after seeing the scifi channel turn into the "John Edwards Meets Monster Movie of the Week who date Anorexic Chicks starring in Shows that act as lead ins for hokey Scifi Original Movies" Channel I see the network as artistically bankrupt.

Zehn - Vhex · 06-02-2008, 12:30 PM

Will go one of two directions.

1) Will be like EQ/WoW/andeveryother game that has had pre-scripted "DYNAMIC EFFECTS!" and the only thing you'll influence is minor things that can be added in editing after filming is done. Like whether or not the sidekick dies in the first scene to the lava monster or the second scene to the tentacle rape monster.

Which will be nifty if the game is nice. But I'll take my World of Whorecraft over yet another shitty sci-fi original series.

2) Will be a choose-your-own-adventure TV series with a game allowing you to vote which, again, will not make up for a shitty game or shitty TV series. Which isn't totally unprecedented.

Which will probably end up like #1 in the end once funding/interest begins to wane. "Yay we saved the sidekick!" and then they just kill him off at the beginning of next weeks episode. I highly doubt they'll mix the two enough that we'll ever hear such a valuable gem spoken on live TV such as "Private Thugkillzya of the "Don't Taze me Bro" squadron personally scored the most kills Admiral!"

Anyways...

We all know how published events turn out (hi2u Ahn Qiraj/Plane of Hate opening/etc...) so...meh.

Giant_Flying_Head · 06-02-2008, 12:35 PM

Mayong Mistmoore appears to Grav Flux everyone and some dwarf loots The Hammer of Butcherblock?

I think its a cool idea. Like the movie 'The Game'.

mutantmagnet · 06-02-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zehn - Vhex

We all know how published events turn out (hi2u Ahn Qiraj/Plane of Hate opening/etc...) so...meh.

I still see a future where large community events can happen that influence the direction of the gaming world that don't suck.

For example one of my ideas involve revitalizing the Battletech Universe.

Reintroduce the universe to the television public through miniseries that gives a rundown of the war 3039 and the Clan Invasion. During that time reintroduce a new series of battletech related games with official online tournaments.

Then when the Clan Invasion reaches its climax (the Battle of Tukkayid) you integrate the gaming sphere with the television sphere.

Before that battle is aired on TV hold a tournament where the best players face off as Comstar and the clans and whoever wins dictates who actually wins at Tukkayid. From that point forward every tournament will determine the outcome of battles that are planned to happen by the writers and the writers will have write their stories to reflect how the characters would be affected by the losses and wins incurred.

spronk · 06-02-2008, 01:02 PM

i play aoc on my 47" lcd tv in windowed mode and watch daily show, colbert, seinfeld, simpsons, arrested development, beverly hillbillies, star trek, some anime, or porn on a side lcd monitor. throw in some good shoutcast streams every now and then and its media convergence heaven

Froofy-D · 06-02-2008, 11:59 PM

They've released a teaser clip from the movie:

Prisonmsagro · 06-03-2008, 12:31 AM

Hahaha oh shit! Troll 2 was probably one of my favorite movies when I was younger... Nilbog... wait a second.. that's Goblin! Aaaahhhhhh!!

Fadaar · 06-03-2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by spronk

i play aoc on my 47" lcd tv in windowed mode and watch daily show, colbert, seinfeld, simpsons, arrested development, beverly hillbillies, star trek, some anime, or porn on a side lcd monitor. throw in some good shoutcast streams every now and then and its media convergence heaven

Man I need a nice flat screen to mount on my wall above my monitor. Then if I can build a toilet that doubles as a gaming chair I would never move. Takes poop socking to a whole new level.

Jait · 06-03-2008, 01:18 AM

I can see it now....

Nestor and Angar quickly dispatched the sentries, but their victory would be short lived. Their massive guild-army known collectively as "We pwn J00" stood at the ready, their leader, Faggotsbeware, began to emote wildly as he saw the hail of gunfire. Then suddenly....

Static followed by the face of a young Asian man

Life is short. Gaming is hard. Visit www.asiangold4you.com. We have 500g in stock for only 20 dollars. So what you wait for asshole?

Nestor's blue aura spread across the battlefield raising the dead. The argument broke out immediately: Who would claim the leaders head and therefore complete the mighty Soulfire quest? Angar had struck the winning blow, but his assertion was cut short as a large planar creature called him to another dimension for something called "Dinner". Finally the lovely Katrina claimed the head without a vote. Even though Katrina rarely pulled her own weight she had one powerful weapon the others did not. Breasts. And it probably also helped that she was dating the guild leader Faggotsbeware.

Stay tuned for a preview of next weeks adventure as we join Fansy the Bard for a tour around post-nuclear New York. Watch as he evades nearly fifty mutants. Will you be a victim of his train? Join in!

Grizzlebeard · 06-03-2008, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jait

Then suddenly....

Static followed by the face of a young Asian man

Life is short. Gaming is hard. Visit www.asiangold4you.com. We have 500g in stock for only 20 dollars. So what you wait for asshole?

You reminded me of a gold spam a guildy received last week.

So, you'll be able to buy gold and ease your conscience by donating to a charity of your choice.

Zarcath · 06-03-2008, 04:46 AM

yeah i'd be pissed too if I got spammed by gold froggers.

Wilfan · 06-03-2008, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizzlebeard

You reminded me of a gold spam a guildy received last week.

So, you'll be able to buy gold and ease your conscience by donating to a charity of your choice.

Frog exterminator in action. Can't make the pic inline, so you'll have to click on the link.

06-02-2008, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
mutantmagnet Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 199 -22 Internets	Fusing television viewing with your gaming ..and surprise surprise it's not going to be called WiiTV. Sci Fi Channel creating hybrid TV series and MMO I don't know what to make of this. I had in mymind the possibilities of creating a mixture of gaming experience with television but it had to be offline. I have a hard time seeing this turn into a worthwhile product, because this takes some creative vision; and after seeing the scifi channel turn into the "John Edwards Meets Monster Movie of the Week who date Anorexic Chicks starring in Shows that act as lead ins for hokey Scifi Original Movies" Channel I see the network as artistically bankrupt.

06-02-2008, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zehn - Vhex Lord of the Dance Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,796 +166 Internets	Will go one of two directions. 1) Will be like EQ/WoW/andeveryother game that has had pre-scripted "DYNAMIC EFFECTS!" and the only thing you'll influence is minor things that can be added in editing after filming is done. Like whether or not the sidekick dies in the first scene to the lava monster or the second scene to the tentacle rape monster. Which will be nifty if the game is nice. But I'll take my World of Whorecraft over yet another shitty sci-fi original series. 2) Will be a choose-your-own-adventure TV series with a game allowing you to vote which, again, will not make up for a shitty game or shitty TV series. Which isn't totally unprecedented. Which will probably end up like #1 in the end once funding/interest begins to wane. "Yay we saved the sidekick!" and then they just kill him off at the beginning of next weeks episode. I highly doubt they'll mix the two enough that we'll ever hear such a valuable gem spoken on live TV such as "Private Thugkillzya of the "Don't Taze me Bro" squadron personally scored the most kills Admiral!" Anyways... We all know how published events turn out (hi2u Ahn Qiraj/Plane of Hate opening/etc...) so...meh. Last edited by Zehn - Vhex; 06-02-2008 at 12:33 PM..

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Giant_Flying_Head Cat on a column. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: US of A Posts: 83 -40 Internets	Mayong Mistmoore appears to Grav Flux everyone and some dwarf loots The Hammer of Butcherblock? I think its a cool idea. Like the movie 'The Game'. __________________ zap

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Zarcath is a little tea pot. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Carlsbad CA Posts: 6,465 +75 Internets	yeah i'd be pissed too if I got spammed by gold froggers. __________________

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spronk nerd Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,095	i play aoc on my 47" lcd tv in windowed mode and watch daily show, colbert, seinfeld, simpsons, arrested development, beverly hillbillies, star trek, some anime, or porn on a side lcd monitor. throw in some good shoutcast streams every now and then and its media convergence heaven

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Froofy-D upper management material Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,198 +17 Internets	They've released a teaser clip from the movie:

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Prisonmsagro Has balls of steel. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Misery Posts: 365	Hahaha oh shit! Troll 2 was probably one of my favorite movies when I was younger... Nilbog... wait a second.. that's Goblin! Aaaahhhhhh!!

06-03-2008, 01:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 3,645	I can see it now.... Nestor and Angar quickly dispatched the sentries, but their victory would be short lived. Their massive guild-army known collectively as "We pwn J00" stood at the ready, their leader, Faggotsbeware, began to emote wildly as he saw the hail of gunfire. Then suddenly.... Static followed by the face of a young Asian man Life is short. Gaming is hard. Visit www.asiangold4you.com. We have 500g in stock for only 20 dollars. So what you wait for asshole? Nestor's blue aura spread across the battlefield raising the dead. The argument broke out immediately: Who would claim the leaders head and therefore complete the mighty Soulfire quest? Angar had struck the winning blow, but his assertion was cut short as a large planar creature called him to another dimension for something called "Dinner". Finally the lovely Katrina claimed the head without a vote. Even though Katrina rarely pulled her own weight she had one powerful weapon the others did not. Breasts. And it probably also helped that she was dating the guild leader Faggotsbeware. Stay tuned for a preview of next weeks adventure as we join Fansy the Bard for a tour around post-nuclear New York. Watch as he evades nearly fifty mutants. Will you be a victim of his train? Join in!