A sequel of “Video Games: The Movie” is on the way, and it’s arriving 10 years after the original release. Mediajuice studios are currently working on “Video Games: The Next Level.”
The original was released back in 2014,and directed by Jeremy Snead, who was eager to show his passion for video games. The documentary was narrated by Sean Astin, and even featured appearances from big names in the industry like Nolan Bushnell and Phil Spencer.
The documentary focused on the history of video games, as well as the cultural impact. Since 2014, the gaming industry is in a very different place. The industry is now worth a hefty $350 billion, the technology is way more advanced and eSports now has a major place in the gaming world.
Jeremy Snead had this to say about the upcoming sequel: “What started as a passion project has become a testament to the ever-growing significance of video games in our lives. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m thrilled to continue exploring where the gaming industry is headed with this new documentary.”
Narrator Sean Astin spoke about his excitement for the upcoming stating, “The gaming audience has an insatiable appetite, and game designers must keep up with both the stories they tell and the technology driving those stories. It’s mind-blowing to think just how far the gaming industry has come in the short ten years since ‘Video Games: The Movie’ came out.”
We can expect interviews from some huge names in the industry, including popular steamers, developers and even eSports players. If you are a gamer, there is no doubt that you will enjoy every second of this documentary. If you watched the first documentary was impressed, this is likely to be on a different level entirely.
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