Disney Wants Game Developers to Take Their (Licensed) IPs and Run with Them

[MisterPenguin]

Disney Invites Game Developers to Tell Original Stories With Popular Franchises

Sean Shoptaw, senior vp games and interactive experiences at Disney, on Wednesday gave an update on the studio's new approach to gaming, emphasizing original storytelling and "reimagining" classic characters and settings.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Disney is finally finding success in video games after years of failures, and it's largely due to letting go of control

Disney's finally making great video games after years of failure, and it's because Disney isn't the one actually making the games.

www.businessinsider.com

Disney asks game developers to 'come and play' with classic franchises

Disney's VP of games wants game developers to create new stories based on classic franchises following the company's success in 2019.

www.pcinvasion.com

Disney Asks Developers to Make "Unique" Games Based on Their Catalog | Den of Geek

Disney wants more game studios to explore the creative potential of adaptations.

www.denofgeek.com

 

[Dead2009]

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So much for Disney "needing" to buy a game developer

 

[erasure fan1]

So much for Disney "needing" to buy a game developer

If you search back in this sub forum, I've been saying this is what Disney needs to do for a long time. This all sounds great, but I don't trust Disney to let studios do what they do best and not interfere. I just hope they don't let EA anywhere near another Disney IP.

 

[Dead2009]

If you search back in this sub forum, I've been saying this is what Disney needs to do for a long time. This all sounds great, but I don't trust Disney to let studios do what they do best and not interfere. I just hope they don't let EA anywhere near another Disney IP.

The downside to Disney buying a developer is that if the game doesnt live up to expectations, they shut the developer down. If they outsource the IPs, theres no worry with that.

 

[erasure fan1]

The downside to Disney buying a developer is that if the game doesnt live up to expectations, they shut the developer down. If they outsource the IPs, theres no worry with that.

I agree. I don't think Disney should EVER buy a studio or create a studio for that matter. They do not have the mentality to be successful. Outsourcing their IPs is what the article is about. That is what I've been saying they should do for a long time. I just don't think Disney can help themselves and not get involved.