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The Best Story-Forward Video Games of Q3

The Best Story-Forward Video Games of Q3

Everything you need to know from the game market - even if you’re not a gamer

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Hello again,

This is a great summer for video games! There are so many interesting titles in this batch - from guaranteed franchise starters, to indie gems with wholly original ideas.

Video games is the place to be if you’re looking for unique IP with a built-in fan base. Everything on this list is something that either has an engaging story, is good food for an actor/actress, and/or has franchise potential.

Here are a few I’m excited about:

  • An adventure game where your magical object is your bicycle

  • A fresh take on the zombie genre

  • MULTIPLE games that borrow elements from TWIN PEAKS

I do like to warn people before we dive in here, these rights can be a little nebulous up front - but a big part of that is because developers MUCH prefer speaking to producers than scouts. If you have a vision for one of these games, I encourage you to reach out and make the connection. If you’re having trouble finding the right person, please feel free to ask me for help!

Best,

TIP


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