Hollywood IPs don't have the greatest track record when it comes to making the transition to the MMORPG space, but celebrated film director James Cameron recently told IGN that he thinks his Avatar franchise is up to the task.
In an interview that touches on 3-D entertainment, single-player gaming, and real-world themepark rides, Cameron also says that "Avatar is a perfect IP for an MMO." The massively multiplayer portion of the project seems to be in its infancy, as the director notes that the fictional universe established in the 2009 blockbuster needs to be fleshed out and expanded via the upcoming sequels before consumers can fully grasp how big Avatar really is.
"The film is really just a leaping off point," Cameron says, "so we've got to create a rich and diverse world that lives well beyond the films." This isn't the first time that scuttlebutt about an Avatar MMO has hit the intarwebs. Cameron's producing partner Jon Landau floated the topic in early 2010, and UbiSoft originally planned to release an Avatar MMO in conjunction with the film's holiday 2009 debut.
Reader Comments (53)
Posted: Sep 28th 2011 11:25PM Caladbolg said
I don't buy it. Seems like Cameron wants his name on more shit and the MMO would be no more than a big flashy ordeal with lots of marketing and no substance.
But that's just me.
But that's just me.
Posted: Sep 28th 2011 11:34PM Tizmah said
But would you just be making a quality MMO that lives up to expectations and is really amazing to play, or just a cash in / spin off?
Posted: Sep 28th 2011 11:35PM Laurs said
As Michael Scott would say:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31g0YE61PLQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31g0YE61PLQ
Posted: Sep 28th 2011 11:48PM Janitor said
there would only be 2 factions...
Posted: Sep 28th 2011 11:54PM Marz said
While I do think that a Avatar MMO could work, I actually would love an "Aliens" MMO even more.
Posted: Sep 29th 2011 1:04PM (Unverified) said
@Marz
I'd love a good AvP MMO. 3 Factions (Space Marines, Aliens, Predator) and PvP based.
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I'd love a good AvP MMO. 3 Factions (Space Marines, Aliens, Predator) and PvP based.
Posted: Sep 28th 2011 11:56PM Wykydtron86 said
Congratulations these are the people you will most likely be playing with...
http://articles.cnn.com/2010-01-11/entertainment/avatar.movie.blues_1_pandora-depressed-posts?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ
No thanks....
http://articles.cnn.com/2010-01-11/entertainment/avatar.movie.blues_1_pandora-depressed-posts?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ
No thanks....
Posted: Sep 29th 2011 7:18AM ElfLove said
@Wykydtron86
Arrrgh...I hate being a fan of a movie...where it seems every other fan of the movie is barking mad. >_<
I think am MMO would actually work, but it would have to be done well and not just be a rushed and unfinished game...like err...the other one (the DS game was good though).
...also am I the only one who saw the movie as humans Vs elves as opposed to purely dances with wolves?
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Arrrgh...I hate being a fan of a movie...where it seems every other fan of the movie is barking mad. >_<
I think am MMO would actually work, but it would have to be done well and not just be a rushed and unfinished game...like err...the other one (the DS game was good though).
...also am I the only one who saw the movie as humans Vs elves as opposed to purely dances with wolves?
Posted: Sep 29th 2011 8:15AM chuckasucka said
@Wykydtron86
Hey it's the wykydtron! Hey it's the wykydtron! Hey it's the wykydtron! Ohhhhh Ohhh!
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Hey it's the wykydtron! Hey it's the wykydtron! Hey it's the wykydtron! Ohhhhh Ohhh!
Posted: Sep 29th 2011 12:07AM Pingles said
I liked the movie. I'd like to think he'd have the same passion devoted to making it an exceptional MMO. I don't think he's ready to cash out at the expense of the IP.
I am naive, sure.
I am naive, sure.
Posted: Sep 29th 2011 12:23AM HokieKC said
I would rather have a Terminator MMO set in the future.
Posted: Sep 29th 2011 12:45AM Janitor said
The world would be great but I mean...it'd just be 2 sides, really...and that already sounds bad, imo. need more than 2 sides....i think it shouldn't happen. but the world is great
Posted: Sep 29th 2011 1:05AM Everfaust said
sounds boring... would make for a better RTS *(C&C, WH, ect...)
as for me, I'd rather not play "Pocahontas in space the MMO"
as for me, I'd rather not play "Pocahontas in space the MMO"









