So Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment has announced that it is developing a videogame based around the Dirty Harry movie franchise, and Mr Eastwood has signed up to allow his likeness to be used in the game. No word on gameplay yet, but is this going to be another case where a well-known license is used to front a bare-faced GTA wannabe? (Scar Face, anyone?)
Following EA's purchase of The Godfather rights, and Majesco's mystifying deal to bring Jaws to videogame consoles, it seems the seventies have replaced the eighties as the decade of choice for retro-themed projects. Right now, acquisition managers all over the industry are frenziedly thumbing through copies of the Time Out movie guide for the next big brand. So to save them some time, here are a few suggestions...
French Connection The obvious choice for any company looking to go straight up against Dirty Harry. Battle drug dealers, engage in thrilling car chases, take control of the most belligerent and troubled videogame character ever! GTA meets... Driver
Saturday Night Fever Escape the grim realities of working class Brooklyn in this urban dance adventure. Eek out a depressing living during the week, then spend your cash on ridiculous seventies attire before hitting the dance floor for a series of rhythm action challenges! GTA meets... Dance, Dance Revolution
Apocalypse Now Hunt down fatty psycho Kurtz in this dark 'Nam based shooter. Mini games include 'surf the Mekong', 'Nepalm the village' and 'Sober up Dennis Hopper'! Complete the missions and unlock the fabled, but crap 'French Plantation' level. GTA meets... Conflict Vietnam
Clockwork Orange Terrorise a near-future city in this squad-based thug 'em up. Beat up indiscriminate social stereotypes then survive the invasive Ludovico brainwashing! GTA meets... Manhunt
Annie Hall Wander an accurately modeled Manhattan nostalgically reflecting on a wasted relationship while attending trendy seventies social gatherings. But watch that neurosis meter! One painful memory too far and you'll have to combat... agonising self-doubt! GTA meets... Tokimeki Memorial
Deliverance Take on the rapids - and the inbred locals - in this remote forest extreme sports adventure. Out twang the banjo-playing freak child, then canoe for your very life as the mountain men close in with their strange inappropriate desires. GTA meets... I have absolutely no idea.
