Ep 91. Why Game Movies Flop & Story Kitchen’s Secret Sauce
A conversation with Dmitri M. Johnson & Mike Goldberg
The Purpose Made Podcast · Purpose Made
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Show Notes
“There was never a video game curse. Just bad producers who didn't play or respect or appreciate games.” – Dmitri M. Johnson, Story Kitchen
Hollywood’s video game curse? Total myth! Sonic and The Last of Us show adaptations thrive when creators respect games. With 3 billion gamers worldwide, game-to-screen hits are soaring. As an ex-EA gamer, I’m pumped to share this episode with Story Kitchen’s Dmitri M. Johnson and Mike Goldberg (Sonic, Tomb Raider, Streets of Rage).
We unpack why game movies fail, Sonic’s 10-year saga, and 2025’s hottest adaptations. Subscribe for more gaming insights!
What You’ll Learn:
> 0:28 – Sonic’s 10-year fight to the screen
> 5:14 – Passion-driven IP picks
> 12:39 – Netflix’s adaptation boom
> 21:49 – Future game franchises to watch
> 28:31 – Tomb Raider’s evolution
> 33:31 – Keys to killer creative teams
> 46:32 – Next big game-to-screen hits
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