We all know a few game directors who admire the medium of film and its huge impact on modern gaming for the last ten years. Big time designers including Hideo Kojima and Ken Levine, or in manner of fact their games, wouldn’t be what they are today without the influence of the silver screen. But we also ask what impact the gaming industry has had on film and for those who are already make them. The visionaries who rule the film world, and have created some of cinemas finest work, must surely owe something to gaming or even perhaps admire it? In fact there are even those who love gaming and consider it an art form. So I ask, why don’t they make video games? Some have tried while others would do it, but they may be caught up in too many projects or feel they are just too old for the job.
Still, we have a list of twelve of films finest who would be ideal at directing a video game whether it be for the visual aspects, narrative tweaks or to even to enhance the overall experience depending on their field of expertise. The list is comprised mostly of living directors, but there are two who’ve sadly left this world but are worth a mention. So, here’s part one of our Top Directors who should make a game.