Overview

For my dissertation, I am exploring the process of TV and Film adaptations from material with a pre-existing audience and the integral elements needed to balance nostalgia with fresh storytelling to reach a broader audience, whilst still appealing to original fans.

The following questions will be asking for your opinion on how well certain adaptations did when adapting from game to film format. If there are any games you are not familiar with please respond with N/A and move on to the next question.

This survey is anonymous and the data will only be used within this academic paper.

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* 1. How many of the following games have you played? Tick all that apply.

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* 2. If you answered 'None of the Above' and have a game that you have played and have also watched the adaptation, write below your opinions on the adaptation - how well do you think it did and why? (If not, respond with N/A)

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* 3. If you have played one of the games from the selection, choose one to expand on - did you feel as though the adaptation was successful? What elements did you like and dislike in the adaptation compared to the game?

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* 4. What do you believe to be the most important filmmaking element when wanting to create a successful video game to TV/film adaptation?

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* 5. Explain your reasonings for Q4