Identifiction to Launch Episodic Gaming Akin to Television Series

Identifiction plan on launching weekly episodic game via a portal starting in October which will be akin to television programming. No, not like your favorite sitcom, but more like LOST or Battlestar Galactica – something that contains an continuous storyline with a narrative rhythm, weekly release, cliffhangers, identification with characters, etc.Identifiction promises weekly episodes of 30 – 45 minute long game experiences. The first title will be the science fiction action game Aosphere, and they are hoping to touch themes that cannot be dealt with by TV or videogames due to censorship. You can check out some of the artwork for Aosphere below.

The company is also planning two new titles for the end of this year and the start of 2009. Oliver Masclef, the creative director of Indentifictions had this to say about the highly ambitious project:

“Videogames must be capable of rethinking their narration, formats and genres. They have to be capable of offering alternatives to established genres in the same way as American TV series have done by asserting themselves as an efficient counterweight to the movie industry. By taking the economic model of the series with short formats and attractive subjects available at definite dates and times, we are aiming at all those who have turned their backs on playing videogames due to lack of time or boredom.”

At the moment, Identifictions is accepting applications for the beta, therefore if you would like to sign up click here to visit the official site.

Via: GamesIndustry.biz