AlthoughSouth Parkis mostly known as a highly popular comedy series, there have also been several games from the franchise that have managed to allow fans to feel like they are playing an episode of the cartoon. The lastSouth Parkgame to be released wasSouth Park: Phone Destroyer, which is a mobile game, although most gamers will be more familiar with the Ubisoft developed titledSouth Park: The Fractured But Wholewhich was released in 2017. It appears that a newSouth Parkgame is on the way judging by a recent job posting by Question Games.
Question Games is an interesting choice, as the studio is responsible for titles such asThe Blackout ClubandThe Magic Circle. If the studio is truly working onSouth Park, it should take some inspiration fromSouth Park: The Streaming Warsand its sequel. The biting satire made in the films will likely click with players, especially because many of the problems highlighted are slowly finding their way into the gaming world.
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South Park: The Streaming Wars Parodies Modern Streaming Services
In typicalSouth Parkfashion, things take an absurdist turn, and the town is soon dealing with urine-laced water, ManBearPig, andRandy going full nuclear Karen. However, the movies also make good points relating to streaming services and how ruthless competition between the different providers can sometimes have negative consequences for consumers. It also reveals a certain amount of self-awareness from the creators who have recently signed a lucrative deal ensuring that they will make at least fourteen films exclusively for Paramount+.
Why Should the Upcoming Game Look to The Streaming Wars
BothThe Streaming Warsfilms have been well-received by critics, who acknowledge how accurate the satire contained is. Many issues plaguing current streaming services are made apparent, including over-saturation and the focus on quantity over quality. Best of all, it manages to make this satire while featuring the most beloved characters from the series, and while offering some of the funniest momentsSouth Parkhas had in years. Furthermore, the problems pointed out have begun to creep into the gaming world too which has steadily embraced streaming services such asXbox Game Passand PS Plus, and while this gives gamers access to vast libraries of games, some gamers have questioned whether the quality of games on offer, especially the classic games, is worth the price.
South Park’s deal with Paramount+ ensures that the series will continue running until at least 2027, which will mark its 30th anniversary. With a new game possibly coming up, it appears that the franchise has no plans of slowing down, and instead is looking to maintain its cultural relevance. To make the upcomingSouth Parkgamea success, it may be a good idea to take inspiration fromThe Streaming Wars, which managed to resonate with viewers and capture the current zeitgeist.
A newSouth Parkgame is in development.
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