Back for more adventures
The BBC has confirmed a second series of Doctor Who: The Adventure Games, the online spin-off to their flagship sci-fi Saturday night drama.
After over 1.3 million downloads of the first series of the digital adventures, fans of the show are promised a “bigger and better” gaming experience in 2011 when once again they’re given the chance to control the Doctor and his companion Amy Pond.
The second series of the game will once again be executive produced by the television series chief writer Steven Moffat and will be developed alongside British gaming house Sumo Digital.
It is thought the games will tie in much closer with the television series in 2011, allowing viewers and fans the most interactive Doctor Who experience to date.
Matt Smith and Karen Gillan will once again provide original voice talent for their digital characters on screen.
Speaking of the new venture, Simon Nelson, head of multiplatform in vision, BBC said: “
“Given the success of the first series, we’d be daft not to recomission,”
“But it’s not just about the numbers; the feedback we’ve had has been overwhelmingly positive. Our audience has been introduced to a new form of drama – and, for many, these have been the first computer games they have downloaded. We’ve set new standards in audience participation – and we think we’ve really helped push the concept of families actively playing together. I can’t wait to see what the team does next.”
“The audience reaction to the first series has been incredible,” adds Anwen Aspden, executive producer, BBC Wales Interactive. “But we want to outdo the first series in every way. We want to take players on journeys which will bring the show to life like never before, and once again offer outstanding interactive drama to fans of all ages.”
