FME Signs Deal for Family Feud Video Games

MONTREAL: Interactive entertainment company Ludia has signed on to create video games based on the long-running game show Family Feud through an exclusive, multi-year deal with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME).

Available across major platforms such as PC/Mac, console, iPhone and iPod touch, the Family Feud games will feature all of the favorite elements of the show as played on television, with two “families” playing against each other in a contest to name the most popular answers to survey questions posed to 100 people. The game will be rendered with a redesign of familiar aspects such as the scoreboard, face offs, strikes, stealing and ‘fast money’ rounds. There will also be connected gaming elements to make it easy for friends and family to play and interact together. Both single and multiplayer game modes will be supported, as well as reward systems and player avatars that can be customized and personalized.

“We are excited to create compelling game play experiences around Family Feud that new and existing fans can engage with across multiple platforms,” said Alex Thabet, the founder and CEO of Ludia. “This deal also helps round out the Ludia portfolio of game-show video games, which we believe to be a category with fantastic potential.”

“After more than 33 years, the Emmy-award winning Family Feud is one of the most iconic and enduring game shows on the air,” added Olivier Delfosse, the director of interactive for FremantleMedia Enterprises. “Given our tremendous success with The Price Is Right, we are very pleased to have Ludia create another fresh offering of video games for fans of Family Feud, game-show enthusiasts and wider audiences alike.”