The Hollywood Byte #38: Family Guy

"One other way we tried to make the game like the show is that we use the flashbacks and cutaways to reference and parody other video games," said Callahan. "Taking things a step further from the TV show, we allow players to play short mini-games with these references. It's just another way to make it feel like another episode as much as we could."

Callahan said that some of the video game parodies are playable as mini-games, while others can be seen within the storyline of the central gameplay.

"There's a sequence with Stewie in the hospital and the nurses are coming after him and the way in which they're converging on him is like Asteroids," said Callahan. "There are also references to more current games. It doesn't beat you over the head, but there are subtle things that I think fans of video games will enjoy."

With all of the voice actors on board for the game-even Charles Durning, who plays Peter's father, gamers will get an authentic experience that allows them to interact with their favorite characters.

"We watched some of these mock-ups with people from the game company using scratch tracks and then when you watch it with the actors from the show it makes such a difference," said Callahan. "It brings the whole experience to life. Their involvement was great."