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Diablo is getting an animated Netflix series as Blizzard teases Overwatch and Warcraft adaptations
Blizzard Entertainment announced a Diablo animated series is coming to Netflix, with hints of similar adaptations for Overwatch and Warcraft. Blizzard president Johanna Faries expressed excitement for the Diablo project, emphasizing the company's focus on bringing its franchises to new media.
Xbox is reportedly pitching movie and TV adaptations for "more than a dozen games" – including Elder…
Xbox is reportedly pitching movie and TV adaptation rights for over a dozen of its games, including Halo, The Elder Scrolls, World of Warcraft, and Diablo, to major streamers like Netflix, Paramount, and Universal. Microsoft is seeking around $300 million for potential deals, aiming to capitalize on the current trend of successful video game adaptations in Hollywood.
50 Cent ska göra Payday till film eller tv-serie
Starbreeze Studios is partnering with Vice Studios and 50 Cent's G-Unit Film & Television to adapt the Payday franchise into a film or TV series. This announcement comes after the troubled launch of Payday 3, with Starbreeze aiming to expand the brand into new media.
Zelda at 40: Nintendo Signals a Bigger Push Beyond Games
Nintendo is signaling a significant expansion beyond video games, particularly for its The Legend of Zelda franchise, as it approaches its 40th anniversary. The company plans to release a live-action Zelda movie in 2027 and is exploring various avenues to increase engagement with its characters across different mediums, indicating a shift from its traditional focus solely on gaming.
Blizzard exec nods to fan interest in Overwatch show, says it could happen ‘sometime in the future’
A Blizzard Entertainment executive acknowledged fan interest in an Overwatch television series, stating that such a project could potentially happen in the future. While no concrete plans were announced, the comment suggests the possibility of expanding the Overwatch universe into other media.
"FromSoftware is making steady progress" amid push "to develop IP in games" and film, says owner Kadokawa as Elden Ring movie looms
FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa, is focusing on developing its intellectual property for both games and film adaptations, including an Elden Ring movie in production with A24. Despite anticipating a profit drop in 2026 due to Elden Ring DLC, Kadokawa aims to expand FromSoftware's global fanbase and revamp its business model through media mix development, with projects like a Sekiro anime and a Bloodborne animated movie also in the works.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Disney+ is offering a new "Loki" costume as a perk, highlighting crossovers between different media. Separately, the director of Far Cry 4 criticized the Far Cry TV showrunner's comments about game stories, while also mentioning Alien: Earth for PC.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
A Battlefield movie is in development with Michael B. Jordan and Chris McQuarrie attached. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV has a new collaboration trailer with HYTE, and Baldur's Gate 3 is receiving a novelization.
Sega bringing back NiGHTS Into Dreams and Guardian Heroes - but not as games
Sega has launched a new initiative called Sega Universe to revive its classic intellectual properties in various media beyond video games, including film, music, and fashion. The project will begin with anniversary celebrations for titles like NiGHTS Into Dreams, Guardian Heroes, and Sakura Wars in 2026, though new game releases are not expected.
An Emmy-winning animation studio just bought the rights to multiple Roblox titles
Baobab Studios, an Emmy-winning animation company, has acquired the exclusive rights to popular Roblox titles Natural Disaster Survival, Barry’s Prison Run, and Deepwoken. The studio, co-founded by former Zynga VP Maureen Fan, plans to develop animated feature-length movies and television series based on these games, which have collectively garnered around 10 billion visits on the Roblox platform.
