Video Game Adaptations
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Roblox Movie 99 Nights In The Forest Brings On Oscar-Winning Toy Story 4 Director
The Roblox survival-horror game 99 Nights in the Forest is being adapted into a movie by 20th Century Studios. Josh Cooley, director of the Oscar-winning Toy Story 4, has been hired to write the script. The game's developers will serve as executive producers for the film.
Brandon Sanderson Is Eager to Adapt His Books into a Video Game, Calling Himself a 'Lifelong Gamer'
Author Brandon Sanderson, a self-proclaimed lifelong gamer, expressed his strong desire to adapt his Mistborn book series into a video game. He believes the series' magic mechanics are well-suited for an interactive format but is seeking the right studio partner to collaborate with.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, and more (September 18-20)
This week's streaming highlights include the animated Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 on Netflix, the season finale of Reacher and the new spin-off Neagley on Prime Video, and the latest season of Slow Horses on Apple TV. Hulu adds Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, while Paramount Plus features the new Golden Axe animated series.
Backrooms director posts from Valve's office again, and Portal movie speculation is intensifying
Director Kane Parsons, known for the viral hit "Backrooms," has visited Valve's offices again, fueling intense speculation about a potential "Portal" movie. Parsons has cited "Portal 2" as a major inspiration for his work, and the success of video game adaptations like "Resident Evil" further suggests a "Portal" film could be a lucrative venture.
HBO boss continues to suggest The Last of Us Season 3 is the series' final season
HBO boss Casey Bloys has reiterated his belief that The Last of Us television series will conclude after its third season, despite showrunner Craig Mazin suggesting it might take longer. Bloys' recent comments suggest a potential shift in plans, possibly influenced by a more divided audience reaction to the second season compared to the first. Meanwhile, Mazin is also working on an adaptation of Baldur's Gate 3 for HBO.
First reactions to new Resident Evil movie say it "feels like you're playing a very good video game" and taps into the "relentless tension" of the franchise
Early reactions to Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie praise its ability to capture the feeling of playing a video game, particularly the relentless tension and horror of the franchise. Critics highlight Austin Abrams' performance and the film's blend of humor, scares, and body horror, calling it one of the best video game adaptations seen.
Sega's ongoing effort to revive Crazy Taxi now appears to be taking the form of… a movie?
Sega is developing a comedy movie based on its Crazy Taxi franchise, with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand attached to write. Original Films and Toru Nakahara are producing, with Neal H. Moritz and Toby Ascher expressing excitement for the project. This adaptation is part of a larger collaboration between Sega and Netflix, which also includes new Sonic the Hedgehog content.
Sega and Netflix Announce New Content for Classic Games
Sega and Netflix have announced a new partnership that will bring several of Sega's classic franchises to film and television. The initial projects include movie adaptations of Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven, along with a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated series for children. This collaboration is part of Sega's broader strategy to expand its intellectual properties beyond video games.
Sega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation
Netflix and Sega have partnered to create multiple adaptations, including a new animated Sonic the Hedgehog TV show, a film based on Crazy Taxi, and a movie adaptation of the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven. The deal aims to leverage popular Sega franchises for streaming content.
Netflix doubles down on video games by partnering with Sega for movie adaptations of Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven
Netflix is expanding its video game adaptation efforts by partnering with Sega to create movie adaptations of Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven. The streaming service is also developing a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated series. While Crazy Taxi is a well-established franchise, Stranger Than Heaven is a prequel game set to release next year, making its adaptation a gamble.
Koei Tecmo Announces The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother
Koei Tecmo has announced the first video game adaptation of the acclaimed series, titled The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother. The game is scheduled for release in early 2027.
Blizzard announces animated Diablo show coming to Netflix
Blizzard has announced an animated series set in the Diablo universe is in development with Netflix. While few details were provided, Blizzard expressed excitement about telling stories beyond games and hinted at potential adaptations for Overwatch and Warcraft. The move follows the success of other animated video game adaptations like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Arcane.
Diablo Animated Series Coming To Netflix, Other Blizzard Franchises Teased
Blizzard Entertainment announced a partnership with Netflix to create an animated Diablo series during BlizzCon 2026. Studio president Johanna Faries also teased potential adaptations for other Blizzard franchises like Overwatch and Warcraft, though no concrete details were provided.
Fallout Pinball Tables Announced by Stern Pinball
Stern Pinball has announced new pinball machines based on the Fallout franchise, including Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models. The Limited Edition is capped at 770 units globally. The announcement follows the success of the Fallout RPGs and the Prime Video show.
Was Geralt's voice actor inspired by Henry Cavill's take on him in The Witcher series? 'No, because we…
Doug Cockle, the voice actor for Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher 3, stated that he was not inspired by Henry Cavill's portrayal of the character in the Netflix series, emphasizing that his performance came first. He humorously mentioned asking showrunners for background cameos and acknowledged that while Cavill's approach was influenced by Cockle's Geralt, he made it his own. John Schwab, voice actor for Dandelion, also praised Joey Batey's performance in the show.
Prime Video’s 15-Episode Anthology Quietly Outdoes Fallout
Prime Video's animated anthology series 'Secret Level' is argued to be more ambitious and successful than the live-action 'Fallout' series. While 'Fallout' is praised for its cinematic scale, 'Secret Level' is highlighted for adapting multiple diverse game IPs into standalone shorts with a strong voice cast and creative direction from Tim Miller.
Fallout On Prime Video Borrows From Arcane And The Last Of Us — Then Outruns Both
The Prime Video adaptation of Fallout is praised for successfully translating the game's universe into a compelling television series, drawing inspiration from successful adaptations like Arcane and The Last of Us. It distinguishes itself by creating an original story within the established lore, set after the events of Fallout 4, and leveraging a high production value and an ensemble cast to achieve critical and mainstream success.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros isn't even out yet and it already feels ancient
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, an upcoming RTS based on the HBO series, is criticized for feeling dated and ill-timed, especially with its 2027 release date following the show's conclusion in 2019. While competent, the game's Age of Empires-style mechanics fail to capture the epic scale of the source material, leading to a dry and predictable experience despite some factional asymmetry.
Resident Evil director explains how the new movie honors the "spirit and tone" and power progression of the…
Director Zach Cregger discussed his approach to the new Resident Evil movie, aiming to honor the spirit and tone of the games while telling a new story. He incorporated elements like environmental changes, weapon progression, healing items, and padlocks to capture the essence of the gaming experience.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse brings on the Netflix show's Dracula and 1 other star from the TV series as part…
Konami has revealed the English voice cast for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, featuring several actors from the Netflix animated series. Alejandra Reynoso returns as Sypha Belnades, and Graham McTavish reprises his role as Dracula. Liam O'Brien will voice Isaac, and JB Blanc is cast as Trevor. The game is set to release on October 14.
