Popular video games that became tv series

Video games have been a popular source of inspiration for television series for decades.

Through their gameplay, video games can tell stories that are just as gripping and immersive as TV shows and movies.

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Many video game developers and entertainment producers are now adapting some of the most popular game franchises into television shows.

Following the success of shows such as The Witcher and Riot’s Arcane (based on League of Legends), many more are looking to bring video game stories to television platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

We scoured the internet for all the popular video games that have been rumoured or revealed to be in the works. Discover a few of our favourites further below, these video games are being adapted into a television series.

Many popular video game franchises have been adapted into successful TV shows, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Pokémon, Mortal Kombat, Assassin’s Creed, and more. Let’s take a closer look at some of these iconic video games and their television adaptations.

Here’s a big list of iconic game series being turned into TV shows, so buckle up and let’s get into it.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Originally released in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog quickly became one of the most popular video games of all time. The series follows the adventures of Sonic, a speedy blue hedgehog, as he battles Dr. Eggman and his army of robots. The Sonic franchise has been adapted into several animated TV series, including “Sonic the Hedgehog” (1993), “Sonic X” (2003), and “Sonic Boom” (2014).

Pokémon: First released in 1996, Pokémon is a role-playing game that has become one of the most successful video game franchises in history. The games follow a young trainer as they capture, train, and battle creatures called Pokémon. The Pokémon franchise has been adapted into multiple TV shows, including the popular “Pokémon” anime series that began airing in 1997 and is still ongoing.

Mortal Kombat: Released in 1992, Mortal Kombat is a fighting game that has become known for its violent and graphic gameplay. The series centers around a tournament in which fighters from different realms battle to determine the fate of the universe. Mortal Kombat has been adapted into multiple TV shows and movies, including the animated series “Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm” (1996) and the live-action film “Mortal Kombat” (1995).

Assassin’s Creed: The Assassin’s Creed series began in 2007 and is a popular action-adventure franchise that follows an ancient order of assassins as they fight against a powerful enemy. The series has been adapted into a television series titled “Assassin’s Creed: Lineage” (2009), which serves as a prequel to the first game in the series.

Other video games that have been adapted into successful TV shows include:

Cross Fire: A first-person shooter game that has been adapted into the animated series “Cross Fire: Rival Factions” (2019).
Detention: A horror game set during Taiwan’s White Terror period that was adapted into a live-action TV series in Taiwan in 2020.
Maniac Mansion: A classic point-and-click adventure game that was adapted into a TV series in the 1990s.
God of War: A popular action-adventure game that follows the journey of Kratos, a Spartan warrior who battles the gods of Greek mythology. It has been adapted into a live-action TV series that is currently in development.
Halo: A science fiction first-person shooter game that has been adapted into multiple TV shows, including the upcoming live-action series “Halo” (2022).
Higurashi When They Cry: A horror game that has been adapted into multiple anime series.
Resident Evil: A survival horror game that has been adapted into multiple movies and TV shows, including the upcoming live-action series “Resident Evil” (2022).
The Last of Us: A post-apocalyptic action-adventure game that has been adapted into an upcoming live-action TV series that is set to premiere in 2022.

In conclusion, the adaptation of video games into television series has become a popular trend in recent years. From classic games like Sonic the Hedgehog and Pokémon to more recent titles like The Last of Us and Assassin’s Creed, these adaptations allow fans to experience their favorite games in a new and exciting way. As technology continues to improve, it will be interesting to see how these adaptations evolve in the coming years.

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