Gamers were not at all surprised by the success of the video game adaptation The last of us that PlayStation Studios and HBO created for the small screen. With the premiere this morning of the sixth episode, the calm after the storm of the fifth episode, the audience figures of the Television series they keep shooting.
To give an example, the first chapter was seen today by more than 18 million viewers. Authentic bestiality that speaks to the good work of the creators of this adaptation. A success that has brought to the fore an industry rich in ideas like video games and that has already produced good work in the past and we are sure that it will continue to do so in the future.
Halo (live action)
“Masterful. A futuristic action masterpiece that redefines the boundaries of science fiction. The Master Chief defends humanity against an alien military alliance, the Covenant, in the 26th century. Discover a new world with Halo, only in SkyShowtimeThis is how the new streaming platform is selling one of its most popular adaptations of one of the most popular sagas in video game history: Halo.
Paramount+ is behind the development of this story. “In the 26th century, humanity faces an alien threat known as the Covenant. Halo will weave personal stories full of action, adventure, and a rewarding vision of the future.” Halo is not a sequel, nor a prequel, but a standalone adaptation since it won’t follow the original narrative threads like TLOU does.
The Witcher (live action)
Henry Cavill stars in this epic saga of monsters, magic and fate based on the novels by Andrzej Sapkowski which achieved enormous popularity thanks to the adaptation for video games which saw the light of day thanks to CD Project Red. In fact, most of the aesthetic of this series that can be enjoyed on Netflix is part of the game. The witcher.
“Geralt of Rivia, the legendary monster-hunting sorcerer, gravitates inexorably towards his destiny in a world of human torment and betrayal” can we read in the synopsis of the series which has been harshly criticized in recent years after the departure of his protagonist. Despite this, you can enjoy a very drinkable few seasons of this monster hunter.
Castlevania (animated)
Over 35 years in the franchise Castlevania in the world of video games and during all this time his universe has not stopped growing until in 2017 he landed on television with his own series, the work of the animation studios Frederator and Powerhouse Animation, that Netflix would join with the launched project. At the moment it adds four seasons with more than 30 chapters to have a good time.
When his wife is burned at the stake after being falsely accused of witchcraft, Count Vlad Dracula Tepes declares that everyone in Wallachia will pay with their lives. His army of monsters and demons is unleashed across the land, causing the population to live in fear. and distrust. To combat this, demon hunter Trevor Belmont takes up arms against the forces of Dracula, aided by sorceress Sypha Belnades and Dracula’s son, Adrian Alucard Tepes,” reads the title’s synopsis.
3 Future Adapted Video Game Series You Shouldn’t Miss
If you catch up on a weekend when you have free time or because you’re a bit lazy in bed, don’t worry because pretty soon you’ll have new content to eat. And we’re not just talking about the already confirmed second season of The Last of Us, which will begin filming once the first 9 episodes are complete.
And it is that there are many video games that will have an adaptation that promises to give a lot to say. Warning: Fallout on Amazon Prime Video; Assassin’s Creed on Netflix; God of War on Amazon Prime Video and Horizon 2074 on Netflix.
There are going to be 4 titles that are going to generate a gigantic expectation and which we will talk about at length in an upcoming report.