Confirmed For Adaptation
The first category includes video games that are actively in the process of being adapted into either movies or television shows. Among the titles making
the leap to visual media is 'The Last of Us'. This post-apocalyptic adventure game, famed for its gripping narrative and memorable characters, is slated to become a TV series on HBO. Another confirmed adaptation is 'BioShock', a critically acclaimed first-person shooter known for its underwater setting and philosophical themes. The game is being turned into a movie for Netflix. Additionally, 'Borderlands', a popular looter shooter, has been in development as a film. 'Minecraft', the immensely popular sandbox game where players build structures and survive in a blocky world, is also getting a film adaptation. These projects showcase the potential of video games to translate successfully into other forms of entertainment, offering fresh narratives and visual experiences for audiences beyond the gaming community. This will open up a gateway for millions of people to discover those classic games in a different light. The remaining games are: 'Five Nights at Freddy's', 'Gears of War', 'Horizon Zero Dawn', 'Death Stranding', 'Mega Man', 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3', 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' and 'Resident Evil'.
Likely To Remain Games
This section delves into video games that, for various reasons, may not make the transition to film or television. Several of these titles, while beloved by gamers, present significant challenges for adaptation. For example, 'Grand Theft Auto', which is an open-world action-adventure series, has a large, sprawling world with complex gameplay mechanics that are hard to translate in the length of a movie. Similarly, the highly complex narrative of 'Mass Effect' would be difficult to condense and adapt. Some games have very specific or niche audiences, making a mass-market adaptation less appealing. Other games are held back by various production and rights issues which further limit their ability to turn into other forms of entertainment. 'God of War', with its focus on brutal combat and mythological setting, poses unique creative difficulties. 'Portal' is also a unique game with tricky physics and puzzle-solving mechanics, that make it hard to convert to the big screen. The other unadapted games are: 'Apex Legends', 'Among Us', 'Fortnite', 'Overwatch', 'Call of Duty', 'Pokémon', 'Elden Ring', 'Halo', 'The Legend of Zelda' and 'Doom'.
