Video Game Movies Had a Rough Start
Video game adaptations have a rough history in Hollywood.
Nevertheless, most adaptations were messy, likeDoomandHitman.
From the small screen to the big screen to the small screen again.
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Most importantly, these filmswere targeted towards children, which is perhaps the biggest contributing factor to their success.
Mostadult-steered franchises have been sequestered to television,which isnt necessarily a bad thing.
These shows use games as a blueprint for the world and then craft a compelling story within it.
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ThoughKojima has mentioned his involvement in the production of aDeath Strandingfilm alongside A24.
Video game movies are in a better place than ever, with some amazing work being done on television.
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