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This page is a list of television programs based on video games, technically both computer and console games based on. Series like The Witcher and its spinoff The Witcher: Blood Origin are not included as a basis of video game adaptation due to being adapted from novels.
- 'Pokémon' (1997-) Original Game Release: 1996 (GB) Pokémon has built a huge multimedia empire since the original games released in 1996. Since then, there has been a card game, multiple other main entries and spin-off games, and several movies.
- 'Arcane' (2021-) Original Game Release: 2009 (PC) Arcane was released on Netflix in 2021 to a surprisingly good reception. The show is based on League of Legends, a competitive MOBA-style game exclusive to the PC.
- 'Castlevania' (2017-2021) Original Game Release: 1986 (NES/C64/GBA/PC) Castlevania is a show released by Netflix that is based on the original Japanese dark fantasy game.
- 'The Last of Us' (2023-) Original Game Release: 2013 (PS3) The Last of Us received an excellent reception upon its release on HBO. Starring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, the series has taken its place as the next big post-apocalyptic zombie series after The Walking Dead ended.
by carmelolia • Created 8 years ago • Modified 7 months ago. Self-explanatory, literally all movies based on a video-game/video-games will be included. They may focus on other characters/story-lines that do not appear in the video-game.
- 'Arcane' Debuted in 2021. Arcane set new heights for TV shows based on video games because upon the release of its first season, it got praised for nearly every aspect, including world-building, voice acting, action sequences, and more.
- 'Castlevania' Debuted in 2017. Castlevania is a unique video game adaptation because it its multiple seasons, for many it has outgrown that mantle and lives in a world on its own as arguably the best show based on a video game out there.
- 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' Debuted in 2022. The long-awaited release of Cyberpunk 2077 ended up being a buggy disappointment for many, but every cloud has its silver lining.
- 'Detective Pikachu' Debuted in 2019. Detective Pikachu is based on the 2016 game of the same name. On paper, it’s a tough sell to hardcore Pokémon fans, but the movie exceeded most expectations.
Mar 21, 2024 · Hits like Castlevania, Twisted Metal, & The Last of Us prove TV video game adaptations could be improving. Video game adaptations have been notoriously hit-and-miss, but there are a few outstanding TV shows which have delighted players and newcomers alike. After years of mediocre offerings, there are promising signs that the so-called video ...
Jan 22, 2023 · From "The Last of Us" to "The Witcher," here are the 10 best TV adaptations of video games, ranked by critics' scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
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