The world of video games is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the world of cinema and TV series. Numerous iconic titles have been successfully adapted for the big and small screens, offering an immersive experience for video game fans. Streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ have also understood the importance of this booming market, and now offer a multitude of series and films to satisfy gamers’ desires.
Netflix: Video game series and movies
The Witcher
Inspired by the famous video game series of the same name, “The Witcher” has become a worldwide phenomenon. Starring Henry Cavill as supernatural monster hunter Geralt de Riv, the series offers total immersion in a fantasy world rich in magic, monsters and political intrigue. Fans of the games will be delighted to rediscover the dark, complex universe they know so well.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
“Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” is an animated series inspired by the video game “Cyberpunk 2077.” This collaboration between CD Projekt Red and animation studio Trigger plunges viewers into a dystopian cyberpunk universe. The series explores stories of mercenaries, cybernetic implants, powerful corporations and rebellions, capturing the essence of “Cyberpunk 2077” while developing new characters and deepening the universe.
Arcane
Although not directly based on a video game, “Arcane” is an animated series set in the League of Legends universe.
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Disney+: Video game series and films
Disney+, the streaming platform of the famous House of Mickey, has also started adapting video games to the delight of fans. Here are some of the series and films to discover on Disney+ :
The Mandalorian
Although “The Mandalorian” is not a direct video game adaptation, it’s impossible to talk about Disney+ without mentioning this phenomenon series. Set in the Star Wars universe, it offers an immersive experience for video game fans in search of galactic adventure. The story follows the Mandalorian, Din Djarin, on his quest to protect a mysterious child known as Grogu (or Baby Yoda).
Assassin’s Creed
The film “Assassin’s Creed” follows Callum Lynch, a descendant of an ancient secret society of assassins, as he relives the adventures of his ancestor Aguilar through a revolutionary machine called the Animus. They fight to prevent the Templars from getting their hands on a powerful relic. Action, intrigue and history intertwine in this age-old conflict.
Amazon Prime Video: Video game series and movies
Amazon Prime Video also offers a range of series and films for video game fans. Here are just a few examples of what the platform has to offer:
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
Tom Clancy’s video games are famous for their immersion in the world of espionage and action. “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” brings that experience to the screen with a thrilling spy series starring John Krasinski in the title role. Fans of spy games will find plenty to enjoy here.
Detective Pikachu
Mixing action and animation, “Detective Pikachu” is an adaptation of the Pokémon universe, starring Pikachu as a detective alongside his human partner Tim.
The Last of Us
Warner Bros’ “The Last of Us” series is a TV adaptation of the famous video game of the same name. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a fungal infection has transformed most of the population into hostile creatures. The story follows Joel, a lonely, broken man, and Ellie, a teenager with immunity to infection, as they embark on a dangerous journey across devastated lands in search of safety.
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Halo (Paramount+)
In the 26th century, mankind finds itself embroiled in a bitter intergalactic war against the Covenants. In a bid to turn the tide of events in our favor, Doctor Halsey conceives the Spartans, superhuman soldiers who undergo genetic modification and are equipped with the latest technology to give them extraordinary abilities. The series, like the game, focuses on the journey of Spartan John-117, better known as Master Chief.
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