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Gamers have long learned to temper their expectations when it comes to video game adaptations.
But with shows like HBOsThe Last of Usand AmazonsFallout, it seems like those fortunes have been changing.
Now that we know adaptationscanbe good, were starting to expect more.
We no longer shrug our shoulders when we see iconic games disrespected.
We havestandardsnow, Hollywood!
AI in The Electric State doesn’t bode well for the film industry.
More controversial was showrunner Ronald D. Moores statement that he tried and failed to play the games.
And honestly, the man is 60.
If he didnt grow up playing console games, hes not going to start now.
He also won several Hugo AwardsandEmmys.
Sure, it would be nice, but its not integral, especially with the studio heavily involved.
Let me know when we’ve got a trailer, then I’ll judge.
It gave us a new story in a very familiar world.
Even if you werent familiar with the games, Fallout had plenty to offer you.
It was an excellent show, which is also why it was nominated for so many Emmys.
To be fair, Amazons record with video game adaptations hasnt been spotless.
Its other recent project Secret Level received mixed reviews, andLike a Dragon: Yakuza was straight up bad.
Its understandable that potential audiences will want to reserve judgement till they see the show for themselves.
Starting with the 2005 PlayStation 2 game, God of War is a series of nine games across PS2, PS3, PSP, PS4, and PS5 following Spartan warrior Kratos and his quest for revenge and redemption. The series was rebooted in 2018, shifting the setting from Ancient Greece to Scandinavia, with God of War Ragnarok following in 2022.
But lets not write the show off entirely just because its showrunner doesnt know how to work a DualSense.
Its not a disaster just yet.
