Top 10 Live Action Video Game Adaptations

Today im dropping my top 10 video game based movie adaptations. Only using non animated films for this list and will make a separate list for tv shows. Let me know what your favorite video game films are down below.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, Welcome back. Today, we're diving into the pixelated
world of video game adaptations. While they often get a
bad rap, some films truly capture the essence of the
games we love. For this list, we won't be using
any completely animated films, such as the latest Super Mario,
but a mix of real life humans and CGI characters
are allowed. Here are our picks for the ten best
live action video game movie adaptations. Let's play number ten.

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Rampage start off at number ten. We have Rampage released
in twenty eighteen. This Monster Mayhem film stars Dwayne the
Rock Johnson and features giant features wreaking havoc. While it's
more of a fun ride rather than the faithful adaptation,
it successfully brings the game's chaotic energy to life. How
much more can we ask for? That's gonna say the world? Nine.
Number nine Prince of Persia The Sands of Time and

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number nine is Prince of Persia The Sands of Time.
This twenty ten adventure film blends action and fantasy, with
Jake Gillahall starring as the Prince. Criticism about Jake's casting aside.
This film catches the thrilling Parkour and time blending elements
of the game, making it an entertaining watch even years
later time, but it raise everything. Number eight Tomb Raider

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twenty eighteen. Coming in at number eight, we have the
twenty eighteen tomb Raider. Alicia Vikander brings low Croft to
life in a gritty and adventurous reboot. The film stays
true to the game spirit while offering a fresh take
on Laura's origins. Sure there was room for improvement, but
let's face it, it could have been a lot worse.
Number seven Sonic the Hedgehog. Number seven goes to Sonic

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the Hedgehog, released in twenty twenty. This film surprised many
of us with this charming humor. Ben Schwarz Voice is Sonic,
delivering a blend of nostalgic and modern front that appeals
to both kids and adults alike. This movie pulled itself
out of disaster when the studio made the brilliant decision
to listen to fans about the horrible Sonic design shown
in their original trailer. After a retool, we got a

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Sonic film fans could be proud of, and we all
ran to see it again and again. Number six Resident
Evil Apocalypse at number six, It's Resident Evil Apocalypse. This
sequel is something action and horror elements of the franchise.
While it strays from the games a lot, it captures
the survival horror vibe and features iconic characters fans love.

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While a franchise has so many interests to choose from
Apocalypse manage to keep the horror intact and give us
a great on screen rendition of Nemesis, which is what
we really all wanted, wasn't it? Number five Warcraft Warcraft

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at leased in twenty sixteen, This film tried to capture
the expansive law of the Warcraft universe. While it faced
mixed reviews, diehard fans appreciated the stunning visuals and the
portrayal of beloved characters like Orogrim and Doortan. Although there
were a lot of things you can nick pick about
the film, overall, the visuals were pretty innovative at the
time and still kind of hold up today. Are you

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sure of that? Four? Four Grand Turismo coming at that? Number? Four?
Grand Turismo showcases the thrilling world of motorsports. Based on
the true story of a gamer who became a professional driver.
This film catches the intensity and excitement of racing, making
it a standout adaptation. I mean, who didn't want to
race over to their PlayStation after watching this film? Oh,

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let us go. Number three sogned the Hitchhog two and
number three is Sonic to Hitchhog two. This sequel expands
the universe and it introduces us to fan favorite characters
like Tails and Knuckles voiced by Idri's Elbow with his
humor action in heart. It's a worthy follow up that
fans absolutely adore, and with the release of Sonic three
on the horizon, this is shaping up to be the

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best video game adaptation trilogy ever and I meet it
best one ever? Where are My Manners? Number two Detective Pikachu.
You did have to be a super stoop to figure
out the Detective Pikachu belonged on this list. This twenty
nineteen film offers a unique blend of mystery and comedy.
With Ryan Reynolds voice in Pikachu, the film captures the

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whimsy of the Pokemon world and is a treat for fans,
combining nostalgia with the fresh storyline. It was a bold
move making the first live action Pokemon adaptation based on
Detective Pikachu instead of the main line games, but it
paid off big, shocking fans worldwide. Get it shocking because Pikachu.
Yeah anyway. Honorable mention Uncharted, starring Tom Holland as Nathan Drake.

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Released in twenty twenty two, it brings the beloved chares
A hunting franchise to the big screen with the mix
of humor, action, and adventure that feels true to its
gaming roots, even though it's strayed pretty far away in
some other aspects. Holy Young for Barton, Laun't You a
Little Old? For prom number one, Mortal Kombat nineteen ninety five,
and finally at number one, we had the cult classic

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Mortal Kombat from nineteen ninety five. No, not the CGI
riddled new version, but the og. Despite its cheesy dialogue
and special effects, it remains a fan favorite for our
kind of characters and me amorable fight scenes. It embodies
the spirit of the game, making it a nostalgic, flawless victory.
No no, all right. So there you have it the

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