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This animated anthology series will feature original stories from the world of legendary video games

Video games have made the jump to the big screen in a big way, and we’re celebrating the genre with a closer look at more than 50 video game adaptations in films and series. Clive Standen will once again provide his voice as Demetrius Titus, the main character from the video game Space Marine 2.

Referenced in the Film Junk Podcast: Episode 973: Carry-On (2024)

The episode takes place after the events of the game. Except for a few episodes, all of the episodes felt like game trailers, like you know what the point of making them is if they end before the conclusion.

Example: I was looking for something in the Mega Man episode

They don’t have any plot elements or any kind of character development. Few had a very well laid foundation and the execution was well done too.

Maybe they’ll try a different approach next season

The best so far are Warhammer, Unreal Tournament, and Armored Core. These episodes have the best overall narrative and can be enjoyed as a story.

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Others weren’t bad, but they felt like an afterthought or a game trailer. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.