Video Game Movies - Why They Always Suck - Summary

Summary

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The speaker argues that video game movies are doomed to fail because they cannot capture the interactivity, personal experience, and gameplay elements that make games enjoyable. He says that games have different structures, lengths, and messages than movies, and that most game plots are not good enough to be adapted. He suggests that TV shows are a better medium for game adaptations, and that they need skilled people who love the game and the right game to adapt. He gives examples of bad and good game adaptations, such as Bioshock, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, Castlevania, and Devil May Cry. He concludes by saying that he would love to see a good game movie, but he doesn't think it's possible.

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1. The text is a transcript of a video that argues why video game movies are bad.
2. The text gives examples of video game movies that failed to capture the essence, interactivity, or message of the games they were based on.
3. The text suggests that video games are more suited for TV shows than movies, and that they need skilled people who love the games to adapt them.
4. The text mentions Castlevania as the only example of a good video game adaptation, and Devil May Cry as a potential one.
5. The text concludes that video game movies are doomed to fail, and that the author would love to be proven wrong.