Upcoming Video Game Adaptation Can Finally Prove The Last Of Us' Success Isn't A Fluke

Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT As seen in the critically acclaimed live-action adaptation of HBO's The Last of Us, the next major upcoming video game adaptation has the potential to be just as successful if the right approach is with its development. While Hollywood has tried its hand at video games adaptations for decades, the consensus has largely been that they don't work.

With the box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog, it appeared as though avid gamers were finally entering into an age where iconic video game characters were receiving proper screen adaptations. However, considering each movie's PG rating and source material, one could argue the success of both movies is attributable to that just as much as its filmmaking.

Although to a lesser extent than The Last of Us, Fallout is known for its complex themes and philosophical musings about the ethics of using nuclear arms. While the video games have more of a comedic side to balance out its otherwise darker subjects than The Last of Us, the games are rated "M" for a reason.

Why The Expectations Are So Much Higher For The Fallout Show One of the greatest contributing factors to the hype surrounding the Fallout live-action adaptation is the strong support from those familiar with the video games. Known for its clever writing and fun gameplay, Fallout has repeatedly proven to be one of the most important pieces of pop-culture.

While more video game movies and shows seem to be breaking the video game adaptation curse, it is still fairly untested in the grand scheme of television. If Fallout can replicate or even surpass the success of The Last of Us, it would contribute greatly to the argument that video game adaptations can work – and that's why the expectations for Fallout are so great.

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