10. Knight Titus
The source of Maximus’ genuine excitement, his new master quickly proved to be an egotistical pathetic cretin who enjoyed humiliating others and cared little for his noble quest.
Knight Titus was more than willing to use his squire as a meat shield and then, after failing to defeat a Yao Guai in full power armor, put the blame on him.
9. The Snake Oil Salesman
While unnamed, this pathetic creature deserves no empathy and was definitely a vile person. The so-called Snake Oil Salesman readily sold a heavily irradiated “potion” to a desperate man, knowing fully well it would turn the poor idiot into a ghoul. We’re not even talking about the Salesman’s peculiar relationship with pet chickens.
8. The Ghoul
Now, Cooper Howard was an arrogant and misled person, but not a villain — but two centuries in the Wasteland turned him into one undoubtedly evil ghoul. The...
The source of Maximus’ genuine excitement, his new master quickly proved to be an egotistical pathetic cretin who enjoyed humiliating others and cared little for his noble quest.
Knight Titus was more than willing to use his squire as a meat shield and then, after failing to defeat a Yao Guai in full power armor, put the blame on him.
9. The Snake Oil Salesman
While unnamed, this pathetic creature deserves no empathy and was definitely a vile person. The so-called Snake Oil Salesman readily sold a heavily irradiated “potion” to a desperate man, knowing fully well it would turn the poor idiot into a ghoul. We’re not even talking about the Salesman’s peculiar relationship with pet chickens.
8. The Ghoul
Now, Cooper Howard was an arrogant and misled person, but not a villain — but two centuries in the Wasteland turned him into one undoubtedly evil ghoul. The...
- 6/2/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers for Fallout Season 1.
Prime Video’s Fallout TV show expanded the franchise’s lore in many ways, but the apparent fall of the Ncr is among the most major ones. Some Og fans didn’t like this decision, but seeing that the series is officially canon, there’s little to nothing we can do — except for resenting how we weren’t told the reasons for the Ncr’s fall.
Except that we were… Just in a really subtle and unexpected way.
Charlie Longkife Explained America’s Downfall
The Ghoul’s flashbacks to the pre-war days when he was still known as Cooper Howard beautifully explain many plot points in the story and give context for the new audience. However, they also answer some damning questions in the most sneaky and unobvious ways. For instance, the talk between Cooper and his old friend Charlie Longkife...
Prime Video’s Fallout TV show expanded the franchise’s lore in many ways, but the apparent fall of the Ncr is among the most major ones. Some Og fans didn’t like this decision, but seeing that the series is officially canon, there’s little to nothing we can do — except for resenting how we weren’t told the reasons for the Ncr’s fall.
Except that we were… Just in a really subtle and unexpected way.
Charlie Longkife Explained America’s Downfall
The Ghoul’s flashbacks to the pre-war days when he was still known as Cooper Howard beautifully explain many plot points in the story and give context for the new audience. However, they also answer some damning questions in the most sneaky and unobvious ways. For instance, the talk between Cooper and his old friend Charlie Longkife...
- 6/2/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Whether exploring post-apocalyptic wastelands or the far reaches of space, it’s easy to get lost in the visual language of a video game world. Transitioning that experience into a cinematic storytelling form is no easy task, but this season has seen more than a few production designers square up to the challenge.
Fallout takes some visual models from the Bethesda game series for an entirely new story, Halo grounds the sci-fi game universe with real world architecture, and although The Witcher exists as a video game series, the Netflix series version focuses on finding depth in Andrzej Sapkowski’s original fantasy novels.
Lucy (Ella Purnell) entering the town of Filly in Fallout
Fallout
While he had never played the Fallout games himself, production designer Howard Cummings took on the role of the eagle-eyed fan looking for anything out of place. “I knew the fans would tear me to shreds...
Fallout takes some visual models from the Bethesda game series for an entirely new story, Halo grounds the sci-fi game universe with real world architecture, and although The Witcher exists as a video game series, the Netflix series version focuses on finding depth in Andrzej Sapkowski’s original fantasy novels.
Lucy (Ella Purnell) entering the town of Filly in Fallout
Fallout
While he had never played the Fallout games himself, production designer Howard Cummings took on the role of the eagle-eyed fan looking for anything out of place. “I knew the fans would tear me to shreds...
- 6/2/2024
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
The popularity of the Fallout franchise is currently riding the crest of a wave following the hugely popular Prime series. This has increased sales for titles, with many fans re-visiting various games for a renewed adventure in the wastelands. To say that Bethesda are joyfully rubbing its hands may be an understatement.
Given the popularity of the franchise and its impressive array of supporting characters, it is perhaps no surprise to see modders adapting them into other titles. It’s nothing new to see this happen; they can have varying degrees of success. However, it is the Fallout Mod which has been adapted for another popular franchise that has surprised many fans
Fallout Mod Shows Impressive New Batman Armor See the Fallout Mod utilized in another impressive franchise.
The video on social media site X is taken from the Fallout subreddit, which has since been removed for (possible) legal reasons.
Given the popularity of the franchise and its impressive array of supporting characters, it is perhaps no surprise to see modders adapting them into other titles. It’s nothing new to see this happen; they can have varying degrees of success. However, it is the Fallout Mod which has been adapted for another popular franchise that has surprised many fans
Fallout Mod Shows Impressive New Batman Armor See the Fallout Mod utilized in another impressive franchise.
The video on social media site X is taken from the Fallout subreddit, which has since been removed for (possible) legal reasons.
- 6/2/2024
- by Andy MacGregor
- FandomWire
The Mad Max franchise is unarguably one of the most popular action franchises of all time, created by mastermind George Miller. While the star power connected to it — which includes notable names like Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and Mel Gibson — is one factor behind its epic success, its breathtaking action sequences and stunt scenes further set the saga apart from every other.
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
There is a highly anticipated title called Trench Tales is knocking on the door, which might give you Helldivers 2 and Fallout vibes. Helldivers 2 is known for its chaotic gameplay, and Fallout is based on a post-apocalyptic setup, decades after a horrifying nuclear war.
This upcoming title is also going to be something like this, as it is set on the aesthetics of WWI and WWII, but in an alternative world with a horror touch. There is no confirmed release date for the game, but by looking at the trailer, the game looks quite promising.
Trench Tales: A Mixture of Helldivers 2’s Chaos and Fallout’s War-Infested Scenario Trench Tales feels like a mixture of Helldivers 2 and Fallout.
Trench Tales is going to be an action-adventure third-person shooter set in a dark alternative world between WWI and WWII. In this game, you have to emerge as a lone wanderer amidst the chaos of the world war,...
This upcoming title is also going to be something like this, as it is set on the aesthetics of WWI and WWII, but in an alternative world with a horror touch. There is no confirmed release date for the game, but by looking at the trailer, the game looks quite promising.
Trench Tales: A Mixture of Helldivers 2’s Chaos and Fallout’s War-Infested Scenario Trench Tales feels like a mixture of Helldivers 2 and Fallout.
Trench Tales is going to be an action-adventure third-person shooter set in a dark alternative world between WWI and WWII. In this game, you have to emerge as a lone wanderer amidst the chaos of the world war,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
In the past few years, Invincible has elevated the superhero genre as the animated TV Series has decided to take a different approach from Marvel and DC animated shows. The series features memorable characters such as Omni Man, Invincible, Atom Eve, Allen the Alien, and many more. Moreover, the show makes the plot interesting with an engrossing storyline.
Mark Grayson aka Invincible. Credits: Amazon Studios
However, there has been a perpetual argument over Atom Eve never reaching her full potential as fans have been pointing out how the character has been nerfed over a frivolous reason. Fans have been pointing out this issue as she has showcased the ability to be one of the strongest characters in the series, as they point out various instances from the show.
Atom Eve Gets Nerfed Over The Stupidest Reason Ever
Robert Kirkman’s Invincible contains numerous homages to the Marvel and DC superheroes,...
Mark Grayson aka Invincible. Credits: Amazon Studios
However, there has been a perpetual argument over Atom Eve never reaching her full potential as fans have been pointing out how the character has been nerfed over a frivolous reason. Fans have been pointing out this issue as she has showcased the ability to be one of the strongest characters in the series, as they point out various instances from the show.
Atom Eve Gets Nerfed Over The Stupidest Reason Ever
Robert Kirkman’s Invincible contains numerous homages to the Marvel and DC superheroes,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Fortnite Following Call of Duty with One Popular Collab Reportedly Heading Back to the Battle Royale
Fortnite is one of the most popular games in the present day and the developers are making the most of it by collaborating with other franchises. Leaks are common nowadays and the gaming community has spotted something interesting that is coming relatively soon.
Live service games heavily rely on creativity and Epic Games is wise enough to partner with other franchises. New leaks have surfaced and it seems like more cosmetic items inspired by the Fallout series will be available in the in-game item shop soon and the players are excited.
New Cosmetic Items Are Coming to the Fortnite Item Shop
The power armor is only the first batch of Fallout content to enter Fortnite.
The latest season of the game just rolled out and the players are making the most of the new items while flexing their best outfits. Call of Duty hosted a crossover as well and it...
Live service games heavily rely on creativity and Epic Games is wise enough to partner with other franchises. New leaks have surfaced and it seems like more cosmetic items inspired by the Fallout series will be available in the in-game item shop soon and the players are excited.
New Cosmetic Items Are Coming to the Fortnite Item Shop
The power armor is only the first batch of Fallout content to enter Fortnite.
The latest season of the game just rolled out and the players are making the most of the new items while flexing their best outfits. Call of Duty hosted a crossover as well and it...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
10. A Collectable Guns & Bullets Magazine
Starting from Episode 1, Fallout started throwing countless Easter eggs at the franchise’s Og fans to establish connection, but some were subtler than others.
For instance, as Maximus visits his friend Dane in the medical tent, the latter is reading a Guns & Bullets magazine — a rare and very useful collectible item from Fallout 4.
9. Kid in a Fridge Is an Indiana Jones Reference
There are two sides to Maximus’ infamous flashback scene. Obviously, his being a kid in a fridge is a direct reference to Fallout 4’s quest that’s literally called “Kid in a Fridge” — but it’s also a nod at Indiana Jones’ notorious technique for escaping a nuclear explosion: the legendary adventurer and archeologist also hid in a fridge.
8. Vault Uniforms Were Inspired by the Ghoul
Us finally meeting the one and only Original Vault Boy was a big deal in itself as...
Starting from Episode 1, Fallout started throwing countless Easter eggs at the franchise’s Og fans to establish connection, but some were subtler than others.
For instance, as Maximus visits his friend Dane in the medical tent, the latter is reading a Guns & Bullets magazine — a rare and very useful collectible item from Fallout 4.
9. Kid in a Fridge Is an Indiana Jones Reference
There are two sides to Maximus’ infamous flashback scene. Obviously, his being a kid in a fridge is a direct reference to Fallout 4’s quest that’s literally called “Kid in a Fridge” — but it’s also a nod at Indiana Jones’ notorious technique for escaping a nuclear explosion: the legendary adventurer and archeologist also hid in a fridge.
8. Vault Uniforms Were Inspired by the Ghoul
Us finally meeting the one and only Original Vault Boy was a big deal in itself as...
- 6/1/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Bethesda’s Fallout 76 recently achieved a huge milestone by reaching the 20 million player mark. The major contributor to this success was the Fallout TV series, which began airing on April 10th earlier this year.
After the major achievement, Director Todd Howard gave an interview in which he talked about the future games and even the future of the show. He teased that the Fallout TV series will follow the new characters as they still have stories to tell.
Fallout Season 2: A New Set of Characters and a Fresh Location
Fallout TV series follows different characters from games. | Bethesda’s Fallout 76
The Fallout TV series is based on Bethesda’s popular game Fallout, developed by Amazon MGM Studios. However, the show follows its own story rather than following the story of one of the games. This means that the TV series has its own set of characters and their interesting story to tell.
After the major achievement, Director Todd Howard gave an interview in which he talked about the future games and even the future of the show. He teased that the Fallout TV series will follow the new characters as they still have stories to tell.
Fallout Season 2: A New Set of Characters and a Fresh Location
Fallout TV series follows different characters from games. | Bethesda’s Fallout 76
The Fallout TV series is based on Bethesda’s popular game Fallout, developed by Amazon MGM Studios. However, the show follows its own story rather than following the story of one of the games. This means that the TV series has its own set of characters and their interesting story to tell.
- 6/1/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
The current Major Order in Helldivers 2 is testing players to their limits but the community is not ready to give up. Players have been ordered to destroy Meridia by injecting Dark Fluid into its core but it’s not as easy as it sounds. With a Terminid Supercolony residing on the planet, there is no limit to the number of enemies that spawn on the battlefield. It’s a tough fight, but Helldivers are having the time of their lives.
Helldivers 2 (via Arrowhead Game Studios)
Players have shared their experiences on the Helldivers 2 subreddit and it’s safe to say this has been one of the most entertaining Major Orders. There are many theories that claim Super Earth is making a huge mistake by completely destroying Meridia as it would trigger the Illuminate invasion.
Helldivers 2 players love the chaos on the battlefield A still from Helldivers 2 (via Arrowhead Game Studios...
Helldivers 2 (via Arrowhead Game Studios)
Players have shared their experiences on the Helldivers 2 subreddit and it’s safe to say this has been one of the most entertaining Major Orders. There are many theories that claim Super Earth is making a huge mistake by completely destroying Meridia as it would trigger the Illuminate invasion.
Helldivers 2 players love the chaos on the battlefield A still from Helldivers 2 (via Arrowhead Game Studios...
- 6/1/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Walton Goggins was heavily praised for his portrayal of The Ghoul in Amazon Prime’s Fallout series, but behind the exceptional delivery was an anxious actor who believed he wouldn’t be able to give justice to the character.
Walton Goggins in Fallout / Amazon Prime Video
The Emmy-nominated star initially had doubts if he could pull off and survive the project after he was met with struggles on the set. Transforming into The Ghoul was not a comfortable situation, and that has affected the actor’s confidence.
Walton Goggins Almost Gave Up On Playing The Ghoul
During his interview with Josh Horowitz via the Happy Sad Confused podcast, actor Walton Goggins confessed his frustration on the set of Fallout. On Day 1 of filming, he already was feeling the anxiety of not being able to do his job properly.
The first day that we did it, it was like 106 degrees in New York.
Walton Goggins in Fallout / Amazon Prime Video
The Emmy-nominated star initially had doubts if he could pull off and survive the project after he was met with struggles on the set. Transforming into The Ghoul was not a comfortable situation, and that has affected the actor’s confidence.
Walton Goggins Almost Gave Up On Playing The Ghoul
During his interview with Josh Horowitz via the Happy Sad Confused podcast, actor Walton Goggins confessed his frustration on the set of Fallout. On Day 1 of filming, he already was feeling the anxiety of not being able to do his job properly.
The first day that we did it, it was like 106 degrees in New York.
- 6/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Fortnite is a massive triumph for Epic Games and has collaborated with countless franchises throughout the years. The developers know how to capture the interest of the gaming community and recent leaks suggest the game will feature its most ambitious crossover yet.
The superhero brand keeps getting stronger which makes sense for the developers to partner up and do some creative things that would appeal to fans and players alike. Theorists claim that a new mythic ability is coming and is heavily inspired by the Fantastic Four’s Invisible Woman.
Fortnite Theorists Think Something Fantastic Is Coming This Fortnite theory could blow everyone away.
The latest season of the live service game features a handful of crossovers with different franchises, the most notable being Fallout and Marvel. The Battle Pass features the iconic X-Men supervillain: Magneto and could be the first of many more superhero-themed cosmetic items that will...
The superhero brand keeps getting stronger which makes sense for the developers to partner up and do some creative things that would appeal to fans and players alike. Theorists claim that a new mythic ability is coming and is heavily inspired by the Fantastic Four’s Invisible Woman.
Fortnite Theorists Think Something Fantastic Is Coming This Fortnite theory could blow everyone away.
The latest season of the live service game features a handful of crossovers with different franchises, the most notable being Fallout and Marvel. The Battle Pass features the iconic X-Men supervillain: Magneto and could be the first of many more superhero-themed cosmetic items that will...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Fallout 76 is not the most acclaimed entry in the hit RPG series by a long margin. Apart from the game’s quality, which series enthusiasts almost always criticize, the state of the game at launch was nothing short of deplorable.
In addition to almost unanimously agreeing that the title was perhaps the series’ weakest entry, the community agrees that ‘The Scorched’ can be incredibly challenging to slay. But many fans might be unaware that a much scarier enemy almost replaced them
Fallout 76 Lead Artist Reveals That He Wanted A Much More Unsettling Enemy Type Instead of the Scorched Fallout 76‘s Scorched could have been much more scary if the original designs were retained.
Fallout 76 recently shattered Steam Records thanks to the TV Show on Prime Video and Amazon Games giving away the title for free. Despite everything wrong with the game, per the community, the game once again became a...
In addition to almost unanimously agreeing that the title was perhaps the series’ weakest entry, the community agrees that ‘The Scorched’ can be incredibly challenging to slay. But many fans might be unaware that a much scarier enemy almost replaced them
Fallout 76 Lead Artist Reveals That He Wanted A Much More Unsettling Enemy Type Instead of the Scorched Fallout 76‘s Scorched could have been much more scary if the original designs were retained.
Fallout 76 recently shattered Steam Records thanks to the TV Show on Prime Video and Amazon Games giving away the title for free. Despite everything wrong with the game, per the community, the game once again became a...
- 6/1/2024
- by Sparsh Jaimini
- FandomWire
2024 is nearly half over and while it’s a wasteland at the box office this year for television fans it is one of the better years as we have gotten many brilliant shows both at the big and small scale. With incredible series like Masters of the Air starting the year, there was no way that the rest of the year could go bad and that’s what happened because we got powerful and thrilling shows like Shōgun, Fallout, and 3 Body Problem. So, if you want to know the best new shows that came out this year here are the top picks for you. We have only added the shows that came out with their first season this year and excluded the shows that returning with a new season.
Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
Baby Reindeer is a psychological thriller and dark comedy series created by Richard Gadd. Based on Gadd...
Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
Baby Reindeer is a psychological thriller and dark comedy series created by Richard Gadd. Based on Gadd...
- 6/1/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Whenever you talk about Microsoft Gaming or Xbox, one name that will always pass by your head is Phil Spencer. Starting his career as an intern at Microsoft, the man might have gotten the tag of one of the most successful CEOs in the history of the company’s gaming brand.
Although this success was never an overnight process, Spencer himself is a huge gamer by heart. That’s why all his decision-making regarding the business aspect of the company has been beneficial. He always perceived things from a gamer’s point of view. And his huge play times in certain Aaa titles are proof of that.
Phil Spencer Might Have Played these Games More Than You Phil Spencer has played this game for over 270 hours so far.
People might think that with these busy schedules, personalities like Phil Spencer might not have enough time to try out the games on his own platform.
Although this success was never an overnight process, Spencer himself is a huge gamer by heart. That’s why all his decision-making regarding the business aspect of the company has been beneficial. He always perceived things from a gamer’s point of view. And his huge play times in certain Aaa titles are proof of that.
Phil Spencer Might Have Played these Games More Than You Phil Spencer has played this game for over 270 hours so far.
People might think that with these busy schedules, personalities like Phil Spencer might not have enough time to try out the games on his own platform.
- 5/31/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
From its actors to the franchise’s old-school fans, everyone was surprised and delighted by just how sensationally Prime Video’s Fallout blew up. The new post-apocalyptic show managed to please the Og video game fans as well as attract millions of new viewers, building upon the pre-existing world and making it more vibrant, lively, and prominent than ever before.
Fallout was renewed for Season 2 just a couple of days after its premiere, and we’re very excited to learn more about it… Thankfully, Walton Goggins is willing to share!
The Ghoul Star Says S1 Left Many Doors Open
Fallout Season 1 might have felt overwhelmingly massive for new Vault Dwellers, but as Og fans, we see just how much it didn’t cover. Don’t get us wrong: it didn’t need to as it followed one particular story — and yet, there’s much more still to show than what we’ve already seen.
Fallout was renewed for Season 2 just a couple of days after its premiere, and we’re very excited to learn more about it… Thankfully, Walton Goggins is willing to share!
The Ghoul Star Says S1 Left Many Doors Open
Fallout Season 1 might have felt overwhelmingly massive for new Vault Dwellers, but as Og fans, we see just how much it didn’t cover. Don’t get us wrong: it didn’t need to as it followed one particular story — and yet, there’s much more still to show than what we’ve already seen.
- 5/31/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
After “Bridgerton” dominated the top three spots on Luminate’s streaming rankings last week, the only TV title that could rival it was a complete change of pace from the high production value Regency-era drama: “Tires,” Shane Gillis’ self-funded half-hour comedy that premiered on May 23.
“Bridgerton” Season 3 of course still took the No. 1 position with 766.8 million minutes watched in its second full week of availability, coming out to an estimated 3.7 million views when divided by the 220-minute runtime of the four currently available episodes.
But “Tires” beat Season 1 and 2 of “Bridgerton,” landing at No. 2 with 447.8 million minutes watched. Divided by its 135-minute runtime, that translates to 3.3 million views — not far behind “Bridgerton” Season 3 at all. Season 2 took third place place with 394.2 million minutes watched while Season 1 took fourth place with 391.6 million minutes watched.
“Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” had its chart debut at No. 5 with 298.1 million minutes watched in its first week of availability.
“Bridgerton” Season 3 of course still took the No. 1 position with 766.8 million minutes watched in its second full week of availability, coming out to an estimated 3.7 million views when divided by the 220-minute runtime of the four currently available episodes.
But “Tires” beat Season 1 and 2 of “Bridgerton,” landing at No. 2 with 447.8 million minutes watched. Divided by its 135-minute runtime, that translates to 3.3 million views — not far behind “Bridgerton” Season 3 at all. Season 2 took third place place with 394.2 million minutes watched while Season 1 took fourth place with 391.6 million minutes watched.
“Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” had its chart debut at No. 5 with 298.1 million minutes watched in its first week of availability.
- 5/31/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Prior to the immense success of television shows like "The Last of Us" and "Fallout," many audiences felt that video game adaptations were cursed. There were plenty of quick cash grabs and bizarre attempts at movie adaptations that just didn't work throughout the years, but one secret standout is the 2006 Christophe Gans film "Silent Hill." Based on the Konami video game series of the same name, "Silent Hill" follows a mother (Radha Mitchell) who goes into the uniquely haunted town of Silent Hill to try and rescue her adopted daughter, Heather (Jodelle Ferland). While the film isn't super accurate to the story from the games, it does capture the mood and some of the themes and completely nails the aesthetic, which can be half the battle with video game titles as visually recognizable as "Silent Hill." There's just nothing quite like its grungy industrial meat locker vibe and its delightfully disturbing monsters,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
There was once a time when Xbox was hailed for its exclusives compared to its competition. In the 2000s, we saw the release of Halo, Gears, and Forza games, which defined an entire generation of gamers and changed how we played games. However, something happened in the 2010s, and Xbox’s quality of first-party titles took a massive nosedive.
Xbox’s slump of bad exclusives didn’t end with Series S/X either, and it worsened. In response, Microsoft started buying studios, left and right, and assembling new teams to work on major console-exclusive games for the Xbox family of consoles. 2024 was supposed to be our first look at how Xbox exclusives have improved, and it seems like we’re in for a rollercoaster yet again.
Microsoft’s New Approach For Xbox Exclusives Has Proven to be a Disaster Xbox first-party exclusives are still bad | Microsoft
After getting completely obliterated...
Xbox’s slump of bad exclusives didn’t end with Series S/X either, and it worsened. In response, Microsoft started buying studios, left and right, and assembling new teams to work on major console-exclusive games for the Xbox family of consoles. 2024 was supposed to be our first look at how Xbox exclusives have improved, and it seems like we’re in for a rollercoaster yet again.
Microsoft’s New Approach For Xbox Exclusives Has Proven to be a Disaster Xbox first-party exclusives are still bad | Microsoft
After getting completely obliterated...
- 5/31/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Since the days of finger painting stories on cave walls, storytellers have known the secret of telling a quality fable. If your characters have flaws, they will resonate, even the villains.
One-dimensional characters just don't cut it, even if they're relegated to a distant, supporting role.
Some pundits are decrying the use of the deeply flawed character as an overdone trope that should die an ignominious death.
Yet, here we are, with the most acutely compromised characters reigning supreme on our TV screens and reverberating throughout our social interactions.
The art of creating the 'grey' character isn't going away any time soon, as this list of 13 deeply flawed characters clearly demonstrates.
Beth Dutton - Yellowstone
There aren't enough adjectives in the English language to adequately describe Beth Dutton. She's a viper in clothes, ready to unleash the moment she senses weakness.
But that's not why there's a massive demand for...
One-dimensional characters just don't cut it, even if they're relegated to a distant, supporting role.
Some pundits are decrying the use of the deeply flawed character as an overdone trope that should die an ignominious death.
Yet, here we are, with the most acutely compromised characters reigning supreme on our TV screens and reverberating throughout our social interactions.
The art of creating the 'grey' character isn't going away any time soon, as this list of 13 deeply flawed characters clearly demonstrates.
Beth Dutton - Yellowstone
There aren't enough adjectives in the English language to adequately describe Beth Dutton. She's a viper in clothes, ready to unleash the moment she senses weakness.
But that's not why there's a massive demand for...
- 5/31/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
Fallout 76 has recently surpassed a major milestone by reaching the 20 million players mark, 6 years after its release. The main factor in Bethesda’s success was the Fallout TV show, which began airing on April 10th earlier this year. Due to the popularity of the show, both old and new players were captivated by the intriguing lore of the Fallout world.
After the milestone’s announcement, Director Todd Howard gave an interview expressing how this was an unexpected turn of events. However, he also teased that the studio might have been working on multiple Fallout projects.
Todd Howard’s Tease: Hinting at Multiple Fallout Projects
After Fallout 76’s recent success, Todd Howard teases future games. | Bethesda
In a recent interview, director and executive producer Todd Howard discussed what the milestone meant for them and how it will influence the series. In the end, when asked about what this success means for...
After the milestone’s announcement, Director Todd Howard gave an interview expressing how this was an unexpected turn of events. However, he also teased that the studio might have been working on multiple Fallout projects.
Todd Howard’s Tease: Hinting at Multiple Fallout Projects
After Fallout 76’s recent success, Todd Howard teases future games. | Bethesda
In a recent interview, director and executive producer Todd Howard discussed what the milestone meant for them and how it will influence the series. In the end, when asked about what this success means for...
- 5/31/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Science fiction and fantasy have inspired dozens of great television scores through the years, from “Battlestar Galactica” to “Game of Thrones.” Three more streaming series continued that tradition this season: “Silo,” “Fallout” and “3 Body Problem.”
Atli Örvarsson’s music for “Silo,” the Apple TV+ dystopian drama set in a bleak future where everyone lives in underground silos, was initially inspired by the setting. “It’s a mechanized world,” he says. “The technology you see is very, very old; the computers look like they’re from the ’80s, so there was always this idea that even the electronic sounds should be primitive, not slick.”
So he relied on Korg and Moog synthesizers from earlier eras, along with an unusual keyboard: the magnetic resonator piano, which uses electromagnets to create unusual sounds from the strings inside the instrument. “There’s a steampunk feel to the design of the show, and this is the ultimate steampunk instrument,...
Atli Örvarsson’s music for “Silo,” the Apple TV+ dystopian drama set in a bleak future where everyone lives in underground silos, was initially inspired by the setting. “It’s a mechanized world,” he says. “The technology you see is very, very old; the computers look like they’re from the ’80s, so there was always this idea that even the electronic sounds should be primitive, not slick.”
So he relied on Korg and Moog synthesizers from earlier eras, along with an unusual keyboard: the magnetic resonator piano, which uses electromagnets to create unusual sounds from the strings inside the instrument. “There’s a steampunk feel to the design of the show, and this is the ultimate steampunk instrument,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Bethesda Studio announced on May 30th that Fallout 76 has surpassed a huge milestone. The game crossed the 20 million players mark which is huge, and an achievement not even the popular game The Last of Us was able to achieve.
In today’s gaming industry, where competition is very fierce and players have a plethora of games to try out, this achievement is remarkable. But what made it even more impressive was not just the number, but the context of how they got to this stage.
Fallout’s Meteoric Rise: A Testament to Cross-Media Synergy
A huge milestone of 20 million player mark achieved | Bethesda
The major contributor to the sudden popularity of Fallout 76 was the Prime Video Fallout show. The show was released on April 10th and was streamed on the Amazon Prime Video platform. Amazon bought the rights to the series back in 2020 and has been working on it ever since.
In today’s gaming industry, where competition is very fierce and players have a plethora of games to try out, this achievement is remarkable. But what made it even more impressive was not just the number, but the context of how they got to this stage.
Fallout’s Meteoric Rise: A Testament to Cross-Media Synergy
A huge milestone of 20 million player mark achieved | Bethesda
The major contributor to the sudden popularity of Fallout 76 was the Prime Video Fallout show. The show was released on April 10th and was streamed on the Amazon Prime Video platform. Amazon bought the rights to the series back in 2020 and has been working on it ever since.
- 5/31/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
If you've watched any of the biggest television series over the last several years, from "Stranger Things" to "Shōgun" to Marvel's "Secret Invasion", you're likely all too aware of one of the biggest debates forever raging among nerds like us: What's the best way to experience the major water-cooler shows commonly considered to be "appointment viewing"? Is the binge model popularized by Netflix the way to approach things, in which viewers are able to spend a whole weekend devouring every episode of an entire season all in one go? Or is it better to exercise a little patience and release episodes one at a time in weekly installments, allowing word-of-mouth momentum to build while keeping the entire production at the center of the cultural conversation for much, much longer? (Or, perhaps, we can have the best of both worlds through "Hacks.")
That intriguing talking point was among the most significant...
That intriguing talking point was among the most significant...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Charlie Hunnam is set to make a return to series television. The former Sons of Anarchy star is set to play the lead in Prime Video’s highly anticipated Criminal, which is based on a series of graphic novels by Ed Brubaker. The series returns Hunnam to the world of organized crime, a genre that’s paid nice dividends for him in between Sons of Anarchy and The Gentlemen. According to Deadline, Hunnam is set to play the lead, “Leo, a brilliant master thief who sees all the angles, and specializes in plans with no guns and no violence. Like a chess player, Leo thinks three moves ahead. Other crooks think he’s a coward, especially compared to his father Tommy, who went to jail for murdering the most feared man in the city, Teeg Lawless.”
The cast will include Adria Arjona, who’s earning the best reviews of her...
The cast will include Adria Arjona, who’s earning the best reviews of her...
- 5/31/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
In a surprising turn of events, the Just Cause franchise is reportedly getting a film adaptation, and whilst it may be one of the most obvious to adapt to the big screen, it’s been so quiet gaming-wise for the franchise, that many never expected it to happen.
Original franchise creator Christopher Sundberg weighed in on X, speaking to the irony of the film’s potential existence.
A Just Cause Film Has Been Talked About for Years
Just Cause is known for its bombastic action and visuals
Talk of a Just Cause film has been swirling for years, first cropping up around 2011. The long-running action franchise has seen four entries since 2006 and has remained quite popular over the years. 2015’s Just Cause 3 received positive reviews, while its 2018 sequel did not fair quite as well but was not received terribly.
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Christopher Sundberg,...
Original franchise creator Christopher Sundberg weighed in on X, speaking to the irony of the film’s potential existence.
A Just Cause Film Has Been Talked About for Years
Just Cause is known for its bombastic action and visuals
Talk of a Just Cause film has been swirling for years, first cropping up around 2011. The long-running action franchise has seen four entries since 2006 and has remained quite popular over the years. 2015’s Just Cause 3 received positive reviews, while its 2018 sequel did not fair quite as well but was not received terribly.
SUGGESTED5 Forgotten Video Game Adaptations You Should Watch After Walton Goggins’ Fallout
Christopher Sundberg,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Dustin.C
- FandomWire
Knives Out 3 Cast Guide: All The Actors Who Have Joined ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ So Far ( Photo Credit – Twitter )
The hype around Knives Out 3 has skyrocketed with the announcement of a star-studded cast that will grace the screen in the threequel. The Knives Out franchise has always made news for its stellar ensemble, with Daniel Craig headlining the first two instalments and being supported by the likes of Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Edward Norton, and Janelle Monáe.
The third instalment, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, is no different and has added a number of beloved actors to its cast. Here are all the actors who have been confirmed to appear in Knives Out 3.
Daniel Craig
Nobody can imagine Knives Out without Daniel Craig, and so the legendary actor is returning as the famed private detective Benoit Blanc in Knives Out 3. The actor...
The hype around Knives Out 3 has skyrocketed with the announcement of a star-studded cast that will grace the screen in the threequel. The Knives Out franchise has always made news for its stellar ensemble, with Daniel Craig headlining the first two instalments and being supported by the likes of Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Edward Norton, and Janelle Monáe.
The third instalment, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, is no different and has added a number of beloved actors to its cast. Here are all the actors who have been confirmed to appear in Knives Out 3.
Daniel Craig
Nobody can imagine Knives Out without Daniel Craig, and so the legendary actor is returning as the famed private detective Benoit Blanc in Knives Out 3. The actor...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Guardians of Destiny 2, it’s time to roll for initiative! Bungie is pulling a Baldur’s Gate 3 and going all-in with a D&d-themed crossover that features a bunch of cosmetics your character can proudly don.
Indeed, The Final Shape is ‘shaping’ up to be an expansion for the history books. Just a little under one week left to go before experiencing all the gorgeous new outfits yourself.
Destiny 2 Collaborates with Dnd for Stunning In-Game Cosmetics Destiny 2 finally gets a crossover of many players’ dreams.
No longer will you have to pick between your love for medieval fantasy and futuristic space sci-fi; you can have it both starting June 4, 2024, on Destiny 2. Bungie recently announced the new collaboration on its official X/Twitter account, and to say people are excited is an understatement.
It's time to roll, Guardians!
Experience a legendary crossover with Dungeons & Dragons. Featuring Faerûn inspired armor ornaments for every class,...
Indeed, The Final Shape is ‘shaping’ up to be an expansion for the history books. Just a little under one week left to go before experiencing all the gorgeous new outfits yourself.
Destiny 2 Collaborates with Dnd for Stunning In-Game Cosmetics Destiny 2 finally gets a crossover of many players’ dreams.
No longer will you have to pick between your love for medieval fantasy and futuristic space sci-fi; you can have it both starting June 4, 2024, on Destiny 2. Bungie recently announced the new collaboration on its official X/Twitter account, and to say people are excited is an understatement.
It's time to roll, Guardians!
Experience a legendary crossover with Dungeons & Dragons. Featuring Faerûn inspired armor ornaments for every class,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Bluey-mania continues.
The Disney+ series was at the top of Nielsen’s streaming charts with nearly 1.2B minutes viewed from April 29 to May 5. The new episodes that dropped the week prior surely gave it a boost, but Bluey is a mainstay on this list, racking up over a billion minutes pretty frequently.
In fact, Nielsen points out that Bluey has been in the overall Top 10 for well over a year now, and this marks its fourth time at No. 1.
It should also not surprise anyone that Grey’s Anatomy came in second place with around 1.1B minutes viewed. It’s unclear what is prompting this resurgence in the medical drama, since it’s been available on both Hulu and Netflix for quite a while.
Fallout fell to third place this week but still posted over a billion minutes viewed, which is quite impressive for the eight-episode Amazon series. It was No.
The Disney+ series was at the top of Nielsen’s streaming charts with nearly 1.2B minutes viewed from April 29 to May 5. The new episodes that dropped the week prior surely gave it a boost, but Bluey is a mainstay on this list, racking up over a billion minutes pretty frequently.
In fact, Nielsen points out that Bluey has been in the overall Top 10 for well over a year now, and this marks its fourth time at No. 1.
It should also not surprise anyone that Grey’s Anatomy came in second place with around 1.1B minutes viewed. It’s unclear what is prompting this resurgence in the medical drama, since it’s been available on both Hulu and Netflix for quite a while.
Fallout fell to third place this week but still posted over a billion minutes viewed, which is quite impressive for the eight-episode Amazon series. It was No.
- 5/30/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The Netflix special roasting NFL great Tom Brady made it onto the streaming charts for the week it premiered — despite it only being up for a few hours of that week.
The Roast of Tom Brady racked up 279 million minutes for the week of April 29-May 5, good for 10th place among original series in Nielsen’s rankings. The special streamed live on May 5, meaning it tallied those viewing minutes in under 12 hours. (With a running time of almost three hours, the 279 million minutes equate to about 1.6 million complete runs of the special.)
Bluey moved back into the top overall spot with 1.18 billion minutes of viewing on Disney+, adding to its total as the most streamed title in the United States so far this year (21.73 billion minutes and counting). Fallout, which had led the previous three weeks, slipped to third overall with 1.08 billion minutes of viewing on Prime Video, while Grey’s Anatomy...
The Roast of Tom Brady racked up 279 million minutes for the week of April 29-May 5, good for 10th place among original series in Nielsen’s rankings. The special streamed live on May 5, meaning it tallied those viewing minutes in under 12 hours. (With a running time of almost three hours, the 279 million minutes equate to about 1.6 million complete runs of the special.)
Bluey moved back into the top overall spot with 1.18 billion minutes of viewing on Disney+, adding to its total as the most streamed title in the United States so far this year (21.73 billion minutes and counting). Fallout, which had led the previous three weeks, slipped to third overall with 1.08 billion minutes of viewing on Prime Video, while Grey’s Anatomy...
- 5/30/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From apocalyptic adventures to historical dramas, television in 2024 is as diverse and engaging as ever. Despite the effects of last year’s strikes, the lineup this year boasts captivating stories and unforgettable performances that cut across genres and styles. Here are some of the standout shows you need to watch. Scalding Post-Apocalyptic Thrills The Fallout series on Amazon has made a significant impact with its post-apocalyptic setting. Ella Purnell shines as Lucy MacLean, bringing a perfect blend of action and charm. Her character’s introduction, complete with gymnastic skills and firearm training, sets the tone for this irreverent and exciting series.
- 5/30/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Netflix effect continues.
The O.G. streamer has seen major viewership success with the licensing of older titles from other producers since last year, when the long-concluded USA legal drama “Suits” dominated the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 for weeks on end. Since then, several library titles have seen similar trajectories.
The newest example of the Netflix effect is “The Judge,” a 2014 film starring Robert Downey Jr. that was streamed for 703 million minutes in its first five days on Netflix. That made it the seventh-most-streamed title of the week of April 29-May 5, holding its own compared to TV titles with much longer running times.
Also notable on this week’s chart was “Dead Boy Detectives,” which rose to become the No. 8 most-streamed title with 699 million minutes watched in its first full week on Netflix after missing the overall Top 10 and instead landing at No. 3 on the streaming originals chart last week,...
The O.G. streamer has seen major viewership success with the licensing of older titles from other producers since last year, when the long-concluded USA legal drama “Suits” dominated the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 for weeks on end. Since then, several library titles have seen similar trajectories.
The newest example of the Netflix effect is “The Judge,” a 2014 film starring Robert Downey Jr. that was streamed for 703 million minutes in its first five days on Netflix. That made it the seventh-most-streamed title of the week of April 29-May 5, holding its own compared to TV titles with much longer running times.
Also notable on this week’s chart was “Dead Boy Detectives,” which rose to become the No. 8 most-streamed title with 699 million minutes watched in its first full week on Netflix after missing the overall Top 10 and instead landing at No. 3 on the streaming originals chart last week,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
It’s a known fact that the Fallout franchise is one of Bethesda’s longest-running and most popular series, rivaling Elder Scrolls. With the debut of the popular Amazon live-action show, many new and old fans are flocking to the backlog of titles while waiting for what may come next from Bethesda.
Fallout games, old and recent, have garnered acclaim from critics and gamers thanks to their gameplay, story, characters, and, most importantly, terrifying creatures. Recently, in a video about designing creatures in Fallout games, one of the former Bethesda artists shared his stories and approach to designing one of the franchise’s most iconic monsters, Mirelurk King.
Ex-Bethesda Talks About Designing Mirelurk King and How He Improved The Terryifing Monster
Fans of the Fallout franchise undoubtedly have a love/hate relationship when it comes to Mirelurks since they are certainly cool monsters but hard to dispatch with. Mirelurks are...
Fallout games, old and recent, have garnered acclaim from critics and gamers thanks to their gameplay, story, characters, and, most importantly, terrifying creatures. Recently, in a video about designing creatures in Fallout games, one of the former Bethesda artists shared his stories and approach to designing one of the franchise’s most iconic monsters, Mirelurk King.
Ex-Bethesda Talks About Designing Mirelurk King and How He Improved The Terryifing Monster
Fans of the Fallout franchise undoubtedly have a love/hate relationship when it comes to Mirelurks since they are certainly cool monsters but hard to dispatch with. Mirelurks are...
- 5/30/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
There’s no doubt that the Fallout series, to put it mildly, is having a bit of a moment. The success of the Amazon TV show has generated a huge wave of players who have installed the most recent Fallout games to continue enjoying the unique ambiance of the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Many fans are desperate for Fallout 5, but things look bad. It’s already been confirmed that Bethesda is currently working on Elders Scroll 6. This means we’re quite a few years away from the next entry in the Fallout franchise. While that’s dissapootining, Todd Howard has already revealed the game’s potential setting and location.
Todd Howard Has Already Revealed The Location For Next Fallout Game Fallout 5 Location | Steam
The Fallout franchise is as expansive as it is deadly for those who dare reside there. Over the years, we’ve seen Bethesda expand the world of the unique post-apolcatpyc RPG.
Many fans are desperate for Fallout 5, but things look bad. It’s already been confirmed that Bethesda is currently working on Elders Scroll 6. This means we’re quite a few years away from the next entry in the Fallout franchise. While that’s dissapootining, Todd Howard has already revealed the game’s potential setting and location.
Todd Howard Has Already Revealed The Location For Next Fallout Game Fallout 5 Location | Steam
The Fallout franchise is as expansive as it is deadly for those who dare reside there. Over the years, we’ve seen Bethesda expand the world of the unique post-apolcatpyc RPG.
- 5/30/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Bethesda Game Studios is undoubtedly a titan in the RPG genre, churning out critically acclaimed franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Their games notoriously take very long to make, and often times, the inner workings of this creative powerhouse remain somewhat opaque.
In an interview with YouTube channel MinnMax, veteran developer Bruce Nesmith, who worked on iconic Bethesda titles like Daggerfall and Skyrim, offered some insight on the studio’s decision-making process, particularly the role of creative director Todd Howard.
Nesmith Left Bethesda Due To The Studio’s Growth
Nesmith felt he couldn’t speak with Howard enough due to the studio’s growth | Bethesda
Nesmith’s career at Bethesda spanned decades, with his contributions ranging from design work on 1996’s Daggerfall to his role on 2023’s Starfield before his departure to pursue a career in writing. His insights offered a valuable perspective on the studio’s evolution over...
In an interview with YouTube channel MinnMax, veteran developer Bruce Nesmith, who worked on iconic Bethesda titles like Daggerfall and Skyrim, offered some insight on the studio’s decision-making process, particularly the role of creative director Todd Howard.
Nesmith Left Bethesda Due To The Studio’s Growth
Nesmith felt he couldn’t speak with Howard enough due to the studio’s growth | Bethesda
Nesmith’s career at Bethesda spanned decades, with his contributions ranging from design work on 1996’s Daggerfall to his role on 2023’s Starfield before his departure to pursue a career in writing. His insights offered a valuable perspective on the studio’s evolution over...
- 5/30/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
In the early stages of Fallout 4‘s development, the super mutants were envisioned to have a much more human appearance. Jonah Lobe, the artist behind these characters, initially designed them to inspire empathy and deeper storytelling.
Lobe’s goal was to encourage the game’s designers to write more quests and dialogue for the super mutants, showcasing their emotional range and potential for complex narratives.
The Potential Design That The Super Mutant’s Almost Had
Lobe explained in a recent YouTube video that this decision might have been influenced by the small size of Bethesda’s team during Fallout 4‘s development. With only about 100 developers, compared to much larger teams at other game studios, there were simply not enough resources to fully flesh out the more human-like super mutants.
Suggested“It all helps but you know what?”: Todd Howard Revealed the Secret Recipe Behind Fallout 4 Success That Transcends Next-Gen...
Lobe’s goal was to encourage the game’s designers to write more quests and dialogue for the super mutants, showcasing their emotional range and potential for complex narratives.
The Potential Design That The Super Mutant’s Almost Had
Lobe explained in a recent YouTube video that this decision might have been influenced by the small size of Bethesda’s team during Fallout 4‘s development. With only about 100 developers, compared to much larger teams at other game studios, there were simply not enough resources to fully flesh out the more human-like super mutants.
Suggested“It all helps but you know what?”: Todd Howard Revealed the Secret Recipe Behind Fallout 4 Success That Transcends Next-Gen...
- 5/30/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner are longtime friends, but the two had never worked together. “Fallout” proved to be the perfect starting point. “Graham wrote one of my very favorite unproduced pilots ever, which was to the great ‘Star Trek’ show ‘Worf,’ which Graham always described as the ‘Baskets’ of a ‘Star Trek’ show,” Robertson-Dworet tells Gold Derby (watch above). “But I think what it showed me was that he has a really unique sensibility and he brought to that show — which is a very popular world that has been explored and very serious sci-fi tone for a long time — a lot of just sort of surprising comedy. And I think that was what ‘Fallout’ needed and I was very excited to partner with my longtime friend Graham. And when [Jonathan Nolan] offered me the IP for ‘Fallout,’ I knew I was never gonna do it alone. I was only...
- 5/30/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
The history of Hollywood adapting video games in movies and TV shows has been a little spotty, to say the least, but in recent years, I think the tide has been turning. With shows like The Last of Us and Fallout, video game fans have developed a little hope to see their favorite adapted into a great piece of art and while there will still be wasted efforts like Netflix’s The Witcher and Paramount+’s Halo, they are still only two shows. So, in keeping with that spirit of hope we created a list of the 10 best TV shows that were adapted from video games, they can be original stories in the world of video games but they have to be connected to the original IP.
Knuckles (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Knuckles is a comedy-adventure series created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher. Based on the Sonic the Hedgehog...
Knuckles (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Knuckles is a comedy-adventure series created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher. Based on the Sonic the Hedgehog...
- 5/30/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
“Fallout 76” has found a whole new world of players thanks to the popularity of Amazon’s “Fallout” TV series. The Bethesda Game Studios title, which first launched in October 2018, crossed 20 million downloads and plays as of Wednesday.
That is a jump from the 17 million players “Fallout 76” had totaled in December, ahead of the April 10 release of Jonathan Nolan’s “Fallout” TV adaptation on Prime Video.
“It’s kind of been sneaky popular for a while — but not to this level and it’s just been really great for the for the whole studio,” Bethesda director and executive producer Todd Howard, who oversees the “Fallout” franchise, told Variety.
In the under two months since the series premiered (and has already been picked up for a second season), daily active users across the “Fallout” video game franchise titles developed and published by Bethesda, a division of Microsoft Gaming, have ballooned over 600% to more than 5 million players.
That is a jump from the 17 million players “Fallout 76” had totaled in December, ahead of the April 10 release of Jonathan Nolan’s “Fallout” TV adaptation on Prime Video.
“It’s kind of been sneaky popular for a while — but not to this level and it’s just been really great for the for the whole studio,” Bethesda director and executive producer Todd Howard, who oversees the “Fallout” franchise, told Variety.
In the under two months since the series premiered (and has already been picked up for a second season), daily active users across the “Fallout” video game franchise titles developed and published by Bethesda, a division of Microsoft Gaming, have ballooned over 600% to more than 5 million players.
- 5/30/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Described as “Skyrim in space” by director Todd Howard, Starfield opened up to praise for its open-world setting. However, it was supposed to be a big step towards RPGs and space exploration, and it is still working towards the goal after almost eight months of the launch. Love it or hate it, the game does have a lot of scope for improvement.
It’s rival, on the other hand, No Man’s Sky, simply stole the show long before it was released globally. Another game that was originally over-promised and then launched to lackluster reactions, the procedurally generated infinite universe offered the players a chance to hop from planet to planet in search of resources like never before.
Hello Games Addressed The Issues And Killed Them Ultimately
No Man’s Sky currently features 18 quintillion planets in the game.
Many felt empty playing No Man’s Sky and those who never...
It’s rival, on the other hand, No Man’s Sky, simply stole the show long before it was released globally. Another game that was originally over-promised and then launched to lackluster reactions, the procedurally generated infinite universe offered the players a chance to hop from planet to planet in search of resources like never before.
Hello Games Addressed The Issues And Killed Them Ultimately
No Man’s Sky currently features 18 quintillion planets in the game.
Many felt empty playing No Man’s Sky and those who never...
- 5/30/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Games like Skyrim and the Fallout series owe their existence to Wayne Gretzky, the former professional ice hockey player and head coach in Canada.
This might sound ridiculous; there’s no obvious connection between Gretzky and these games at first glance. However, one interview with Bethesda’s executive producer, Todd Howard, shows us exactly how the ice hockey legend’s existence eventually gave way to several classic video games.
How One Man’s Existence Leads to Games Like Skyrim From Skyrim to Starfield, we have one man to thank for kickstarting it all.
In an interview with Esquire, Howard details exactly how he got his start at Bethesda. It all started with his love for video games. Back in the 80s, he already showed an interest in games; not just in playing them, but in wanting to understand how they worked.
Even though he was a business major, video games were called to his heart.
This might sound ridiculous; there’s no obvious connection between Gretzky and these games at first glance. However, one interview with Bethesda’s executive producer, Todd Howard, shows us exactly how the ice hockey legend’s existence eventually gave way to several classic video games.
How One Man’s Existence Leads to Games Like Skyrim From Skyrim to Starfield, we have one man to thank for kickstarting it all.
In an interview with Esquire, Howard details exactly how he got his start at Bethesda. It all started with his love for video games. Back in the 80s, he already showed an interest in games; not just in playing them, but in wanting to understand how they worked.
Even though he was a business major, video games were called to his heart.
- 5/30/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
2024 is half over and we have seen some brilliant and some not-so-brilliant TV shows by streaming services and cable networks. However, the sci-fi fantasy genre TV shows are proving to be the biggest ones this year with the release of shows like Fallout and 3 Body Problem. The sci-fi fans are having a great year and if TV shows weren’t enough we also got Dune: Part Two this year which is the most successful film 2024 so far. So, let’s check out the best new and returning sci-fi fantasy shows that came out this year.
Dark Matter (Apple TV+)
Dark Matter is a sci-fi fantasy thriller series created by Blake Crouch. Based on a 2016 novel of the same by Crouch, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Jason Dessen, a Chicago-based physicist as he is warped into an alternate version of his life where everybody he knows in...
Dark Matter (Apple TV+)
Dark Matter is a sci-fi fantasy thriller series created by Blake Crouch. Based on a 2016 novel of the same by Crouch, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Jason Dessen, a Chicago-based physicist as he is warped into an alternate version of his life where everybody he knows in...
- 5/30/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The 10 Best Ella Purnell Movies and TV Shows, Ranked Worst to Best (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Following Amazon’s adaptation of the popular post-apocalyptic video game series Fallout, Ella Purnell, shot to fame and immediately became a household name. Purnell plays Lucy MacLean, a young lady who was raised in the Vaults and now chooses to live alone in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
However, Purnell is not new to the Hollywood scene. Since making her screen debut in the romance movie Never Let Me Go (2010), starring alongside Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfield, Purnell has painstakingly crafted an incredible career, making appearances in a wide range of motion pictures and television shows. Check out our list of some of the best works of Ella Purnell ranked from worst to best.
10. ‘Kick-Ass 2’
Produced by Jeff Wadlow of Truth or Dare, Kick-Ass 2 follows the formula for a sequel, building on the superhero story...
Following Amazon’s adaptation of the popular post-apocalyptic video game series Fallout, Ella Purnell, shot to fame and immediately became a household name. Purnell plays Lucy MacLean, a young lady who was raised in the Vaults and now chooses to live alone in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
However, Purnell is not new to the Hollywood scene. Since making her screen debut in the romance movie Never Let Me Go (2010), starring alongside Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfield, Purnell has painstakingly crafted an incredible career, making appearances in a wide range of motion pictures and television shows. Check out our list of some of the best works of Ella Purnell ranked from worst to best.
10. ‘Kick-Ass 2’
Produced by Jeff Wadlow of Truth or Dare, Kick-Ass 2 follows the formula for a sequel, building on the superhero story...
- 5/30/2024
- by Aastha Soni
- KoiMoi
Call of Duty is no stranger to controversies, and there’s a new one that has grappled with players as of late. The highly anticipated Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone collaboration with Fallout is not so anticipated anymore after skins from the event leaked and were met with disapproving eyes.
People who like the skins seem to be in the minority, and Activision might be in the trenches once these are officially released.
Call of Duty Fans Do Not Approve of the Leaked Collaboration Skins Call of Duty‘s controversy of the day revolves around leaked skins that fans would refund if they could.
It seems like Activision is in the news for a new controversy every other day. After the controversial ‘spoon feed features’ that people were upset about, the latest hubbub circles around the new leaked skins with Fallout‘s vault dwellers that people are less than happy to see.
People who like the skins seem to be in the minority, and Activision might be in the trenches once these are officially released.
Call of Duty Fans Do Not Approve of the Leaked Collaboration Skins Call of Duty‘s controversy of the day revolves around leaked skins that fans would refund if they could.
It seems like Activision is in the news for a new controversy every other day. After the controversial ‘spoon feed features’ that people were upset about, the latest hubbub circles around the new leaked skins with Fallout‘s vault dwellers that people are less than happy to see.
- 5/30/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
The Deadline Studio at Prime Experience, featuring interviews with the cast and creatives from some of Prime Video’s buzziest TV programs in the awards-season race, recently wrapped its run on the sidelines of Prime Video’s FYC event.
Click here to watch all the panels.
This year’s lineup included conversations with the likes of Nicole Kidman and Lulu Wang from Expats; Donald Glover and Maya Erskine from Mr. and Mrs. Smith; Walton Goggins and Jonathan Nolan from Fallout; I’m a Virgo’s Jharrel Jerome and Boots Riley; Rosamund Pike and Rafe Judkins from The Wheel of Time; and Uma Thurman, Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez and Sarah Schechter from Red, White & Royal Blue.
Also sitting down, from the specials and unscripted side, were Garth Brooks to discuss his Amazon live concert event; Tig Notaro, Jenny Slate and Jim Gaffigan on their stand-up specials; and the creators of...
Click here to watch all the panels.
This year’s lineup included conversations with the likes of Nicole Kidman and Lulu Wang from Expats; Donald Glover and Maya Erskine from Mr. and Mrs. Smith; Walton Goggins and Jonathan Nolan from Fallout; I’m a Virgo’s Jharrel Jerome and Boots Riley; Rosamund Pike and Rafe Judkins from The Wheel of Time; and Uma Thurman, Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez and Sarah Schechter from Red, White & Royal Blue.
Also sitting down, from the specials and unscripted side, were Garth Brooks to discuss his Amazon live concert event; Tig Notaro, Jenny Slate and Jim Gaffigan on their stand-up specials; and the creators of...
- 5/29/2024
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the nominations for the first ever Gotham TV Awards taking place on Tuesday, June 4 at Cipriani 25 in New York City. With a focus on shows in their first seasons, the nominees selected by committees of film and television critics, journalists, festival programmers, and film curators feature a range of series, from “Baby Reindeer” to “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and “Black Twitter: A People’s History,” as well as performances from Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder in “The Curse” to Kristen Wiig in “Palm Royale,” and Lily Gladstone in “Under The Bridge.”
The new ceremony will also celebrate tribute recipients Mariska Hargitay, Peter Morgan, and Lulu Wang.
Hargitay will be feted with the Anniversary Tribute for her “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” tenure of over 550 episodes of playing Captain Olivia Benson. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the procedural series on air...
The new ceremony will also celebrate tribute recipients Mariska Hargitay, Peter Morgan, and Lulu Wang.
Hargitay will be feted with the Anniversary Tribute for her “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” tenure of over 550 episodes of playing Captain Olivia Benson. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the procedural series on air...
- 5/29/2024
- by Marcus Jones and Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Seven years after the first game, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is finally out for gamers to enjoy. While the game might not end up as 2024’s best release, the long-awaited sequel already stands out as one of the most technically accomplished games out there. Fans and critics have praised the game’s overall narrative and mechanics, but it still lacks basic features such as game saves.
Saving is undoubtabtely a crucial aspect of most video games, particularly where your characters can get annihilated. We’ve seen popular games such as Fallout and Cyberpunk 2077 giving us an autosave feature. Unfortunately, Senua’s Saga isn’t accommodating in this aspect.
Hellblade 2’s Next Update Needs to Add Much-Needed Saving Features Hellblade2 needs auto-saving | Steam
Popular games like Fallout have always featured the ability to auto-save and give players multiple save files. These are some of the most basic features that are exploited...
Saving is undoubtabtely a crucial aspect of most video games, particularly where your characters can get annihilated. We’ve seen popular games such as Fallout and Cyberpunk 2077 giving us an autosave feature. Unfortunately, Senua’s Saga isn’t accommodating in this aspect.
Hellblade 2’s Next Update Needs to Add Much-Needed Saving Features Hellblade2 needs auto-saving | Steam
Popular games like Fallout have always featured the ability to auto-save and give players multiple save files. These are some of the most basic features that are exploited...
- 5/29/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
The Last of Us has been people’s favorite for over a decade. The TV adaptation of the game was released in 2023, which enabled non-gamers to experience the world of The Last of Us. The show was co-created by Mazin and Druckmann, and was largely based on The Last of Us Part 1. Season 2 of the show is currently under pre-production.
Pedro Pascal, left, and Bella Ramsey, right, as Joel and Ellie for HBO’s The Last of Us Season 1
However, the Initial reaction to the idea of an adaptation encountered a lot of skepticism among the crew. Troy Baker believed that the purity of The Last of Us was embedded in the medium of gaming. He believed turning the game into a show/movie could cause blunders to the franchise, and wanted to maintain the purity of the game.
Neil Druckmann’s words changed the crew’s perception of the show
Neil Druckmann,...
Pedro Pascal, left, and Bella Ramsey, right, as Joel and Ellie for HBO’s The Last of Us Season 1
However, the Initial reaction to the idea of an adaptation encountered a lot of skepticism among the crew. Troy Baker believed that the purity of The Last of Us was embedded in the medium of gaming. He believed turning the game into a show/movie could cause blunders to the franchise, and wanted to maintain the purity of the game.
Neil Druckmann’s words changed the crew’s perception of the show
Neil Druckmann,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
With its reputation for massive single-player RPGs like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, Bethesda tried its hand at the multiplayer genre with Fallout 76 in 2018. While the game offered a unique online experience set in a typical post-apocalyptic Fallout wasteland, not all was merry.
Fallout 76‘s launch was marred by technical problems such as bugs, glitches, missing features, and a general sense of incompleteness. While Bethesda games aren’t known to be the most polished at launch, FO76‘s problems were quite egregious and a big disappointment for fans.
Todd Howard Believes They “Screwed Up” With Fallout 76
Bethesda’s first attempt at a proper multiplayer game suffered a “litany” of problems at launch | Bethesda
In a 2021 livestreamed conversation between Xbox and Bethesda executives after Microsoft’s acquisition of Zenimax, Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard offered a candid assessment of Fallout 76‘s launch and how the studio will move forward with its newfound ownership.
Fallout 76‘s launch was marred by technical problems such as bugs, glitches, missing features, and a general sense of incompleteness. While Bethesda games aren’t known to be the most polished at launch, FO76‘s problems were quite egregious and a big disappointment for fans.
Todd Howard Believes They “Screwed Up” With Fallout 76
Bethesda’s first attempt at a proper multiplayer game suffered a “litany” of problems at launch | Bethesda
In a 2021 livestreamed conversation between Xbox and Bethesda executives after Microsoft’s acquisition of Zenimax, Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard offered a candid assessment of Fallout 76‘s launch and how the studio will move forward with its newfound ownership.
- 5/29/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
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