Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Oh god, they're probably making a Farmville movie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/08/oh-god-theyre-probably-making-a-farmville-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/08/oh-god-theyre-probably-making-a-farmville-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/08/oh-god-theyre-probably-making-a-farmville-movie/#comments Never before have our hearts received news with such confusion: In a recent interview with IGN, Toy Story writers Alec Sokolow and Joel Cohen hinted at their next project: A movie adaptation of Zynga's Farmville franchise. "We're in conversations with Zynga to do something with one of their brands," they teased. "Can't really say too much on that front yet, but 'Old MacDonald' didn't have a factory, if you get our drift." We do not get your drift. Your drift makes us sad.

We trust the two to craft a compelling story, but we worry there's not enough rich source material for them to base it on. All we know is we're not looking forward to receiving a hundred daily invitations to go to the movie from our distant, distant cousins and fourth grade math teachers.

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The press release mentions the game's first, Cannes-winning trailer will serve as the film's "primary creative inspiration," adding that the movie will adopt the commercial's "focus on human emotion, family ties and non-linear storytelling." Also, it's a horror movie from Lionsgate, so we're betting you'll get to see the insides of hastily removed human body parts.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationdead-islandfilmlionsgatemicrosoftmoviepcplaystationps3techlandxboxTue, 27 Sep 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft launching film studio focused on game adaptations]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/ubisoft-launching-film-studio-focused-on-game-adaptations/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/ubisoft-launching-film-studio-focused-on-game-adaptations/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/ubisoft-launching-film-studio-focused-on-game-adaptations/#comments Ubisoft's got its finger in a number of cinematic pies, including the founding of its own CGI studio and the acquisition of special effects company Hybride -- now, the publisher can add its very own film studio to its ... pie safe, we guess. Variety reports the company opened up a division named Ubisoft Motion Pictures in Paris, which will be headed by former EuropaCorp CEO Jean-Julien Baronnet, and will focus on adapting Ubisoft's franchises into films and TV shows.

You guys realize what this means, right? We mean, it's pretty obvious. Given the success of last year's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time movie, they're going to follow it up with a television miniseries based on Smurfs Dance Party. Like, duh.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationfilmmovietelevisionubisoftubisoft-motion-picturesMon, 02 May 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Red Faction production stills look very, very surly]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/25/red-faction-production-stills-look-very-very-surly/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/25/red-faction-production-stills-look-very-very-surly/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/25/red-faction-production-stills-look-very-very-surly/#comments The SyFy press site recently added a handful of production stills for its upcoming original film adaptation of the Red Faction franchise, posted in the gallery below. Did you know that, in addition to being composed of red rocks, Mars is also made out of frowns?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationfilmmoviered-factionstillssyfyMon, 25 Apr 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mike Bithell conceptualizes a game based on Source Code]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/04/mike-bithell-conceptualizes-a-game-based-on-source-code/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/04/mike-bithell-conceptualizes-a-game-based-on-source-code/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/04/mike-bithell-conceptualizes-a-game-based-on-source-code/#comments Bossa Studios lead designer Mike Bithell, whom you may remember as the creator of the 24-hour project Thomas Was Alone, knows a thing or two about coming up with compelling game concepts. We're not surprised that he recently turned his sights on gameifying one of our favorite movies of 2011 so far: Source Code. On his personal blog, Bithell explained how the film's penchant for Groundhog Day-esque repetition would translate over to a game mechanic, even drawing a handy diagram to illustrate his ideas.

Personally, we'd love for his vision to come to fruition, if only to achieve our dream of getting our Gyllenhaal fix in a video game format. We can't just keep playing Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and pretending, you know. It's not healthy.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationconceptindiemike-bithellmoviesource-codethomas-was-aloneMon, 04 Apr 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[David O. Russell responds to Uncharted movie fan concerns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/david-o-russell-responds-to-uncharted-movie-fan-concerns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/david-o-russell-responds-to-uncharted-movie-fan-concerns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/david-o-russell-responds-to-uncharted-movie-fan-concerns/#comments David O. Russell is currently making headlines as the Academy Award-nominated director of The Fighter. But gamers are probably more interested in one of his next projects: a silver screen adaptation of the Uncharted series. The numerous changes made to the core story have some fans concerned that Russell simply doesn't get it. Responding to those accusations, Russell told SlashFilm that he's "played the game a bunch of times" and has even met Naughty Dog's Amy Hennig. "As far as I'm concerned, I'm very respectful as far as the core content and spirit of the game."

Russell argues that "there's not a bunch of movies you can point to that are made from games that are amazing movies, that stand up to time as a franchise or as [individual films]." By focusing on "what I think is going to be an amazing movie," Russell says that "it's going to be real, it's going to be raw, it's going to be intense, it's going to be original, and it's going to be propulsive."

(And he apparently doesn't know who Nathan Fillion is.)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationDavid-O-Russellhollywoodmovieplaystationps3UnchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-Fortuneuncharted-movieMon, 21 Feb 2011 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Visceral: 'A lot of discussion' over live-action Dead Space film]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/visceral-a-lot-of-discussion-over-live-action-dead-space-film/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/visceral-a-lot-of-discussion-over-live-action-dead-space-film/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/visceral-a-lot-of-discussion-over-live-action-dead-space-film/#comments Though there are plenty of jollies to be had from the uber-gory Dead Space Aftermath animated feature, we've got a powerful desire in our heart-of-hearts to lay eyes upon a live-action film set in the Dead Space universe. We're not the only ones. In a recent interview with BBC News, Visceral Games art director Ian Milham explained, "We would love to have a live action film and we've had a lot of discussion. But one of the reasons Dead Space still exists and is popular is because we've made sure to do everything right. So we're doing the same with the film, not just a cheap cash-in but to do something really worthwhile, so we'll see."

We appreciate how much thought you're putting into this -- an unprecedented amount of thought, you might say -- though, really, we can't think of an easier game to adapt to film. Here's our simple plan for how we're gonna make this work:
  1. Give the rights to adapt the game over to the guys who make the Saw movies.
  2. Book two tickets on the 10 o' clock money train to Cashtown.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationdead-space-2eafilmian-milhammicrosoftmobilemovienintendopcplaystationps3visceralvisceral-gameswiixboxFri, 28 Jan 2011 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman 3D is an 'adaptation' of Rayman 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/rayman-3d-is-an-adaptation-of-rayman-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/rayman-3d-is-an-adaptation-of-rayman-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/rayman-3d-is-an-adaptation-of-rayman-2/#comments Tucked away in Ubisoft's 3DS lineup press release is this golden nugget: Rayman 3D is actually an "adaptation" of the classic Rayman 2 (the Dreamcast version, specifically). Those of you who have experienced the joy of Rayman 2 can probably stop reading now. The rest of you will be glad to hear that the 3DS version will feature "major updates" to certain gameplay elements, including "accessibility, progression and learning curve."

Frankly, we're just glad to have a new excuse to collect Lums again.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds3DS-launchadaptationdsnintendorayman-2rayman-3dubisoftWed, 19 Jan 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ: Saint's Row movie coming, will be announced next month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/thq-saints-row-movie-coming-will-be-announced-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/thq-saints-row-movie-coming-will-be-announced-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/thq-saints-row-movie-coming-will-be-announced-next-month/#comments We've frequently been addled with this thought: Why hasn't anyone made a movie starring Keith David and a dude dressed up like a hot dog, who wander around large metropolitan areas indiscriminately shooting vehicles, buildings and people with rocket launchers? That is a movie we'd pay well over the standard ticket price to see ... and we might soon have our chance! In a recent interview with Gamasutra, THQ CEO Brian Farrell revealed that the company will announce a Saint's Row movie sometime next month.

Though no details about the film were revealed, Farrell said the plan is to make sure the film and the next installment in the over-the-top crime series will release at the same time, saying "this builds our brand at no cost to us." Sure, it does -- unless the film is like, wicked bad. Like, Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever bad. Like, Alone in the Dark bad.

JoystiqTHQ: Saint's Row movie coming, will be announced next month originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationBrian-Farrellfilmmoviesaints-row-3thqFri, 12 Nov 2010 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Christopher Nolan considering Inception video game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/22/inception-game-considered-by-Nolan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/22/inception-game-considered-by-Nolan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/22/inception-game-considered-by-Nolan/#commentsFiled under: , ,

There's a thought that's been lodged in our mind ever since we saw Christopher Nolan's psychological action-heist blockbuster, Inception: "Man, all these layers of unreality would make for a pretty great video game." Now, we're not sure if that idea came to us naturally, or if it was smooshed in there by a small crew of impossibly attractive heroes, but we don't seem to be the only ones who had it -- Nolan recently voiced his desire to turn the film's universe into a video game during a Rome press conference.

"[What] we are looking at doing is developing a videogame based on the world of the film, which has all kinds of ideas that you can't fit into a feature film," Nolan explained. "That's something we've been talking about and are looking at doing long term, in a couple of years." That sounds promising, but we feel compelled to inform Mr. Nolan that Tim Schafer and Double Fine beat him to the punch, like, five years ago.

Still, the film's impressive take at the box office ($753 million so far) might give an interactive follow-up a large, interested audience. Oh, and the fact that a game wouldn't be pressured into launching alongside a movie (this one would be years late!) would be the source of more ... optimism than usual.

JoystiqChristopher Nolan considering Inception video game originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationchristopher-nolanfilminceptionmovieWed, 22 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Jovovich: Another Resident Evil movie is 'definitely' coming]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/jovovich-another-resident-evil-movie-is-definitely-coming/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/jovovich-another-resident-evil-movie-is-definitely-coming/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/jovovich-another-resident-evil-movie-is-definitely-coming/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Paul W.S. Anderson's latest installment in the Resident Evil film franchise, subtitled Afterlife (or in most technologically-endowed theaters, Afterlife 3D), took home top honors in last weekend's box office ranking. What does this mean? Well, it means we're angry at a lot of America for not going to see Machete -- but, according to lead actress Milla Jovovich, it also means we can expect to see yet another movie chronicling Alice's beef with the Umbrella Corporation.

"This new Resident Evil is the first one to ever open at No. 1 worldwide," Jovovich recently told New York magazine. "It's the biggest movie in the franchise. So we're definitely going to make another one." She goes on to ask that fans of the series send suggestions for the next film to her Twitter page, which also contains much needed, step-by-step instructions on how to properly pronounce her name. Thanks, Milla!

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Movie adaptations of console games are no surprise. But when was the last time you heard of a movie based on an iPhone game? Angry Birds, a Boom Blox-esque 2D puzzle game, may be the first App Store title to find a Hollywood adaptation, according to a new report in Variety.

At first, the idea may seem ludicrous, but developer Rovio sees opportunity to transform the title into an "evergreen" franchise. With over six million sales, the game has already generated more than $5 million in revenue for the Finnish developer. And with more than five million views of the game's animated trailer on YouTube, it's clear that there is certainly a demand for resentful winged vertebrates.

Rovio has enlisted the help of various "Hollywood advisors," including Peter Levin and Russell Binder, with the hopes of an adaptation with the appearance of claymation (a la Aardman Animation). While a deal is being secured, Rovio's challenge is to bring the game to "every possible place," including consoles like the PS3, PSP and DS. With Hollywood deals taking years to complete, Rovio knows that it will be difficult "to make sure the brand is relevant when the movie comes out."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationangry-birdsdshollywoodmobilemovienintendoplaystationps3psproviosonywiiWed, 25 Aug 2010 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Cube' director wants to make a video game adaptation]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/14/cube-director-wants-to-make-a-video-game-adaptation/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/14/cube-director-wants-to-make-a-video-game-adaptation/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/14/cube-director-wants-to-make-a-video-game-adaptation/#comments There are few cinematic guilty pleasures we hold closer to our hearts than the Cube franchise. Here's a breakdown of the films, in case you happened to overlook them: A group of strangers must find their way out of a multi-roomed, cube-shaped prison, which is filled with gruesome, deadly traps. If you think that sounds like an awesome plot for a video game, you're not alone -- the director of the original Cube, Vincenzo Natali, recently told MTV that he'd love to make a video game adaptation of the film.

Natali told MTV that, while writing the film, he repeatedly asked, "are we writing a film or are we writing a game?" His desire to do the latter is apparently pretty strong, as he used the MTV interview to broadcast, "if there are any game designers out there, give me a call." Well, folks, you heard the man. Pick up a phone book, and let's get this thing done.

Joystiq'Cube' director wants to make a video game adaptation originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationcubefilmhorrormovievincenzo-nataliFri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GDC hands-on: Deadliest Warrior (XBLA)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/12/deadliest-warrior-xbla-prevew/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/12/deadliest-warrior-xbla-prevew/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/12/deadliest-warrior-xbla-prevew/#comments Okay, honesty time. Most of the preparation for my GDC appointment to check out Pipework Foundation's TV-to-game adaptation Deadliest Warrior was spent thinking up jokes about the game's cast of anachronistic characters. "So, what are we looking at," I would snidely remark, "Templars? Cavemen? Wizards? Robots? Robot Cavemen? Grizzly bears?" To which Pipework would politely laugh, as I would insist, "No, seriously. What's the grizzly bear situation?"

I was prepared to be underwhelmed by the game, so I'd attempt to cajole an entire preview out of this line of questioning. Fortunately, this precaution wasn't necessary, as Deadliest Warrior looks to be a surprisingly competent, enjoyable fighting game, and a welcome addition to the Xbox Live Arcade lineup. Here's the takeaway: Think Bushido Blade; but instead of being stuck with controlling boring ol' samurai, there are ninjas, Spartans, Apache, knights and four other yet-to-be-announced warriors (Including, hopefully, wizards).

Gallery: Deadliest Warrior

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationdeadliest-warriorfightinggdc-2010Microsoftspike-tvtvxblaXbox-360Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Clash of the Titans screens highlight multi-headed beasts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/11/clash-of-the-titans-screens-highlight-multi-headed-beasts/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/11/clash-of-the-titans-screens-highlight-multi-headed-beasts/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/11/clash-of-the-titans-screens-highlight-multi-headed-beasts/#comments
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If you think our last batch of screens depicted some ugly creatures from Namco Bandai's upcoming Clash of the Titans, then we guess this latest round of shots are par for the course. Featuring several screens of the multi-headed nasty you see above, our gallery below is a veritable playground of potential nightmare inducers. This beast is like a smaller, more nimble version of Cerberus from Devil May Cry 3. Maybe a bit less chilly, too.

Anyway, feel free to hit up the gallery below for the new screens.

Gallery: Clash of the Titans (3/10/2010)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationbandaibrashclash-of-the-titansgame-republiclicensedmoviesnamconamco-bandaiThu, 11 Mar 2010 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Warner Bros. in talks to produce Space Invaders movie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/03/warner-bros-in-talks-to-produce-space-invaders-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/03/warner-bros-in-talks-to-produce-space-invaders-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/03/warner-bros-in-talks-to-produce-space-invaders-movie/#comments According to a recent report from the L.A. Times, Warner Bros. is in talks with Japanese game developer Taito to secure the rights for a film adaptation of Space Invaders. The Times speculates the film would be a big-budget action-blockbuster, helmed by prolific producers of big-budget action-blockbusters, such as Mark Gordon, Jason Blum and Guymon Casady.

In other news, we're planning on doing our own version of Space Invaders pretty soon, only it will be about us, attempting to invade outer space, because we don't want to live on this stupid, terrible planet anymore.

[Via IGN]

JoystiqWarner Bros. in talks to produce Space Invaders movie originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationarcadeclassichollywoodla-timesmoviespace-invaderstaitowarner-brosWed, 03 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Line Cinema options rights for film adaptation of Heavy Rain]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/27/new-line-cinema-options-rights-for-film-adaptation-of-heavy-rain/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/27/new-line-cinema-options-rights-for-film-adaptation-of-heavy-rain/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/27/new-line-cinema-options-rights-for-film-adaptation-of-heavy-rain/#comments What if Heavy Rain, which is so often heralded by creator David Cage as "interactive fiction," was just a bit less interactive? Is the game's story and cast of vaguely-French-sounding characters strong enough to carry a feature-length film? We might just find out, some day -- internet super-sleuth superannuation recently uncovered copyright documents which reveal that New Line Productions optioned the rights to turn Heavy Rain into a movie on May 15, 2006 -- just a few days after "The Casting" trailer (NSFW) was revealed at E3.

This doesn't ensure the development of a Heavy Rain movie, of course; it only means if any film studio makes the film, it's going to be New Line Cinema. We think the rights are in good hands -- New Line did some great work on the film adaptations of those Lord of the Rings games.

JoystiqNew Line Cinema options rights for film adaptation of Heavy Rain originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The good news is that the game looks surprisingly faithful to its original iteration. You can watch a trailer for the title, which is due out March 1 on the App Store, after the jump.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationapp-storeApplegameloftiPodmobileplatformerraymanrayman-2rayman-2-the-great-escapeubisoftFri, 26 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Extremely ugly Clash of the Titans screenshots released]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/19/extremely-ugly-clash-of-the-titans-screenshots-released/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/19/extremely-ugly-clash-of-the-titans-screenshots-released/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/19/extremely-ugly-clash-of-the-titans-screenshots-released/#comments
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Whoa, now. When we say "ugly," we're not talking about the visual fidelity of the aforementioned Clash of the Titans screenshots. Rather, we're talking about the subjects they depict -- horrible, nether-spawned creatures, covered in uninviting tusks, pincers and fangs. Where are all the beautiful, half-clothed goddesses? The scenic Grecian environments? The looming, meticulously built temples? We're not sure -- but we do know they're not in the gallery below.

Gallery: Clash of the Titans

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationclash-of-the-titansfilmgallerygame-republicgreeceMicrosoftnamco-bandaiscreenshotsXbox-360Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Not getting up: Ecko's Macbeth game dispatched]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/not-getting-up-eckos-macbeth-game-dispatched/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/not-getting-up-eckos-macbeth-game-dispatched/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/not-getting-up-eckos-macbeth-game-dispatched/#comments Seeing as how the whole "Macbeth with gunz" thing has already been done (see: movie starring Aussie heartthrob Sam Worthington, above), we're ever so curious to learn more about Marc Ecko's canned game concept for a "completely re-imagined Macbeth." Unfortunately, the famed clothing designer -- turned failed game designer -- has his lips sealed. "I don't want to give it away," Ecko told Destructoid, after admitting that the rumored project was at least, in some form, quite real.

Sadly, we're left to contemplate what could have been from a single, proposed gameplay mechanic: "cutting people's heads off." Surely, Shakespeare's inclusion of only one, climactic beheading -- and "off stage" at that -- in the accepted original Macbeth was merely a limitation of the special effects of the playwright's day. Just imagine how much more epic Renaissance works could be as video games ... Oh, right.

JoystiqNot getting up: Ecko's Macbeth game dispatched originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationcontens-under-pressureeckoecko-entertainmentmacbethmarc-eckomarc-ecko-entertainmentshakespeareTue, 01 Dec 2009 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Avatar mutliplayer trailer pits giant blue things against humans]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/avatar-mutliplayer-trailer-pits-giant-blue-things-against-humans/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/avatar-mutliplayer-trailer-pits-giant-blue-things-against-humans/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/avatar-mutliplayer-trailer-pits-giant-blue-things-against-humans/#commentsIt could happen this week, it could happen next week, but sometime in the month of December, Ubisoft will decide to liberate Avatar from the shackles of game development. And when that happens, we're prepared to go directly online and start popping 10-foot blue things with our big human weapons. This is about survival, ya dig?

It appears that in addition to simply plugging bullets into the creatures, Ubisoft will also be allowing for some form of capture the flag (wait, isn't this about survival?). Other than that one crucial detail, the only info we gleaned from the multiplayer trailer above is that there'll be a ton of explosions, even more mid-air flip-kicks, and explosion/flip-kick-laden jungle combat when the game does finally come out. For now, unfortunately, you'll have to sate yourselves with something totally boring like Modern Warfare 2. Humans against humans? Pssshhht, that's so mid-November.

Gallery: James Cameron's Avatar (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)

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 We are conflicted, dear readers, over the assumed quality of the King of Fighters film adaptation, the debut trailer for which can be found after the jump. On one hand, we have the incomparable film chops of action heroine extraordinaire Maggie Q and former spiky-headed Jedi slayer, Ray Park. Also, the whole production is led by award-winning director Gordon Chan, so we at least know the hand on the film's rudder is gnarled with experience.

On the other hand, it's another film based on the typically devoid-of-plot fighting game genre. If the precedent set by Street Fighter, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, Double Dragon, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and Dead or Alive are any indication, we could be in for another theatrical trainwreck.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationfilmking-of-fightersmaggie-qmovieray-parktrailervideoSun, 29 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Uwe Boll is adapting everyone's favorite video game, Bloodrayne 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/22/uwe-boll-is-adapting-everyones-favorite-video-game-bloodrayne/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/22/uwe-boll-is-adapting-everyones-favorite-video-game-bloodrayne/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/22/uwe-boll-is-adapting-everyones-favorite-video-game-bloodrayne/#comments At the risk of being repeatedly pawnched, we think we can accurately describe all of Uwe Boll's video game-based films as "wretched." However, we've got a theory for why that is -- his attempt to adhere to the plot of these games limited his otherwise limitless directing potential. Fortunately, that won't be a problem on his next film project: Bloodrayne 3: Warhammer, a film based on a video game which does not exist.

We'll contact Majesco to find out if this means another Bloodrayne title is secretly in the works -- but let's be honest, now. This sounds a lot like some good ol' fashioned Bollnanigans. Bollshines. Bollduggery.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationbloodraynebloodrayne-3-warhammerfilmmajescomoviesterminal-realityuwe-bollSun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dark Void film adaptation announced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/dark-void-film-adaptation-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/dark-void-film-adaptation-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/dark-void-film-adaptation-announced/#comments Preemptively cutting off complaints that it strays too far from the source material, Capcom has announced a film adaptation of a game you haven't played yet: Dark Void, next year's promising third-person shooter from Airtight Games. In line with the agreement reached between Capcom, Reliance BIG Entertainment and Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment production company, Dark Void is primed as a "sci-fi action franchise and potential starring vehicle for Pitt."

While the parties involved decide whether or not the movie is indeed the Pitt's, someone should probably point out that as far as starring vehicles go, a jetpack is probably the best one. Players will beat Hollywood to the punch and experience it for themselves when Dark Void lands on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on January 19, 2010 in North America and January 22, 2010 in Europe.
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationairtight-gamesbrad-pittcapcomdark-voidgame-to-filmMicrosoftplan-breliance-big-entertainmentshooterXbox-360Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Dexter trailer pushes iPhone's visual (and moral) boundaries]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/26/new-dexter-trailer-pushes-iphones-visual-and-moral-boundaries/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/26/new-dexter-trailer-pushes-iphones-visual-and-moral-boundaries/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/26/new-dexter-trailer-pushes-iphones-visual-and-moral-boundaries/#commentsWe use our iPhones for a wide variety of purposes: Keeping our enthralled Twitter audience informed, playing Home Run Derby MMOs, dueling with virtual lightsabers -- those sorts of things. We've never used it to play mobile murder simulators -- but by the look of the above trailer for Icarus Studios' Dexter, we'll be doing just that when the first episode of the game hits the App Store later this summer.

Though it still seems to contain the scattershot gameplay that we saw earlier this year at GDC, it looks amazing for an iPhone game. If you're a fan of the show (and by all means, you should be), it might just be worth checking out.

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We know our stuff about video game news, but when it comes to film scoops, we usually bow to the expertise of Ain't It Cool News' Harry Knowles. Imagine our delight when we read a recent report from the heavily bearded entertainment reporter claiming that Evil Dead and Spider-Man creator Sam Raimi would helm a film adaptation of World of Warcraft. According to Knowles, confirmation of this story will be hitting Hollywood trade publications later this week or next.

Where is this magical, magical news coming from? We have no idea -- but Knowles seems fairly certain. With Comic-Con just around the corner, and Blizzcon just around the corner that's behind that first corner, we're sure to hear more details soon -- if Knowles' report is accurate.

[Via WoW.com]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationblizzarddirectorfilmmmomoviepcsam-raimiworld-of-warcraftWed, 22 Jul 2009 00:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Terminator Salvation]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/27/review-terminator-salvation/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/27/review-terminator-salvation/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/27/review-terminator-salvation/#comments Terminator Salvation is a truly terrible game.

My reviews might occasionally sacrifice a touch of clarity in exchange for glibness or sesquipedalianism, so I find it important to write this review with its ultimate conclusion as its preface. The game is supremely awful, and you shouldn't buy it, rent it or play it. If that stern recommendation was all you were looking for, feel free to move on without reading the remainder after the jump.

If you want a lesson in how not to make a game, read on. Especially if your name appears anywhere in the Terminator Salvation credits. (Yes, even you, Rose McGowan -- IF THAT IS EVEN YOUR REAL NAME.)

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"DRIVER, 25, a test driver for Audi Germany in his mid-twenties -- a little Beckham, a little McQueen -- with munchy hair and intense blue eyes that show a focus that's laser-like."

These precious words constitute the first sentence of the Roger Avary-crafted screenplay for the (currently on-hold) film adaptation of the Driver series. The first five pages of the "HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL" script (written circa fall 2006) were recently leaked to superannuation, an anonymous (but extremely reliable) gaming news source. We have no idea who did the leaking, nor are we entirely certain of the script's veracity. Still -- a blogger can dream. If you have the literate faculties to do so, please take the time to lose yourself in this all too brief masterpiece.

Update: The mastermind behind superannuation contacted us, informing us that he (or she?) was the one who actually discovered the script. Good find, sir! (Or madam!)

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Things have been rough for the film adaptation of Midway and John Woo's 2007 gaming collaboration, Stranglehold. Fans of the 1992 classic action flick Hard Boiled (for which Stranglehold served as a pseudo-sequel) were disappointed to learn that the adaptation would be produced, but not directed, by John Woo. Also, the possible non-involvement of Hard Boiled star Chow Yun-Fat has sullied the excitement of the film's expectant audience.

More bad news for fans recently surfaced in an Empire interview with Woo, who explained that the Stranglehold adaptation "won't be ready until years from now." Don't get us wrong -- we love hearing about creators of game-based movies taking their sweet, sweet time with their work, but we're afraid that any further delays could rule out the possibility of Fat's participation. He ain't exactly getting any younger.

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We salute you, PSP. Much like a brave (or fatally clumsy) soldier collapsing on a grenade before shrapnel pierces the entire squad's fleshy bits, Sony's portable platform has kept the latest licensed game all to itself. Based on the upcoming Dragonball: Evolution, which critics are optimistically calling "a film," this online-capable fighter comes to us courtesy of Namco Bandai.

Featuring all the characters that fans will insist were ruined by the movie, Dragonball: Evolution promises explosive punches, unreasonably high kicks and Chow Yun Fat in surprisingly casual garb. Look for the manga-to-movie-to-game transition in stores this April.

Gallery: Dragonball: Evolution

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There has never been a movie based on a videogame that wasn't ... oh what's the word... non-ass. Sure, game-based films are always entertaining but that's always for the wrong reasons. After watching the new Max Payne trailer, titled Angels & Demons, we're starting to get hopeful for the flick. Taking the story from both Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne the film look promising but like a short guy at a urinal, we're going to stay on our toes. Just in case.

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Film director John Moore has won a hard fought battle with the Motion Picture Association of America to secure a PG-13 rating for the upcoming film, Max Payne -- based on the first and second games from Remedy.

Originally rated R by the MPAA, the director of the violent video game adaptation starring Marky Mark Wahlberg called the MPAA out saying the film was as intense as other summer blockbusters. Moore compared the situation to The Dark Knight, accusing the MPAA of sucking up to Warner Bros. when rating the comic adaptation, although Moore's choice of words were far more colorful. Of course the fight was based on dollars as Moore fought the R rating to secure a more financially viable PG-13 mark on the film which hits theatres on October 17.

Fans of the game will be happy to know that the original uncut vision will eventually see life on DVD in what Moore calls, the "Gamer Dedicated Cut."

But don't expect sunshine and rainbows now that Max Payne landed a PG-13 rating. "The movie you see in the theaters will be an intense experience and the movie you see on DVD will be as intense an experience with some extra sensibilities for people who really adore the game," Moore told GameDaily.

[via Shack News]

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Variety has confirmed that a film adaptation of Lost Planet is indeed in the works via Warner Bros. The script will be penned by X-Men and Watchmen scribe David Hayter, also known as the voice of Solid Snake. WB and Capcom are co-financing the film, with Warner Bros. having worldwide distribution rights.

No details on the plot, but we've submitted our proposal for the film, which would feature LP main character Wayne Holden sneaking through a secret military compound on a remote island. It would be, dare we say, awesome?

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Don't misinterpret that headline -- David Hayter, who has voiced the role of Solid Snake since ... well, since Solid Snake could speak, doesn't need you to submit your fan fiction to help piece together the plot of the supposedly upcoming Metal Gear Solid movie (though we're sure he would find your homemade Otacon/Sniper Wolf erotic literature wildly fascinating).

According to a recent IMDB post from Hayter himself, he needs fans of his work and of Kojima's epic series to email a certain Sony Pictures rep and politely suggest that Hayter be the one to pen the film's script. He's got the credentials to do so, having written screenplays for the first two X-Men movies and the upcoming adaptation of Alan Moore's Watchmen. We can also assume that he's played the game he would be adapting, giving him a significant edge over most screenwriters of ludologically-inspired films.

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This past Tuesday marked Capcom's 25th anniversary -- my how the time flies. However, instead of celebrating by taking body shots off of Kristin Kreuk, the company commemorated the milestone by attaching dates to upcoming film versions of two of its existing franchises.

According to a post on Capcom's US blog, the adaptation of popular action-adventure series Onimusha is expected make its theatrical debut in 2011, with Silent Hill's Christophe Gans still attached to direct. Capcom also anticipates Clock Tower to take a giant pair of scissors to the big screen as early as next year, this one being helmed by The Hills Have Eyes II's Martin Weisz. Now join us won't you as we hold hands and blow out the candles on Capcom's birthday cake. And don't forget to make a wish for at least one of these to not be box office poison.

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A biopic about Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell has been picked up by Paramount Pictures, with Leonardo DiCaprio attached to star, reports Variety. Although we feel "attached to star" is indicative of DiCaprio taking on the role of Bushnell himself, we guess it's equally likely he could star as Atari co-founder Ted Dabney or a paddle from Pong!

Bushnell is also known for founding Chuck E. Cheese. The film, currently titled Atari, will be produced by DiCaprio's Appian Way.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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The Castlevania film adaptation is stepping back into the limelight, and it's bringing a rather bizarre friend with him. Crystal Sky Pictures has signed a "$200 million theatrical slate financing deal" with Grosvenor Park to produce five films, according to Variety, with two of those being Castlevania and -- no, really! -- Pac-Man.

Originally penned by Paul W.S. "I didn't make Boogie Nights" Anderson (Resident Evil), Castlevania was put on hold during the writer's strike. The adaptation is still being co-produced by Rogue Pictures. Crystal Sky Pictures is also producing the Tekken film with Sony's Screen Gems.

If anyone's curious, here's our pitch for Pac-Man: The Film:

It's the year 2185. Human life has been all but eradicated, and sole survivors scramble to collect resources in a labyrinthine cave of unknown secrets. Using their spherical harvesting pods, each team takes a turn gathering. But something goes horribly wrong as one expedition team gets trapped and is forced to finish its mission while running away from haunting memories of the past...

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"Hip hop infused action adventure" news now, with Namco Bandai announcing a Fall 2008 release window for Afro Samurai, a video game adaptation of the popular animated series starring Mr. Samuel L. Jackson. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game follows the acrobatic Afro as he seeks revenge for the murder of his father and "fights to become the number one warrior." The game will stick to the storyline established in the series, while adding material and background that's sure to be appreciated by fans.

Of course, Samuel L. Jackson returns to provide dialogue, as well as the myriad of grunts sure to emanate as he kills enemies who are "affected by the beat of the musical score produced by RZA of Wu-Tang Clan fame." Lucky them.

Gallery: Afro Samurai (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)

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Gears of War film producer Wyck Godfrey has told Coming Soon that the production company is shooting for a Summer 2010 release of the video game adaptation. Said Godfrey: "We've got our script on and a director we're about to attach. We'll hopefully make that early next year for the summer of 2010."

The script was written by Stuart Beattie (Collateral, Pirates of the Caribbean), who recently said in an interview that the production will likely be heavy on green screen usage, à la 300. The Gears of War film will be released by New Line Cinema, with CliffyB as executive producer. You should probably get in line now, you've only got 24 to 27 months before this Romantic Comedy of 2010 marches into theaters.

JoystiqGears of War film shoots for Summer 2010 release originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A new collaboration between renowned author Orson Scott Card and Undertow developer, Chair Entertainment, will see the popular sci-fi novel Ender's Game adapted into a series of video games "across all next-generation consoles, handheld platforms, and PC." The first offering is expected to begin development later this year and will be released in downloadable format.

As the story of Ender's Game revolves around the protagonist's experiences within the "Battle Room" -- home to a simulation of futuristic combat -- it should come as no surprise to learn that Chair Entertainment's goal is to place players into the very same virtual environment. Turning Ender's fictional game into a "real" one certainly makes sly sense within the context of the book, though we would be slightly concerned if the people on our Xbox Live friends should start turning up dead.

In a recently published interview, N'Gai Croal managed to catch-up with the Mustard brothers, Donald and Geremy, founders of Chair Entertainment. They described the Unreal-engine game with great relish, noting that the "the unique characteristics of the Battle Room will make a very compelling, competitive game play experience." Let's hope it can make up for the bad taste left in our mouths by one of their previous Card collaborations, Advent Rising.

[Image: "Ender's Game(s)" by Penny Arcade]

JoystiqUndertow team creating Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game's game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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