Game(s) to TV

*ToTheNines* · 08-17-2007, 06:45 PM

In your eyes, what games need to be adapted into a TV series?

I really wanna see Jak and Daxter get a TV series, using the same graphics as the cut-scenes from the games. It would be difficult for this to happen if they followed the story of the game, since there would be a major change in tone between seasons at one point.

Another would be Crash Bandicoot, this would work really well as an animated series. Not much else I can say other than I'm dying to see it happen.

Anyone ever played Golden Sun for GBA? The overall story might be a bit cliche, but there are some very original elements to the mythology of it all. As much as I hate anime, it would certainly work for Golden Sun.

And Ocarina of Time needs, at the very least, a direct-to-dvd series or movie.

*Mecha Cow* · 08-17-2007, 07:20 PM

I think the Zelda mangas prove the games don't translate well to other mediums. I think the only Zelda that could effectively be turned into a series is Four Swords (Adventures), since it's very light on story (ie. lots of blank space to fill) and allows for actual character interaction.

Ra · 08-17-2007, 07:35 PM

The only game series I can think of is Kingdom Hearts. And that's only because of the events that took place before the first game's story really began. That, and I'm a fan girl. Otherwise I think the games should be games. Unless you have a talented team of writers and artists, all who know their stuff about the game inside and out, the game-to-TV idea usually falls flat on it's face.

*ToTheNines* · 08-17-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

I think the Zelda mangas prove the games don't translate well to other mediums.

Never read em, do they suck?

**ThirdMarioBro** · 08-17-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

In your eyes, what games need to be adapted into a TV series?

I really wanna see Jak and Daxter get a TV series, using the same graphics as the cut-scenes from the games. It would be difficult for this to happen if they followed the story of the game, since there would be a major change in tone between seasons at one point.

Another would be Crash Bandicoot, this would work really well as an animated series. Not much else I can say other than I'm dying to see it happen.

Anyone ever played Golden Sun for GBA? The overall story might be a bit cliche, but there are some very original elements to the mythology of it all. As much as I hate anime, it would certainly work for Golden Sun.

And Ocarina of Time needs, at the very least, a direct-to-dvd series or movie.

*Bangs head on desk*

*ToTheNines* · 08-17-2007, 08:05 PM

Bad topic?

Ra · 08-17-2007, 08:13 PM

No, I think you just broke his little heart somehow...

Janus Prospero · 08-17-2007, 08:44 PM

Ratchet & Clank

But it would have to be a late night cartoon on Adult Swim or something.

*Mecha Cow* · 08-17-2007, 09:30 PM

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Never read em, do they suck?

I guess they're about as good as direct adaptions would get...Which is to say pretty boring. Playing through dungeons and solving puzzles is fun when you do it yourself, but it's not very exciting to watch or read about.

Peanut · 08-17-2007, 09:41 PM

I've said it before, but some kind of insane Super Smash Bros. type cartoon would be completely off the chain. That way, we could see so many different characters and settings, and have a ton of awesome fights go down, too. If they changed it from "trophies" fighting to the various characters getting pulled out of their respective worlds to battle for the amusement of some kind of supreme evil, (Master Hand?) then I think it could really work.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 08-17-2007, 09:50 PM

That's what "The Subspace Emissary" is for, and we don't have to worry about American kids network censors dubbing all the characters with the two or three union voice actors in the industry.

No thanks. I'll stick with my games.

Peanut · 08-17-2007, 09:56 PM

I thought we were speaking ideally. You know, that would mean it wouldn't be a sh*tty anime and it would have some actual talent behind it. But whatever.

And I doubt subspace emissary is going to be worth two sh*ts. It'll be Melee single-player+ with horribly cheesy cut-scenes.

愛 · 08-17-2007, 10:05 PM

Bring the Zelda cartoon back.

*Cure* · 08-17-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

I've said it before, but some kind of insane Super Smash Bros. type cartoon would be completely off the chain. That way, we could see so many different characters and settings, and have a ton of awesome fights go down, too. If they changed it from "trophies" fighting to the various characters getting pulled out of their respective worlds to battle for the amusement of some kind of supreme evil, (Master Hand?) then I think it could really work.

Yeah, this would be cool. It could be like a short one or two season show, cuz if any longer it'd get crappy.

Ra · 08-17-2007, 10:10 PM

God damn it Ai, why did I have to go and search for that old thing again because of you?

*Mecha Cow* · 08-17-2007, 10:47 PM

Aw man, wellexcusemeprincess.com is down.

Peanut · 08-17-2007, 10:55 PM

Listen, I have that show on DVD and it's a classic! Leave it be!

*Brodie* · 08-17-2007, 11:07 PM

I'd like something that wouldn't suck.

Like, a Transformers tv show. There's an idea. Maybe....MAYBE A CARTOON!

*KROW* · 08-18-2007, 01:05 PM

Baten Kaitos and possibly Soul Calibur would make a great anime series a la Street Fighter. At least, I'd like to see them...

*Dr. Doom* · 08-18-2007, 01:08 PM

Yes, I'd love a Soul Calibur anime.

08-17-2007, 06:45 PM	#1
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,384	Game(s) to TV In your eyes, what games need to be adapted into a TV series? I really wanna see Jak and Daxter get a TV series, using the same graphics as the cut-scenes from the games. It would be difficult for this to happen if they followed the story of the game, since there would be a major change in tone between seasons at one point. Another would be Crash Bandicoot, this would work really well as an animated series. Not much else I can say other than I'm dying to see it happen. Anyone ever played Golden Sun for GBA? The overall story might be a bit cliche, but there are some very original elements to the mythology of it all. As much as I hate anime, it would certainly work for Golden Sun. And Ocarina of Time needs, at the very least, a direct-to-dvd series or movie.

08-17-2007, 07:20 PM	#2
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	I think the Zelda mangas prove the games don't translate well to other mediums. I think the only Zelda that could effectively be turned into a series is Four Swords (Adventures), since it's very light on story (ie. lots of blank space to fill) and allows for actual character interaction. __________________

08-17-2007, 07:35 PM	#3
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	The only game series I can think of is Kingdom Hearts. And that's only because of the events that took place before the first game's story really began. That, and I'm a fan girl. Otherwise I think the games should be games. Unless you have a talented team of writers and artists, all who know their stuff about the game inside and out, the game-to-TV idea usually falls flat on it's face. __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

08-17-2007, 08:13 PM	#7
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	No, I think you just broke his little heart somehow... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

08-17-2007, 08:44 PM	#8
Janus Prospero Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 477	Ratchet & Clank But it would have to be a late night cartoon on Adult Swim or something. __________________

08-17-2007, 08:05 PM	#6
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,384	Bad topic?

08-17-2007, 09:41 PM	#10
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I've said it before, but some kind of insane Super Smash Bros. type cartoon would be completely off the chain. That way, we could see so many different characters and settings, and have a ton of awesome fights go down, too. If they changed it from "trophies" fighting to the various characters getting pulled out of their respective worlds to battle for the amusement of some kind of supreme evil, (Master Hand?) then I think it could really work.

08-17-2007, 09:50 PM	#11
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	That's what "The Subspace Emissary" is for, and we don't have to worry about American kids network censors dubbing all the characters with the two or three union voice actors in the industry. No thanks. I'll stick with my games. __________________

08-17-2007, 09:56 PM	#12
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I thought we were speaking ideally. You know, that would mean it wouldn't be a shtty anime and it would have some actual talent behind it. But whatever. And I doubt subspace emissary is going to be worth two shts. It'll be Melee single-player+ with horribly cheesy cut-scenes.

08-17-2007, 10:05 PM	#13
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Bring the Zelda cartoon back.

08-17-2007, 10:10 PM	#15
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	God damn it Ai, why did I have to go and search for that old thing again because of you? __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

08-17-2007, 10:47 PM	#16
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Aw man, wellexcusemeprincess.com is down. __________________

08-17-2007, 10:55 PM	#17
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Listen, I have that show on DVD and it's a classic! Leave it be!

08-17-2007, 11:07 PM	#18
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I'd like something that wouldn't suck. Like, a Transformers tv show. There's an idea. Maybe....MAYBE A CARTOON! __________________ Stupendous Monster

08-18-2007, 01:05 PM	#19
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Baten Kaitos and possibly Soul Calibur would make a great anime series a la Street Fighter. At least, I'd like to see them... __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

08-18-2007, 01:08 PM	#20
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Yes, I'd love a Soul Calibur anime. __________________ I love you, Pickle.