10 Video Game Film Adaptations In Production Right Now

Traditionally speaking, video game to movie adaptations totally suck. Fingers crossed one of these upcoming flicks breaks the tradition.

By Cara Brander /

In recent years, the games industry has taken a notable shift in popular culture. The artistic prowess exhibited from its creative studios were once part of an arguably overlooked niche market. Now, they rival their entertainment counterparts in the film industry. From innovative motion-capture technology to all-star voice casts, the game has now taken its rightful place in the big leagues of entertainment. As Hollywood respectfully looks toward the games industry's growing success for inspiration, a vast number of adaptations have been negotiated and are currently in development. Some of the world's most successful franchises are set to be re-enacted for the screen, but will they live up to our expectations? Having already devoted our time to exploring the graphically rendered 3D environments of these games, how can we expect these to be accurately translated into a world that we can no longer control? Will the chosen cast live up to the, in many cases, award-winning performances of our much-loved pixellated characters commandeered by the voice artistry of the cast? Controversy will always surround an adaptation, whether the original material is literary or, in this case, a video game. Here are 10 video game adaptations in production right now...