As the size of the video game industry grew throughout the eighties and nineties, so too did the ambition of publishers and developers. No longer content with simply selling games, many sought new ways to market their creations to a larger audience. Theystarted with toysand thenmoved on to television shows. Despite finding success in these areas though, it still was not enough. WhenSuper Mario Bros.debuted in American movie theaters back in 1993, it opened up the floodgates for a stampede of other video game movies....

Since its release in 1998,The Truman Showhas had something of a quiet reckoning. StarringJim Carrey with a career-best performance, the movie centers around Truman Burbank, an unassuming and pretty normal guy who (unbeknownst to him) is actually the star of a 24/7 reality show – the eponymous ‘Truman Show’. Fans from all around the world watch him at all times of the day as he goes about his run-of-the-mill life, totally unaware that he has no privacy, no agency, and seemingly no way of ever escaping....

Summary The Last of Usseason 2 cast members Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey may get to share the screen with industry legend Catherine O’Hara. The post-apocalyptic and post-pandemic world ofThe Last of Usstruck a chord with American audiences.The Last of UsTV show may be more importantthan fans think, becoming the first video game adaptation nominated in major Emmy categories, garnering 8 wins and a whopping 24 nominations. Pascal and Ramsey were nominated for their star-making performances, while Nick Offerman and Storm Reid won for their guest appearances....

HBO’s series based on the hit video game franchiseThe Last of Usby Sony and Naughty Dog has been steadily adding members to its ensemble of actors portraying well-known characters from the games. Now, it has been announced thatDumbochild actress Nico Parker will be playing Joel’s daughter Sarah, a character who made a lasting impression on many players during the first game’s prologue. Nico Parker is a relative newcomer to acting, asDumborepresents her first credit as an actress....

The Last of Ushas been an emotional journey that improves upon the story of the game with a ton of smart creative choices. While the gradual relationship between Joel and Ellie is the show’s centerpiece, it’s mined a ton of drama from the unique survivors they encounter along the way. The latest duo mirrors Joel and Ellie’s story with a dark twist. “Endure and Survive” addsa lot to the comparable chapter of the game....

Moviegoers have flocked to the theaters recently to see the new action-adventure filmThe Lost City. The movie stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum as unlikely adventurers, as well as Daniel Radcliffe in an antagonist role. Most notably, the trailers also promote the appearance of high-profile blockbuster actor Brad Pitt. RELATED:The Lost City: Underappreciated Sandra Bullock Movies Brad Pitt is Hollywood royalty at this point, having made many appearances in comedy films and TV shows....

Developed by Maxis,The Sims 4is an incredible, highly detailed life simulation game that transports gamers to a simulated world where they cancreate and shape the lives of virtual people. Just like in real life, Sims may face unexpected accidents in the game. Talking about unexpected events, fires can be catastrophic and can pose a significant threat to Sims’ lives and properties. Fires were a part of the game’s mechanics inThe Sims 3, andThe Sims 4has retained the feature....

This week’s episode ofThe Winchestersreturned to the classic ‘monster of the week’ format and pitted the core four against Limbo the creepy clown, turning Sam Winchester’s biggest nightmare into John, Mary, Carlos and Lata’s new reality. Underlying all the horrific clown makeup in episode 12 were some deep emotions and rather harsh words exchanged between John and Mary, who were finally forced to confront their issues. For the most part, John and Mary’s relationship has been smooth sailing since the two finally decided to start dating and ditch the ‘just friends’ label they were so insistent on keeping in the first half of the season....

Marvelhas done a lot of buildup towards a possibleYoung Avengersteam-up, with the introduction of Cassie Lang, Wiccan, Speed, Elijah Bradley, and Kid Loki, not to mention the already announced Kate Bishop, Ms. Marvel, and Miss America, among other possibilities. But with such a young team of superheroes and a fluctuating lineup, the studio would be better off introducing the team withits own Disney+ series, instead of a movie. Disney+ has proven to be more than a useful tool for Marvel....

Anyone who has seen a James Cameron film knows that the filmmaker is obsessed with science fiction, technology, and futuristic possibilities. He has made two of the top three highest-grossing films, and his filmThe Terminatorwent on to become one of the most popular film franchises in history—which is still an ongoing series.The Terminatorwas the third film James Cameron both wrote and directed, initially released in 1984 as an inventive Tech-Noir. All of James Cameron’s films follow the same themes of science, technology, and the future....

One of the most iconic brands of the 90s remains an icon in the modern day, but every adaptation adds a little bit to the mythos. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have taken on countless new forms over the years, but there are still some elements of the franchise that haven’t made it into the big spotlights. The Ninja Turtles will be blowing up in the next few years. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are producing an animated film calledTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem!...

When the Xbox One first released, it didn’t offer the backward compatibility it does now. And since the competition didn’t support it either, a lot of developers realized the sudden potential of remakes and remasters. Many such remasters have been released since 2013 on Xbox One. Some are good like the newSaints Row: The Third Remastered, and some of them are pretty embarrassing, likeMafia 2. RELATED:Xbox Game Pass: 10 Best Multiplayer Games On The Service With the growing list of these classic games that are now available on Xbox, it is imperative to know which one of them is worth playing....

Over the years, there have been many iterations ofPokemonTwitch Plays experiments, which originally saw an audience of Twitch viewers enter button inputs in a Twitch chat in order to play a crowd-controlled game ofPokemon Redon the streaming platform back in 2014. While many variations ofTwitch PlaysPokemoninvolved playing newer games or playing them with different twists, one fan recently put a whole new spin on the idea a couple of weeks ago....