Issue #4: Don't Hate The Player Hate The Game

What this episode covers

In this issue, Hollywood has tried to turn video games into blockbuster films, but why do so many adaptations miss the mark? Carlos Pikerie sits down with iHeartRadio's Football Friday host Will Altoff to explore the ongoing debate over video game movies and what it takes to successfully translate a gaming experience to the big screen. From beloved franchises and cinematic storytelling to the unique challenges of adapting interactive media, they examine what makes a great video game story and whether the industry has finally begun to crack the code. Along the way, they discuss notable successes, infamous failures, and the games they believe have the potential to become truly great films.Is there a definitive great video game movie, or is the perfect adaptation still waiting to be made? Join us as we press start on one of pop culture's most enduring questions.The Tesseract Files — Exploring the multiverse of sci-fi, one theory at a time.New episodes weekly. Available wherever you stream podcasts.

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