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- Study reveals that TV show adaptations cause an average increase of 203% in player count across the games.
- Fallout on Prime brought in 14 million players across all games, out of which many players were new to the series.
- In comparison, movie adaptations only increase player count by an average of 48%.
Video games are finding immense success in Hollywood recently, with major gaming giants like Sony now having more live-action adaptations planned than actual video games.
Now, a new study reveals the massive success that these live-action adaptations can bring to the entire franchise. TV show adaptations of video games saw an average growth of 203% in player counts across the game’s player numbers.
Why it matters: The gaming industry has been on an unprecedented rise in recent times, and TV/Movie adaptations have only contributed to its significant growth.
As per Ampere Analysis, TV Show adaptations have caused up to 490% growth in player counts. Fallout on Prime brought a whopping 14 million players across all games, many of whom were new players.
Before the premiere, the series only had 2.85 million monthly players, which rose to 16.84 million players post-premiere.
The Last of Us TV Show also boosted the series’ player count by an average of 150%. Another notable example is Netflix’s Devil May Cry, increasing the series’ monthly player count by 2.26 million players, or 359%.
In comparison, movies struggle to keep up with TV adaptations. Films based on video game IPs only brought in an average of 48% increased player count. Minecraft brought in a 30% increase in player numbers despite grossing $955 million in its theatrical run.
Going forward, expect more publishers to ride on this live-action bandwagon. Splinter Cell TV show is premiering soon on Netflix, in addition to FromSoftware’s development of an anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Moreover, Life is Strange is also getting a TV show soon, which might be the perfect game to be translated for the big screen.
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Shaheer is currently pursuing a Business degree while also working as a part-time Content Writer. With his deep passion for both writing and video games, he has seamlessly transitioned into a role as a Journalist. Over the past two years, Shaheer has contributed as a freelancer to various websites and landed positions on acclaimed platforms like Gamerant. Currently, his role at Tech4gamers is as a Features Writer, but he also covers News occasionally. Shaheer’s favorite gaming franchises are Assassin’s Creed and the God of War series.
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