Adapnation – Game Adaptations

Did Hollywood completely butcher the source material, or did they actually do the fans justice? We are breaking down the adaptation of Heavenly Sword to see how well it translates to the screen.

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Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Heavenly Sword Adaptation

02:35 Character Analysis: Noriko and Kai

05:15 Exploring the Villains: Bohan and Flying Fox

07:55 The Role of Shen and Family Dynamics

10:34 Loki's Unnecessary Presence

13:06 The Heavenly Sword: Its Significance

15:48 Comparing Game and Movie Storytelling

18:30 Final Thou...

Did Hollywood completely butcher the source material, or did they actually do the fans justice? We are breaking down the adaptation of Until Dawn to see how well it translates to the screen.

In This Episode:

The Main Comparison: How closely does Until Dawn actually follow the plot of the game?

Lore Accuracy Check: Did the writers respect the established universe?

Gameplay to Screen: Did the director manage to capture the unique mechanics, tone, and atmosphere?

The Final Verdict: Is this a masterpiece for gamers, a fun...

Did Hollywood completely butcher the source material, or did they actually do the fans justice? We are breaking down the adaptation of Monster Hunter to see how well it translates to the screen.

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT for Monster Hunter and the Monster Hunter series.

Contains EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

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Did Hollywood completely butcher the source material, or did they actually do the fans justice? We are breaking down the adaptation of Rampage to see how well it translates to the screen.

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Welcome to Episode 23 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we breakdown the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie, comparing it to all Mortal Kombat games. We review its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Mortal Kombat 1995, 2026 and the Mortal Kombat games.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

Chapters:

00:00 The Iconic Opening of Mortal Kombat

03:02 Character Introductions and Iconic Performances

05:53 Story and Setting: Mortal Kombat's Origins

09:13 Raiden's Role...

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Welcome to Episode 22 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we breakdown the Mortal Kombat II (2026) movie, comparing it to all Mortal Kombat games. We review its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Mortal Kombat II (2026) and the Mortal Kombat games.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Mortal Kombat Adaptations

03:09 Character Analysis and Fan Service

05:57 Fight Scenes and Martial...

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we breakdown the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie, comparing it to all Mortal Kombat games. We review its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Mortal Kombat 2021 and the Mortal Kombat games.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Mortal Kombat

01:54 Opening Scene and Character Introductions

06:14 Cole Young: The New Character

10:08 Side Characters and Their Impact<...

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Resident Evil: The Final Chapter movie, comparing it to all Resident Evil games. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and Resident Evil games.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:00 Retconning the Virus Origins

05:51 The Disappointment of Paul W.S. Anderson

09:11 Character Analysis...

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Resident Evil: Retribution movie adaptation, comparing it to all Resident Evil games. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Resident Evil: Retribution and the Resident Evil games.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:07 Disappointment in the Franchise

02:37 Character Analysis: Leon and Ada

04:59 Wesker's Role and Plot Confusion

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the 2026 Super Mario Galaxy movie adaptation, comparing it to all Super Mario games. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Super Mario Galaxy (2026) and the Super Mario games.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:47 Comparing Super Mario Movies

06:12 Character Development and Story Cohesion

08:55 Nostalgia and Sound Design

11:56...

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the 2023 Super Mario Bros movie adaptation, comparing it to all Super Mario games. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Super Mario Bros (2023) and the Super Mario games.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

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Welcome to Episode 16 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Resident Evil: Afterlife movie adaptation, comparing it to all Resident Evil games, but mostly Resident Evil 5. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Resident Evil: Afterlife and the Resident Evil games.

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Welcome to Episode 15 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Resident Evil: Extinction movie adaptation, comparing it to the Resident Evil games. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Resident Evil: Extinction and the Resident Evil games.

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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Resident Evil: Apocalypse movie adaptation, comparing it to the Resident Evil games, but mostly Resident Evil 3. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for Resident Evil: Apocalypse and the Resident Evil games.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

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Welcome to Episode 13 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the first Resident Evil Movie adaptation, comparing it to all Resident Evil games, but mostly Resident Evil 1. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.

SPOILER ALERT for the first Resident Evil movie and the Resident Evil games.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

This episode is also available on YouTube:

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Welcome to Episode 12 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Borderlands movie adaptation, exploring its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for fans and newcomers alike.SPOILER ALERT for the Borderlands Movie and Borderlands 1 and 2 games.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/diU9pMiaSm0

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Welcome to Episode 11 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Return to Silent Hill movie adaptation, comparing it to it's video game counterpart, Silent Hill 2. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for the Return to Silent Hill Movie and the Silent Hill 2 game.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ZGVRr-BNEZsFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https...

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Silent Hill: Revelation movie adaptation, comparing it to it's video game counterpart, Silent Hill 3. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for the Silent Hill: Revelation Movie and the Silent Hill 3 game.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/awgkoar5KOwFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https://www...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the 2006 Silent Hill movie adaptation, comparing it to it's video game counterpart, Silent Hill 1. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for the 2006 Silent Hill Movie and the Silent Hill 1 game.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/YVTsbvIBwdUFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adapnationpodcastFollow...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Fallout Season 2 Episode 8 TV adaptation, comparing it to all Fallout games, but mostly Fallout: New Vegas. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for Fallout Season 2 Episode 8 and the Fallout games.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/5HrInfCMq7wFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Fallout Season 2 Episode 7 TV adaptation, comparing it to all Fallout games, but mostly Fallout: New Vegas. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for Fallout Season 2 Episode 7 and the Fallout games.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Sl4zr-CQ_7QFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https://www...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Fallout Season 2 Episode 6 TV adaptation, comparing it to all Fallout games, but mostly Fallout: New Vegas. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for Fallout Season 2 Episode 6 and the Fallout games.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/U4Wx5dVXQNoFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https://www...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Fallout Season 2 Episode 5 TV adaptation, comparing it to all Fallout games, but mostly Fallout: New Vegas. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for Fallout Season 2 Episode 5 and the Fallout games.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/5rN4YhoJ7hEFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https://www...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Fallout Season 2 Episode 4 TV adaptation, comparing it to all Fallout games, but mostly Fallout: New Vegas. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for Fallout Season 2 Episode 4 and the Fallout games.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/NHjA6MSegzAFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram...

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Fallout Season 2 Episode 3 TV adaptation, comparing it to all Fallout games, but mostly Fallout: New Vegas. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for Fallout Season 2 Episode 3 and the Fallout games.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/3m_Iywp0yu0Full YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 TV adaptation, comparing it to all Fallout games, but mostly Fallout: New Vegas. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 and the Fallout games.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/p5iyhGz0gxcFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https://www...

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Adapnation Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the Fallout Season 2 Episode 1 TV adaptation, comparing it to all Fallout games, but mostly Fallout: New Vegas. We explore its strengths, flaws, and missed opportunities. From character portrayals to visual design, we share our honest reactions and insights for both fans and newcomers.SPOILER ALERT for Fallout Season 2 Episode 1 and the Fallout games.EXPLICIT LANGUAGEThis episode is also available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/lkYPg0pk-hMFull YouTube Podcast Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74IMxlhS2bpOqnIU8t3HyDjtBkj92YGcFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram...