Big Rigs.
How would that show NOT be awesome?
edited 24th Apr '11 1:26:32 PM by Electivirus
Super Mario Brothers.
Halo and Mass Effect if done right. Co D as well.
Stand Fast, Stand Strong, Stand TogetherHalf Life/Half Life 2. Maybe Portal.
At first I didn't realize I needed all this stuff...Heavy Rain would probably be vastly improved by being a live-action TV show. It wouldn't have delusions of gameplay, or Uncanny Valley.
Mass Effect is up there on the list of things I'd want to be a live-action TV show, but I doubt they'd have the budget.
edited 24th Apr '11 1:50:35 PM by Pykrete
I always imagined Mass Effect as a miniseries, not a full fledged tv show.
Command and Conquer - Red Alert: 2 Yuri's Revenge.
I could see it being a soap (opera) have the hammy dialogue and the fanservice girls back add in a few mock ups of battles and impressive tech (tesla tanks etc.) Add in a bit of romance and emotion between the characters, a few new characters such as (Commander, crazy Ivan) and you are good to go.
I wouldn't watch it seriously myself, but it'd be hilarious to take the piss out of when on TV.
By the powers invested in me by tabloid-reading imbeciles, I pronounce you guilty of paedophilia!Killing Floor would work as a Black Comedy series or a Hammer Horror-esque film.
"Hipsters: the most dangerous gang in the US." - Pacific MackerelFallout. They could focus on one area and shift the perspective around to different characters, or follow a group of wanderers.
Budget wouldn't be much higher than most action shows. And the apocalypse is really popular right now, so it could last.
"Weird doors open. People fall into things."Monkey Island. Although Stan's Unmoving Plaid may cause some trouble.
Weird in a Can (updated M-F)Castlevania. Not just because i want to see some vampires get staked properly for once. They could follow some Belmonts tracking down a Monster of the Week, or somesuch. I think it has potential anyways.
I'd say Mortal Kombat but it has two live action series already.
Chzo Mythos miniseries.
UN JOUR JE SERAI DE RETOUR PRÈS DE TOIThe Soul series could work as a good (but dark) fantasy romp if they have a large enough budget and at least try to stick to the material.
"Oh no, Sanji's Chronic Simprosis!" - Kou The Mad@ Shirow Shirow: The moment I read your post, "Vampire Killer" (the Dracula X Chronicles version) started to play on my iPod. Coincidence? I THINK NOT. Most likely.
"Oh no, Sanji's Chronic Simprosis!" - Kou The MadI always thought Eternal Darkness would make a good miniseries. The story is very episodic thanks to the framing device it uses.
Do not fear power... fear those who wield it.Shadow Of Destiny would probably make a pretty interesting show, what with the time travel and all that..
'twas brillig.Don't tell me you don't think would be an awesome show?
Alan Wake would work.
Killer7 - it might not make sense, but it is neatly divided up into missions whose order is not that important
Silent Hill Shattered Memories - it could be expanded into a big Twin Peaks-esque affair with ever-greater hints at what the story really is as the series goes on
Assassins Creed - neatly broken up into various assassination targets, each of whom is distinct
No More Heroes would probably work well, with one assassin battle per episode. Also, any of the Fire Emblem titles could be a hit with fantasy fans, but I think at least half of the cast would be cut to save money on actors.
Phoenix Wright.
Each game would be one season, albeit with some additional cases to fill up the episodes.
Siren. In a perfect world, they could even get the actors that lent their faces for the character models to reprise their roles.
edited 25th Apr '11 6:04:42 PM by Hashil
Assuming that it's good, of course.
My vote goes to Halo. If shows like Battlestar Galactica could make it, Halo could make it. Their live action commercials could make the series look really cool as well, if they have the same budget.
They would of course have to use different characters than the games, of course, but I think it could be done much easier as opposed to say, Uncharted.