I would shit a drowner.

With metrosexual fruitcake Geralt

FTFY

How almost close you actually were -_-

Define "good"

Max payne....

has been the worst movie in the history of movies, maybe ever

The real question is "Has there ever been a good movie or a TV show that was based on a book?" as this series, while riding on the coattails of the success of the games, is apparently based on the books.

It's actually going to be based on the books, just like the game was. Now refrase that question and think about good movies and TV shows that were made based on books.

Halo: Forward Unto Dawn was pretty good and it's on Netflix.

Thing is, it is very good because, while it is canon to the games, it does not deal with the Master Chief and the aliens for the most part, but on a group of students in a military academy.

And it has no angst teen drama. Which is great.

Witcher won't be based on a game and Bagiński is enthusiast of book series, also they will be working with books author :) so question is "Are they good book adaptations in tv series" and my answer - yes, there are

Not based on a video game but, for example, Rurouni Kenshin was one of the best adaptations that comes to my mind and that worked pretty well considering all the possible limitations while tackling the subject in a live action manner.

So, in my opinion, it's very possible for the Witcher TV show to be able to successfully depict the same atmosphere that delighted the gamers and readers all over the world. Hopefully that's the case. But, depending on their budget and their approach, this could also result in a disaster. I guess time will tell how good it will end up and if it manages to stay long enough for its story to take form and not be dropped like many other shows .

I like the resident evil movies.... and i enjoy dead rising movies too...

I enjoyed Super Mario Bros, if only for John Leguizamo as Luigi & Dennis Hopper as Bowser.

It is not adaptation, just loosely based, but I really did enjoy Silent Hill movie. It is great if you can forget about source material, which is clearly superior, but as a movie itself it's great. One of the most climatic horror visuals I've ever seen in a movie :>

In terms of TV shows there was the Chinese Paladin and Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar Of Sky tv series which were very popular in China based on a long running series of Taiwanese RPG games that go back to the early 90s. I guess we have Mortal Kombat in the west.

Isn't it more based on books though? Maybe the games made them popular but they, as far as I know, have a pretty good adherence to the books. I don't mind anyone correcting my English as it looks a bit odd to me but I'm too lazy to figure it out at the moment.

Edit: I notice I'm late to the party, as usual, so feel free to ignore my comment :)
Edit2: Maybe your question was unrelated to the OP though? In that case that hard part, at least for me, would be determining which games was not based on stories from other media to begin with :)

Silent Hill was pretty good compared to the Game.. The atmosphere and creepiness was right on point

There was actually a Witcher TV series about 20+ years back. It followed the first couple books relatively accurately, but had the kind of visuals of the time: so if you liked Hercules or Xena back then, then maybe give it a shot. It's also only in Polish, so you may have to find subs for it as well.

If will be based on books not on game and have support A. Sapkowski they can make quite a good show ;)

Resident Evil. Period.

It will be based on the books, like the game. so, fingers crossed. Maybe it turns out to be "good"!

"Especially if Netflix makes it'?
hmm.. House of Cards, Stranger things, Marvel tv series which are first tv series about comics that aren't shitty, 13 reasons why, Narcos, Orange is the New Black... oh sure Netflix doesn't know shit about making tv series

Not really relevant but Dear White People is actually really good.

You should. It's going to be based on the books, not the video games.

to add to previous comment - games are sequels to books, so watching TV show should not affect your future game ;p

yeah - that's what I said in my last sentence in OP ;p but seems some ppl cannot even read 5 sentences b4 commenting ;p

to add to you - Platige Image is best known for their animation, 3d graphics and special effects, it's their main area they nwork on, so it brings up hope for good quality opf at least effects, unlike last Witcher tv adaptation which luckilly never left Poland ;p

The writer is a consultant on the show so I doubt he'd throw a fit it it turned out good ;)

And the reason is one: The book is dotted with the folklore echoes of medieval Europe, and eastern Europe in particular. And the game was so excellent because it was made by the Poles, that is, people who understand what they are dealing with. I'm afraid that American producers simply will not be able to convey the true atmosphere and mood of the original story.

Are you a fan of the game or novel? because they are not entirely the same

I came from the future and I can guarantee this for you

Really? because im willing to make a bet, even knowing that GOT will slowly drop in quality and rating has it goes on, that after the first season it will still have a lower score and fan base then GOT :P

may work, but tbh I'd be worried many ppl would think "oh, it's Aragorn" instead of associating him with character. Also keep in mind that books take time like 15 years b4 games, so no need for older actor, just don't get some freaking teenager/22yo ;p I'd gladly see this role going to some lesser known name, maybe some theathrical actor, so we could have unbiased view on it, not comparing him to previous/other roles and let him make name for himself ;p

Jason Isaacs

many claim Mads would be better, but who knows

I think Vin works for Universal Pictures and has his own production company.
I guess what im saying, is that you wouldn't be caught by surprise.
Maybe your thinking of The Rock who unfortunately is often given the task of holding a sinking ship with his charisma