Arcane: League of Legends Tops the List as the Most Popular Video Game TV Adaptation

by Annabelle Stephenson
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on 22 January 2024

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Arcane: League of Legends has been crowned as the most popular TV adaptation of a video game, according to recent research. The study conducted by Gaminggadgets.de analyzed audience ratings for TV adaptations of video games over the past six years to determine which ones garnered the most interest from fans. Using ratings from platforms such as Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, Metacritic, and IGN, the average score on a scale of 1 to 10 was calculated for each adaptation. Based on these results, the series were ranked from highest to lowest, revealing the ultimate fan-favorite adaptation.

Arcane: League of Legends (2021) claimed the top spot as the most popular TV adaptation of a video game, earning an impressive average rating of 9.4 out of 10. It received a perfect score of 10/10 from IGN, as well as a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Users on IMDB and Metacritic gave it a solid 9/10. Arcane, created by Netflix, is an animated action steampunk series based on the popular online multiplayer game League of Legends.

Coming in second place is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022) with an average audience rating of 8.85 out of 10. It received a remarkable rating of 95% from Rotten Tomatoes, while IMDB users rated it 8.3/10. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a web anime series set in a cyberpunk universe, inspired by the RPG game Cyberpunk 2077, and produced by Netflix.

Claiming the third spot is Castlevania (2017), which earned an audience rating of 8.48 out of 10. IGN awarded it a high score of 9/10, and Rotten Tomatoes users gave it an 89% rating. The lowest rating came from Metacritic with 7.7/10. Castlevania is an adult animated series based on the popular Japanese video game franchise of the same name, primarily focusing on Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse (1989).

In fourth place is The Last of Us (2023) with a score of 8.28 out of 10. While it received a rating of 6.4/10 from Metacritic, both IGN and Rotten Tomatoes gave it a solid 9/10. The Last of Us is a dramatic series set in a post-apocalyptic world, created by HBO and based on the game of the same title.

Securing the fifth position is Sonic Prime (2022) with a rating of 8.13 out of 10. The highest rating it received was 8.7/10 from Metacritic, while IMDB gave it the lowest score of 7.3/10. Sonic Prime is an animated series created by Netflix Animation, serving as the sixth television adaptation of the iconic game Sonic the Hedgehog by SEGA.

Other series that made it into the top ten include Twisted Metal (2023), Dota: Dragon’s Blood (2021), Carmen Sandiego (2019), The Cuphead Show (2022), and The Witcher (2019).

Rounding out the list in last place is Witcher: Blood Origin (2022) with a score of 3.6 out of 10. It received a rating of 7/10 from IGN, but only 1.2/10 from Metacritic and 13% on Rotten Tomatoes. Witcher: Blood Origin is a fantasy miniseries that serves as a prequel to The Witcher (2019) series, which ranked tenth overall. Both series are adaptations of the popular Witcher video game franchise.

“Our study aimed to examine what works well and what doesn’t when it comes to video game adaptations like Fallout and Bioshock, as well as further productions of existing TV series,” says Nico Arnold, editor at Gaminggadgets.de. “Video game adaptations need to strike a balance between satisfying the current audience of gamers and attracting new viewers. Otherwise, they may alienate both groups if they stray too far from the source material or if the writing and directing are poorly executed.”

“It’s worth noting that four out of the top five adaptations are animated series, suggesting that animation is the most suitable medium for video game adaptations due to its similarity in style to the original game visuals.”

FAQ Section based on key topics and information from the article:

1. What are the most popular TV adaptations of video games according to research?
The most popular TV adaptations of video games according to research are:
– Arcane: League of Legends (2021)
– Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)
– Castlevania (2017)
– The Last of Us (2023)
– Sonic Prime (2022)

2. What is Arcane: League of Legends?
Arcane: League of Legends is an animated steampunk action series based on the game League of Legends. It is the most popular TV adaptation of a video game.

3. What ratings did Arcane: League of Legends receive?
Arcane: League of Legends received an average rating of 9.4 out of 10. It earned a perfect score of 10/10 from IGN and a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as a 9/10 from IMDB and Metacritic users.

4. What are other popular TV adaptations of video games?
Other popular TV adaptations of video games include Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Castlevania, The Last of Us, Sonic Prime, Twisted Metal, Dota: Dragon’s Blood, Carmen Sandiego, The Cuphead Show, and The Witcher.

5. Why are animated series more popular among video game adaptations?
Our study suggests that animated series are the most suitable medium for video game adaptations due to their similarity in style to the original game visuals. Four out of the top five adaptations are animated series.

Definitions:

– TV adaptation: a television series or program based on a video game that transforms the game’s storyline, characters, or elements into a televised version.
– Rotten Tomatoes: a website that aggregates film, television, and video game reviews, assigning an overall score based on critics’ opinions.
– IMDB (Internet Movie Database): a popular website providing information on films, television shows, actors, and creators.
– Metacritic: a website that aggregates ratings for films, video games, music, and television shows from various sources and assigns them an average score.
– IGN: a website and media outlet focused on video games, films, television, comics, and technology.