Séries Mania Forum

3,800 registered participants. 64 countries represented.

1,600 participating companies. 52 projects of series pitched. 54 exhibitors.

18 international delegations.

Tv Adaptations Of Videogames

Television adaptations from videogames soared by 47% from 2021 to 2022, with "The Last of Us," the latest great hit of HBO Max, being one of the best examples of this success, and responsible for changing the perception of consumers about the quality of such titles, Omdia revealed in its latest report, presented during the Series Mania Forum by María Rua Aguete, Senior Research Director, Media & Entertainment. According to María Rua Aguete, game-to-screen series have grown continually since the 1980s. Although HBO Max's "The Last of Us" is today's best example, Netflix is, in fact, the one that has led the charge with shows based around IP such as "Resident Evil," "Castlevania," and "League of Legends," which have also been vital in improving consumer perceptions around video game remakes.

"Streaming services and studios need more content to monetize their services and reach profitability. Dedicated fan bases across IP such as games, books, and podcasts are becoming increasingly valuable," María Rua Aguete stated, while also noting that the size of the gaming market also provides huge crossselling potential, meaning more adaptations can be expected.

By Diego Alfagemez & Fernando Calviño