Top 10 TV Shows that Should be Made into a Major Game
1. Breaking Bad
Admittedly, these last two choices weren't as covert as they could've been, but there's no contest when it comes to Breaking Bad. A family man turned to meth producer, accompanied by a cavalcade of mayhem around an otherwise normal suburban life; there hasn't been a compelling show of this magnitude in years. It's due for a major release and not one that quickly takes money and runs. We deserve the same, strangely alluring world as the one shown on our TV. Even if we need to wait a year or so more, this needs to happen.
Walter White, the man in question, suffers from cancer and needs to raise a giant pile of money the insurance won't cover. A lowly chemistry teacher doesn't make that much, but when presented with the figures any random druggie collects from bad batches of chemical compounds, the path is clear: Walter needs to get in the drug trade. Unfortunately, money isn't nearly the only aspect that comes with crime. What follows is a never-ending spree of horrifying events, fueled not just by a lack of morality, but by specifically motivated greed and pride. No one who looks innocent truly is and those who are without sin are those who will suffer the most.
To hammer in the same unoriginal choice used for the laureate, Breaking Bad would totally work as a Grand Theft Auto-esque open world. All instances are there. Drugs, guns and violence can be offered by the meth business, while housing, fast food dinners and auxiliary activities can be done within humdrum life. Walter White can also serve as one of gaming's few aging protagonists put in such a heavy role. While younger co-lead Jesse would fit perfectly as a hoodlum that goes around town, doing whatever, Walter is always the catalyst for amoral behavior. It is perfectly possible to go to a strip club or run over pedestrians, just because that's what pops up in this undercover sociopath's mind. Who knows? Maybe cancer can still play a part in the game and introduce a roguelike permadeath element. We just want more of this universe, now!
What do you think of our choices - if you want to comment, please do so below.
"officers are shown as greedy, power hungry brutes, while those involved in illegal activities have more human qualities"
Love that you included The Wire but I would have to disagree with this. Both sides are even-handedly presented.
yes breaking bad . I would buy
Love all the games but when are you going to get knews does are already old for me and my kids...
Where is Firefly? I'm sorry but this list is way too limited in scope and I don't see how it could be labeled as a Top 10. Breaking Bad, Boardwalk, and I guess American Horror Story, but AHS shouldn't count b/c you could just do anything and label it "American Horror Story" since every season is a completely different story.
SOA
Where is Magnum PI?
I gotta say a lot of these are just dumb. Orange is the new black,really? Good show dumb game even as a knock off prison sim. I'm not British but the british guys in here are right. Where's misfits or Luther. Even Inbetweeners could be a good game. I would buy Rick and Morty tho no matter what kinda game it is.
American TV is LOL NO
Really now, no British shows? Why did you pick 10 shows all from the states and about people who live there? Their shows are fine, but kind of overrated at this point.
Not breaking Bad. That has a pretty poignant and structured narrative. Its more of a character study than anything else anyway.