FROM PIXELS TO PRIMETIME: GAMING'S CULTURAL REVOLUTION Video games have become the new comic books—once dismissed as juvenile entertainment before evolving into Hollywood's premier content pipeline. Just as Marvel and DC transformed from "funny books" to billion-dollar franchises, gaming has completed a similar cultural journey. The critical acclaim for HBO's "The Last of Us" and Amazon's "Fallout" validate gaming narratives as sophisticated storytelling vehicles, while prestigious studios like A24 pursue Death Stranding adaptations and auteurs like Sam Lake secure creator-driven deals once reserved for elite filmmakers. Unlike early comic adaptations that merely borrowed characters, today's gaming adaptations embrace the medium's unique storytelling techniques—proving video games have evolved from simple distractions to legitimate art commanding Hollywood's respect and resources. Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Variety @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN