Upcoming films based on video games

The history of films based on video games is a spotty one — and that’s being generous. Even big-budget flicks like Angelina Jolie’s “Tomb Raider” or Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Prince of Persia” still left fans disappointed.

But after something of a break, Hollywood is gearing up to once again try its luck with video game source material. From huge new franchises to some odd throwbacks, a handful of video game film adaptations are coming along in the next couple of years. Which sound promising, and which should see a preemptive ‘game over’ screen?

Read more at Yahoo! Games

Comic-Con preview: Mass Effect movie details expected

A little over a year ago, Electronic Arts and Legendary Pictures announced an agreement to make a live-action, big screen adaptation of the BioWare’s Mass Effect. Since then, though, things have been pretty quiet.

It looks like the silence will be broken on July 22nd.

Read more at Variety’s Technotainment blog