Joshua Newby-Contributor

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February, 2025
BA in English with Creative Writing
Video Games, TV, Cinema
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About Joshua Newby

Joshua Newby is a contributor at The Best War Games, specialising in Video Game Adaptations for TV and Film.

Favorite Console

My favourite console is the PS4 Pro. The low price tag and graphics quality still, along with the consoles expansive library leaves this as the console king. Although the PS5 has a better graphics output, its library is yet to surpass its predecessor.

Favorite Games

My favourite games are usually a combination of low-resulotion/pixelated indie horror and story-driven exploration games.

Industry Focus

My industry focus is on the current expansive library of video game adaptations to television and film.

Latest

Back To The Future
'When Is There Going To Be A Spinoff?' Back To The Future Screenwriter Gives Stern Response To Calls For A Sequel

Back to the Future fans may be disappointed in what screenwriter Bob Gale has to say about potential future projects.

Jack Black Minecraft
'3…2…1… Meme!' Theaters Actively Encourage Passionate Minecraft Fans To Go Wild In Select Screenings

This is definitely unprecedented in meme-film culture.

Zelda Species
The Legend of Zelda Movie Needs To Include These Beloved Creatures

A part of the franchise since Ocarina of Time, these characters add a huge amount of humor and heart to any Zelda story.

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The MCU Doesn’t Need To Be Funny Anymore, Thunderbolts* Proves It’s Time For A Darker Tone

Thunderbolts* might signal a long-overdue tonal shift in the MCU, and it's a good sign for the franchise.

Sue Storm
First Steps: Sue Storm's Pregnancy May Change Everything For The Fantastic Four

This theory would make it the most interesting and complex Marvel film to date.

A Cordyceps monster in The Last of Us show
The Last of Us Season 2 Is Taking The Cordyceps Infection To Bolder, More Fascinating Places Than The Games Ever Did

The Cordyceps brain infection is more human than ever, and that makes it dangerous.

Ted Lasso
'We had a funeral' Ted Lasso Star Weighs In On The Show's Revival After The Series’ Definitive Finale

There's something that just feels a bit off according to one of its main cast.

Last of Us & 28 Days
'The Last of Us Is Better Than 28 Days Later' New Trailer Shows How Both Series Have Borrowed From Each Other's Playbooks

Both The Last of Us and 28 Days Later (and their creators) have extensively influenced each other's work over the years.

Him - Jordan Peele
Jordan Peele’s Him Trailer Drops - Delving Into A New Kind Of Psychological Horror: Athletics

Jordan Peele is once again redefining the themes and topics the horror genre can explore.

Uncharted
Can’t Wait for Uncharted 2? Check Out This Popular Fan Film Starring One Of TV’s Most Iconic Stars

If fans want an Uncharted fix, there's a piece of professional fan media sitting on YouTube right now.

Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie Was Always Made For One Audience & They’re Making Themselves Heard

Some moviegoers' disruptive behavior has had them removed from theaters mid-movie.

Live-Action How To Train Your Dragon
This Live-Action Remake Is Better Off Failing, We Don’t Need Another Animated Studio Following Disney’s Formula

Dreamworks initially appeared resistant to Disney’s direction towards live-action reboots. That may not be the case anymore.

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USS Callister
'Shooting That Scene Was Like A Dream Come True' Jimmi Simpson Shares The Sci-Fi Inspiration Behind A Hilarious Black Mirror Moment

Black Mirror's Jimmi Simpson had a particular person in mind when finding inspiration for this fantastic moment.

Shang-Chi
'Kinda Ruined It For All Of Us' Shang-Chi Star Reveals Marvel Clamped Down On Sharing Secrets After Repeated Leaks By These Two Actors

These two specific actors have caused trouble for Marvel Studios in years gone by.

Ellie & Joel - The Last of Us
The Last of Us Is Officially Renewed For Season 3 By HBO

Unsurprisingly, the hit video game adaptation has already been greenlit for another season.

Last of Us
The Last Of Us Season 2 Reviews Suggest That Fans May Be Left with A Cliffhanger

Amidst glowing reviews from critics, there are warning signs that Season 2 may not be telling the whole story.

God of War
Egyptian, Shinto, and Mayan Gods: The God of War TV Series Needs To Focus On More Than Just One Pantheon

The God of War TV show should not limit itself, when Kratos could potentially fight gods from a wide variety of Earth's civilizations.

MCU Phases 4-5
Avengers: Doomsday Feels Less Like A New Beginning And More Like A Very Drawn Out MCU Epilogue

The Russo brothers can't fix everything, but they can at least push the MCU away from Phases 4 and 5.

Mario Kart World
The Switch 2 Direct Just Delivered A Perfect Concept For A Mario Kart Movie

This is not the Kart we’ve grown up with (and in the best way).

Links
The Legend of Zelda Movie Should Skip Nintendo’s Confusing Timelines & Start Fresh

Nintendo should ditch the crazy time-traveling for something more accessible.

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