Transmedia has entered a new era in recent years, with movie adaptations of video games no longer inevitably lambasted as poor translations pleasing no one, but rather celebrated as titles resonating with long-time fans and appealing to newcomers.
Films like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy, and Detective Pikachu have delivered narratives that non-fans can follow while also appealing to veterans - with attention to detail, respect for the source material, and plenty of Easter Eggs.
