Sunday, July 6, 2025
  • Login
True Games
  • Home
  • Gaming News
    Today’s Top Deals: Samsung Gaming Monitors, Crucial 2TB SSD for PS5, and More

    Today’s Top Deals: Samsung Gaming Monitors, Crucial 2TB SSD for PS5, and More

    Zenless Zone Zero Celebrates Its First Anniversary Again with a Brand-New Story Chapter

    Zenless Zone Zero Celebrates Its First Anniversary Again with a Brand-New Story Chapter

    Persona 5: The Phantom X – Ongoing Review

    Persona 5: The Phantom X – Ongoing Review

    Surprise Elden Ring Nightreign Patch Delivers Key Bug Fixes and a Handy QOL Upgrade

    Surprise Elden Ring Nightreign Patch Delivers Key Bug Fixes and a Handy QOL Upgrade

    Cyborg Schoolgirl Leads Teen Invasion on Office Rampage

    Cyborg Schoolgirl Leads Teen Invasion on Office Rampage

    Today’s Top Deals: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Super Mario Odyssey, and More

    Today’s Top Deals: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Super Mario Odyssey, and More

  • PlayStation
    Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 518: Expedition Connection – PlayStation Blog

    Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 518: Expedition Connection – PlayStation Blog

    Acclaimed PS4 Action RPG Available for Under  in New PS Store Sale

    Acclaimed PS4 Action RPG Available for Under $5 in New PS Store Sale

    Why Kratos’ Height in God of War Ragnarok is More Significant Than Ever

    Why Kratos’ Height in God of War Ragnarok is More Significant Than Ever

    Cladun X3 Arrives on Consoles This Year

    Cladun X3 Arrives on Consoles This Year

    Global PlayStation Store Update – July 1, 2025

    Global PlayStation Store Update – July 1, 2025

    Strategies for Capturing BTs in Death Stranding 2

    Strategies for Capturing BTs in Death Stranding 2

  • Xbox
    Capcom Considers Legal Action in Response to Monster Hunter Wilds Harassment

    Capcom Considers Legal Action in Response to Monster Hunter Wilds Harassment

    Coming Soon to Xbox: New Releases for July 7-11

    Coming Soon to Xbox: New Releases for July 7-11

    Ninja Legends Codes for Roblox

    Ninja Legends Codes for Roblox

    Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Unveils Exciting New Features

    Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Unveils Exciting New Features

    Other Prequel Opportunities Beyond E-Day

    Other Prequel Opportunities Beyond E-Day

    Discover Legends of Trivia: Coming Soon to Xbox in The Jackbox Party Pack 11

    Discover Legends of Trivia: Coming Soon to Xbox in The Jackbox Party Pack 11

  • Nintendo
    Nintendo Switch 2 VRR Scenario Becomes Even More Complicated

    Nintendo Switch 2 VRR Scenario Becomes Even More Complicated

    Patch Notes for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Update 1.4.2

    Patch Notes for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Update 1.4.2

    8-Minute Overview Trailer for Donkey Kong Bananza Swings Into Action

    8-Minute Overview Trailer for Donkey Kong Bananza Swings Into Action

    WWE 2K25 Announces July 23 Release Date – Update

    WWE 2K25 Announces July 23 Release Date – Update

    Schoolgirl Mecha Heads to Switch 2 Event in October

    Schoolgirl Mecha Heads to Switch 2 Event in October

    Some Minecraft Fans Believe They’ve Deciphered Mojang’s Mysterious Social Media Hint

    Some Minecraft Fans Believe They’ve Deciphered Mojang’s Mysterious Social Media Hint

  • PC Gaming
    Save 0 on the ASUS ProArt PX13: 3K OLED Creator Laptop Sale

    Save $550 on the ASUS ProArt PX13: 3K OLED Creator Laptop Sale

    EA is Finally Shutting Down Anthem

    EA is Finally Shutting Down Anthem

    Unbelievable Deal: Grab Expedition 33 and Stellar Blade for Only

    Unbelievable Deal: Grab Expedition 33 and Stellar Blade for Only $1

    Manaka Nagao’s Impact on The Phantom X Franchise

    Manaka Nagao’s Impact on The Phantom X Franchise

    Walkthrough for the ‘Treasure Tail Zoshigaya’ Quest in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    Walkthrough for the ‘Treasure Tail Zoshigaya’ Quest in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    UK Games Expo 2025 – That Video Game Blog

    UK Games Expo 2025 – That Video Game Blog

  • Virtual Reality
    Leaked Quest Theater Environment Hints at Meta’s Ambitions in Social VR, Targeting ‘Bigscreen’

    Leaked Quest Theater Environment Hints at Meta’s Ambitions in Social VR, Targeting ‘Bigscreen’

    Meta’s Acquisition of 9 Leading VR Studios Since 2019: Developments and Impact

    Meta’s Acquisition of 9 Leading VR Studios Since 2019: Developments and Impact

    ‘Haven in the Mist’ Kickstarter Surpasses 0K Mark and Keeps Growing

    ‘Haven in the Mist’ Kickstarter Surpasses $100K Mark and Keeps Growing

    Meta Leak Hints at Upcoming Launch of Smart Glasses With Display and Wrist-mounted Controller

    Meta Leak Hints at Upcoming Launch of Smart Glasses With Display and Wrist-mounted Controller

    Apple Rumored to Release Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses by 2028

    Apple Rumored to Release Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses by 2028

    ‘PianoCafe’ Revolutionizes Piano Lessons with Creative Gamification

    ‘PianoCafe’ Revolutionizes Piano Lessons with Creative Gamification

  • Consoles
    Nephew of ZX Spectrum Creator Develops Credit Card-Sized Raspberry Pi Gaming Console – GamerCard Boasts 4-Inch IPS Screen and Pre-Loaded Arcade Classics

    Nephew of ZX Spectrum Creator Develops Credit Card-Sized Raspberry Pi Gaming Console – GamerCard Boasts 4-Inch IPS Screen and Pre-Loaded Arcade Classics

    Nintendo Limits Switch 2’s USB-C Compatibility — Most Third-Party Docks and Accessories Incompatible Due to Proprietary Protocols

    Nintendo Limits Switch 2’s USB-C Compatibility — Most Third-Party Docks and Accessories Incompatible Due to Proprietary Protocols

    Brazilian Watchdog Challenges Nintendo Over “Abusive Clauses” in Switch 2 License Agreement

    Brazilian Watchdog Challenges Nintendo Over “Abusive Clauses” in Switch 2 License Agreement

    Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Overheats — Users Experience Freezes and Crashes with Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Games

    Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Overheats — Users Experience Freezes and Crashes with Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Games

    Nintendo to Adjust Hardware, Game, and Membership Prices in Canada Due to Market Changes — Switch 2 Pricing Unchanged, Updates Effective August 1

    Nintendo to Adjust Hardware, Game, and Membership Prices in Canada Due to Market Changes — Switch 2 Pricing Unchanged, Updates Effective August 1

    Windows 95 Runs on a PlayStation 2 — But This Modified Console Struggles with Doom

    Windows 95 Runs on a PlayStation 2 — But This Modified Console Struggles with Doom

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Gaming News
    Today’s Top Deals: Samsung Gaming Monitors, Crucial 2TB SSD for PS5, and More

    Today’s Top Deals: Samsung Gaming Monitors, Crucial 2TB SSD for PS5, and More

    Zenless Zone Zero Celebrates Its First Anniversary Again with a Brand-New Story Chapter

    Zenless Zone Zero Celebrates Its First Anniversary Again with a Brand-New Story Chapter

    Persona 5: The Phantom X – Ongoing Review

    Persona 5: The Phantom X – Ongoing Review

    Surprise Elden Ring Nightreign Patch Delivers Key Bug Fixes and a Handy QOL Upgrade

    Surprise Elden Ring Nightreign Patch Delivers Key Bug Fixes and a Handy QOL Upgrade

    Cyborg Schoolgirl Leads Teen Invasion on Office Rampage

    Cyborg Schoolgirl Leads Teen Invasion on Office Rampage

    Today’s Top Deals: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Super Mario Odyssey, and More

    Today’s Top Deals: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Super Mario Odyssey, and More

  • PlayStation
    Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 518: Expedition Connection – PlayStation Blog

    Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 518: Expedition Connection – PlayStation Blog

    Acclaimed PS4 Action RPG Available for Under  in New PS Store Sale

    Acclaimed PS4 Action RPG Available for Under $5 in New PS Store Sale

    Why Kratos’ Height in God of War Ragnarok is More Significant Than Ever

    Why Kratos’ Height in God of War Ragnarok is More Significant Than Ever

    Cladun X3 Arrives on Consoles This Year

    Cladun X3 Arrives on Consoles This Year

    Global PlayStation Store Update – July 1, 2025

    Global PlayStation Store Update – July 1, 2025

    Strategies for Capturing BTs in Death Stranding 2

    Strategies for Capturing BTs in Death Stranding 2

  • Xbox
    Capcom Considers Legal Action in Response to Monster Hunter Wilds Harassment

    Capcom Considers Legal Action in Response to Monster Hunter Wilds Harassment

    Coming Soon to Xbox: New Releases for July 7-11

    Coming Soon to Xbox: New Releases for July 7-11

    Ninja Legends Codes for Roblox

    Ninja Legends Codes for Roblox

    Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Unveils Exciting New Features

    Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Unveils Exciting New Features

    Other Prequel Opportunities Beyond E-Day

    Other Prequel Opportunities Beyond E-Day

    Discover Legends of Trivia: Coming Soon to Xbox in The Jackbox Party Pack 11

    Discover Legends of Trivia: Coming Soon to Xbox in The Jackbox Party Pack 11

  • Nintendo
    Nintendo Switch 2 VRR Scenario Becomes Even More Complicated

    Nintendo Switch 2 VRR Scenario Becomes Even More Complicated

    Patch Notes for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Update 1.4.2

    Patch Notes for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Update 1.4.2

    8-Minute Overview Trailer for Donkey Kong Bananza Swings Into Action

    8-Minute Overview Trailer for Donkey Kong Bananza Swings Into Action

    WWE 2K25 Announces July 23 Release Date – Update

    WWE 2K25 Announces July 23 Release Date – Update

    Schoolgirl Mecha Heads to Switch 2 Event in October

    Schoolgirl Mecha Heads to Switch 2 Event in October

    Some Minecraft Fans Believe They’ve Deciphered Mojang’s Mysterious Social Media Hint

    Some Minecraft Fans Believe They’ve Deciphered Mojang’s Mysterious Social Media Hint

  • PC Gaming
    Save 0 on the ASUS ProArt PX13: 3K OLED Creator Laptop Sale

    Save $550 on the ASUS ProArt PX13: 3K OLED Creator Laptop Sale

    EA is Finally Shutting Down Anthem

    EA is Finally Shutting Down Anthem

    Unbelievable Deal: Grab Expedition 33 and Stellar Blade for Only

    Unbelievable Deal: Grab Expedition 33 and Stellar Blade for Only $1

    Manaka Nagao’s Impact on The Phantom X Franchise

    Manaka Nagao’s Impact on The Phantom X Franchise

    Walkthrough for the ‘Treasure Tail Zoshigaya’ Quest in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    Walkthrough for the ‘Treasure Tail Zoshigaya’ Quest in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    UK Games Expo 2025 – That Video Game Blog

    UK Games Expo 2025 – That Video Game Blog

  • Virtual Reality
    Leaked Quest Theater Environment Hints at Meta’s Ambitions in Social VR, Targeting ‘Bigscreen’

    Leaked Quest Theater Environment Hints at Meta’s Ambitions in Social VR, Targeting ‘Bigscreen’

    Meta’s Acquisition of 9 Leading VR Studios Since 2019: Developments and Impact

    Meta’s Acquisition of 9 Leading VR Studios Since 2019: Developments and Impact

    ‘Haven in the Mist’ Kickstarter Surpasses 0K Mark and Keeps Growing

    ‘Haven in the Mist’ Kickstarter Surpasses $100K Mark and Keeps Growing

    Meta Leak Hints at Upcoming Launch of Smart Glasses With Display and Wrist-mounted Controller

    Meta Leak Hints at Upcoming Launch of Smart Glasses With Display and Wrist-mounted Controller

    Apple Rumored to Release Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses by 2028

    Apple Rumored to Release Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses by 2028

    ‘PianoCafe’ Revolutionizes Piano Lessons with Creative Gamification

    ‘PianoCafe’ Revolutionizes Piano Lessons with Creative Gamification

  • Consoles
    Nephew of ZX Spectrum Creator Develops Credit Card-Sized Raspberry Pi Gaming Console – GamerCard Boasts 4-Inch IPS Screen and Pre-Loaded Arcade Classics

    Nephew of ZX Spectrum Creator Develops Credit Card-Sized Raspberry Pi Gaming Console – GamerCard Boasts 4-Inch IPS Screen and Pre-Loaded Arcade Classics

    Nintendo Limits Switch 2’s USB-C Compatibility — Most Third-Party Docks and Accessories Incompatible Due to Proprietary Protocols

    Nintendo Limits Switch 2’s USB-C Compatibility — Most Third-Party Docks and Accessories Incompatible Due to Proprietary Protocols

    Brazilian Watchdog Challenges Nintendo Over “Abusive Clauses” in Switch 2 License Agreement

    Brazilian Watchdog Challenges Nintendo Over “Abusive Clauses” in Switch 2 License Agreement

    Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Overheats — Users Experience Freezes and Crashes with Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Games

    Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Overheats — Users Experience Freezes and Crashes with Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Games

    Nintendo to Adjust Hardware, Game, and Membership Prices in Canada Due to Market Changes — Switch 2 Pricing Unchanged, Updates Effective August 1

    Nintendo to Adjust Hardware, Game, and Membership Prices in Canada Due to Market Changes — Switch 2 Pricing Unchanged, Updates Effective August 1

    Windows 95 Runs on a PlayStation 2 — But This Modified Console Struggles with Doom

    Windows 95 Runs on a PlayStation 2 — But This Modified Console Struggles with Doom

No Result
View All Result
True Games
No Result
View All Result
Home PC Gaming

Netflix Claims Audiences Crave Squid Game Experiences, Despite Missing the Original’s Message

by Zachary Baxter
December 26, 2024
in PC Gaming
0 0
0
0
SHARES
1
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


After watching Squid Game and feeling quite disturbed by it, the announcement of Squid Game: Unleashed earlier this month definitely caught me off guard. This new game from Boss Fight, part of Netflix Games, transforms the show’s intense competitions into wild multiplayer adventures. Yes, there’s still some gore involved, but it’s presented in a more playful, cartoonish style. Unlike the grim fate of the show’s characters, in this virtual world, death isn’t permanent. You have the chance to keep going, polishing your skills in these less lethal versions of the original games.

It’s interesting to see how Squid Game has found its way into different gaming adaptations. We’ve got everything from Squid Game: Unleashed to its pending crossover with Call of Duty, and even Mr. Beast’s real-life take on the games. Yet, all these efforts fail to capture the show’s deeper message. This isn’t a new phenomenon though. Take Battle Royale, a 1999 novel laden with brutal themes and poignant social critique, which spun off into a gaming trend seen in titles like PUBG and Fortnite. The novel paints a harsh picture of a fascist regime dehumanizing its young through deadly, dramatized military drafts. Unfortunately, that original meaning got lost when games like Fortnite turned it into pure entertainment – fun, but stripped of its critical undertones, not to mention cameos like Snoop Dogg.

So, I guess it’s not all that shocking to see something like Squid Game: Unleashed. In a recent chat, the game’s director, Bill Jackson, mentioned that this type of adaptation was exactly what the players wanted. They weren’t looking for something like a Telltale Games style experience set in the world of Squid Game, which might have preserved the show’s intense storytelling and social critique. Nope, they wanted to dive right into those games themselves.

“We asked the players, the community, if we’re making games at Netflix, what do you want? The overwhelming response was Squid Game,” Jackson explained. “We asked, ‘So what do you want to do?’ And again, overwhelmingly, they said, ‘I want to play as a contestant, try to survive, even if it means I might fail and die. I’m okay with it being brutal.’ That was clear from the first conversations we had. So we set out to make that reality. It’s a big challenge, but we aimed to deliver just that. You step into the shoes of a contestant in a stylized version of the show.”

Squid Game: Unleashed inevitably stands apart from its source material simply by being a video game. As Jackson put it: “The crux is you’re a contestant facing brutal consequences if you lose. But then again, it’s a game. Fail, and you get to try again. That’s the core loop here.”

During our discussion, I couldn’t help but bring up Battle Royale and its influence on gaming narratives. Jackson noted how pervasive this type of story has become across various formats. “Think about films like Death Race or Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon. They share similar setups. It’s a profound structure in video games. You’re put in a competitive scenario with the risk of being knocked out – it’s innate to gaming and, on a larger scale, to human nature too,” he shared.

It might seem unusual, but people flock to it. It’s not as if Netflix execs are stripping away Squid Game’s layers to churn out something easy to digest. Instead, it’s the players – everyday folks – who are drawn to the thrill of competing, even if it’s all in a digital playground where death has no real consequence but the bragging rights are undeniable.

That doesn’t mean everyone ignores the real essence of Squid Game’s narrative, or that they’re just shallow or misguided. I believe, as Jackson mentioned, this desire reflects something deeper about human nature. It’s a little unsettling, perhaps, but that’s exactly why we’re seeing these adaptations come to life in this manner. It’s what we wanted all along.

Tags: GameClaimsNetflixAudiencesMissingSquidExperiencesCraveOriginalsMessage
Previous Post

72-Year-Old Gamer Achieves Stunning Feat in Elden Ring

Next Post

Naughty Dog Founder Cites ‘Escalating Budgets’ as Reason for Sony Acquisition

Related Posts

Save 0 on the ASUS ProArt PX13: 3K OLED Creator Laptop Sale

Save $550 on the ASUS ProArt PX13: 3K OLED Creator Laptop Sale

July 5, 2025
EA is Finally Shutting Down Anthem

EA is Finally Shutting Down Anthem

July 4, 2025

Unbelievable Deal: Grab Expedition 33 and Stellar Blade for Only $1

July 2, 2025

Manaka Nagao’s Impact on The Phantom X Franchise

July 1, 2025

Walkthrough for the ‘Treasure Tail Zoshigaya’ Quest in Persona 5 The Phantom X

June 30, 2025

UK Games Expo 2025 – That Video Game Blog

June 30, 2025
Next Post
Naughty Dog Founder Cites ‘Escalating Budgets’ as Reason for Sony Acquisition

Naughty Dog Founder Cites 'Escalating Budgets' as Reason for Sony Acquisition

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Hearts of Iron 4 DLC Unveils Long-Awaited Expansion for Central and South Asia in WWII Gameplay

    Hearts of Iron 4 DLC Unveils Long-Awaited Expansion for Central and South Asia in WWII Gameplay

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • HP OMEN 35L Review: A Stunning Showcase of Gaming Power

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • New February 2025 Update Released for Lords of the Fallen

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Civilization 7 Dev Previews Upcoming Quality-of-Life Enhancements

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Complimentary Play Days – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Multiplayer & Zombies), NBA 2K25, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
True Games

True Games delivers the freshest updates in the gaming world, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Categories

  • Gaming News
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo
  • PC Gaming
  • Virtual Reality
  • Consoles
No Result
View All Result

Recent News

  • Save $550 on the ASUS ProArt PX13: 3K OLED Creator Laptop Sale
  • Capcom Considers Legal Action in Response to Monster Hunter Wilds Harassment
  • Today’s Top Deals: Samsung Gaming Monitors, Crucial 2TB SSD for PS5, and More
  • DMCA
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact us

Copyright © 2025 True Games - All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Gaming News
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo
  • PC Gaming
  • Virtual Reality
  • Consoles

Copyright © 2025 True Games - All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.