Is anyone else tired of video game franchises being butchered into mediocre TV series? Ubisoft and FX are now jumping on the bandwagon with their upcoming Far Cry anthology series, helmed by producers Rob Mac and Noah Hawley. Seriously, what are they thinking? The Far Cry games are celebrated for their rich storytelling and immersive worlds—why would anyone want to see that reduced to a TV format that often leads to disappointment?

We’ve seen it time and time again: beloved game narratives twisted into convoluted plots that fail to capture the essence of what made the original so great. Instead of giving us what we crave—real depth and character development—they’re opting for flashy visuals and cheap thrills that ignore the very soul of the franchise. Are they that out of touch? Did they not learn from the disastrous adaptations that came before them?

As a lifelong fan of the series, I can’t help but feel a sense of betrayal. I remember the excitement of exploring those vast open worlds, making choices that felt impactful. It’s frustrating to think that all that creativity could be squandered on yet another cash grab.

Let’s face it: the gaming community deserves better. We want adaptations that respect and understand the source material, not lazy attempts to capitalize on