‘Spider-Man Miles Morales’ and The 6 Other Best Video Games Based On Movies

Video games and movies have always gone hand in hand. And though your favorite cultural crossovers, like 2003’s Enter the Matrix or the 2009 hit, Batman: Arkham Asylum, may be a little dated, a handful of new games are now available, allowing you to burrow even deeper into the story and characters of your favorite films.

So, whether this holiday season gifted you with one of the hard to nab next-gen new video game consoles, or you’re still waiting for stores to replenish their stock, here are seven of our favorite updated movie-based video games you can buy (or pre-order) right now.

Marvel’s Avengers, $30

Available for Xbox and PlayStation

This third-person action game allows you to play as a single player or with co-operative game play. The story is original and builds on a devastating accident at the unveiling of the Avengers Headquarters, where Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow and Thor are blamed for the destruction–and decide to disband. Five years later, in a future where superheroes are outlawed, you start play as teenager Kamala Khan attempting to reunite the team, then play as each individual member. Avengers fans will appreciate diving into their favorite characters and following this intense storyline involving a global conspiracy. Plus, you’ll be automatically upgraded to access new locations and characters as they become available. PS5 and Xbox Series X updates will be available when you’re ready to upgrade.

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Alien Isolation, from $34

Available for Xbox, PlayStation, PC and Nintendo Switch

This survival horror video game is set 15 years after Ellen Ripley left earth and allows you to play as her daughter, Amanda Ripley—who uses the recovered flight recorder from her mother’s ship to find out what really happened all those years ago. With a slick, nostalgic intro to get you in the mood, you will spend most of your time in aforementioned isolation in the Sevastopol space station being hunted by another creepy alien. As a horror game it succeeds, and Alien fans will appreciate the music and tone which will bring you right back to the original film.

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Lego DC Super-Villains, $15

Available for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch

If you’re waiting patiently for the 2021 release of the Batman family saga, Gotham Knights, you’ll appreciate this stylish Lego adventure, which lets you play as destructive super-villains within the DC universe. Combining comedy and action, Lego DC Villains takes place in a world where all your favorite superheroes have disappeared, leaving only the newly created “Justice Syndicate.” This crew of barely disguised baddies turns out to be their counterparts from a parallel universe—here to wreak havoc along with the DC villains you know and love, like Harley Quinn and The Joker (the latter, incidentally, is voiced by Mark Hamill). We love this game because you get to personally craft your own super villain—from how you look to all your favorite powers. Great fun for adults, this is also a perfect family game to play with the kids, if you feel like sharing, that is.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, from $24

Available for Xbox, PlayStation and PC

This cinematic Star Wars adventure takes place between episodes three and four, darkly mirroring the aftermath of Darth Vader and Palpatine’s epic purge of the Jedis. As the former Padawan, Cal Kestis in this third-person action game, you must complete your training and help rebuild the Order of the Jedis. No pressure. Of course, since you’ve been in hiding for so long, you’ll have to reacquaint yourself with your powers, all while  upgrading and customizing your lightsaber as you move forward in your adventure. As a single-player game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will appeal to anyone who loves the movies, while it concentrates not just on combat but also on engaging exploration and creative puzzles.

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Jurassic World Evolution, from $39

Available for Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch

Thankfully, you won’t be running from velociraptors in Jurassic World Evolution because in this simulation game, you’ll be running the show. In addition to high profile voiceovers by Jeff Goldblum, B.D. Wong and Bryce Dallas Howard, you’re tasked with building your parks across five different islands, then populating them with the 42 species of awesomely detailed dinosaurs which you must unlock and create with digital genomes. Of course, then you have to deal with making sure you make suitable cash while simultaneously keeping up your “park rating,” which means helping customers stay happy (and hopefully healthy) with services and transportation. Come for the business savvy you’ll feel while creating your own theme park, but stay for those terrific, lumbering dinosaurs.

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Marvel’s Spider Man: Miles Morales, $50

Exclusive to PlayStation

As if the launch of the PS5 needed anything more to get people excited, this video game of epic, graphic proportions has accompanied it as one of the most anticipated games of the year. An exclusive for PlayStation gamers, Marvel’s Spider Man: Miles Morales boasts gorgeous 4K visuals and super quick load times. The game follows our hero, 17-year-old Miles Morales, as he takes over Spider Man duties while his mentor, Peter Parker, heads on vacation. From stopping a careening Rhino from rampaging the city to smacking down a number of different enemies, you’re here to help Miles figure out how to use all his powers—from swinging from buildings to cocooning bad guys with his webs. And though it’s the power of the PS5 which will truly engage you with its stunning detail, the game is also available for PS4.

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Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, $50

Available for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC

This eagerly awaited video game is set to be released in early 2021, though you can pre-order it now. In addition to letting you play through different stories from all nine Star Wars films, you can pretty much stop in at any planet, at any time, to play as any character. It also happens to be the first time a game from the Lego Star Wars series includes The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. Per usual, the storylines are fun, and the scripts are amusing. Plus, with almost 500 characters and massive amount of terrain to explore, we can promise you won’t get bored anytime soon.

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