Jan 10, 2007
We're all used to seeing games make the jump from small screen to silver screen. But getting sprinkled with a little Hollywood magic isn't the only way that our favourite game characters can be packaged to appeal to a broader audience. Every so often virtual heroes of gaming dodge the bright lights of a blockbuster movie (or, indeed, a veritable cinematic craptacular) and find themselves transformed into a cartoonified persona.
But which of gaming's iconic faces have been treated to a cartoon makeover? And were their performances televisual gold or garbage? TV treats abound over the next few pages as we channel surf our way through five animated outings to find out.
First up, it's everybody's favourite plumber with a Princess to rescue...