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This past decade has witnessed a revolution in the gaming industry as video-games have rapidly evolved to make gripping storylines a priority alongside a memorable playing experience. While many studios have been at the frontline of this revolution,Naughty Doghas been rivaling some of the major cinema studios withUnchartedandThe Last of Usfor their charismatic characters, engaging plot, and realistic graphics. And now, the studio house is eyeing a game based on Marvel’sThe Punisher.
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The massive popularity of both these video-games didn’t go unnoticed asUnchartedis being adapted for a live-action movie by Sony Pictures with Tom Holland, Antonio Banderas, and Mark Wahlberg starring. On the other hand,The Last of Ushas been picked byHBO for a live-action seriesthat will be directed byBeanpoledirector Kantemir Balagov.
Since its inception,Naughty Doghas always made its priority to create compelling and original storylines for its games. However, with Neil Druckmann, the newly appointed co-president of the studio house on board,Naughty Dogmight be on its way to adapt a few popular franchises for a memorable gaming experience.
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In a recent Tweet from IGN’s Greg Miller, Neil Druckmann has made fans hopeful as he listed his top five choices for a potential video-game development atNaughty Dog.
Hypothetical question,@Neil_Druckmann: what established IP would you want to make a game for?
— Greg Miller (@GameOverGreggy)July 24, 2025
Replying to Greg Miller, Druckmann’s five choices are Marvel’sThe PunisherandGhostrider, followed by video-game classicsHalf LifeandHotline Miami, and the legendary anime seriesCowboy Bebop.
🤔1) Punisher2) Half Life3) Ghost Rider4) Hotline Miami5) Cowboy Bebop
Those come to mind… 🤷🏻♂️
— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann)August 05, 2025
While it’s unclear ifNaughty Dogwill ever adapt Druckmann’s top five choices, but a third-person shooter game based onThe Punisherhas the potential to become the next bestseller. A game based on a lone gunman set on a path of vengeance and armed with a nearly limitless arsenal is a stuff of dreams for gamers as well as fans of the Marvel character. ConsideringNaughty Dog‘s unprecedented success with mature themes paired with striking gameplay, case in pointThe Last of Us, there’s a recipe for success just waiting to be picked.
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Apart fromThe Punisher, the other four choices are equally intriguing, if not more. With reports ofNetflix’sDaredevilandThe Punisherbeing finally acknowledged by Kevin Feige to be a part of the larger MCU, let’s hope it becomes a reality.
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Akash Senapati
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Akash is the Lead Content Strategist for FandomWire. Having started as a writer for FandomWire back in 2020, he now manages a global team of writers who share the same passion for motion arts, from Martin Scorsese to the latest MCU flick. He loves DC Comics, Anime, Pink Floyd, and sleeping in no particular order. His favorite graphic-medium writers are Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, Christopher Priest, Garth Ennis, and Eiichiro Oda. Prep time > Aliens.
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