The gaming icons made into movies

Sonic the Hedgehog - the spiky blue hero who has spent his life fighting Doctor Robotnik - is making his way to the big screen. The computer game character will move from SEGA consoles to film with a mix of CGI and live action techniques, according to the Hollywood Reporter. But will the move from the gamer's chair to the cinema seat pay off for Sonic and friends? We take a look at some of the other gaming giants that have become blockbusters - and whether they have been a success. The famous fighting game made its way out of the arcades and into live action when one of the action genre's biggest stars took on the role.