HBO's Westworld is quickly becoming the next Game of Thrones, but what you may not know is that its source material remains one of the most influential and thought provoking pieces of science fiction to date. The Secret Origin of Westworld explains some of the ground breaking themes and tropes that the original Westworld introduced. It refined and influenced modern science fiction like The Terminator and Jurassic Park and now video games like Red Dead Redemption are helping shape the reboot.

Just a quick note: We realize that Arkham VR is listed as a 2004 release here. And yes, we're painfully aware that game came out in 2016. Sometimes, when you watch something so many times, little things will slip through the cracks. Thanks for understanding!

00:30 How established science fiction influenced Westworld.
02:26 The birth of The Gunslinger.
04:44 The modern legacy of Westworld.
05:57 How video games helped shape the Westworld reboot.

Find out more about Secret Origins with our Dark Souls feature:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OJxwYHq0MQ

And for more on Westworld, check out the following:

Every Time Westworld Hinted at the Big Episode 7 Reveal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAOlvqU8G00

Westworld is Primed to be HBO's New Game of Thrones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5BWIERIxMA

How Crazy is the Westworld VR Experience:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK0eWYHKIf4

Westworld - What is the Man in Black Up To?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA5VkUMleoA

Written by Scott Collura
Narrated by James Duggan
Edited by Kirk Carson
Produced by Zachary Ryan and Justin Davis

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Cal Kestis's journey through Star Wars Jedi: Survivor won't be an easy one thanks to the formiddable foes standing in his way. Here is a breakdown of eight new enemies that Cal will face on his travels.

Developer Dontnod's tale of a vampire doctor is elevated by a lot of great story, characters, and world-building, but its systems and technical hiccups weigh it down.

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Meet the baddies of the sword and sandal sequel, including Eva Green's vengeful naval commander Artemisia.

Looking for Forbidden West's best armor? Here's how to get all six Legendary Outfits in Horizon Forbidden West.

This video shows you where to find the following pieces of Legendary-grade armor in HFW:
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Watch the new College Football 25 deep dive overview trailer. College Football 25 marks the return of the college football video game simulation franchise developed by EA Sports. Take a look at the latest overview trailer highlighting the key features of the Dynasty mode for College Football 25 supporting 32 teams and 30 seasons of play alongside other features such as 12-Team Playoff, recruiting, transfer portal, customization, and more. College Football 25 launches on July 19 for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X|S.

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Second Son is a departure from the tone of the Infamous series, but its beauty and strong superpowered action live up to expectations.

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The long-awaited sequel, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is set to hit next-gen hardware, with Paradox Interactive offering a new look at the upcoming RPG.

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The Realm of Shadow in Elden Ring's DLC has myriad secret and hard-to-find areas to explore, and we're here to help you find some of the trickier ones. Here's how you get to the Abyssal Woods in the east in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

The Abyssal Woods are full of scary trees and in some areas, you can't even summon Torrent. You'll need to cross quite a distance to reach this zone.

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A look at the subject of the indie biopic starring Ashton Kutcher as the late Apple co-founder.

In Swordship, you'll need to master the art of dodging obstacles and enemies at breakneck speeds while using their own weapons against them.

Swordship releases December 2022 for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

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If you’re tired of waiting in a months-long queue to buy a Steam Deck, Valve has some good news. Apparently their supply chain issues have cleared up and they’re removing the waitlist for the Steam Deck. That means you can head on over to Steam and place your order right now, and it’ll arrive in a couple of weeks (maybe sooner!). And that’s not all, Valve also revealed the specs and price for the Steam Deck Docking Station.

In Sony news, God of War: Ragnarok has gone gold. It’s cleared the last few major development goals and the game is one step closer to launch on November 9th.

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The fast-pased first person shooter, traditionally a PC franchise, is coming to Xbox. See more of CrossfireX on the Xbox Series X in this gameplay trailer, played during gamescom 2021.

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Feeling like you made a few mistakes choosing which stats to level up? Here's how to respec your character in Elden Ring.

To reset stats in Elden Ring, you'll need to have beaten a few of the bosses, acquire a larval tear, and actually make a decision on the best builds for your character. This is much quicker than having to reroll your character, so hopefully this Elden Ring guide will help save you some time and even show you a few Larval Tear locations. And then, it's as simple as clicking "rebirth." Time to find the real best class for you!

Naomi Kyle completes her cosplay transformation into Lara Croft from Rise of the Tomb Raider, with help from avid cosplayer and Crystal Dynamics Community Manager Meagan Marie.

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With over 200 micro games, there's plenty to do in the latest WarioWare entry, with Move It! You can even play with a friend in co-op, with Move It! coming to Nintendo Switch on November 3rd, 2023.

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Based on the previously released trailers and promos for Game of Thrones: Season 7, we break down all the major battles and epic events that are still to come in these next four episodes.

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