they press announced with teacher media A series of board games based on their comic works. The announcement, expected in 2025, comes ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, where the two companies will preview plans for the new gaming partnership.
It is confirmed that the comic book game adaptation will Sixth shot by creator Karen Bunn and Brian Hurt, Residential by cartoonist Jay Stephens, and Jill and the Killer by creator Olivia Quattro-Briggs and Roberta Ingranata. Details are as follows
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- Sixth shot: From the world of the iconic Eisner Award-nominated series from master storytellers Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt! In 1866, the Confederacy fell, but evil still permeated the scarred nation. A rebel general warped by incredible dark magic searches the border for the Sixth Gun – an ancient weapon of unspeakable mystical power… now wielded by an ordinary young woman who must learn to master hers The secret of the pistol can unleash the end of the world.
- Residential: Based on the captivating, sell-out horror comic from Emmy Award-winning cartoonist Jay Stephens, which Comics Magazine calls “quite possibly the best horror comic of the last 20 years!” Welcome to Elwich – an oasis of perfect town, where schools are packed with bright-eyed children and historic boulevards are lined with intricately decorated houses… only a crow can see what lurks beneath The deep rot of murder, demonology and psychosis below. Elvitch offers it all – and behind each residence a terrifying new story awaits.
- Jill and the Killer: Inspired by the thrilling murder mystery from writer Olivia Cuartero-Briggs and artist Roberta Ingranata! Teenager Jill Estrada’s once-peaceful life in a remote Arizona town is turned upside down when her mother’s unsolved disappearance…only when she discovers a true-crime subscription game. The mystery only deepens further, as the game seems to reveal clues that only the killer can find.
“It’s exciting to be able to bring the creators of Oni together to work with Maestro Media, which has distinguished itself in recent years with an incredible line-up of tabletop games,” said Hunter Greenson, President and Publisher of Oni Press. “Like us, they are passionate about comics and storytelling, and we’re eager to share these games with both long-time readers and brand-new players.”
“We’re excited to partner with Oni Press to bring these incredible stories into the world of board games,” continued Javon Fraser Founder and CEO of Maestro Media. “Our team is dedicated to capturing the essence of each comic series and creating games that will delight fans and newcomers alike..“
Each adaptation will be based on the insights of the original creative staff overseeing the project. The idea with these new games is to capture the essence of the comics while giving fans an immersive adventure into these respective worlds through some beautiful tabletop game design. The main games are teacher media Published include The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, Hello Kitty: A day at the parkand the upcoming Smurf Hidden Village.
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