The biggest announcement at San Diego Comic-Con didn’t happen during Marvel’s Hall H panel. It came immediately afterward during Kevin Smith’s annual Hall H extravaganza. And this announcement is especially big if you’re a massive fan of cozy farming sims and Jay and Silent Bob because the mad scientists at Nitrate Games are combining them to make Jay and Silent Bob’s Joint Venture. To celebrate the game’s announcement, a veritable Avengers of awesome entertainment companies came together to send off Comic-Con in style at the Blunt Objects party.
Presented by Nitrate Games, Sassy Chap Games, Nightowl Studios, and Nerdist, the invite-only Blunt Objects party took place at Vin de Syrah and brought together luminaries from across the worlds of gaming, entertainment, cosplay, and beyond for an unforgettable evening. With themed cocktails, elaborate costumes, first looks at Jay and Silent Bob’s Joint Venture, and immaculate vibes, the Blunt Objects party ensured high spirits on Comic-Con’s biggest night.
The event marked the announcement of Jay and Silent Bob’s Joint Venture, an upcoming cozy farming adventure with a distinctly View Askewniverse twist. Developed by Starworks Studios and published by Nitrate Games, the game puts players into business with New Jersey’s most legendary slackers as they transform a rundown backyard into a thriving operation. Players will grow and crossbreed unusual strains, customize their setup, explore locations including the Quick Stop, RST Video, Mooby’s, and the Mall, and interact with characters from across Kevin Smith’s cinematic universe. The game is currently planned for release on Steam in 2027.
The evening also celebrated Date Everything!, the breakout sandbox dating simulator from Sassy Chap Games that asks an important question: What if nearly everything in your home—from appliances to abstract concepts—were a potential romantic partner? Created by a team led by Robbie Daymond, Ray Chase, and Logan Burdick, Sassy Chap Games is continuing to expand its creator-led approach to original gaming properties and cross-platform entertainment.
Take a look at everyone who brought immaculate vibes to this joint venture. The step-and-repeat photos were taken by Zachary Wikholm and the party photos were taken by Aya Jalil.
Nitrate Games is the brainchild of Daniel Kendrick, Montana Sommese and Nick Madonna. Co-Founder & CEO Kendrick previously ran IDW Entertainment, working on films & games for properties like Locke & Key, Wynonna Earp, 30 Days of Night, Godzilla, Sonic the Hedgehog and 250 other titles. He was the co-executive producer of last year’s breakthrough hit Batman Azteca for Warner Bros. Animation. Sommese, Nitrate’s Co-Founder, has served more than 15 years at the intersection of Hollywood and gaming, specializing in adapting premier IP for the next generation of players and delivering dozens of experiences for industry titans like Warner Bros. and Fox. Serving as Nitrate’s Head of Development, Madonna boasts more than 20 years of experience working on game titles for Saber Interactive, Square Enix, & Vivendi Universal. Madonna also runs PHL Collective, a leading licensed entertainment developer delivering award-winning titles for world-class IPs like Star Wars, Justice League and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Sassy Chap Games, a creator-led transmedia company that builds and expands original games into cross-platform entertainment IP. Creators of last year’s breakout hit, Date Everything!, and led by Robbie Daymond, Ray Chase, and Logan Burdick — Sassy Chap is continuing to develop new
fandom-driven gaming IP, while expanding Date Everything! into other mediums across publishing, products, and linear entertainment —supporting the company’s long-term vision to build enduring, multi-platform franchises.
Nightowl Studios (nightowlstudiosLTD.com) is a creative agency, supporting Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Brothers Discovery. They also have a sound and music division called Insomnia Audio, a management company for original IP Ironmgmt.net, and a brand partnerships service called the Peregrine Club.
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