“Spine” goes to Hollywood even though the Gun Fu action game hasn't even been released yet! However, the makers already seem to be convinced of the quality of their game and want to get film adaptations off the ground.
The action game “Spine” Although it is not yet available in stores, it has already found its way to Hollywood. According to an exclusive report from the trusted industry magazine Variety The development studio Nekki has already joined forces with the film company Story Kitchen. The aim is to explore the possibilities of filming the game together. Both film and TV series adaptations are being considered.
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Nikke CEO Dmitry Terekhin is already excited about the opportunity to work with Story Kitchen: “We believe that truly great stories always stand out, and the 'Spine' universe will captivate audiences across all media.”
“When we first learned about this new game from Nekki, we collectively lost our minds because Redline couldn't be any more badass,” Story Kitchen's Mike Goldberg, Dan Jevons, Dmitri Johnson and Timothy I. Stevenson said in a joint statement out of.
So far, Nekki is best known for games like “Shadow Fight” and “Vector”. The small team has been working on their action game “Spine” for a few years. The title is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC (via Steam).
Of course, there are other video game adaptations in the works, such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. You can see more detailed information and a first teaser for the anime series here:
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The Gun Fu action game takes you into a cyberpunk world, which you explore in the role of the main character Redline. During your adventure you rebel against an autocratic AI regime. In order to save your brother from his clutches, you have to overcome all sorts of dangers. The makers promise that you should feel like you are in a playable action film.
By the way, developer and publisher Nikke already has big plans for “Spine”, because the brand is to be expanded into a multimedia franchise. In addition to the video game, film adaptations as well as a board game, comics and merchandise items are also planned. If you want to immerse yourself in the universe of the game now, you can do so in the webtoon “Spine: Bullet Dancers”.
Story Kitchen was founded in 2022 by Mike Goldberg and Dmitri Johnson, who co-produced the video game adaptation “Sonic the Hedgehog”. Since its founding, the company has specialized in film and series adaptations of successful games. In addition to “Spine,” the company’s upcoming projects include “Sifu,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and “Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft.”
Further details about the potential “Spine” film adaptations are currently pending. According to Variety, no screenwriter has been found for the games adaptation at this time.
Spine is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC. At the moment, the Gun Fu action game does not yet have a fixed release date.
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