‘Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom’ Debuts New Accolades Trailer after Game Wows VR Crowds at PAX East
Immersive entertainment studio, Maze Theory, has published a brand new accolades trailer showcasing the praise the media has heaped upon their immersive VR action-adventure game Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom since its launch earlier this month.
The brand-new spot comes just after the game enjoyed a rapturous reception at PAX East in Boston, and ahead of an appearance at WASD Live in London from Thursday 30th March to Saturday 1st April – where there will be community competitions and giveaways. Press and influencers interested in seeing the game and talking to the Maze Theory team at WASD London should email keith@renaissancepr.biz.
As a result of the hugely positive response Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom has received since launch, Maze Theory is also proud to announce that they intend to continue supporting the game with new content and features in the coming months – more details will be shared in due course.
Inspired by the BAFTA-winning drama, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is an original story written in collaboration with Peaky Blinders’ producer and brand owner Caryn Mandabach Productions, and with series creator and writer Steven Knight. The game is created in partnership with Banijay Brands, the commercial arm of content powerhouse Banijay.
Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom offers:
- Immersive World: Step into the mean streets of 1920s Birmingham and London and explore iconic locations from the show, including The Garrison pub, Charlie’s Yard, and Shelbys’ Betting Shop.
- Believable Characters: Come face-to-face with Tommy Shelby (voiced by Cillian Murphy) and Arthur Shelby (voiced by Paul Anderson) like never before. Interact with iconic characters as you uncover allegiances and confront your enemies.
- Intense Action: Life in Small Heath is full of opportunity – and risk. Immerse yourself in dramatic action as you take down rivals and move up in the world.
- Epic Crime Drama: On the run from the firing squad, you turn to the infamous Tommy Shelby for help, and soon find yourself at war once again. Your only hope at redemption is to defeat the odds and win at any cost… By order of the Peaky Blinders.
Built in Unity, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom launched exclusively on Meta Quest 2 and PICO 4 (in all markets where PICO is available, including Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea) on Thursday 9th March 2023.
For more information on Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, and to sign up for updates,visit the website here. Follow the game on social media, or join the official Discord.
About Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders was created and written by Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises and Locke). The multi-award-winning BBC One and Netflix series is produced by Peaky Blinders’ official series and official brand owner, Caryn Mandabach Productions, and co-produced with Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Productions. Series 1 to 6 are available on BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Peaky Blinders is distributed by Banijay Rights and has sold in more than 183 countries and is widely available internationally on Netflix including in the U.S.
The Peaky Blinders brand enjoys international success across multiple categories including gifting, live experience, apparel, accessories, and essentials. Officially licensed products are proving a hit with consumers and retailers, with over 40 licensees across multiple territories.
For more about the Peaky Blinders go to www.peakyblinders.tv
About Maze Theory
Maze Theory is an immersive gaming studio led by experienced industry veterans from top entertainment companies including Activision, Sony PlayStation, Oculus, EA, Disney, BBC, Channel 4, Output Group and more.
Recent expansion has seen the business grow to over 40 people with the team comprising multiple award-winning developers and creatives. The studio believes in delivering unforgettable stories through innovative, multi-tech and multi-platform narrative experiences that go beyond mere gaming and re-define the future of entertainment.
The game portfolio includes the first ever Doctor Who VR game Doctor Who: The Edge of Time and award-winning found-phone horror game Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, which launched this year to massive critical acclaim, heralded as ‘the best Doctor Who game ever’.
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