I'm a big fan of 's . I'm also a big fan of videogames. So, when a new anthology series, based on some of the world's most famous gaming franchises, was announced at Gamescom last night (August 20), it not only had my curiosity, but also my attention.
Step forward , the latest adult animated anthology show from Tim Miller and his production company Blur Studio that's set to debut on Amazon's primary streaming service on December 10. It'll comprise 15 episodes, with each installment telling an original short story set in a variety of iconic videogame universes, including and . Oh, and we were also treated to a first look at the various art and animation styles that'll be on display in the series via 's official trailer, which premiered at last night's Gamescom Opening Night Live event.
Miller, who co-created with famed film auteur David Fincher, and Blur Studio have led development on the series alongside supervising director Dave Wilson. In a press release, Amazon MGM Studios' Head of Television Vernon Sanders explained why Prime Video's creative team were so eager to work with Miller, Wilson, and Blur to create a show inspired by some of gaming's most noteworthy franchises. " weaves a tapestry of iconic games across multiple mediums, to tell a series of unique and captivating stories," he gushed.
"Created and led by Tim Miller, Blur Studio, and Supervising Director Dave Wilson, each episode will take our global Prime Video customers on a brand new journey with breath-taking .