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Once again, the world’s most famous talking turtles are making their way back into the world of video games, this time thanks to Outright Games, promising a title inspired by the recent cinematic hit,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemfrom Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Point Grey. The legacy of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfranchise will make a return to the gaming world, thanks to a publisher with extensive experience in delivering high-quality and engaging games.
Earlier this year, the famous turtles made a triumphant return to the big screen in amovie calledTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, featuring comedic heavyweights like Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, and John Cena, and also the actress who recently gained popularity through the FX/Hulu seriesThe Bear, Ayo Edebiri. TheTMNTfilm was warmly received, which undoubtedly played a pivotal role in the creation of this new video game. Since their inception in 1984 by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, the beloved turtles have seen numerous adaptations across various media.
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According to an official announcement from Outright Games, a newTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesgame is in the works, based on the aforementioned recent cinematic success. It’s slated to be available on consoles and PC in 2024. The game’s storyline will pick up several months after the events of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemmovie, and its graphics will draw inspiration from the captivating and visually artistic style of the film. Of course, it will feature many of the iconic characters from theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesuniverse.
The game will be set in a stylized version of New York City, which, as expected, is facing a new mutant threat. Players will take control of their beloved heroes and can anticipate gameplay with memorable team battles and a narrative infused with theTMNTfranchise’s trademark humor. Doug Rosen, Senior Vice President of Games and Emerging Media at Paramount, noted that “the vibrancy of this new film’s animation lends itself perfectly to video games, and we can’t wait for everyone to play it.”
Many iconic and renowned games related toTMNThave been released over the past decades, such asTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heistfor the Sega Genesis console in 1992. Therefore, this franchise has demonstrated its potential to deliver enjoyable action games. A revival of this famous beat ‘em up game in 2022 calledTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revengeonce again exceeded fan expectations and thrust the turtles back into the gaming spotlight. It’s no wonder that fans of the franchise are looking at this news as a sign ofanother potentially greatTMNTgame, especially considering the success of the movie that serves as its inspiration.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemis expected to be available in 2024 on consoles and PC.
