A groundbreaking TV series will explore the origins of the multiplayer role-playing game SPACE NATION Online
Roland Emmerich, known for hits such as independence Day Yes Godzillatogether with Marco Weber of The thirteenth floorI’m in the middle of developing a live-action television series, based on the Web3 role-playing game, Space Nation Online. This ambitious initiative aims to expand the game’s universe to new narrative levels.
Epic origins on the small screen
Second Space Nation Inc., The series will trace the origins of an epic story that began with the recent soft launch of Space Nation Onlinea massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that transports players to a distant star cluster, humanity’s new home following the destruction of Earth.
Emmerich and Weber will not only develop and executive produce the series, but are also co-founders of Space Nation alongside game developers Jerome Wu and Tony Tang.. Production will be financed in part through the game’s economy and its token.
An integrated approach to the philosophy of the game
Weber comments: “We want to take an approach that fits the overall philosophy of what we’re doing with gaming and our economy.”
In a strategic move, the team plans sell a second window to one of the streaming services, but all under a licensing model. This will prevent a streaming service from fully acquiring the intellectual property. The vision is finance a significant part of the budget through its own economy and its own token.
This Pioneering transmedia IP in video games, online content and TV/streaming, supported by $50 million in funding. Emmerich expresses his enthusiasm for the project guided by Weber’s vision: “Marco was very excited. Because this, and what excites him, excites me too.”
Commitment to history and community
In addition to the launch of the game, which has already involved an investment of almost 50 million dollars through management buyouts and financing obtained from venture capitalists and investors, the team aims to stabilize the ecosystem before launching the token. “It’s the opposite of a quick attempt to get money; First we want to stabilize the ecosystem, and this is ours main concern at this time“Adds Weber.
Before the release of Space Nation Online, Emmerich, Weber and director Martin Weisz (The hills have eyes 2) released a series of free animated shorts focusing on the character of Zoey, a young alien space pirate played and captured by actress Winona Weber. These shorts, which already have a spin-off in development, show Zoey’s failed attempts to go viral online.
Future of the space nation
The main writer of Space Nation OnlineJess Lebow, joined Weber as co-writer on the seriesfurther solidifying the link between the game and its television expansion. With this series, Space Nation not only promises to expand its narrative universe, but also redefine the scope of what role-playing games can offer to the world of transmedia entertainment.
Zoey, the central character of the animated shorts and a key figure in the universe of Space Nation Onlineis a teenage space pirate whose adventures capture the public imagination.. With her rebellious spirit and desire for fame in the galaxy, Zoey positions herself as a potential icon for the franchise, promising to bring the game’s narrative to a cinematic level with the series.
Compared to characters from similar franchises, Zoey offers a new contrast, being less heroic than traditional protagonists but equally attractive, thanks to her intelligence and daring survival tactics.