Mainframe Studios (ReBoot, Staff Zenko Go, The Guava Juice Present) has introduced a partnership with high gaming entertainer and streamer Nick Eh 30 for a brand new animated collection entitled Endurathon, to be produced in Epic Video games’ Unreal Engine 5. The collab unites Mainframe’s animated storytelling experience with the gaming cred of Nick Eh 30, a preferred character within the enviornment with greater than 30 million followers throughout social networks.
Billed as eSports meets American Ninja Warrior, Endurathon brings viewers right into a world the place next-level VR sport environments unfold in bodily terrain that’s terra-formed to match what the gamers see. No controllers, no avatars — only a check of power and expertise because the gamers compete in a battle royale Event divided into 5 linked Quests.
The story follows 14-year-old Colton and finest pal Deeci, who get the prospect of a lifetime to compete in Endurathon, however as newcomers they’re clear underdogs in opposition to 4 skilled groups that embody Colton’s arch-rival Ricky. Though they’re decided to show they belong, Colton’s obsession with crushing Ricky alienates Deeci and threatens their dream of successful all of it.
The collection balances battle with optimistic messaging round teamwork, friendship and the way the highway to successful is paved by apply and willpower.
The inaugural season — Curse of Darkness — is a fully-realized sport world inside the collection. The groups should advance by 5 difficult Realms to defeat fearsome Realm Bosses on their option to a last showdown with uber-boss Aewulf to revive the Prism of Mild and raise the Curse of Darkness. It takes each the athletic capacity and wits of the teenager gamers to win the battles and overcome the obstacles whereas discovering who they’ll belief — with extra than simply successful on the road.
Endurathon is created by Mainframe Studios’ President & CCO Michael Hefferon and author Larry Raskin. Hefferon and Raskin will government produce with Nick Eh 30 and Mainframe’s SVP Content material Gregory R. Little.
“We wished to create relatable character-driven tales which can be anchored within the thrilling world of eSports and gaming,” says Hefferon. “There are over 3 billion avid gamers on the planet, and 92% of our audience are avid avid gamers, evenly break up between female and male. Nick Eh 30 brings an authenticity to Endurathon‘s eSports expertise that speaks on to that viewers.”
The collection targets the 8-14 12 months outdated viewers with high celeb streamers in recurring and cameo appearances, that includes Nick Eh 30 as one in all two Casters delivering play-by-play commentary for Endurathon: Curse of Darkness.
Nick Eh 30 — formally Nicholas Amyoony — is called the ‘good man’ of gaming for optimistic outlook and family-friendly content material, which has received him “additional factors” with mother and father snug sufficient to let their youngsters watch him. The Canadian was among the many first streamers to choose up Fortnite and journey it to a serious profession, now streaming to 4.3 million followers on Twitch and seven.7 million subscribers on YouTube.
“So many youngsters dream of turning into skilled avid gamers, and I take into account myself one of many fortunate few that get to reside that dream. I’m actually excited to increase into narrative storytelling and Endurathonis the right subsequent step,” says Nick. “Characters like Colton and Deeci present that teamwork and a optimistic strategy can win even within the cutthroat and aggressive world of eSports.”
