(Philadelphia, PA) – At PAX Unplugged, Evil Genius Games announces a groundbreaking licensing partnership with Living Dead Media to develop a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) based on one of the most iconic zombie franchises of all time: Return of the Living Dead.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Evil Genius Games and bring Return of the Living Dead into the tabletop gaming space!” said Steve Wolsh, Founder and CEO of Living Dead Media. “Tarman has never been more popular, and the 40th anniversary is the perfect time to reintroduce this cult classic to a new generation of fans.”
Scheduled for release in 2025, Evil Genius Games will debut a Cinematic Adventure inspired by the franchise’s uniquely chaotic and comedic zombie world. This addition builds on the success of the company’s popular Everyday Heroes™ RPG platform, which has launched eight cinematic adventures based on hit movie franchises such as Highlander, The Crow, Pacific Rim, and Kong: Skull Island.
The Return of the Living Dead Cinematic Adventure will feature new rules and mechanics tailored to the franchise’s dark humor, punk-rock aesthetic, and undead mayhem. It will also include four thrilling short adventures that immerse players in the franchise’s macabre and zany universe.
Evil Genius Games has enlisted veteran game designer Nick Lowe to spearhead the writing of this Cinematic Adventure. A respected freelance TTRPG writer from England, Lowe has an impressive portfolio, having worked on titles such as Earthdawn (FASA Games), Fate of the Norns: Ragnarök (Pendelhaven), and Cohors Cthulhu (Modiphius). A lifelong zombie film enthusiast, Lowe considers Return of the Living Dead a personal favorite and brings his expertise in horror, mythology, and 1980s pop culture to this project.
“We created Everyday Heroes™ to be the ultimate modern-day TTRPG platform,” said D. Todd Scott, CEO and Founder of Evil Genius Games. “No modern platform would be complete without a zombie setting. With the enduring popularity of the Return of the Living Dead franchise, we couldn’t ask for a better partner.”
The collaboration comes as Living Dead Media gears up to reintroduce the Return of the Living Dead franchise to a new generation. In 2025, the company will launch an original feature film to mark the 40th anniversary of the cult classic, bringing the undead back to the big screen. Additionally, fans can look forward to a fully immersive VR experience, further solidifying the franchise’s legacy as a trailblazer in zombie entertainment.
For fans of horror, roleplaying games, and the undead, this partnership promises an unforgettable adventure into the punk-rock world of Return of the Living Dead.
About Living Dead Media
Living Dead Media is an entertainment and media company dedicated to celebrating and expanding the legacy of the iconic Return of the Living Dead franchise. Specializing in production of original films, video games, immersive experiences, and branded merchandise, the company strives to honor the spirit of cult-classic horror while embracing the innovation of modern content and consumer trends.
Entering the franchise’s 40th anniversary, and with a new movie on the horizon, Living Dead Media continues to push boundaries and evolve its global reach. With exciting new partnerships, including tabletop roleplaying games and groundbreaking ventures like multi-player virtual reality experiences, the company remains committed to delivering high-quality, immersive content that resonates with horror enthusiasts and zombie lovers around the world.
For the latest updates and announcements, visit returnofthelivingdead.com
About Evil Genius Games
Evil Genius Games, a game publisher, was founded in 2021 to launch a modern TTRPG platform that ushers in a new era in tabletop roleplaying. Its flagship product, Everyday Heroes—the spiritual successor to d20 Modern—is the ultimate, modern-day, gaming platform. Evil Genius Games also brings your favorite action movies to the gaming table with movie licenses from such titles as The Crow, Escape from New York, Highlander, Kong: Skull Island, Total Recall, Rambo, Pacific Rim, and Universal Soldier.
In 2025, Evil Genius Games plans to release Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure Path and Pacific Rim Cinematic Adventure Path. Each Adventure Path promises over 100 hours of exciting gameplay plus the most comprehensive bestiary of Titans and Kaiju ever assembled. Both projects are available for pre-order here.
In the future, Evil Genius Games will unveil three, new, role-playing game lines and one product extension—Intergalactic Heroes (its science fiction system), Everyday Arcana (its urban fantasy system), and the highly-anticipated Military Heroes system. In addition to their thrilling narratives, these new products will provide exhilarating, innovative, and immersive gameplay experiences for everyone around the table.
For more information visit evilgeniusgames.com.
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