Save 20% off the core rulebook when you purchase a Cinematic Adventure
Get your gear ready and prepare for space. We are thrilled to announce that Evil Genius Games has officially secured the license to bring the breathtaking world of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets to your tabletop!
In a massive worldwide agreement with EuropaCorp and Mediatoon Licensing, we’re expanding the Intergalactic Heroes setting to include physical and digital RPGs, board games, and exclusive merchandise inspired by Luc Besson’s cinematic masterpiece.
Welcome to Alpha: The City of a Thousand Planets
Imagine your “Everyday Hero” isn’t just a face in a human crowd, but one of the citizens of Alpha—a sprawling, neon-soaked metropolis in the stars where thousands of alien species from every corner of the universe live, trade, and occasionally clash.
“Valerian is one of the most imaginative science-fiction worlds ever brought to the screen, and it’s a perfect match for what we’re building with Intergalactic Heroes,” says D. Todd Scott, CEO of Evil Genius Games. “This partnership lets fans do more than watch these stories: they get to live in them.”
Why This is a Game-Changer
We know that a great setting is only as great as its heart and soul. Our partnership is built on a shared passion for highly immersive storytelling, keen attention to detail, and thrilling cinematic action. You will want to strap in for the ride of your life and have:
- Unrivaled Creative Freedom: From the shifting sands of the Big Market to the aquatic depths of Galana, the sheer variety of Alpha environments provides a sandbox unlike any other.
- Immersive Mechanics: We are translating the vibrant, high-energy action of the Valerian film into interactive experiences that keep the heart of the franchise intact.
- Your Mission, Your Way: Create your own operatives, fly your own ships, and navigate the complex political and social webs and intrigues of a thousand different worlds.
- Available to All: Valerian is being designed, from the ground up, as a family-friendly RPG
Jean-Marc Lacarrère, CEO of EuropaCorp, shares our excitement:
“Evil Genius Games has a deep understanding of how to translate cinematic worlds into interactive experiences… we’re excited to see fans experience its universe in a bold, immersive new way.”
What’s Next?
Whether you are a fan of the Intergalactic Heroes system or Valerian, there is a place for you on the station. Stay tuned for more updates.
The universe is waiting. Are you ready to explore it?
(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.
Discover Our Other Sites
Dispatch
Find Games near you
Sidekick
Read rules and books
Discord
Join the Conversation