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Secret Level Is An Adult-Animated Anthology Series Featuring Original Stories Set Within Some Of The Most Beloved Video Games

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. PDT

During the Gamescom Opening Nigh Live global livestream, Prime Video announced their new adult-animated anthology series: Secret Level, featuring original short stories set withing the worlds of some of the worlds most beloved games, including Dungeons & Dragons.

From Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio, creators of Love, Death + Robots, comes 15 mind-bending episodes and groundbreaking animation. Secret Level will be available exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide on December 10.

Secret Level is a new adult-animated anthology series featuring original stories set within the worlds of some of the world’s most beloved video games.

Each episode of Secret Level serves as a gateway to a new adventure, unlocking exciting worlds from beloved gaming classics and highly anticipated new titles. Prepare for an unforgettable journey, where Amazon MGM Studios and gaming’s finest unite in a first-of-its-kind event that brings together more game IP in a single series than has ever been done before.

Secret Level weaves a tapestry of iconic games across multiple mediums, to tell a series of unique and captivating stories,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “Created and led by Tim Miller, Blur Studio, and Supervising Director Dave Wilson, each episode will take our global Prime Video customers on a brand new journey with breathtaking animation and imaginative storytelling.”

Below is the incredible list of games who inspired the 15 epic stories found in Secret Level.   

  • Armored Core
  • Concord
  • Crossfire
  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • Exodus
  • Honor of Kings
  • Mega Man
  • New World: Aeternum
  • PAC-MAN
  • PlayStation (Highlighting various PlayStation Studios beloved entities)
  • Sifu
  • Spelunky
  • The Outer Worlds
  • Unreal Tournament
  • Warhammer 40,000

Secret Level is created by and executive produced by Tim Miller. Dave Wilson serves as executive producer and supervising director.

“Part of our vision from the beginning is to develop and publish fantastic IPs that immerse and excite players in different worlds, and find opportunities to extend those worlds beyond the games through transmedia opportunities where it makes sense,” said Christoph Hartmann, Vice President, Amazon Games. “New World: Aeternum is a great example of an IP that has so much potential for adaptation, and we’re excited to see that explored in this episode of Secret Level.”

“This has been an incredibly fun project to work on with the teams from Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio,” said Scot Lane, Game Director of New World: Aeternum, “We’re thrilled to share a brand-new story and introduce more people to the New World universe through Secret Level.”

Smilegate’s motion picture business executive stated, "CROSSFIRE is expanding its reach as a mega IP into various entertainment sectors, including esports, TV series, and theme parks. The new animation is part of our global strategy to offer a broader IP experience. Notably, CROSSFIRE is the only Korean game IP selected for this initiative, and we aim to provide a compelling CROSSFIRE universe and narratives to both gamers and viewers. We invite everyone to look forward to this exciting development".

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