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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cortopia Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, First Ever TMNT VR Game
Last Ronin's Tom Waltz serving as story consultant STOCKHOLM, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The sewers are stirring. The rooftops are restless. And Cortopia Studios, wholly-owned subsidiary of Beyond Frames Entertainment – creators of the critically acclaimed VR action hit Gorn 2 – have announced their next game that will leave gamers without headsets green with envy. Created in collaboration with Paramount Game Studio, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is actively in development as the first standalone virtual reality experience set in the storied Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) universe. Built from the ground up for virtual reality, Empire City will let players suit up as Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello or Michelangelo in an action-driven adventure that's equal parts hard-hitting combat and an exploration of the bonds of brotherhood. Comic book writer Tom Waltz, best known for his work on The Last Ronin and over 100 issues of IDW TMNT comic series, has joined the team as narrative consultant to help give Empire City the story, tone, and heart that the fans of TMNT comics have come to expect. "As much as the Turtles are about action, their story is even more about family," said Ace St. Germain, Beyond Frames Entertainment CEO and Creative Director on Empire City. "Their strength comes from their bond, and this is something that resonates deeply with fans. Tom Waltz is one of the best-loved minds in the TMNT creatorverse today, and his stories over the last decade have helped to shine a light on that bond. We couldn't be more excited to have him involved in the project." Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City will emerge from the sewers to debut on headsets in 2026. To stay on top of the action, players can wishlist the game on Meta Quest and Steam VR starting today and follow the game on Discord, X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. PRESS KITPress kit for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City can be found here: Press Contact: Jim Squires, press@ Frames Publishing: Maeva Sponbergs, Head of Publishing, hello@ +46850235808 This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: TMNT EC Landscape TMNT EC Hero View original content: SOURCE Beyond Frames Sign in to access your portfolio
CBS News
22-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
New York should accelerate downstate casino approvals, Yonkers mayor says
The mayor of Yonkers says New York already has a winning pair of downstate casinos and thinks the state gaming commission should not wait until the December deadline to award licenses and cash in. Mayor Mike Spano says Empire City in Yonkers and Resorts World in Queens should immediately be approved for full table gaming, so the state can start reaping the revenue. New York casino licenses still up for grabs Spano's statement comes after entertainment mogul Jay-Z was in Albany this week, reportedly building support for his team's bid to build a casino in New York City's Times Square. In addition to Jay-Z's bid, other proposed casino sites include Coney Island, Citi Field and Hell's Kitchen. But the pool of downstate casino applicants has been shrinking in recent weeks. Wynn Resorts dropped its bid for a casino at Hudson Yards and Las Vegas Sands walked away from a proposal at the Nassau Coliseum. The New York State Gaming Commission will license three full "table gaming casinos" out of eight expected applicants -- or nine if Nassau County finds another way in -- bringing table games, like poker and blackjack, to the New York City area. John Sabini, a former New York gaming official, believes the two existing "slots only" casinos, Empire City and Resorts World, have a major advantage for a full gaming license. "They've been good partners. They provide a lot of revenue right now. They're up and running. People are used to them being there, so the opposition wouldn't be there," Sabini said. MGM said it's ready to expand Empire City to create a live entertainment venue if it gets a full gaming license. Award casino licenses before "potential dips in the economy," mayor says Organized opposition will be a major drag on several of the casino proposals, which is why Spano thinks the state should enable the Yonkers and Queens casinos to expand before the December deadline. "We have potential federal cuts, potential dips in the economy that we're faced with. These casinos mean jobs, more aid to education," the mayor said. The state gaming commission's process calls for waiting until December to announce the three license winners. "The processes can be changed," Spano said. "Let's move forward at least with these two casinos, and then let the third casino happen organically." Spano also urged the state to issue approvals shortly after the application period ends in June.
