Shortly after the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2, Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, left the corporate. After staying quiet for a couple of years, he formally unveiled his new firm this yr, referred to as Absurd Ventures. Now, months later, now we have the primary hints at what the corporate is engaged on, with new trademark filings revealing two potential video video games.
As noticed by eagle-eyed Rockstar lovers on the GTA boards, Houser’s new firm has filed for 2 emblems this yr, one titled “American Caper” and one other titled “A Better Paradise“. It stays unsure whether or not these emblems symbolize distinct tasks or if Absurd Ventures is taking a precautionary method by securing a number of emblems for a single, complete undertaking—presumably beneath the complete title “American Caper: A Better Paradise.”
Despite Absurd Ventures positioning itself as a multimedia firm, it’s noteworthy that each emblems fall beneath the class of “downloadable pc software program,” suggesting a give attention to gaming fairly than different media codecs like comics or movies. However, it isn’t dominated out that future tie-in tasks might complement the core gaming expertise.
The trademark documentation additionally makes point out of digitally autographed objects, so it’s potential that Houser is exploring the usage of NFTs. The trademark functions additionally cowl software program for mobile telephones, hinting at a potential cellular companion app.
As Absurd Ventures takes its first steps into the highlight, we’re left ready for additional particulars on the character and scope of “American Caper” and “A Better Paradise”.
KitGuru Says: Dan Houser made fairly the title for himself within the video games trade, so it is not too shocking to see that he’ll proceed to be concerned in recreation growth. These emblems have been filed for again in July, one month after the announcement of Absurd Ventures. Perhaps we’ll get some official teasers over the course of the following yr.
