"Game On": Tubi Envelopes YA Romance in the Electric World of Esports

Riding the thrilling wave of esports, Tubi is set to dazzle its audience with a captivating new YA romance dubbed "Game On". A world where teenage love intertwines with the electrified reality of competitive gaming - now that's a thrilling blend, no?

The much-awaited "Game On" stars promising talents Sky Katz, known for her sterling act in “Surviving Summer”, and Case Walker who won our hearts in “The Other Two”. Yet, the real icing on the cake is the esteemed video game legend, Nolan North, part of the very fabric of iconic game series like “Uncharted” and “Assassin’s Creed”. North has also shown his acting chops in Peacock’s live-action series “Hysteria!”.

Prepare to be blown away as Tubi unveils crucial deets about "Game On" at its IAB Newfronts presentation this Tuesday. Hold your breath though - there are some other exhilarating announcements in the pipeline!

Here's the juicy plot of the film: Casey (played by the talented Katz) is the queen of gaming at her high school, all set to conquer the inaugural esports tourney. But plot twist! She falls head over heels for the adorable new guy, Theo (essayed by the charming Walker), who, by some cosmic irony, happens to be her prime online gaming enemy. Instead of identifying herself, our clever Casey decides to exploit their budding romance to study Theo's gaming strategies in 'Eon Rush', and destroy him from within. As her dad cheers her on from the sidelines, trying to remind her of who she is beyond the game, Casey's cunning plan begins to falter, for her deception has woven a web of genuine feelings. Now, isn't that a rollercoaster!

"Game On" is a crucial chapter marking Tubi's shift of focus to Young Adult content. “'Game On' is a standout addition to our expanding catalogue of Tubi YA Originals, offering an engaging blend of competitive gaming and a raw coming-of-age tale about identity, vulnerability, and connection”, said Adam Lewinson, Tubi’s chief content officer. Undoubtedly, the magnificent trio - Katz, Walker, and the gaming icon North - are bound to bring Jem Garrard's smart, insightful script alive by merging YA and gaming fandoms like never before.

Jem Garrard, known for “R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead”, is the brains and hands behind "Game On", having written and directed it. Along with Garrard, Blue Ice Pictures is producing the film while Lance Samuels and Sky Katz wearing the executive producers' hat. The production is set to roll this month, so hang tight for a dashing, immersive ride into the high-stakes world of esports peppered with the tangles of young love!