True crime content is headed to video games.

License Global

September 1, 2020

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U.S. true crime network Investigation Discovery has partnered with global production and video game publisher Klabater on their upcoming game “This is the Zodiac Speaking.” The collaboration expands on Klabater’s previous partnership with Discovery Channel. 

“We are thrilled to partner with Klabater on ‘This is the Zodiac Speaking’ to provide true crime fans around the world with the opportunity to dive deeper into their interest with thrilling true crime game play,” says Matt Bonaccorso, director, global video games, Discovery, Inc., which owns Investigatipn Discovery. “This expanded partnership allows us to serve passionate true crime consumers who look to ID for best-in-class television content with a new way to learn about the Zodiac case and put their own detective skills to the test.” 

“This is the Zodiac Speaking” is a single-player noir/psychological thriller based on the real story of a never-captured serial killer, referred to as “The Zodiac.” The game combines elements of classic mystery, investigation, stealth mechanics and two distinct game modes to create a who-dun-it with multiple endings to discover. 

Fans looking forward to the game can visit the “This is the Zodiac Speaking” Steam page. Launching globally Sept. 24 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, “This is the Zodiac Speaking” is currently accepting pre-orders and community building via a Kickstarter campaign.

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