June 18, 2025 | New York, NY | Reception for Brass Lion Entertainment’s debut game, Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver, is through the roof after their announcement teaser trailer played at Summer Game Fest 2025 and airs at every stop of the Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber farewell tour. Now, co-founders Bryna Dabby Smith and Rashad Redic sit down to discuss the game’s origins, how the Wu-Tang Clan got involved, and more in a BLE Breakdown interview hosted by Podcast Hall of Famer, Danny Peña.
Watch the BLE Breakdown: BLE YouTube
For more details about Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver, check out the full announcement press release here.
The team behind Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver is more than just 53 developers and partners working remotely across the US and Canada making a video game – they’re a strategically selected coalition building a legacy of culturally authentic experiences. In this intimate podcast interview, we hear from the veteran game devs leading this newly formed team in writing the next chapter in Wu-Tang Clan video game history.
BLE Breakdown discussion highlights:
- The Wu-Tang Clan’s transcendence of East coast vs. West coast hip hop culture
- How Wu-Tang lore has become modern legend and inspired both the grounded and supernatural elements in the game
- Creating an original dynamic music system that reacts to player actions with remixed and remastered tracks produced by Just Blaze
- Why this game will appeal to any action RPG fan, hip hop head, or anime lover
- Brass Lion’s pedigree, their unique “cultural spine,” and why they are the only team that could make this game
“The core DNA of who we are is very unique in the industry… That cultural spine influences the type of conversations we have, the type of decisions that are made about the game, and it all gets wrapped up and presented in something that feels really unique and authentic.” – Rashad Redic, CCO
“Getting a chance to pull together the supernatural element that (the Angel of Dust franchise is) building with the history of the group and the legacy that they’ve got – it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.” – Bryna Dabby Smith, CEO
Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver is coming to consoles and PC, and you’ll hear more details including full game release plans later. Wishlist it on Steam and the Epic Game Store today!
ICYMI, watch the announcement teaser trailer here and visit RiseoftheDeceiver.com for more details.
About Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver | Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver is a co-op action RPG with anime-style fighting and afro-surrealist aesthetic where players will face increasingly challenging battle Chambers to the tune of reimagined Wu-Tang Clan tracks while decking out their own custom fighters. Fight, flow, and flex as you experience a dynamic gameplay soundtrack including classic Wu-Tang songs + new material overseen by legendary producer Just Blaze.
About Brass Lion Entertainment | Brass Lion Entertainment is building a legacy of culturally authentic experiences. Drawing inspiration from the elegant resilience of brass and the communal strength of lions, they focus on storytelling that reflects both reality and aspirations. Their mission is to break barriers, amplify voices, and craft innovative entertainment that resonates with audiences. Comprised of anime enthusiasts, hip-hop fans, gamers, artists, and more, BLE is creating cultural moments that celebrate diversity and empower marginalized communities. With a commitment to legacy, quality, and authenticity, they envision leading the future of entertainment by creating meaningful change in industries and ensuring everyone feels seen and heard. Curating moments that inspire and excite, Brass Lion positions themselves as trailblazers committed to crafting culture, fostering diversity, and staying true to their purpose: Dope entertainment. All Culture. No Vulture.
Press Contact: press@brasslionentertainment.com
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