Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins is probably one of the biggest esports stars on the planet, and whether you love him or hate him, he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
It’s emerged that the Fortnite streamer has just signed a book deal and will be writing graphic novels, game guides and more.
The Hollywood Reporter claims that Ninja has struck a deal with Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press, via a partnership with management firm Loaded.
Three books will be produced this August, which will reportedly be called Ninja: Get Good, Ninja Notebook, and Ninja: The Most Dangerous Game.
Get Good will apparently be a game guide including tips from Ninja, Notebook will have stickers and Ninja sayings, and The Most Dangerous Game will be a graphic novel from artist Felipe Magana and writer Justin Jordan.
Over on Twitter, Ninja confirmed the news about the first book in the series, writing: “This is one of the huge projects I’ve been working on and I’m so excited to finally announce my first book NINJA: GET GOOD! An ultimate guide to gaming that teaches players how to become unstoppable. On sale this August and available for preorder now.”
The CEO and founder of Loaded, Brandon Freytag said about the news: “With every brand deal we make, we want to ensure that our clients are effectively communicating to their fanbases, both online and off,
“Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press allowed us to work hand-in-hand with Ninja to leverage both his skills and creativity in an authentic way.
“We are excited to bring these books to Ninja fans and gaming enthusiasts, offering them the opportunity to learn from one of the best gaming how-to books written, as well as transform into a fantastical gaming universe.”
Is this a shameless cash grab or a smart move for the streamer?
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