Eloise Singer and Lucy Liu, executive producers of the immersive VR experience The Pirate Queen, have announced a donation of 50 free copies of the game to various academic institutions.
In a press release, Singer and Liu say that each institution will receive a copy of the game and a poster signed by both of them. The intent, according to said press release, is to "ignite the imaginations of future leaders" by making the story of legendary pirate Cheng Shih more accessible.
The academic institutions in question aren't named, so we don't know where these free copies are going, but I'm sure that these 50 schools and universities will be thrilled to get a chance to check out The Pirate Queen.
Singer says that by donating The Pirate Queen, she's hoping to "provide students with a unique learning experience that combines history, culture, and cutting-edge technology".
She goes on to say that The Pirate Queen is a "powerful educational tool" thanks to its "historical accuracy", which applies not only to its characters but also to its "objects, place names, locations, language, and historical context".
For her part, Liu says that "being able to immerse yourself in an experience is the best way to learn anything", and it's hard to disagree on that front.
If you're unfamiliar with The Pirate Queen, it's a VR game directed by Eloise Singer and starring Kung Fu Panda and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (among many other movies and shows) star Lucy Liu.
It tells the story of Cheng Shih, a legendary pirate who led a confederation in the early 19th century. You can also see a fictionalized version of her in 2022's unfortunate Doctor Who episode "Legend of the Sea Devils".
The Pirate Queen is available right now on PC via Steam, and it's also available on various Meta Quest devices. Our very own Dan got a chance to chat with Singer and Liu for The Pirate Queen a few months ago, and you can check out his wonderful interview here.
