{"id":44567,"date":"2026-09-25T19:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T19:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=44567"},"modified":"2026-09-25T19:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T19:13:15","slug":"neowiz-trademark-reveals-wonders-of-o-a-sequel-to-lies-of-p-inspired-by-the-wizard-of-oz-likely-not-based-on-french-erotica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=44567","title":{"rendered":"Neowiz Trademark Reveals ‘Wonders of O’, a Sequel to Lies of P Inspired by the Wizard of Oz, Likely Not Based on French Erotica"},"content":{"rendered":"
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**Exploring ‘Wonders of O’: A New Venture from Neowiz and Round 8**<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, trademarks for a new video game titled ‘Wonders of O’ were registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office. The trademarks were submitted by the South Korean company Neowiz, known for publishing the acclaimed soulslike game, *Lies of P*. This has sparked considerable speculation and excitement among gaming enthusiasts, particularly given the franchise’s previous success.<\/p>\n

Neowiz and Round 8, the studio behind *Lies of P*, are likely to draw on rich literary and cultural influences for their new project. *Lies of P* itself is a creative reinterpretation of Carlo Collodi’s classic fairy tale of Pinocchio, blending a dark narrative with intensely challenging gameplay. Fans have already speculated whether ‘Wonders of O’ will similarly draw on a famous European literary work, considering the thematic connections established with its predecessor.<\/p>\n

One of the earlier hypotheses suggests a potential link to Anne Desclos’ controversial novel, *Story of O*, published in 1954. Known for its themes of sadomasochism and female subjugation, the novel faced significant criticism and legal challenges upon its release but has since become a significant work in erotic literature. The juxtaposition of its complex themes with soulslike combat mechanics could yield a fascinating and unique gaming experience, albeit a provocative one.<\/p>\n

However, initial interpretations are not the only avenues of exploration for this title. Some online community members have proposed an alternate theory, suggesting that ‘Wonders of O’ might actually reference *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz*. This speculation has merit, especially given the narrative breadcrumbs laid in *Lies of P* that hinted at a setting based in Oz. The rich mythos of Oz\u2014complete with perilous landscapes, fantastical creatures, and a unique blend of dark fantasy\u2014could translate beautifully into a soulslike format.<\/p>\n

Imagining a dark reimagining of Oz raises several intriguing possibilities. From the winged monkeys to the eerie atmosphere of the 1985 film *Return to Oz*, which features unsettling visions of sand-transformed deserts and menacing villains known as Wheelers, the foundation for a haunting adventure can easily be laid.<\/p>\n

Should Round 8 decide to craft this next title within the realms of Oz, it presents an excellent opportunity for clever gameplay mechanics and narrative depth, potentially including playful nods to familiar cultural motifs from the original story, like the ubiquitous use of yellow paint.<\/p>\n

The anticipation surrounding ‘Wonders of O’ highlights a growing trend among game developers to delve deeper into darker, more nuanced storytelling within interactive entertainment. With Neowiz at the helm and Round 8’s proven track record, this latest development stands to deliver an engaging and artistically rich gaming experience that could captivate audiences much like its predecessor did. As the story unfolds, fans will be eager to see how Neowiz and Round 8 navigate these complex themes, and what surprises ‘Wonders of O’ may hold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Earlier this week, trademarks<\/a> were spotted over at the European Union Intellectual Property Office for a videogame or videogame-related Something called ‘Wonders of O’. The trademarks were registered by South Korean company Neowiz, who also happen to be the publishers of excellent puppet-powered soulslike Lies of P<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Given the shared title format, online sleuthyfolks have wasted no time identifying the project as the Lies of P sequel developers Round 8 teased back in 2024<\/a>, alongside an untitled horror game.<\/p>\n

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