Tenderloin Zombie Game Sparks Online Controversy
The browser-based shooter features the intersection of Jones and Eddy.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Gaming
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A new web-based shooter game set in the Tenderloin has sparked online debate for its depiction of the neighborhood. The multiplayer game, titled Night Shift, features zombies roaming the streets near Jones and Eddy.
Why it matters
The game, which depicts local street scenes including Waymos and Tesla Cyber Trucks, was built by developer Pierre-Louis Biojout to monetize imagery of the Tenderloin. The project has raised questions about the digital representation of local neighborhoods.
The game has generated $300 in total ad sales, with a current leaderboard tracking the top 10 players. It is unknown if the developer plans to expand the game or adjust its content.
The players
Pierre-Louis Biojout
The creator of the game Night Shift and founder of NanoCorp.
NanoCorp
The company founded in 2023 by Pierre-Louis Biojout.
The details
Created by NanoCorp founder Pierre-Louis Biojout in a single weekend, Night Shift is an online first-person shooter that lets players throw grenades and shoot zombies. The digital map specifically features the intersection of Jones and Eddy and includes AI billboards as part of the scenery. The game is accessible via web browsers, where players compete for high scores on a public leaderboard.
Timeline
2023: NanoCorp was founded.
October 13, 2026: The developer reported the game had earned $300.
Across the Bay
This game joins a growing trend of developers using recognizable San Francisco tech imagery and neighborhood aesthetics to create viral digital content. It follows a local pattern of using specific city landmarks to frame digital experiences.
If you are familiar with the area near Jones and Eddy, you may recognize the local landmarks and AI billboards featured in the game. Residents can view the current high scores or test the gameplay through the browser-based platform.
The takeaway
The project illustrates how quickly developers can now turn neighborhood imagery into monetized digital media. Residents can track the game's popularity by checking the site's leaderboard to see if the project gains further traction.
Further reading
For more on local digital projects, visit the Gaming section.
More information
To see the game environment or track the current top scores, visit the access game leaderboard.
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