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Static Hour Announced
Barkbyte Interactive has announced Static Hour, a narrative horror and adventure game set in a 1980s newsroom. Players will report on a government-ordered event, blending retro aesthetics with modern themes.
Tell a whole town what to believe in Static Hour, a rolodex-flipping newsroom thriller about investigating a strange epidemic of violence
Static Hour is a narrative simulation game developed by Barkbyte Interactive, founded by Claire Sarmiento. Set in the 1980s, players act as a news editor investigating a strange epidemic of violence in a small town. The game, which launches in Q3 2027, focuses on journalistic decision-making and its impact on the public.
Inform People, Or Scare Them Half To Death? Static Hour Gives You A Very Tough Job
Barkbyte Interactive's upcoming game, Static Hour, is a retro psychological thriller set in the 1980s where players act as a news editor making broadcast decisions during a violent outbreak. Creative director Claire Sarmiento stated the game focuses on isolation and misinformation, with player choices impacting public reaction and potentially causing chaos. The game will be available on PC via Steam.
