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Her Story-skaparen Sam Barlows nästa heter Precognition
Sam Barlow, known for FMV titles like Her Story and Immortality, has officially revealed his new project, Precognition. Developed by his studio Half Mermaid in collaboration with filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg, this science fiction horror game utilizes FMV and a brain implant mechanic allowing the protagonist to see and alter her future. Precognition is slated for a Spring 2028 release on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Sam Barlow's Project C finally has a name: Precognition
Sam Barlow's new game, previously known as Project C, has been officially named Precognition. This sci-fi horror FMV title from Half Mermaid, featuring a story about a woman who can see the future, is set to launch in Spring 2028. The game also features contributions from director Brandon Cronenberg and aims to push the boundaries of non-linear storytelling and player agency.
Half Mermaid, developers of Her Story and IMMORTALITY, announce PRECOGNITION
Half Mermaid, the studio behind Her Story and IMMORTALITY, has announced their next game, PRECOGNITION. This sci-fi horror title, developed in collaboration with filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg, features live-action footage and non-linear storytelling. PRECOGNITION is slated for a 2028 release.
Immortality creator Sam Barlow's new video-scouring game is sci-fi horror Precognition, a collab with filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg, in which you see and change the future
Sam Barlow, creator of Immortality, has announced his new game, Precognition, a sci-fi horror title developed by his studio Half Mermaid in collaboration with filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg. The game, set to release in spring 2028 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch, centers on a protagonist who can see and manipulate future memories to alter outcomes, creating a butterfly effect. Barlow described the core mechanic as a diegetic element with direct consequences for the unfolding story.
Phasmophobia Studio Launches A Publishing Label With These Five Exciting Games
Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games has launched a new publishing label, Kinetic Publishing, and announced its initial lineup of five games. The diverse slate includes the FMV thriller Precognition, the cozy mage life-sim Aether Wizard Life, the unique metroidvania Shellbound, the tense space simulator Contact Protocol, and the witchy racing game Crescent County. These titles are slated for release between 2027 and 2028 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
'I am a big roguelike guy, but also a fan of minimalism and elegance': Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story, guides us through the games in his Steam Library
Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story and Immortality, discusses the games in his Steam library, highlighting his appreciation for roguelikes, minimalism, and elegant game design. He shares his current playthroughs of 868-BACK and D: The Game, his enduring love for classics like The New Zealand Story and Dragon Wars, and his extensive hours in Shiren the Wanderer and Riven.
Video codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sight
Video codecs present a significant and persistent challenge for game developers, with no easy solutions in sight. Developers like Sam Barlow and Remy Siu highlight the complexities of compressing and decompressing video for games, especially for multi-platform releases and full-motion video content. Issues range from cutscenes not appearing on certain platforms to the sheer volume of work required to optimize video for different hardware, leading to painful development cycles and limitations on creative possibilities.
