Esoteric Ebb
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Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 21: The Humble Store Summer Sale continues
This article rounds up various PC game deals available from multiple digital storefronts, including Humble Store, Battle.net, GamesPlanet, Ubisoft Store, Green Man Gaming, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GOG.com, and Steam. Notable sales include Humble Store's Summer Sale, Battle.net's August Game Deals, and Ubisoft's Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on a wide range of titles.
Esoteric Ebb is the D&Disco Elysium I never knew I needed, but more importantly it's proof I'll never be cut out for political canvassing
Esoteric Ebb is an RPG that blends Disco Elysium's narrative depth with Dungeons and Dragons elements, focusing on political canvassing in the city-state of Norvik. The game explores various ideologies and the awkwardness of political discourse, offering players choices that impact the election and the protagonist's role. Despite its heavy themes, the game uses humor to keep players engaged.
2026's best RPG might look like Disco Elysium, but it was heavily inspired by Deus Ex, and its creator wants 'to do a first-person game at some point'
Developer Christoffer Bodegård discusses his journey into PC gaming, highlighting influential titles like Dragon Age: Origins and Deus Ex. His recently released CRPG, Esoteric Ebb, was inspired by tabletop RPGs and aims to replicate their unpredictability. Bodegård is exploring ideas for his next project, potentially a first-person game, and shares his current gaming habits, including extensive play of Paradox Interactive's grand strategy titles like Victoria 3 and Europa Universalis IV.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming industry figures share their weekend gaming plans, including Digital Extremes' annual Tennocon event for Warframe and Soulframe, and attempts at mastering the higher difficulties of Endless Legend. Other titles mentioned include a secret review game, Esoteric Ebb, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and the turn-based strategy game Frosthaven, with discussions on its complex card system.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Five things to avoid when marketing your indie game | Opinion
This opinion piece outlines five common marketing pitfalls for indie game developers, emphasizing the importance of understanding the target audience, focusing on emotional connection over technical details, avoiding analysis paralysis, diversifying marketing efforts, and treating PR as an ongoing activity. The article highlights that while marketing may seem secondary to development, strategic efforts are crucial for games to gain visibility and achieve their full potential in a crowded market.
You Are Everyone’s Intrusive Thoughts In Citizen Sleeper Dev’s Upcoming Fungal RPG
Signet City, the upcoming first-person fungalpunk RPG from Gareth Damian Martin, the developer behind Citizen Sleeper, will feature players as a sentient spore infecting individuals to influence their actions. The game mechanics revolve around emotions and a six-sided die system, similar to tabletop RPGs, allowing for diverse approaches to challenges. Martin aims to explore complex perspectives on control and revolution within the game's narrative.
On Sale
A sale is currently active on Steam featuring discounts on several games. The Resident Evil franchise is included, with specific deals on Esoteric Ebb (20% off), Fabledom (70% off), and The Doors of Trithius (30% off).
I never understood the appeal of a jumbo novelty d20 until I saw one inspired by one of my favorite new RPGs
Die Hard Dice has released a new line of d20 dice inspired by the RPG Esoteric Ebb, featuring designs based on the game's characters. The collection includes standard-sized dice and a large novelty metal d20 celebrating 'The Cleric'. The article also touches on the game's developer, Christoffer Bodegård, and his approach to save scumming.
My favorite RPG of 2026 put an impossible challenge in the second room to teach you not to save scum: 'I am your…
Esoteric Ebb's designer, Christoffer Bodegård, discusses the game's approach to failure and save scumming, aiming to provide a well-paced experience without punishing players. The game incorporates mechanics like rerolls and offers alternative paths to overcome challenges, encouraging players to trust the game's narrative direction.
Games Inbox: Did you know GTA 6 was made in the UK?
This article discusses the UK's role in game development, highlighting that Grand Theft Auto 6 is being made in Scotland by Rockstar Games. It also touches on reader opinions regarding Nintendo's lack of Star Fox announcements, the potential for a Starwing remake, and the perceived decline of UK-based game developers. Other topics include the leak status of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the technical capabilities of the PS5 Pro, and the development of games like Pragmata and Fallout: New Vegas.
I never want to play a Cleric in D&D, but 2026's best RPG stars one for a simple reason: 'I'm sorry…
Developer Christoffer Bodegård explains why the Cleric class is the protagonist of his upcoming RPG, Esoteric Ebb. He highlights the class's versatility, ability to do a little bit of everything, and its narrative potential due to its connection with a god. Bodegård also touches on the thematic relevance of religion and masculinity in the game's design.
Nordic Game 26 Masterclass Friday: Speakers Revealed!
Nordic Game Spring 2026 will feature a dedicated Masterclass Friday program for students and indie developers, curated by Mighty Diamonds. The event, held from May 26-29 in Malmö, will offer full-day workshops and expert sessions focused on Design, Art, Business, and Narrative. Speakers include Christoffer Bodegård, Chris Brettman, Danny Perez, Will Blood, Lauren Stone, Patrick Rose, Johan Lundqvist, and André Persson, covering topics from interactive writing and level design to character creation and investor relations.
ESOTERIC Ebb and All Will Fall
This article provides previews for two games: Esoteric Ebb and All Will Fall. Esoteric Ebb is an RPG praised for its writing and worldbuilding, drawing comparisons to Disco Elysium. All Will Fall is a survival crafting game set on a collapsing ocean rig, noted for its unique physics but currently suffering from bugs in its Early Access launch.
Esoteric Ebb's creator reckons most players only saw half the game, and that's fine by him: 'You've got to miss stuff in order to feel like the world is bigger'
Esoteric Ebb creator Christoffer Bodegård believes most players only experience about half of the game's content, which he sees as a positive design choice that enhances the feeling of a larger world. He revealed numerous hidden items, locations, and even a character class that players can miss, emphasizing that the game is designed for players to discover content organically rather than through forced completion. Bodegård stated that while 100% completion is possible in a single playthrough, a typical run should only cover 40-60% of the game's offerings, creating an 'illusionary wall of agency' that makes the game feel more expansive.
Esoteric Ebb review - camp and cutting political comedy in a D&D Disco Elysium wrapper
Esoteric Ebb is a comedic role-playing game that blends Dungeons & Dragons mechanics with political satire and narrative-driven gameplay. Players investigate a crime in the city of Tolstad leading up to its first election, embodying a Cleric who navigates bureaucracy and personal failure. While praised for its writing, tone, and agency simulation, the game occasionally suffers from uneven pacing and a controversial depiction of Japanese culture.
The Best Game Key Deals on G2A.COM – April 2026
G2A.COM is highlighting significant discounts on various video games in April 2026, including Grand Theft Auto 5, EA Sports FC 26, NBA 2K26, No Man's Sky, and Risk of Rain 2. The article provides details on the savings available for each title on the digital entertainment marketplace.
Wyldheart co-op RPG: Fable meets D&D vibes!... | TAG
This article rounds up several gaming news items, including a preview of the co-op RPG Wyldheart inspired by Fable and D&D, an analysis of why Halo broke PC gaming's FPS dominance, a Call of Duty pro player's dismissal after leaked sexts, and a patch update for Crimson Desert. It also briefly mentions Elden Ring cutscenes, the CRPG Esoteric Ebb, a Fortnite skin, and Take-Two Interactive's AI team being axed.
What we've been playing - "like a seagull by a bin, I decided to have a peck"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. Victoria is enjoying Super Mario Galaxy with her children, Bertie is exploring the unique RPG Esoteric Ebb and revisiting Slay the Spire 2, Marie continues her Easter tradition of playing Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, and Connor has made significant progress in Old School RuneScape.
