Tavern Talk
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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker Launches June 9
Gentle Troll announced that the visual novel Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker will be released on June 9 for PC, Mac, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Set 36 years before the original game, players manage the Drowsy Dragon tavern, serving magical drinks and undertaking quests based on rumors. The game features a new cast, refined systems, and multiple endings, with a first playthrough estimated at over 10 hours.
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Shift at Midnight released a Game Pass trailer on June 17th. Additionally, Tavern Talk announced its release date on June 9th.
Cosy D&D inspired visual novel Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker launches on June 9th!
Gentle Troll Entertainment announced that their Dungeons & Dragons-inspired visual novel, Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker, will launch on June 9th for PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch. This standalone title is set 36 years before the original Tavern Talk and features a new cast of characters, magical drink mixing, and rumor-based quest creation.
Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Gentle Troll has announced that Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker, a follow-up to their D&D-inspired visual novel Tavern Talk, will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 9, 2026. The sequel features a new story set before the original game, where players manage a tavern, mix magical drinks, and create quests for patrons, leading to three different endings.
Tavern Talk Gets Its First Physical Nintendo Switch Release with Strictly Limited
Strictly Limited and Gentle Troll Entertainment are releasing the first physical version of Tavern Talk Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch. This definitive edition includes all updates and DLC, such as the Pirate Palooza and Tempest Tantrum story expansions, directly on the cartridge. Pre-orders for various editions are open until July 14, 2026.
Tavern Talk receiving Nintendo Switch physical release
Strictly Limited and Gentle Troll are releasing a physical version of the role-playing game Tavern Talk for the Nintendo Switch. Both a limited and deluxe edition will be available, with the deluxe edition including extra physical items and the game's DLC on cartridge. Tavern Talk was originally released on the Nintendo eShop in 2024.
Who needs a publisher, anyway? "I mean, who does physical any more?"
Composer Filippo Beck Peccoz has transitioned to game development, founding Cobalt Lane to create the psychological thriller Imprinted. He discusses his journey from composing for studios like Mimimi Games to directing his own project, emphasizing the rise of self-publishing and the unique perspective his audio background brings to game design. Beck Peccoz secured funding from the state of Bavaria and has opted for self-publishing, working with a marketing agency rather than a traditional publisher.
