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Survival is Optional, Death is Inevitable: Celestial Return Launches Today on PC
Metaphor Games and Shoreline Games have launched their debut title, Celestial Return, a dice-based narrative RPG, on PC. The game, set in Netherveil City, features a branching narrative shaped by player decisions and dice mechanics. A console release for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch is planned for Q1 2027.
Rumor suggests Star Wars Eclipse has multiple playable characters
A new rumor suggests that Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse will feature multiple playable characters with intersecting storylines. The game, set in the High Republic era, is reportedly in active development, though a release date remains unconfirmed, with some reports indicating it might not launch until 2027 or later.
Momento reveals June release and Xbox port
Momento, a cozy room decorator game developed by Fat Alien Cat and Nomo Studio and published by Silver Lining Interactive, is set to launch in June for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features branching narratives influenced by player choices regarding which objects to keep, leading to multiple endings and a charming art style.
Directive 8020 – 15 Things We’ve Learned So Far
Directive 8020, the latest entry in Supermassive Games' The Dark Pictures Anthology, is set to evolve the series' signature choice-led cinematic horror with a new emphasis on real-time survival gameplay. The game features a crew of astronauts on a mission to a distant planet, facing a deceptive alien threat inspired by "The Thing." New features include a "Turning Points" system for replaying pivotal moments and expanded lore collectibles, with a release date of May 12th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Missing The Point, the Surreal Fishing Game Designed to be Finished in a Single Session
The fishing game Missing The Point, developed by Burner Phone and published by In The Keep, is now available on PC (Steam, Itch.io) and PlayStation 5. Designed to be completed in a single session, the game features a branching narrative, hand-painted art, and a dynamic soundscape, priced at $7.99 USD.
Good Children Say Grace Is a Manga-Inspired Psychological Horror About Hunger and Possession, Demo Set for
Good Children Say Grace, a psychological horror adventure game inspired by manga, will release a playable demo on PC via Steam on April 2, 2026, with an Early Access launch to follow. The game features a narrative focused on family, hunger, and possession, with contributions from Japanese creatives like voice actress Kaori Shimizu and composer Norihiko Hibino. Development is led by a small team with mentorship from Metro series developers, and the game will feature a nonlinear, branching story with multiple endings.
Tides of Tomorrow Preview – Follow and lead by example in this innovative narrative adventure
Tides of Tomorrow is a narrative adventure game where players navigate a flooded world grappling with an ecological crisis caused by microplastics. Players take on the role of a Tidewalker who can see into the past and influence the future, with choices impacting subsequent playthroughs. The game features elements of stealth, combat, and decision-making, with a unique system for sharing player-influenced world states.