The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings
Prescience comes with consequences, however, and as soon as Diana commits a detail to memory, the very future ahead of her changes.Barlow and his studio, Half Mermaid Productions, are collaborating with film director Brandon Cronenberg (Infinity Pool, Possessor) on the game. It’s set to launch in spring 2028 on the Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S.Image: Kinetic PublishingThe rest of the lineup shown off on Wednesday includes a mix of games across a few different genres. They’re all set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S.Contact Protocol, from Cold Zephyr Games, is a “starship job simulator” where you play as a security officer that has to vet approaching starships.
- ▪Prescience comes with consequences, however, and as soon as Diana commits a detail to memory, the very future ahead of her changes.Barlow and his studio, Half Mermaid Productions, are collaborating with film director Brandon Cronenberg (Inf
- ▪It’s set to launch in spring 2028 on the Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S.Image: Kinetic PublishingThe rest of the lineup shown off on Wednesday includes a mix of games across a few different genres.
- ▪They’re all set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S.Contact Protocol, from Cold Zephyr Games, is a “starship job simulator” where you play as a security officer that has to vet approaching starships.
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