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Kinetic Publishing unveils five new indie games, including Sam Barlow's "Precognition"
Key points
- Kinetic Publishing, from Phasmophobia developers, held its first game showcase.
- Five new indie titles were announced, scheduled for 2027 and 2028 releases.
- Sam Barlow's next game, "Precognition," will feature FMV and nonlinear narrative.
- Other titles include a starship simulator, a slice-of-life game, a Metroidvania, and a wizard game.
Kinetic Publishing's Debut Showcase
Kinetic Publishing, an indie game publisher established by the development team behind the co-op horror game Phasmophobia, recently hosted its inaugural games showcase. This event unveiled five new titles slated for release in 2027 and 2028, marking the publisher's first major public announcement since its publishing arm was announced in January.
Sam Barlow's "Precognition" Revealed
A significant announcement from the showcase was the reveal of "Precognition," the next game from creator Sam Barlow, known for "Telling Lies" and "Immortality." This title, previously referred to as "Project C," will incorporate full-motion video (FMV) sequences and nonlinear storytelling, consistent with Barlow's previous works. Players will control Diana, a character who gains the ability to see future visions through an experimental brain implant. The game explores the consequences of altering the future by committing details of these visions to memory.
Collaboration and Release Platforms
Sam Barlow's studio, Half Mermaid Productions, is collaborating with film director Brandon Cronenberg on "Precognition." The game is scheduled for a spring 2028 launch across multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X / S.
Additional Titles in the Lineup
The showcase also featured four other games. "Contact Protocol" from Cold Zephyr Games is a starship job simulator set for spring 2027. "Crescent County" by Electric Saint is a slice-of-life game involving relationships and deliveries on a magical island, planned for summer 2027. "Shellbound" from Fake Lobster is a Metroidvania taking place on a giant snail, expected in summer 2028. Finally, "Aether Wizard Life" by Vonder Games is a wizard-themed cozy game, anticipated in autumn 2028. All these titles are also planned for release on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X / S.
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Kinetic Publishing, a new indie publisher formed by the developers of Phasmophobia, showcased five upcoming games, with release dates in 2027 and 2028. The lineup includes "Precognition," the next title from Sam Barlow, known for "Telling Lies" and "Immortality," which will feature FMV and nonlinear storytelling.