{"rewrite":{"id":"r_8f46379426cf03148e54d263","clusterId":"c_7bd520fb6937d3ab035a9690","slug":"kinetic-publishing-showcase-reveals-first-five-titles","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Kinetic Publishing Showcase Reveals First Five Titles","summary":"Kinetic Publishing, the label launched by Phasmophobia studio Kinetic Games, streamed its first showcase on August 13, 2026, and announced five debut titles. The slate spans a spaceship work simulator, a magical island life sim, a snail-body Metroidvania, a wizard life sim, and a fifth title. Platforms include PC and consoles.","whyItMatters":"The showcase establishes Kinetic Publishing's debut slate, with five titles across varied genres and platforms, anchored by the studio behind Phasmophobia.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eKinetic Publishing, the label founded by Kinetic Games, streamed its first online showcase on August 13, 2026, and announced the five titles it will release. The label supports indie developers through funding, production, marketing, and PR, a direction born from founder Daniel Knight\u0026#39;s wish to provide the support he lacked while developing Phasmophobia alone.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe announcement also included a joint interview with Sam Barlow, known for Her Story and IMMORTALITY, from a media preview held before the stream. All five titles are planned for PC and consoles, including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Protocol\u003c/strong\u003e: spaceship work simulator by Cold Zephyr Games, spring 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrescent County\u003c/strong\u003e: magical island life sim by Electric Saint, summer 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShellbound\u003c/strong\u003e: Metroidvania by Fake Lobster, summer 2028\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAether Wizard Life\u003c/strong\u003e: wizard life sim by Vonder Games, fall 2028\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRECOGNITION\u003c/strong\u003e: fifth announced title\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Kinetic Publishing, the label from Phasmophobia studio Kinetic Games, announced its first five titles at its inaugural showcase. The slate spans a spaceship sim, a magical island life sim, a snail Metroidvania, a wizard life sim, and PRECOGNITION, all planned for PC and consoles.","twitterPost":"Kinetic Publishing, from the Phasmophobia studio, revealed its first five titles at its debut showcase: Contact Protocol, Crescent County, Shellbound, Aether Wizard Life, and PRECOGNITION. All are planned for PC and consoles.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Kinetic Publishing, the label from Phasmophobia studio Kinetic Games, announced its first five titles at its debut showcase. The slate includes a spaceship work simulator, a magical island life sim, a snail-body Metroidvania, a wizard life sim, and PRECOGNITION, all planned for PC and consoles.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/769/G076949/20260812049/\",\"title\":\"Sam Barlow's New Work Included. Report on Kinetic Publishing's Online Showcase and Joint Interview Announcing First 5 Titles\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4984,"outputTokens":723,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786702472,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T10:04:36.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-14T10:06:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-14T10:04:36.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_7bd520fb6937d3ab035a9690","canonicalTitle":"Sam Barlow氏の新作も。Kinetic Publishingが第1弾5タイトルを発表したオンラインショーケース＆合同インタビューをレポート","representativeArticleId":"a_44eaff64d18a49e54397a888","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Phasmophobia\"],\"studios\":[\"Kinetic Games\"],\"people\":[\"Sam Barlow\"],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":true}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-13T04:30:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-13T04:30:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-14T10:06:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/769/G076949/20260812049/","title":"Sam Barlow氏の新作も。Kinetic Publishingが第1弾5タイトルを発表したオンラインショーケース＆合同インタビューをレポート"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Phasmophobia"],"studios":["Kinetic Games"],"people":["Sam Barlow"],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":true},"keyFacts":null}