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The First of a Final Trilogy of Trailers for ‘KARMA: The Dark World’ Released [Watch]
Ahead of the long-awaited release date announcement for KARMA: The Dark World, Wired Productions and developer Pollard Studio have released the first in what’s touted as a trilogy of trailers that will reveal key aspects of the game’s haunting story, immersive world, and intense gameplay mechanics. Evoking the likes of David Lynch, Hideo Kojima, and Christopher Nolan, the first trailer titled “ROAM” starts off with a quote from Lynch himself. And like what many game developers have already done, the developers for KARMA: The Dark World have acknowledged Lynch for his vision and work.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of director David Lynch. His art has had a profound influence on our game development, inspiring us to pay tribute to and learn from his work,” said Ke Yang, Art Director of Pollard Studio.
Creative Director Yonghe Wang added, “In our studio’s movie nights, we often choose to watch his work. Our games have also been inspired by David Lynch’s creations. Compared to other directors’ styles, David Lynch’s work has always struck a chord. His films always feel sophisticated, carrying a unique, surreal quality. The colors, the camera work, the character nuances; everything about his art feels intentional and profound. While we could never surpass a master like Lynch, we hope to learn from him—to understand how he created the Lynchian aesthetic and to adapt that sensibility into other forms of art. This is something we aspire to.”
In KARMA: The Dark World, you play as Daniel McGovern, an agent for Leviathan Corp’s Thought Bureau. Your task is to dive dive into the psyche of a suspect and unravel their deepest, darkest secrets. But what starts as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a web of lies, manipulation, and personal crisis—forcing Daniel to question not just the case, but his own reality.
KARMA: The Dark World is currently in development for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.
If you were wondering just where Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was all this time, you won’t have to wait much longer. Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Asobo Studio have announced via a new trailer that the game will launch for the Xbox Series, Day One with Xbox Game Pass, as well as PlayStation 5 and Steam on August 27.
Pre-orders are open now, and include the Heritage Pack DLC and an in-game digital artbook.
Set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, play as Sophia, a fierce young plunderer, on the run and determined to uncover the secrets of her past. Dive into an original story blending combat, myth and fate with a brand new take in the universe of A Plague Tale.
Sophia’s journey leads to the Minotaur’ Island, where she faces deadly trials, navigates treacherous trails, solves puzzles, all while fighting and staying one step ahead of the army chasing her. But the true challenge awaits, as the terrifying creature hidden behind the myth will soon resonate with her.
Followed by many enemies, each drawn to the Island to reclaim a mysterious treasure, you must navigate a treacherous maze. Rely on your agility, tricks and sharp reflexes to outsmart enemies, perfect your parries, and unleash powerful strikes to survive deadly encounters. Players will shift between the Middle Age of Sophia and ancient Minoan times, where echoes of the past shape the battles of the present.
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