Kinetic Publishing debuts with five indie titles including Sam Barlow's Precognition

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Kinetic Publishing, a new indie label founded by the team behind co-op horror game Phasmophobia, held its first games showcase revealing five upcoming titles. The publisher's standout announcement is Precognition, the next game from Sam Barlow, known for FMV-driven titles Telling Lies and Immortality. Previously teased as 'Project C,' Precognition follows a woman named Diana who discovers she can receive visions. Like Barlow's previous works, the game will use FMV sequences and nonlinear storytelling. All five announced titles are expected to release between 2027 and 2028.

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