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\n\t\t\t<\/iframe>\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"primary\" role=\"main\">\n<article id=\"post-2867749\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"boilerplate_2567078\">\n<p><em><span>Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. <a href=\"https:\/\/avolio.swapcard.com\/gamesbeatsummit2023\/index\/registrations\/Start?utm_source=vb&utm_medium=boiler&utm_content=registration&utm_campaign=GBS23_Boilerplate\">Register here<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/games\/skybound-entertainment-will-raises-funds-via-crowdfunding-for-the-walking-dead-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skybound Entertainment<\/a> unveiled Closer The Distance, a narrative-led life simulator from award-winning indie studio Osmotic Games. It made the announcement during Microsoft\u2019s ID@Xbox Showcase.<\/p>\n<p>And <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skybound.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skybound<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/serenityforge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serenity Forge<\/a> announced they will ship Homestead Arcana on April 21.<\/p>\n<p>In Closer The Distance, players take on the role of Angela, who finds herself in limbo after a tragic accident. She is able to observe the small cozy village that she once lived in, discovering that she is connected to the residents and can help influence their lives and help them mend after her death. <\/p>\n<p>The title is a narrative-led life-sim experience. Each character that Angela is able to interact with is fully simulated, with their own emotional states, wishes, memories, and intertwined relationships with other residents of the town. These complex and narratively-rich characters develop over time as they interact with each other, with or without Angela\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n<p><html><body><\/p>\n<div id=\"boilerplate_2707617\">\n<h3>Event<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>GamesBeat Summit 2023<\/p>\n<p>Join the GamesBeat community in Los Angeles this May 22-23. You\u2019ll hear from the brightest minds within the gaming industry to share their updates on the latest developments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/avolio.swapcard.com\/gamesbeatsummit2023\/index\/registrations\/Start?utm_source=vb&utm_medium=incontent&utm_content=registration&utm_campaign=GBS23_InContent\"><br \/>\n Register Here <\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/p>\n<p>Through their choices and interactions, players will discover the story of the community of Yesterby and the impact Angela has made on the lives of its diverse cast of characters. Each choice has incredible significance over the rich and poignant narrative that follows, and players will learn that at times, choices made in human relationships can have a deeper impact on your consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Closer The Distance will be available later this year for Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, and PC via Steam.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Homestead Arcana - Gameplay Walkthrough with Huckleberry\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UBkar75Q1XU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u201dCloser The Distance is a truly unique slice of life sim, exploring some existential questions about the impact an individual\u2019s life has on others\u201d said Ian Howe, managing partner at Skybound Entertainment, in a statement. \u201cThe team at Osmotic have crafted a compellingly thoughtful narrative, providing players with the tools to interact with a carefully constructed world and truly influence its characters\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Osmotic Studios made excellent games in the past based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/pc-gaming\/the-deanbeat-orwell-is-keeping-an-eye-on-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work of George Orwell<\/a>, author of <em>198<\/em>4.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dOur studio was formed to explore new ways to convey complex narratives in video games, so after the success of our debut title, Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You, we looked at how we could push the medium further,\u201d said Daniel Marx, CEO and game director at Osmotic Games. \u201cCloser The Distance is the result and by merging life simulator mechanics with a thought-provoking narrative driven experience, we\u2019re allowing our players to ponder and contend with challenging themes, layered with an undercurrent of hope, empathy and kindness\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Skybound, founded by Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead and Invincible, has been around since 2010, and it focuses creating universes that become pop culture phenomena from a library of over 150 properties, including the emerging tentpole Impact Winter.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"834\" alt data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/skybound-4.jpg?w=1200&strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/skybound-4.jpg?w=300&strip=all 300w, https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/skybound-4.jpg?w=768&strip=all 768w, https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/skybound-4.jpg?w=800&resize=1200%2C834&strip=all&strip=all 800w, https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/skybound-4.jpg?w=400&strip=all 400w, https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/skybound-4.jpg?w=750&strip=all 750w, https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/skybound-4.jpg?w=578&strip=all 578w, https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/skybound-4.jpg?w=930&strip=all 930w\" src=\"https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/skybound-4.jpg?w=800&is-pending-load=1#038;resize=1200%2C834&strip=all\" data-old-srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"><figcaption>Homestead Arcana arrives on April 21.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, Homestead Arcana will debut on the PC via Steam and Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC.<\/p>\n<p>In Homestead Arcana, a menacing force known as the Miasma has taken over the land, with what remains of society banished to mountains above the clouds. A young witch farmer Billie embarks on a magical adventure with her cat familiar Huckleberry to rescue the land for future generations and heal the world. Players must pioneer, cultivate and craft spells to tap into nature to revitalize the corrupted realm and uncover the secrets of the Miasma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GamesBeat’s creed<\/strong> when covering the game industry is “where passion meets business.” What does this mean? We want to tell you how the news matters to you — not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about the industry and enjoy engaging with it. <a href=\"https:\/\/info.venturebeat.com\/website-preference-center.html?utm_source=VBsite&utm_medium=bottomBoilerplate\">Discover our Briefings.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<\/html><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/games\/skybound-touts-closer-the-distance-and-homestead-arcana\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Dean Takahashi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 5, 2023 1:27 PM Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Skybound Entertainment unveiled Closer The Distance, a narrative-led life simulator from award-winning indie studio Osmotic Games. It made the announcement during Microsoft\u2019s ID@Xbox Showcase. 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