DarkwebSTREAMER is an in-development video game by South Australian developer 'We Have Always Lived in the Forest'.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Description edit
The game is a horror-RPG inspired by online streaming culture, para-social relationships, and the grind of content creation.[4][5] It explores themes of how far a streamer would be willing to go to gain money, power, or fame; at the expense of one's own well-being.[4]
The game features a procedurally generated internet, with the narrative, characters, and content created on each playthrough.[4] Emily Spindler of Kotaku described the game as 'a commentary on all the internet has been, is, and will be'.
It was previewed at PAX Australia in 2023.[7] It was one of the 'Indie Showcase' winners at that festival.[4][6]
References edit
- ^ Argüello, Diego (2024-02-06). "Video Games Are Mourning the Old, Weird, Clunky Internet - The New York Times". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Chamberlain, Paige. "Darkweb Streamer Preview - Can you earn new viewers and keep your sanity? | RPG Site". www.rpgsite.net. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Jody Macgregor (2023-11-30). "Horror game darkwebSTREAMER contains an infinite procedurally generated internet and that sure sounds horrifying to me". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ a b c d e Spindler, Emily (2023-08-23). "Local Spotlight: darkwebSTREAMER Is An Occult Streaming Sim Not For The Faint-Hearted". Kotaku Australia. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ a b "darkwebSTREAMER is a disturbing emergent narrative experience". www.gameshub.com. 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ a b Spindler, Emily (2023-07-28). "Here Are Your PAX Aus Indie Showcase Winners For 2023". Kotaku Australia. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ "More diversity needed in booming gaming industry, Adelaide designer says". ABC News. 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
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