Things are coming up fast, and with Despair Dilemma launching in just over a month from now (On the 13th of March!!), we've begun pushing forward on getting everything ready!! If you've kept a close eye on things, you may have already noticed the game's new Mascot - Usashi!
Drawn by the wonderful MasuPasu, this handsome little Devil Jackalope hosts the Death Game in Locke Mansion Demo Kit and guides players through the core book of Despair Dilemma with advice, tips, and some ideas you probably shouldn't listen to for your own safety.
Most likely you'll be seeing a lot of this guy through the coming weeks as we prepare for the launch. Speaking of:
2025 Pocketopia Project Showcase Announcement!
With our last project, we had a lot of fun doing streams with the community and showing off the game ahead of time. Since with Despair Dilemma we're launching as a part of BackerKit's Pocketopia campaign, we decided to use those same resources to host a showcase of projects from a ton of creators!
As of the moment we have two streams planned covering a few exciting projects! But if you just want to take a look at Despair Dilemma itself, you can join us for that too!
22nd February 11:00am PST - TTRPG Showcase Stream
Despair Dilemma(Double Summon Games) Become the Mastermind of your Own Death Game with a GMless narrative system inspired by series like Danganronpa, Zero Escape, Squid Game, and more.
Plaguebound(Grimwood Games) A dark fantasy tabletop RPG set in a world ravaged by a mysterious, mutating plague that twists nature, wildlife, and even the strongest souls into horrifying abominations.
Monsters & Myths (Skylarkin' Media Inc) A card-driven RPG where players create Personas, master Traits, and explore Caribbean folklore-inspired worlds in a dice-free system focused on roleplay and tiered skills.
1st March 11:00am PST - Card & Board Game Showcase Stream
DuelGeon(Tavern Crawl Games) Roll, Battle, Loot! Dungeon crawling mayhem in your pocket! Outmaneuver friends and foes in this PvPvE adventure to secure the best loot and escape the DuelGeon.
Widget's Worshop(Phase Shift Games) A "drop-style" game for 2-5 players, playable in 30 minutes. Build adorable robots and golems, with just one finger... introducing Widget's Workshop, by Alex Cutler.
Cult Crafter(Rick Kitagawa) A beginner-friendly card game where players race to build up the largest (and most profitable) demon-worshipping cult.
SHIFTED(TerrorBox Co.) A Tiny, Sci-Fi Wallet-Sized Card Game of Shapeshifters, Sabotage, and Survival! Quick, Chaotic, and Highly Interactive!
Troubleseekers(Fool's Moon Entertainment, Inc.) As an agent of Dame Fortuna, you are charged with taking back the luck stolen by the Oligarchs. It's time to balance the scales.
If you can't make the streams, we'll be getting up vods as soon as possible once they're complete so you can check out the games! Pocketopia will be offering exclusive rewards if you back more then one campaign from the campaign, so there's something in it for you if you find something you love!
-- Have a fantastic weekend everyone! Nora Jean Haynes
