Eastward: Design Works production update

We are very pleased to share that Eastward: Design Works is now feature complete. The final file is undergoing checks to ensure that it meets the high standards we have set for ourselves. This book represents the most definitive account of Eastward’s development, and it is important to us that it captures the very best of what the Pixpil team have created.

We have shared the finished book with Eastward’s developers, Pixpil, and the publisher, Chucklefish. Both teams have been very complimentary in their praise, and we can’t wait for everyone who has purchased the book to experience it for themselves.

Robert shared the following, “We are absolutely thrilled with how Eastward: Design Works turned out! This book is a heartfelt showcase of the creativity and effort that went into crafting the world of Eastward, featuring special insights, behind-the-scenes details, and even perspectives that surprised us. It also includes never-before-seen design materials. If you’re a fan of the game or love exploring the artistry behind game design, we are sure you are going to enjoy it.”

Now’s as good a time as any to share some new pages from the book! We’ve only included a small selection as we don’t want to spoil the surprise of seeing some of it for the first time, but hopefully the pages give a good indication as to what you can expect.

Thank you all for being so understanding over the last few months. The extra time taken has afforded us the opportunity to create the book we wanted to, and we are confident that you’ll feel the benefits when you see it for yourselves.

We will be in touch in the new year to share more about shipping dates, but we wanted to end the year with some good news and to thank you once again for all of your support.

LAST CHANCE: Sounds & Visions: Enhance at 10

Signed pre-orders of the Sounds & Visions: Enhance At 10 Boxed Set close next week at midnight PST (Pacific Standard Time) on Christmas morning.

This will be your final opportunity to get a copy of Sounds & Visions: An Oral History of Enhance signed by Tetsuya Mizuguchi himself – part of the Sounds & Visions: Enhance At 10 Boxed Set.

It’s also your last chance to get a Takashi Ishihara-signed certificate of authenticity accompanying museum-grade giclee art prints, each featuring Ishihara-san’s stunning concept art for Rez Infinite and Tetris Effect: Connected, also included in the boxed set.

Unsigned editions of Sounds & Visions: Enhance At 10 Boxed Set will be available after the campaign closes. The set remains strictly limited to 1010 units.

Signed copies of our Enhance Soundworks Collection will remain available beyond the campaign close at midnight Christmas Day, but will remain strictly limited to 505 units.


Christmas gifts from Lost In Cult 🎄

Give the gift of gaming history this Christmas with two volumes exploring the rich story of home and handheld hardware.

A Handheld History explores the story of portable consoles, from the Game Boy to the Switch and everything in between. The Console Chronicles dives into the development of gaming boxes under your telly, covering the weird, the whacky and the revolutionary.

Both are available from Amazon, as well as all good bookshops and retailers. Check your local store for Christmas deals. With only 6(!) days to go before the big day, shipping times may vary. Be sure to check before ordering!

Find retailers for A Handheld history here and The Console Chronicles here.

Legacy of Kain: The Book of Nosgoth and The Scourge of the Sarafan Tabletop RPG

We are now the third most-followed upcoming project on BackerKit! Over 3,000 people have signed up for updates on our highly-anticipated collaboration with Crystal Dynamics and Cook and Becker.

The Book of Nosgoth will be the definitive encyclopedia of this gothic fantasy realm, delving into the rich history and lore of the setting with a host of stunning new artwork.

The Scourge of the Sarafan tabletop roleplaying game empowers a more personal journey with the Sarafan Order – a relentless brotherhood of vampire hunters dedicated to defending the humanity of Nosgoth.

Head to BackerKit to stay informed on these thrilling new projects! (Plus, following the project there helps us out a lot)