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Stylized Third-Person Games

'South of Midnight' has a Unique Artsyle and Stunning Animations

— June 13, 2023 — Tech
'South of Midnight' is an upcoming third-person action-adventure game developed by Compulsion Games, a Canadian studio acquired by Xbox in 2018. The game is set in a magical version of the modern, rural South, where the protagonist Hazel has to use an ancient weaving power to repair a broken world and face mythical creatures drawn from Southern folklore. The game features a distinctive art style inspired by Southern Gothic literature, music and rural environments.

The game was announced with a trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and it will be released for Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass and Steam. No release date has been confirmed yet, but it is expected to be sometime after 2024. The game promises to deliver a spellbinding and hallucinatory adventure in a world that is strange but provocatively familiar.

Image Credit: Compulsion Games
Trend Themes
1. Stylized Third-person Games - Opportunity for game developers to explore unique art styles and stunning animations in third-person action-adventure games.
2. Southern Gothic-inspired Art Styles - Opportunity for artists and designers to draw inspiration from Southern Gothic literature, music, and rural environments to create visually distinctive games.
3. Integration of Folklore in Game Narratives - Opportunity for game developers to incorporate mythical creatures and elements from regional folklore into immersive storytelling experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity for studios to push the boundaries of art styles, animations, and narrative themes in third-person games.
2. Digital Entertainment - Opportunity for platforms like Xbox Game Pass and Steam to offer unique and captivating games that cater to a diverse audience.
3. Creative Design - Opportunity for artists, designers, and writers to explore and showcase their creativity through the creation of visually striking and thematically rich game experiences.
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