- We're going to PAX West 2022 - 30 July 2022
Look out Seattle... we’re pulling out all the stops for our biggest booth yet! For this year's PAX West, we will have demo stations for The World Next Door, Floppy Knights, and Garden Story. Come say hi to our team and pick up some limited edition merch. We'll be selling T-shirts, and enamel pins! It’s been a while since we last went to a convention, so we're excited to (safely) hang out with everyone again! Our staff will be wearing masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all of our demo stations. Can’t make it to PAX? All merch is available on our website right now! Pre-orders are scheduled to ship out in September. International shipping is available. Let us know if you're going to PAX West, we'd love to meet ya!
- The World Next Door joins Season of Pride 2021 - 13 July 2021
The Steam Summer Sale is now over, but Season of Pride is still happening throughout the entire month of July! Season of Pride is a month-long event presented by MidBoss, featuring LGBTQIA+ streamers playing queer games. We are happy to feature The World Next Door as part of this event. Through July 31st, The World Next Door will be 50% off. If you haven't picked up the game yet, now is your last chance to grab the game on sale. But that's not all! We'd also like to present you with a free art pack full of Steam Avatars, phone backgrounds, and desktop wallpapers with art from the game! Enjoy and have a great summer! ☀️ P.S. If you want to keep up with our studio and see what we're working on next, join our community on Twitter and Discord!
- Today’s Epic Games Store freebies are Elite Dangerous and The World Next Door - 19 November 2020
Frontier’s gargantuan space sim Elite Dangerous will be given away for free on the Epic Games Store today. You’re getting a lot for nothing. It includes the base game, and 2015’s Horizons expansion pack that fills the 400 billion star systems with landable planets. The other game is a puzzle game with visual novel elements called The World Next Door. (more…)
- The World Next Door joins Summer of Pride - 12 June 2020
Summer of Pride 2020 If you haven’t seen the news, Steam’s Summer of Pride has kicked off! We’ve joined up with Midboss and other indie studios to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Through June 25th, The World Next Door will be 50% off, so if you haven’t picked it up, now’s a great opportunity. Whether you’re looking for rogue-likes, RPGs, or perhaps a mash-up of match-3, spell-casting action, and visual novel 😉, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Happy Pride!
- The World Next Door Developer Livestream - 26 September 2019
It’s been 6 months since the release of The World Next Door! So much has happened since then, and we thought that this would be the prime time to re-open those portals and do a mini spoiler-cast (and perhaps a versus battle or two) on stream with you all. 😉 On Tuesday, October 1st, from 3 - 5 PM PST, join Corey (RCG co-founder; TWND Director) and Jenny (Community Developer) on Steam and Twitch to play through the first couple hours of the game, talking through some behind the scenes secrets and stories. And who knows ~ there just may be a giveaway or two and some teaser about Cat Lady! 😻 You’ve gotta tune in to find out! We’ll be tweeting when we go live, so be sure to follow us on Twitter and/or Twitch to get that notification, or just remember to tune in to the Steam page on Tuesday to watch. See you soon! Jenny
- ✨ THE WORLD NEXT DOOR IS NOW $9.99! ✨ - 8 August 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33145580%2Fffd04e4465a1294f6d335a06f62aaaefb10af6ee.png We’re now offering The World Next Door for $9.99 USD across ALL platforms, so hopefully if you’ve been holding back, you’ve got the perfect reason to jump in. Just in case you happened to forget (Vesper, we’re looking at you!) we’ve also added a 1 v 1 versus mode where you can play as your favorite Human Savers Club members against your friends! It’s a great way to spruce up your spell-casting. Stay up-to-date on where you’ll see Rose City Games and The World Next Door next (hint hint, it’ll be soon!) by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Talk soon ~ Your travel guide to Emrys, Jenny
- Our latest game, Cat Lady, just launched it's Steam page! - 24 July 2019
What's next after the portals to Emrys have closed until the next Festival? We’ve been hard at work on our next game with VIZ Media, and the time has come for an exciting Cat Lady update! Without further ado, here’s our brand new gameplay trailer and Steam page launch to kick off your Wednesday: https://store.steampowered.com/app/858530/Cat_Lady/ WHAT’S MEW? 😻 Moar cats: You’ve gotten to see a lot of Melinda (fondly known around here as “Wizard Cat”) and Marshmallow, but for the first time, meet Nellie, Puddles, Scrappy, and more new friends in action on our Steam page! You’ll also get the chance to meet a few formidable foes as well…👀 😽 Picture purrfect: Take a look at our updated screenshots! They illuminate a little more of what you’ll experience throughout the game. Not just the combat, but some of the interactions you’ll have as you explore the mansion. Rescue cats, snag some sw…
- Flash Sale + New Game Announcement - 4 June 2019
We’ve had a couple of incredible contests and giveaways to keep us busy these past few weeks (like our Tag-A-Friend giveaway, the Design-A-Mask contest, and our Fan Art Contest), but we’ve been pretty quiet about what’s next for the Rose City Games now that The World Next Door is out… …because we’ve already been hard at work preparing a new game for you to enjoy! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33145580%2F145f09e1c237aff79cc3c975b98d27509494c249.png 💥FLASH SALE FOR THE WORLD NEXT DOOR!💥 Before we get ahead of ourselves, we want to make sure you know we’re holding a flash sale for The World Next Door to celebrate the announcement of our newest project. If you haven’t traveled through the portal to Emrys, now’s your chance! You’ve got 48 hours (June 4th and 5th) to grab a copy of The World Next Door at 33% off on Steam and Nintendo Switch. And remember:…
- Versus Mode Is Now Available! - 15 May 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33145580%2Fa8a6c04131c5e5fc5333455716dc5ff583aa3ab2.jpg This free content update lets you pick your favorite Emryn and battle against your friends in the shrines! (v.1.2.0) 1v1 local multiplayer puzzle battles 8 playable characters (complete quests in Story Mode to unlock) 16 unique levels across 4 shrines (complete shrines in Story Mode to unlock) Please note that 2 controllers are required for this mode, and players with a new save file may need to replay certain parts of Story Mode to unlock new content in Versus Mode. We realize this could be frustrating to players who have already completed the game, so you also have the option of using the following cheat code to unlock everything in Versus Mode! In the title screen, input and you’ll get a notification that new content has been unlocked. More bug fixes and quality of…
- Checking In: V1.2.0 Patch Coming Soon! - 10 May 2019
Good morning! Just a quick update regarding our upcoming patch. We’ve cleared Nintendo certification, and while I can’t set a date right now, I can confirm that it’s coming shortly. We were able to hit all of the improvements and bug fixes I listed in a previous post, and the patch will also include a pretty big update that we’ve very excited about… keep an eye out in the coming days for more on that! We also set up a free demo of the game on Steam! If you’ve got friends who might like The World Next Door, please let them know they can try-before-they-buy now. ^_^ Thanks for stopping by, and a big shout out to everyone who’s been sending over fan art the past couple of weeks - y’all are amazing. - Corey
- Unknown Pleasures: Wanderers Edition - 10 May 2019
Sometimes you don’t know what you need until you have it. Lately it turns out I’ve needed a lot of soothing, which is fortunate because this week’s selection of the best indie games on Steam ranks highly on the alleviometer. We’ve the usual variety you’ve surely come to expect, and a bit less of the drama and thrills than average. It is time, once more, for some long overdue Unknown Pleasures . Chilling out, maxing and relaxing all cool this week: plague doctors, Arabian cyberpunks, and… underground goddamn monsters. (more…)
- The World Next Door Fan Art Contest! - 29 April 2019
The fan art everyone has made for The World Next Door so far has blown us away, and we wanted another chance to see what else you have up your sleeves…and, of course, give away some fun prizes! That's right: it's time for our second official Fan Art Contest! Read our website for the details, but basically if you create fan art for The World Next Door, we want to see it! Tag us on our social channels when you post your art, and you'll be entered for a chance to win a bag full of VIZ and Rose City Games goodies! The contest runs from April 29th - May 10th, with winners selected and announced by May 14th. Learn more: https://theworldnextdoor.com/fan-art-contest-2019 Have fun!
- Trading Cards, Badges, and Backgrounds... Oh My! - 26 April 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33145580%2F00d63c1dab7922d5c8c05587686e0f467eb26b73.jpg We're happy to announce trading cards, badges, emoticons, and backgrounds are now available for The World Next Door players on Steam! You can show off your trip to Emrys in style! Decorate your Steam page with backgrounds showing off your favorite Emryn shrines (or Liza’s comfy dorm room) express yourself with emotes, show off some beautiful new badges, and collect all 15 of the trading cards. They're live now! We're hard at work getting more updates and fun events prepped for the near future, so stay tuned! - Rose City Games team
- First 48 Hours Update - Feedback and Improvements - 30 March 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33145580%2Fb96d66db0613b7fb72869edcbd001c5f76129b6b.png Good morning! First off, a huge thank you to everyone who picked up the game in the first 48 hours, and for all the amazing folks streaming the game this week! We’re ecstatic to see so many people enjoying The World Next Door and sharing it with others. We’re keeping a close eye on Twitch, Steam forums, and emails coming our way for feedback on how to improve the game. For example, yesterday we pushed a patch to fix a side quest bug on Steam (that’s good!) and for a bit there, the game had no audio (that’s bad!) Luckily, we learned about it right away from a Twitch stream, and we were able to fix it quickly. We’ve received other notes, and wanted to run through some of the other fixes we’re currently working on: Casting and tethering precision needs tightening up. We’…
- Patch Notes for ver. 1.1.5 - 29 March 2019
Hey everyone, thanks for checking out the game on day 1! We just pushed a small update to address a couple of things. To make sure you have the latest version, look on the title screen in the bottom left corner, and you should see "v1.1.5" An issue where runes weren't populated in one of the sides quests (no spoilers!) has been resolved. A typo was corrected in the first Texting Hours scene (talk about embarrassing, right?) We're also looking into improving keyboard controls and the areas where tethering and casting runes can sometimes be sticky. If you're enjoying the game, please consider leaving a review on Steam! We're a small studio, and this is our first release so it really helps us out! Cheers! - Corey
- The Portals Are Open: The World Next Door is Out Now! - 28 March 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33145580%2F0afd7ead6f9712b3582d3ed0f81f5a8c160a9574.png The time has finally come for the portals to open and everyone with a ticket to find their way to Emrys! The World Next Door is out now for everyone to enjoy! We’ve been talking and sharing as much as we could about the game and what’s in store, but now it’s time for you to experience it yourself. Will Jun be able to find her way home? Will you get to learn why she wears a mask all the time? Will Horace get tired of fireballs?! We hope you enjoy playing the game as much as we enjoyed creating it! We’ll have lots more words and thoughts and feelings to share in the coming weeks, but right now, our goal is to savor the fact that we’ve shipped our first game!! Of course, if you’re at PAX East, be sure and stop by the Indie Megabooth, because Will and Jenny are there and…
- Preview the official soundtrack on Spotify - 22 March 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33145580%2Fbe44cffe01dda27577cf10c9fa7c73244ae7ae22.png We can’t believe our game is coming out next week! You can prepare for your trip to Emrys by checking out the official soundtrack, composed by Andrew Matteson, on Spotify. CLICK HERE and Enjoy!
- Release Date + Launch Trailer Announcement - 28 February 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33145580%2F2812b9641cc09a2cdb22ac5073aa7521a4ab5a7e.jpg Hi, hey, hello! This month at Rose City Games has been an eventful one so far (lots of play-testing! Lots of game polish! Lots of coffee!) and it’s about to even more exciting: WE HAVE A RELEASE DATE FOR THE WORLD NEXT DOOR! The World Next Door releases on Thursday, March 28th, 2019 on PC/Mac $14.99. You can watch a new launch trailer at the top of our Steam page! If you need catching up, The World Next Door is our debut title (!!) that we’re releasing in a publishing partnership with VIZ Media. In this narrative-focused, anime-inspired game, you play as Jun, an adventurous teenager trapped in the magical world of Emrys. Fortunately, Jun has a group of friends ready, willing, and able to help her investigate the secrets of Emrys, and find a way back home! We are BEYON…
