- Irony Curtain: Revolutionary Update #3 - 25 June 2019
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- Irony Curtain reviews digest (SPOILER: they're awesome!) - 31 May 2019
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- Irony Curtain: Revolutionary Update #2 - 23 May 2019
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- Irony Curtain's Revolutionary Update #1 - 18 May 2019
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- Irony Curtain Premiere TODAY with 10% OFF! - 16 May 2019
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- Our love letter to point and clicks - launching tomorrow! - 15 May 2019
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- Irony Curtain premiere to celebrate the Leader’s birthday - 16/05 - Irony Curtain release to PCs! - 9 May 2019
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- Composer Peter McConnell joins works on Irony Curtain Score - 29 April 2019
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- Irony Curtain: new trailer released! - 12 April 2019
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- Someone is always watching - 25 March 2019
Add the game to your wishlist and stay updated! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F2445875%2F0935267f76aa588a6b42b203fdc324308e606863.png You slump into your chair after another day of investigations. Just as you start to lose yourself in the glow of the TV screen, the telephone rings. The museum curator needs your help - a tourist has gone missing. You smirk at his warning of paranormal goings-on; that's what Demon Hunters are for. Demon Hunter 5: Ascendance will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1020270/Demon_Hunter_5_Ascendance/
- Creating dialogues in Irony Curtain - 19 March 2019
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- The making of stop-motion animation in Irony Curtain - 1 March 2019
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- Some mysteries should remain forgotten - 21 February 2019
Add the game to your wishlist and stay updated! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F2445875%2F2d5603bfd037ddc5e8e6f4582edc8992ae685944.png There are dark secrets that have an annoying tendency to crawl back into the light, escaping oblivion. But there is also Sarah Pennington, the most skilled agent of the ever-watching Secret Order, who is there to face them. The Secret Order 7: Shadow Breach will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/1004860/The_Secret_Order_7_Shadow_Breach/
- My Brother Rabbit nominated in Aggie Awards! - 20 February 2019
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- Easter Eggs in Irony Curtain - 11 February 2019
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- Q&A with Irony Curtain Team! - 25 January 2019
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- The creative process behind creating the locations in Irony Curtain - 18 January 2019
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- The Giants wake up! - 11 January 2019
Add the game to your wishlist and stay updated! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F2445875%2F4ed6493451a8dd35420d0f9f6d98accf60747ab6.png In the world built on the shoulders of sleeping giants, join your sister Adrianne to prevent a terrifying annihilation that may irreversibly change the world. Explore the history of a forgotten civilisation to save the citizens of Skyland and reveal the mystery of your father's death. Skyland: Heart Of The Mountain will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/949800/Skyland_Heart_of_the_Mountain/
- Help the charity with Irony Curtain & My Brother Rabbit! - 10 January 2019
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- Why we've changed the art style of Irony Curtain? - 28 December 2018
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