{
  "id": 10958468,
  "title": "Come play the flute and reshape the very earth in Songs of Glimmerwick, a magic school RPG from the creators of Eastshade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/come-play-the-flute-and-reshape-the-very-earth-in-songs-of",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/come-play-the-flute-and-reshape-the-very-earth-in-songs-of-glimmerwick-a-magic-school-rpg-from-the-creators-of-eastshade"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Songs of Glimmerwick, an upcoming magic school role-playing game, is now available for purchase. Created by the team behind Eastshade, a painting game inspired by The Elder Scrolls, this demo provides a unique take on the genre. Unlike typical spell-casting games, in Songs of Glimmerwick, magic is achieved through music. Players cast spells by playing notes on their keyboard, similar to the Ocarina of Time minigame. Spells range from automating gardening tools to attracting fish and revealing hidden paths.\n\nThe game's setting is an autumnal island filled with lush gardens, sparkling waterways, and a welcoming village with friendly villagers. The fully voice-acted script is designed to be friendly and infantilizing, but the early stages introduce potential conflicts, hinting at the game's engaging storyline. Players embark on daily lessons and other errands, with the added benefit of not having to worry about time constraints.\n\nThe game's art style is reminiscent of a pop-up book, with intricate details and mobile elements like cloud shadows. The soundtrack complements the atmosphere, described as comforting and immersive. While the game may not appeal to those who prefer darker, more violent narratives, Eastshade Studios' commitment to crafting an engaging and whimsical world is evident. The game's budget and development process are detailed in a series of devlogs, offering insight into how this unique concept came to life. Songs of Glimmerwick is now available on the Storefront That Rhymes With (Moon)Beam.",
  "summary": "It has perhaps never been easier to join a witch or wizard school without being a Guy Who Rhymes With Bally Trotter. Academies of the occult abound in videogames. True, there has yet to be an amazing Little Witch Academia adaptation, and I'm still waiting for that Arbitrary Metric take on Naomi Novik's A Deadly Education, to say nothing of Failbetter's take on Terry Pratchett's Equal Rites, but…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}