15 Dec 2023Developer post

Forest Grove - Crash on Start Issue

Hi detectives, We recently saw a small uptick of players having issues launching Forest Grove. We’re still looking for the underlying root cause, however we’ve found two potential solutions. If you have previously played the demo, existing save data may be causing a crash on star

30 Nov 2023Developer post

Forest Grove is Available Now!

We're thrilled to announce that Forest Grove , the first-person crime mystery puzzler from developer Miga Games and publisher Blowfish Studios , is available now! The elite Forest Grove investigation team known as the Remote Forensic Bureau (RFB) must tackle its most daunting cas

11 Oct 2023Developer post

Forest Grove is launching on November 29, 2023

We're thrilled to announce that Forest Grove , the first-person crime mystery puzzler from developer Miga Games and publisher Blowfish Studios, will launch on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 . One seemingly normal day in Forest Grove, Oregon, a well-known teenage heiress to a billio

20 Feb 2022Developer post

Live Stream with the Forest Grove developers!

Steam Next Fest is almost here! During Steam Next Fest you'll be able to play the Forest Grove Demo starting on Feb 21st, 1pm PST . Put your detective hats on and explore a beautiful Victorian home with Forrest, one of the Blowfish Studios Community Managers, along with Larry and

08 Feb 2022Developer post

Forest Grove Will Be Participating In Steam Next Fest!

Get ready to explore a beautiful Victorian mansion, recreated using the advanced technology of the Nanodeck in Forest Grove. Watch live streams and play the demo in the upcoming Steam Next Fest ! Unravel the mystery with us during Steam Next Fest - taking place February 21-28, 20

08 Jun 2021Developer post

The Role of the Hovercam™

Hello there, In this post I'd like to share a little bit about one of the devices you'll interact with in Forest Grove. It's called the Hovercam™ and it has an important role in terms of the lore of the game. The Hovercam™ is a small personal drone device, usually purchased by in

Hello there,

In this post I'd like to share a little bit about one of the devices you'll interact with in Forest Grove. It's called the Hovercam™ and it has an important role in terms of the lore of the game.

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The Hovercam™ is a small personal drone device, usually purchased by individuals, families, or even small businesses as a means to record video and/or audio. They can be used for security, fun, or even as an intimidation factor. And because the Kunstmatigaard's purchased many of these devices, you'll be able to pilot them and fly around freely in well defined areas. Unfortunately, accessing the data and recordings from these drones is not an option.

In 2072, changes in recent surveillance laws have made accessing the data from the Hovercam™ troublesome. As it turns out, the actual recordings are not owned by the purchaser. They are owned by your typical Big Corp whose top interests are usually their own.

Usually this wouldn't be a problem as most people can still access their data as they need to. But for any external party who wants to gain access, it gets tricky. Why? Big Corp has bought Congress. They've taken the initiative to ensure that their right to lock down their data is preserved, no matter the situation, even for criminal investigations.

To work within and around these new laws, the Remote Forensics Bureau developed a technical marvel called the Nanodeck. The Nanodeck is a large rendering area where a location can be recreated at a macroscopic level, along with some of the digital data within it. It's a place where investigations take place and because the technology is so new, the current laws in 2072 are not written to handle them. It's a place where balancing the act of solving crimes and not infringing on laws is tricky. (We'll cover other purposes of the Nanodeck in a later post).

In Forest Grove, you'll access many Hovercam™ devices and along with the Nanodeck AI, reconstruct conversations that have taken place in the Kunstmatigaard residence. You'll be able to see where individuals were standing and what they looked like at a certain point in time. The information in these conversations along with the imagery can be just the key you'll need to solve the case!

Thanks for reading!

Larry

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24 May 2021Developer post

Evidence Board

Hello there, In this article we'd love to share our take on an Evidence Board (or as it's sometimes called a "Crazy Wall"). It's usually a collage of pictures, information, and notes with visible connections between them - commonly seen in crime TV shows and movies. In this demon

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