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"Thank you, Hades" - Evil Empire on indie game discovery, how Steam early access has changed, and the rise of AI tools
Evil Empire's CEO Thomas Pfeiffer and Head of Business Ben Laulan discuss the studio's growth from supporting Dead Cells to developing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Rogue Prince of Persia. They highlight the success of their Triple-i Initiative for indie game discovery and share insights on collaborations with larger publishers. The pair also express concerns about the impact of AI on the creative process and the meaning of game development.
“We're not getting any younger, and the world seems to be ending": Amanita reveal Machinarium 2, sequel to 2009's prettiest robot adventure
Amanita Design has announced Machinarium 2, a sequel to their 2009 puzzle adventure game. The new title will feature Josef and Berta again, with players switching between the two robots to solve puzzles in a world inspired by Renaissance art. The developers cited their own aging and the state of the world as reasons for making the sequel now.
Äventyrsklassikern återvänder – Machinarium 2 har utannonserats
Amanita Design has announced Machinarium 2, a sequel to their acclaimed 2009 point-and-click adventure game. The new title will feature the return of robot Josef and his girlfriend Berta, with players able to control both characters and switch between them. Machinarium 2 is set for a PC release, though a specific launch date has not yet been revealed.
A great indie studio is making a sequel to one of my favorite adventures 17 years later, for one simple reason: 'We're not getting any younger, and the world seems to be ending'
Amanita Design has announced Machinarium 2, a sequel to their beloved 2007 point-and-click adventure game, 17 years later. Studio CEO Jakub Dvorský cited the passage of time and the current state of the world as reasons for its development. The sequel will feature both Josef and Berta as playable characters and will once again feature music by Tomáš Dvořák, who aims for a more melodic and mature soundtrack.
Triple-I Initiative October 2026: Everything Announced At The Showcase
The Triple-I Initiative showcase featured a variety of new game announcements and updates, including Aftergods, Waltz and Jam, Among Us Story: On Guard, and Brotato: Primal Dread. Many of these titles are slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with some also heading to Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms. Several games also have demos available on Steam.
Putting Together A Game Showcase Means Treating 45 Minutes Like A Puzzle
Evil Empire's co-founder Benjamin Laulan discusses the meticulous process of curating the Triple-I Initiative video game showcases, emphasizing respect for viewer time with a 45-minute, trailer-only format. The initiative focuses on high-quality indie games and aims to be a cornerstone of marketing campaigns, with plans to expand reach and collaborations.
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase Is Getting A Second Event In 2026
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase will return on October 8th with a second event in 2024, following its annual presentation format. This showcase will feature eight world premieres and announcements from various developers and publishers, including Team17, Amanita Design, and Strange Scaffold, with reveals for games like Dave the Diver and Risk of Rain 2. The event, organized by Evil Empire, focuses purely on game trailers.
This week in PC games: survival horror in a waterlogged city, kaiju chaos in a destructible city, and old school GTA vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator
This week's PC game releases include survival horror titles like Feed it. and The Sinking City 2, a multiplayer shooter with kaiju battles called Beastlink, and an isometric insurgency simulator Brigador Killers. Other notable releases span genres from city builders and puzzle games to MMORPGs and visual novels.
The new game from the makers of Botanicula and Chuchel is like 1984 meets the Keystone Kops, but in a way that actually…
Phonopolis, the latest game from Amanita Design, offers a unique blend of dystopian themes inspired by Orwell and slapstick comedy. Players control Felix, who accidentally opposes a totalitarian regime seeking to control minds through the 'Absolute Tone'. The game features straightforward puzzles and a distinctive visual style, with music playing a significant role in its narrative.
Advocating for Godot: A report from A Maze Berlin | Opinion
The A Maze Berlin festival highlighted the growing adoption of the open-source Godot engine among indie developers, positioning it as a strong competitor to Unity. Developers praised Godot's documentation and free accessibility, especially after Unity's controversial Runtime Fee policy. While Godot's 3D capabilities are still developing, its rapid progress and community embrace suggest it may soon rival or surpass Unity in many areas.
The Best Android Adventure Games – Updated!
This guide highlights the best adventure games available on Android, showcasing the genre's evolution from text-based adventures to diverse modern titles. It features a variety of games including Professor Layton, Oxenfree, Machinarium, and Return to Monkey Island, covering different subgenres like puzzle, narrative, and point-and-click.
Phonopolis Is the Upcoming Puzzle Game from the Makers of Samorost
Amanita Design announced that their upcoming puzzle game, Phonopolis, will be released on May 20th, 2026, for PC via Steam. The point-and-click adventure game is set in a dystopian city controlled by loudspeakers and features a unique visual style inspired by stop-motion animation and cardboard models.
Phonopolis launches May 20
Amanita Design's 3D puzzle adventure game, Phonopolis, is set to launch on May 20. The game was initially announced in May 2022.