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"What's the harm in asking?" – Dlala Studios on taking a big swing to get comedy legend Bob Mortimer for the upcoming game Murals
Dlala Studios discusses the surprising process of securing British comedy legend Bob Mortimer for their upcoming game, Murals. The studio founder shares how they took a chance by asking Mortimer's representatives, leading to him voicing the character 'Magic Dave'. The interview also touches on Dlala's journey from work-for-hire on titles like Battletoads and Disney Illusion Island to self-publishing their own original IP, Murals, highlighting the risks and rewards of independent development.
Murals is a twisted fairy tale where the main draw is the writing
Murals is an upcoming isometric action-adventure game from Dlala Studios that puts players in the role of a blank canvas character trying to restore their memories in a world of twisted fairy tales. The game features a unique writing style and humor, with players battling a force known as the Distorted and encountering reimagined fairy tale characters. Murals is slated for a 2027 release on PC.
This New Roguelike Wants To Make Its Difficulty More Welcoming
Dlala Studios' upcoming roguelike, Murals, aims to offer a more welcoming experience by featuring customizable difficulty settings, prioritizing player fun over punishment. The game fuses dark fairy tales with fast-paced combat inspired by titles like Hades, Doom, and Diablo, and will launch for PC in 2027.
D&D, LEGO, and mounting ennui: Our biggest games from Gamescom 2026
Several outlets expressed disappointment with the Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live showcase, finding many announcements to be uninspired or lacking substance. While games like Lego Skylines, No Law, and Afterworld garnered some interest, the overall impression was one of "mounting ennui" and a reliance on familiar tropes. The event's format was criticized for prioritizing short, flashy trailers over meaningful game reveals.
The highlights of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased a variety of new titles and updates, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's free remaster and upcoming expansion stealing the spotlight. The event also featured reveals for Nodusfall, Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, Metro 2039, and numerous other games from both established and emerging studios, highlighting a strong international presence. Host Geoff Keighley acknowledged the industry's current challenges, including layoffs and hardware price increases, while celebrating developers' continued innovation.
Murals is the next game from the makers of Disney Illusion Island
Dlala Studios, known for Battletoads and Disney Illusion Island, has announced Murals, an original isometric action-adventure game. The title features players exploring hand-drawn worlds based on Grimms' fairy tales, engaging in melee and ranged combat augmented by roguelike-inspired boosts. Murals is slated for a 2027 release on PC.
Murals Turns Famous Fairy Tales Into A Silly Action-Adventure
Dlala Studios, known for Disney Illusion Island, has announced its new isometric action-adventure game, Murals. Set to launch on PC in 2027, Murals reimagines classic fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel and The Little Mermaid with a dark, humorous twist. Players will control a nameless hero utilizing mystical companions called Eeries to battle through these altered narratives.
BFI announces recipients of IBD awards, launches new funding stream for UK devs
The BFI has announced recipients for its International Business Development awards and launched a new funding stream for UK game developers' marketing efforts, following an increase in its UK Global Screen Fund budget. Dlala Studios and Newfangled Games are among five independent studios receiving grants ranging from £50,000 to £200,000 to support international growth and IP development. A new Video Games Release funding stream offers up to £50,000 for marketing, promotion, and localization costs.
