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Silver Lining Interactive launches first title from its development label Silver Bullet
Silver Lining Interactive has launched its first game, Mr Trippy, from its internal IP development label, Silver Bullet. Mr Trippy is described as a darkly comedic management simulator. Silver Bullet, initially an indie incubator, has evolved into a full-fledged IP development label dedicated to creating original and unconventional gaming experiences.
"The old school publishing model is dead" – Silver Lining Interactive joins the new wave of pick and mix publishers
Silver Lining Interactive founder Luke Keighran believes the traditional game publishing model is obsolete, advocating for a 'pick and mix' approach where developers choose specific services. The company, formed from the assets of the defunct Merge Games, focuses on supporting indie developers and championing original voices through initiatives like Silver Bullet. Keighran also highlights the continued profitability of physical game releases and the importance of finding niche markets.
Silver Lining Interactive Reports Breakout First Year and Expands 2026 Lineup
UK publisher Silver Lining Interactive has reported a successful first year with multi-million pound revenue and nearly 20 staff. The company announced its expanded 2026 lineup, including the multi-platform launch of Outbound, which has garnered over 1.5 million wishlists. Founder Luke Keighran emphasized the company's people-focused, un-corporate approach to game publishing.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds launches for Switch 2
Maximum Entertainment and Merge Games have announced that Smalland: Survive the Wilds will launch for the Nintendo Switch on May 14th. The miniature survival adventure game is already available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Players can explore a vast world from a tiny perspective, craft gear, build bases, and survive alone or with up to 10 players.
One Of Switch's Very Best Indies Is Getting Physical 8 Years After Release
Just Shapes & Beats, the acclaimed musical bullet hell game developed by Berzerk Studio, is receiving a physical release on Nintendo Switch eight years after its initial launch. The physical edition, priced at $35/€39 and published by Fangamer, will include the game cartridge, a manual, poster, and sticker sheet, and is set to release in July.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Maximum Entertainment and Merge Games have announced that Smalland: Survive the Wilds will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. The game is described as a survival open-world adventure set on a tiny scale.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Smalland: Survive the Wilds has been announced for the Nintendo Switch and is now available on Meta Quest platforms. Developed by Merge Games and published by Maximum Entertainment, this fantasy action RPG also features a VR mode.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Maxmium Entertainment and Merge Games have announced that Smalland: Survive the Wilds will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This survival open-world adventure game features multiplayer, crafting, and creature taming in a miniature hazardous world.