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'A new industry with a new identity:' How Canadian devs are faring in 2026The Canadian games industry is undergoing a transformation, moving away from a reliance on triple-A development and tax incentives towards a more resilient model focused on indie studios and community collaboration. Despite recent layoffs and studio closures, there is optimism for a new identity centered on smaller, agile teams that can validate market potential through evidence like wishlists and community engagement, supported by systems like the Canadian Media Fund.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase spotlight — Prove You're HumanProve You're Human is a new dark sci-fi adventure game from Sunset Visitor, creators of 1000xRESIST, showcased at the Southeast Asian Games. Published by Black Tabby Games, it explores themes of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and existentialism, drawing comparisons to Severance and Westworld. Players will interact with an AI named Mesa, solve CAPTCHA-like puzzles, and uncover corporate secrets, with the game aiming to be available on Steam.
There's one game Don't Nod narrative designer Nina Freeman won't ever uninstall from her PC, because it's banned on Steam: 'It's tragic, because everyone should play this game'Narrative designer Nina Freeman discusses her PC gaming habits, highlighting Devotion as a game she will never uninstall due to its quality and controversial Steam ban. She also shares her most played game, Dota 2, and her appreciation for complex branching narratives in titles like Scarlet Hollow.- 8 Games You Can Pause Instantly When Baby Cries | TAGThis article highlights eight games that allow players to pause instantly, catering to the needs of parents who may need to step away from their game at a moment's notice. Games like Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, and Stardew Valley offer true instant pauses, while others like Hades II and Cyberpunk 2077 provide save-anywhere or quit-to-hub functionality. Baldur's Gate 3 is noted for allowing pauses even mid-combat.
12 Games You Can Actually Finish Under 30 Hours (2026) | TAGThis article highlights 12 games that can be completed in under 30 hours, with many falling under 10 hours, emphasizing that their short length is by design rather than due to cut content. The list includes titles like A Short Hike, Firewatch, Stray, and Outer Wilds, categorized by playtime and offering a solution for players struggling with large backlogs.- QuoteworthyDevelopers of Slay the Princess suggest that video games could benefit from incorporating more 'suffering' into their design. Separately, Take-Two Interactive's CEO stated there are no announcements regarding an L.A. Noire sequel, but the company is always evaluating its existing IPs.
Video Games Need More Suffering, Slay The Princess Devs SayDevelopers from Black Tabby Games and Sunset Visitor discuss the importance of 'friction' and 'suffering' in video game narratives, arguing that removing challenges leads to a lack of learning. They also detail their new publishing partnership, aimed at supporting narrative-focused studios and streamlining the publishing process for titles like Sunset Visitor's upcoming game, Prove You're Human.
Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47Gunzilla Games faces accusations from former employees regarding unpaid wages, while Netflix's new 'Playground' app for children and its virtual game controller app have seen significant success. Additionally, indie developers Black Tabby Games and Landfall have launched new publishing labels, signaling a growing trend in the independent sector.- Slay the Princess & 1000xRESIST creators announce Prove You're HumanSunset visitor, the creators of Slay the Princess and 1000xRESIST, have announced a new game titled Prove You're Human. In this upcoming title, players will be tasked with correcting an AI system that believes it is human.
Triple-i Initiative: Everything Revealed!The Triple-i Initiative showcased over 40 new indie games during its 45-minute live stream. Announcements included titles like Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, SpaceCraft, Rift of the Nencrodancer x Undertale, and many more, with several games available for wishlist on Steam or launching in early access soon.
1000xResist Developer’s New Game Is Prove You’re HumanSunset Visitor, the developer behind 1000xResist, has announced its new game, Prove You're Human, an adventure game for PC. Players must convince an AI that it is not human, despite the player character being a digital copy. Black Tabby Games will publish the title, while Fellow Traveler previously published 1000xResist.- A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap BelowThe Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
Prove You’re Human is the next game from the 1000xResist devsSunset Visitor, the developer of 1000xResist, is releasing a new game titled Prove You're Human, with Black Tabby Games acting as publisher. The game explores themes of artificial intelligence and humanity, where the player controls a digital copy of a person tasked with convincing an AI of its non-human status. Prove You're Human is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been confirmed.
Slay the Princess Developer Black Tabby Games Establishes Publishing Arm After Massive Indie SuccessFollowing the success of Slay the Princess, Black Tabby Games has launched its own publishing arm, Black Tabby Publishing. The new venture aims to support other indie developers with fair deals and resources, with its first published title being Prove You're Human by sunset visitor 斜陽過客. The company also has an unannounced title signed with SmallBü.
Black Tabby Games slinks into game publishing with 1000xResist creator's next gameBlack Tabby Games, known for Slay the Princess and Scarlet Hollow, has launched a new publishing label called Black Tabby Publishing. Its first project is Prove You're Human, developed by Sunset Visitor, the studio behind 1000xResist. Black Tabby Games will fully fund the game and provide publishing support, aiming to help other independent developers navigate the industry.
Some of the best writers making games today decided to form a publisher "an hour" after a call: Slay the Princess and 1000xResist devs team up for new sci-fi adventureBlack Tabby Games, the developer behind Slay the Princess, has announced the formation of a new publishing arm, Black Tabby Publishing. The company aims to support narrative-driven indie games, signing two titles so far, including Prove You're Human from 1000xResist developer Sunset Visitor. Co-founders Tony Howard-Arias and Abby Howard emphasized their goal to provide intimate feedback and support to developers beyond just funding.- Prove You’re Human Announced for PC, New Narrative Game from 1000xRESIST DeveloperDeveloper sunset visitor and publisher Black Tabby Publishing have announced Prove You're Human, a new narrative-driven game for PC. Players control a digital consciousness evaluating an AI that believes it is human, with gameplay involving interaction, analysis, and manipulation of a virtual space. The game explores themes of identity and consciousness, with a choice to merge back with the original body or abandon the digital self.
The Studio Behind One Of The Greatest Debut Games Of All Time Is Teasing Its Next ProjectSunset Visitor, the studio behind the acclaimed debut game 1000xResist, has teased that they will reveal "something special" at the upcoming Triple-I showcase on April 9. The showcase focuses on indie games and promises over 40 announcements.
Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase Set for TomorrowNintendo has announced a new Indie World showcase scheduled for tomorrow, featuring approximately 15 minutes of updates on indie games heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The presentation will focus exclusively on independent titles and will not include news on first-party Nintendo games.