1000xRESIST
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1000xResist has now been rated for Nintendo Switch 2The sci-fi adventure game 1000xResist, originally released for the Nintendo Switch, has received an ESRB rating for the Nintendo Switch 2. Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Sunset Visitor have not yet officially announced a version for the new console, but the rating suggests it may be planned.- 1000xResist rated for Nintendo Switch 2The game 1000xResist has been rated M for Mature (17+) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board for the Nintendo Switch 2. A release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version has not yet been announced.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Guild Wars 3 may have cracked the MMO code for tired millennialsArenaNet studio head Collin Johanson stated that Guild Wars 3 aims to respect players' time, allowing them to play as much or as little as they desire. This approach contrasts with many modern MMORPGs and live-service games that can feel like a second job due to mechanics like battle passes and repetitive tasks. The article suggests that if Guild Wars 3 can remain captivating without demanding excessive playtime, it could appeal to a growing audience of adult gamers.
Interview: Prove You’re Human Dev Talks Humanity, CAPTCHAs & the Uncanny ValleyRemy Siu, Creative Director of Prove You're Human, discusses the game's themes of humanity, the unique implementation of CAPTCHAs as a core mechanic, and the design of its uncanny protagonist. Siu also reflects on lessons learned from developing 1000x Resist, emphasizing increased confidence in their narrative-first approach.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest weekSummer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
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.
Go Behind the Scenes of Prove You’re Human at Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games ShowcaseThe Day of the Devs event at Summer Game Fest will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the development of "Prove You're Human," a narrative adventure game from sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and Black Tabby Publishing. The showcase will highlight the creation of the AI character, Mesa, and explore Southeast Asian influences on the game. Developers Pinki Li, Daniel Beaulieu, Nhi Do, and Remy Siu will share insights into the game's design and development process.
Last Chance to Get These 40+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Days of Play SaleThe PlayStation Store's Days of Play sale is offering discounts on over 40 PS5 and PS4 games until June 10th. The sale includes titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Astro Bot, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, with some games reaching new lowest-ever prices.- 40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Days of Play Sale (North America/Europe)The PlayStation Store's Days of Play sale is now live in North America and Europe, featuring discounts on over 40 PS5 and PS4 games until June 10th. The sale includes titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Astro Bot, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, with some games reaching their lowest prices ever.
Video codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sightVideo codecs present a significant and persistent challenge for game developers, with no easy solutions in sight. Developers like Sam Barlow and Remy Siu highlight the complexities of compressing and decompressing video for games, especially for multi-platform releases and full-motion video content. Issues range from cutscenes not appearing on certain platforms to the sheer volume of work required to optimize video for different hardware, leading to painful development cycles and limitations on creative possibilities.
More And More Games Are Asking A Question Even Philosophers Haven't Been Able To AnswerSeveral upcoming and viral games like Prove You're Human, Shift at Midnight, and Among Us are exploring themes of artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. These titles reflect a growing societal anxiety around AI's capabilities and its potential to blur the lines between authentic and artificial.
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.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, Untitled Goose Game, moreThe North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Enter the Gungeon, Exit the Gungeon, and Untitled Goose Game. The sale includes a wide variety of titles, with discounts on many popular and indie games.
Acclaimed indie dev is leaning into the "uncomfortable uncanniness" that comes from hyper-realistic graphics…Developers behind the upcoming horror game Prove You're Human are intentionally leaning into the "uncomfortable uncanniness" of hyper-realistic graphics. Creative director Remy Siu and Black Tabby Publishing co-founder Tony Howard-Arias believe the uncanny valley is a strength of the medium, especially as games pursue photorealism. The game, which features an AI robot desperately trying to convince the player it's human, is available to wishlist on Steam.
1000xResist developer added a video sequence 'out of desperation' but now they're bringing FMV back for…The developers of 1000xResist initially incorporated Full Motion Video (FMV) out of desperation but are now embracing it for future projects. The game Prove You're Human, also discussed, utilizes FMV to depict a split between the physical and virtual worlds. Industry figures note a resurgence in FMV, citing titles like Immortality and Road to Empress.
Weird new indie game makes you complete Captcha tests to set fire to treesProve You're Human is a new indie game from Sunset Visitor, the creators of 1000xResist, that incorporates Captcha tests into its gameplay. Players will use these tests on environmental elements, including trees, in a narrative that explores the duality of a human and their digital copy. The game is confirmed for PC via Steam and was revealed during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase.
"The real world is always way more dank than we anticipate," Prove You're Human's creative director tells me about tackling this AI-inspired follow-up to 1000xResistProve You're Human, the next game from 1000xResist developer Sunset Visitor and published by Black Tabby Publishing, explores themes of artificial intelligence and digital identity. Players investigate an AI named Mesa, who claims to be human, by conversing with her in a digital world accessed via CAPTCHA-style mechanics and full-motion video. Creative director Remy Siu discusses the game's unique approach to sci-fi concepts and its narrative-driven gameplay.- 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.
Prove You’re Human Revealed by the Creators of 1000xResistProve You're Human, a new sci-fi narrative adventure from sunset visitor, the creators of 1000xResist, has been revealed with publishing by Black Tabby Publishing. The game follows Santana, who investigates an artificial intelligence named Mesa that believes it is human, exploring themes of identity, memory, and control.