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Video Games Need More Suffering, Slay The Princess Devs Say
Developers 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, more
The 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 trees
Prove 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 1000xResist
Prove 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 Human
Sunset 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 1000xResist
Prove 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.
Prove You’re Human is the Next Game From 1000xRESIST Developer That Sees Putting an AI Dreaming to be Human in its Place | Console Creatures
Developer sunset visitor 斜陽過客 announced its next game, Prove You're Human, for PC via Steam. This first-person adventure game features a narrative where players must convince a dreaming AI that it is not human. The game incorporates real-world footage and a CAPTCHA mechanic, and is the first title published under Black Tabby Games' new publishing arm.
The makers of 1000xRESIST just unveiled Prove you’re human, and it’s giving very prescient banger
Sunset Visitor, the developer behind the acclaimed sci-fi narrative game 1000xRESIST, has unveiled their new title, Prove You're Human. This upcoming sci-fi adventure tasks players with confronting an AI that believes itself to be human, featuring a mix of 3D environments and live-action footage. While no release date has been set, the game is expected to continue the studio's tradition of original storytelling.
1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games
Remy Siu, the creative director behind the acclaimed game 1000xResist, is facing technical challenges with video codecs for his upcoming full-motion video game, Prove You're Human. Siu advocates for a universal video codec standard across all platforms to simplify development and improve the quality of FMV games. He highlights how the current need to support multiple codecs can lead to larger file sizes and compromises in video quality.
1000xResist Developer’s New Game Is Prove You’re Human
Sunset 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 Below
The 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.
1000xResist dev's new game has you convince an AI that they're not human, and my brain is already scrambled in the best way
Developer Sunset Visitor has announced their new game, Prove You're Human, following their acclaimed title 1000xResist. In this new game, players must convince an AI named Mesa that she is not human, while also exploring themes of consciousness and the human condition. The game will feature a blend of convincing the AI and exploring a virtual world, with real-world footage also incorporated.
Inside Prove You're Human, the Otherwordly Next Game From the Award-Winning Studio Behind 1000xResist
Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, is a sci-fi narrative adventure exploring themes of AI, labor, and identity, building on the success of their previous title 1000xResist. The game features a blend of live-action film, CAPTCHA mechanics, and a dreamlike world, with developers emphasizing that no generative AI is used in its creation. The article also touches on the challenges of indie game funding and Black Tabby Games' new role as a publisher.
Prove You’re Human is the next game from the 1000xResist devs
Sunset 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.
1000xResist devs reveal their wild-looking second game about convincing an AI it's not human
Developer Sunset Visitor has revealed its second game, Prove You're Human, a narrative adventure set in the far future. Players must convince an AI that it is not alive, while the protagonist is a digital clone, raising ethical questions. The game features unique graphics incorporating real-world footage of Vancouver and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Slay the Princess Developer Black Tabby Games Establishes Publishing Arm After Massive Indie Success
Following 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.
1000xRESIST Developers Challenge You to Prove You’re Human, Revealed at Triple-i Initiative
Prove You're Human, a first-person narrative adventure from 1000xRESIST developer sunset visitor 斜陽過客, was revealed at the Triple-i Initiative. Published by Black Tabby Publishing, the game challenges players to convince an AI it is not human. It will launch on PC via Steam and incorporates real-world footage into its virtual landscape.
Black Tabby Games slinks into game publishing with 1000xResist creator's next game
Black 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.
