A Highland Song
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Photography Games | Game Developer Spotlight SeriesGame Developer is hosting a "Photography Week" exploring the genre and its mechanics, featuring new interviews and essays. Topics include how photography games encourage players to notice their surroundings and document experiences. Discussions will cover game design choices, balancing artistic freedom with progression metrics, and applying basic photography tips to improve in-game photo modes.
Humble's offering a nearly buck-a-game deal on some of the best reactive narratives out there, including one of my…Humble Bundle is offering a collection of narrative-driven games from developer Inkle, including critically acclaimed titles like 80 Days and Heaven's Vault. The bundle provides multiple tiers of access, with the most comprehensive package costing $20 and including the entire Inkle library along with supplementary books.
The Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle has some lovely narrative puzzle adventure gamesThe Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle is now available, featuring a collection of narrative puzzle adventure games from Inkle. The bundle includes titles such as Heaven's Vault, Expelled!, A Highland Song, and the Sorcery! series, with most games verified for Steam Deck compatibility. A four-part novel based on Heaven's Vault is also included.- The Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle has some lovely narrative puzzle adventures gamesThe Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle is now available, featuring narrative puzzle adventure games such as Heaven's Vault and Expelled! The bundle includes multiple titles from the Sorcery! series, A Highland Song, 80 Days, Overboard!, Pendragon: Narrative Tactics, and TR-49, with most games rated as Verified for Steam Deck compatibility. A four-part novel based on Heaven's Vault is also included.
- The Complete Inkle Library on Humble: 11 games for $12, plus Heaven's Vault ebook dealInkle has partnered with Humble and Breakthrough T1D Play to offer a bundle of 11 of their narrative games for $12, available until July 1. The bundle includes titles like Heaven's Vault, 80 Days, and Steve Jackson's Sorcery!, with a portion of sales supporting type 1 diabetes research. Additionally, four Heaven's Vault ebooks are available in a separate $20 tier.
Opinion: It Took Me Nearly 20 Years To Fall Into Mario Galaxy's OrbitThe author reflects on their nearly 20-year journey to appreciate Super Mario Galaxy, initially disliking it due to perceived stiff controls and unmet expectations. A shift in approach, influenced by experiences with Penny's Big Breakaway and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, eventually led to a profound enjoyment of the game's unique mechanics and design.
Inkle's Jon Ingold on why self-publishing is where it's atInkle co-founder Jon Ingold argues that self-publishing offers greater freedom and control over intellectual property, despite potential benefits from publishers like marketing and distribution. Ingold highlights Inkle's success with titles like 80 Days and TR-49, emphasizing the ability to experiment with game design and pricing without publisher interference. While acknowledging the marketing advantages publishers can offer, Ingold ultimately advocates for developers to maintain ownership and flexibility.- Decode reality in inkle's TR-49, available today on Nintendo SwitchThe narrative deduction game TR-49 by inkle is now available on Nintendo Switch, following its earlier release on PC and iOS. Players will use deduction skills to navigate a machine's archive and find a stolen book. The developer is aware of late-game performance issues on the Switch and has submitted a patch.
"Suck my toes, my darling" - Inkle's book of essays by game writers reveals the secrets behind the worlds we play inInkle has published "The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope," a collection of over 100 essays by game writers and narrative designers covering various aspects of the craft. The book features contributions from notable figures like Jordan Mechner and Rhianna Pratchett, offering insights into creating compelling game worlds and narratives. It is structured to be read non-linearly, with essays exploring themes such as player choice, narrative tension, and the challenges faced by creators in the industry.- Narrative deduction hit TR-49 coming to Nintendo Switch on April 7 -- preorders start today; review copies available this weekThe narrative deduction game TR-49 is launching on Nintendo Switch on April 7 for $6.99 USD, with preorders available now. Developed by inkle, the game previously saw viral success on Steam and iOS. Review copies for the Nintendo Switch version will be distributed this week.
Switch to get acclaimed eerie codebreaking game TR-49 very soon, and at a nice priceThe eerie codebreaking game TR-49 from Inkle will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 7th for $7. Inspired by wartime codebreaking machines like those at Bletchley Park, the game involves scouring a mysterious machine's archive for a lost book. The game received a highly positive review and was Inkle's most successful launch to date.- Narrative deduction game TR-49 slated for Nintendo SwitchInkle has announced that the narrative deduction game TR-49 will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 7, 2026. The game involves interacting with an old computer and is from the award-winning team behind Heaven's Vault, Overboard, and A Highland Song.