Baby Steps
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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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet FestThis weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Fable Shouldn’t Have Run Scared From Grand Theft Auto 6Microsoft's decision to delay Fable until February 2027, citing the impending release of Grand Theft Auto 6, is questioned. The article argues that the market is large enough for multiple successful game launches and that Fable could have co-existed with Grand Theft Auto 6, especially since the latter is console-exclusive at launch. The piece suggests that such delays signal self-doubt rather than strategic market positioning.
PS Store Codes for Free PS5, PS4 Days of Play 2026 DownloadsSony has released free digital avatars for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players as part of the Days of Play 2026 event. These avatars, inspired by indie titles like Baby Steps, Cairn, and Lumines Arise, are available via specific PlayStation Store codes for different regions. The Days of Play sale and other promotions are ongoing until June 10.
PlayStation Offers Free PSN Avatars with This Download CodeSony is offering free indie-themed PlayStation Network avatars for PS5 and PS4 users as part of the 2026 Days of Play promotion. Players can redeem these avatars for Baby Steps, Cairn, and Lumines Arise by entering specific regional download codes on the PlayStation Store. This promotion is one of several offers available during Days of Play, including sales and PlayStation Plus trials.
Days of Play 2026 begins May 27Sony has announced the return of Days of Play, starting May 27, 2026, featuring discounts on PlayStation games, accessories, and PlayStation Plus memberships. The event will include new monthly games for PlayStation Plus subscribers, exclusive in-game packs, game trials, and special PlayStation Tournaments across various titles. Additionally, significant price reductions will be available on hardware like PlayStation VR2 and accessories, alongside numerous digital game sales on the PlayStation Store.
'I do think Blow misunderstood what the game is about': Derelict Star made Jonathan Blow rage quit, but it's the most fascinating indie platformer I've played for yearsThis article discusses the indie platformer Derelict Star, which creator Jonathan Blow famously criticized for its controls and introductory level. The author argues that Blow misunderstood the game's focus on intricate movement mechanics, which, after an initial adjustment period, offer a deeply rewarding experience akin to N++ and Super Mario World. Derelict Star is praised for its fine-tuned physics and momentum-based gameplay, making it a standout title for movement platformer enthusiasts.
Cairn revolutionizes bragging rights, lets you print a shirt showing your playthrough ascent from an in-game menuThe climbing game Cairn has introduced a new feature allowing players to print a t-shirt showcasing their completed in-game ascent. This feature is available in the 'Extra' section of the game menu after a player has successfully reached the summit of Mount Kami. Cairn, developed by The Game Bakers, was released in February and has sold 500,000 copies, with free DLC planned for summer.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Famed indie dev refuses to uninstall Baldur's Gate 3 even after finding Act 3 "too big" to finish:…Indie developer Bennett Foddy, known for QWOP and Getting Over It, admits he has yet to finish Baldur's Gate 3 due to its massive Act 3. He finds the game's scope daunting and has kept it installed despite not actively playing, a sentiment shared by many players. Foddy also mentioned that he is looking forward to the release of Divinity.
Bennett Foddy, designer of QWOP and Baby Steps, is obsessed with friendslop games and won't uninstall Baldur's Gate 3, even though he'll probably never finish it: 'It was too big and so I stopped'Designer Bennett Foddy discusses his PC gaming habits, including his obsession with 'friendslop' games and why he hasn't uninstalled Baldur's Gate 3 despite finding it too large to finish. He also touches on his own games like QWOP and Baby Steps, and his current interest in roguelikes like Brogue and NetHack.
Like Baby Steps, the devs' speedrun reaction video is hilarious, unpredictable, and one giant trollThe developers of the game Baby Steps, Gabe Cuzzillo and Foddy, created a humorous and unpredictable reaction video to a 7-minute speedrun of their game. The video initially focuses on meta-commentary about reaction videos and art rather than the speedrun itself, before eventually delivering a performance that mirrors the style they were initially mocking. The article also draws a parallel to Conan O'Brien's appearance on Hot Ones, highlighting how comedic figures can bend formats for entertainment.
Ignoring Valve's Half-Life lessons, Baby Steps dev says trolling players with level design is important, actuallyBaby Steps designer Gabe Cuzzillo discussed the game's intentional use of maze-like level design, contrasting it with Valve's Half-Life approach. He argues that intentionally creating confusing paths encourages players to explore the game's boundaries and discover unique solutions, fostering a more engaging experience.
Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46Several game development studios have announced layoffs and closures, including Embracer Group's Eidos Montreal and Ivy Road. Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio, Unbound Inc., with Shift Up. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is performing well at the box office, while Nintendo's patent for a sub-character combat mechanic has been rejected. Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability issues, and VR developer Polyarc has also made layoffs.- Baby Steps Fans Think the Game Might Secretly Be a Fan-made Uncharted 5Fans of the game Baby Steps have developed a theory that the main character, Nate, is the son of Uncharted's Nathan Drake. Evidence has been presented to support this fan theory, suggesting a secret connection between the two game franchises.
Last Chance to Buy These 60+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Spring SaleThe PlayStation Store's Spring Sale offers discounts on over 60 PS5 and PS4 games, with deals running until April 22, 2026. This guide highlights recommended titles that have received at least a 7/10 score, many at their lowest prices ever.- 60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Refreshed Spring Sale (North America/Europe)The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale is currently active and features over 60 discounted games for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The sale includes a curated list of recommended titles, many of which are at their lowest prices ever, and will run until April 22, 2026.
Baby Steps' level design was hugely inspired by a custom map in Mirror's Edge and Japanese skateboarder Gou Miyagi: 'All of a sudden I was actually looking at and seeing the space in a way that I hadn't in a single player level in a long time'The level design of the game Baby Steps was heavily inspired by a custom map in Mirror's Edge and Japanese skateboarder Gou Miyagi. Developer Gabe Cuzzillo explained that the focus was on creating ambiguous spaces that encourage players to find their own paths and experiment with movement.
Baby Steps' designers trolled players by placing stacks of cans at the top of 'plausible' climbing challenges they didn't even bother testing, and players managed to climb them all—except oneBaby Steps' co-creator Gabe Cuzzillo discusses the game's design philosophy, which embraces 'indifference to the player' by including seemingly pointless collectibles and intentionally difficult, untested climbing challenges. While most challenges were eventually overcome by players, one stack of cans proved impossible, leading to creative player attempts and a unique design outcome.