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Braid-skaparen Jonathan Blows pusselspel Order of the Sinking Star får släppdatum
Jonathan Blow's Thekla Inc. has announced that their new puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star, will be released on October 8th for Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 5. The game features over 1,000 hand-crafted, interconnected puzzles across four distinct worlds, each with unique mechanics and narratives that players will need to combine to progress.
Order of the Sinking Star receives Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Arc Games and Thekla have announced that the puzzle adventure game Order of the Sinking Star will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. The game, led by designer Jonathan Blow, features over a thousand challenges, hundreds of hours of gameplay, and an interconnected world that players can explore at their own pace.
Order of the Sinking Star Launches on October 8th
Thekla announced that Jonathan Blow's puzzle title, Order of the Sinking Star, will launch on October 8th for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game, which has been in development for ten years, features over 1000 puzzles and contributions from numerous puzzle designers. A free demo is available on PC, with progress carrying over to the full release.
Epic Switch 2 Adventure Game Gets Surprise PlayStation 5 Version
Jonathan Blow's upcoming puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star, developed by Thekla, Inc., will now be released on PlayStation 5 in addition to its previously announced PC and Nintendo Switch 2 versions. The narrative adventure features over 1,000 puzzles across four distinct worlds, with a story that involves magic, monsters, and merging realms.
The Order of the Sinking Star is “10 Years in the Making” and Also Coming to PS5
Thekla, Inc.'s upcoming puzzle game, The Order of the Sinking Star, is confirmed for PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with a release expected later this year. Game director Jonathan Blow revealed the game has been in development for ten years and features multiple endings, combinable abilities, and an "end-game" for players to explore. A free demo with over 100 puzzles is currently available.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Duke Nukem special anniversary celebration
PC Gamer magazine's latest issue celebrates the 30th anniversary of Duke Nukem 3D and the 15th anniversary of Duke Nukem Forever with a special feature including interviews with key developers. The issue also includes a look at the best modern retro-style FPS games, previews of Soulframe and other titles, and reviews of Gothic Remake and more.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
'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 years
This 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.
Order Of The Sinking Star, From Braid Creator Jonathan Blow, Is Coming To Switch 2
Arc Games announced that Order of the Sinking Star, the new puzzle game from Braid and The Witness director Jonathan Blow, will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. The game features over 1,000 puzzles across four distinct worlds with a strong narrative focus and multiple playable characters. Blow noted that the Switch 2's portability makes it a natural fit for the game.
Order of the Sinking Star Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam This Year
Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure game from Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam later this year. The game features over 1,000 handcrafted puzzles across four distinct worlds, with multiple playable characters and interconnected mechanics. Steam Deck support will also be included.
Order of the Sinking Star Interview: Jonathan Blow on Designing Puzzles & Balancing Difficulty
Jonathan Blow, founder of Thekla, Inc. and creator of The Witness and Braid, discusses the development of his upcoming PC title, Order of the Sinking Star. He elaborates on the challenges of designing puzzles, balancing difficulty, and the unique experience of developing the game using his self-made programming language, Jai.
Order of the Sinking Star coming to Nintendo Switch 2, from Braid and The Witness dev
Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure game from Braid and The Witness developer Jonathan Blow and Thekla Inc., is slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Arc Games will publish the title, which features over a thousand puzzles across four distinct worlds. Blow highlighted the Nintendo Switch 2's portability as ideal for the game's design.
Indie är mer än retro och pretto – det är allt!
The article argues that indie games are more than just retro or pretentious titles, encompassing a wide range of genres and ambitions. It highlights how crowdfunding and digital distribution platforms like Steam have fostered independent creation, leading to innovative titles that challenge traditional gaming norms and expand the definition of what an indie game can be.