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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 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.
Order Of The Sinking Star, From Braid Creator Jonathan Blow, Is Coming To Switch 2Arc 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 YearOrder 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 DifficultyJonathan 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 devOrder 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.