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Former PlayStation indie boss Shuhei Yoshida and the founder of TIGSource are throwing a Game Poem jam that "challenges traditional boundaries between art forms"
Former PlayStation indie boss Shuhei Yoshida and TIGSource founder Jordan Magnuson are judging a new game jam hosted by the National Film & Television School, focused on creating 'videogame poems.' The jam challenges participants to blend poetry and game design, with submissions needing to be playable in a browser.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.
'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.
Neverway doesn't want to be Stardew Valley. Instead, the devs are going as "weird as possible," Larian-style
Neverway aims to differentiate itself from Stardew Valley by embracing a 'weird as possible' approach, inspired by Larian Studios' design philosophy. The game blends life simulation with horror, RPG, and Soulslike elements, exploring themes of trauma and cosmic realms. Developers Isadora Sophia and Pedro Medeiros, along with composer Disasterpeace, discuss their unique artistic choices in mechanics, art style, and music to create an authentic and deep experience for players.
Indie game Neverway will launch this October, just in time for spooky season
Indie studio Coldblood announced that its debut title, Neverway, a "nightmarish life-sim RPG," will launch in October 2026 for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features art by Pedro Medeiros and music by Disasterpeace, known for their work on Celeste and Hyper Light Drifter, respectively. A free prologue is available now on Steam.
Horror Life Sim RPG 'Neverway' Shadowdrops Prologue With New Trailer; Launches October 2026
The horror life simulation RPG 'Neverway' has shadowdropped its prologue and revealed an October 2026 release window for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game, featuring talent from Celeste and music by Disasterpeace, blends life simulation, action RPG combat, and a creeping supernatural horror narrative. A playable prologue is available now on Steam.
Morning Postmortems/Retrospectives
The article discusses why the cancellation of Fez 2 was ultimately not a loss for fans. It explores the reasons behind the game's non-development and argues that the original Fez provided a complete and satisfying experience.