Night in the Woods
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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.
Podd-dags - Kontrollrummet intervjuar PaperKlay-pappanKevin Andersson, the developer behind the indie game PaperKlay, discusses his creative process and inspirations in an interview with the Kontrollrummet podcast. He shares how he overcame development challenges independently and his approach to making the game more than just a nostalgic experience. The interview also features hosts Viktor and Björn from Kontrollrummet, who share their favorite indie titles and their passion for games as a cultural medium.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 6, 2026 – Tomodachi Life clears againThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 6, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen debuted at #9, while Mina the Hollower dropped out of the top ten. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
Last Chance To Get These Discounted Switch Gems In Nintendo's eShop 'Indie Sale' (North America)Nintendo is currently running an 'Indie Sale' on its North American eShops, featuring discounts on numerous highly-rated indie titles for the Nintendo Switch. The sale includes games that received a 9/10 or higher in reviews, with prices significantly reduced until Sunday, June 7th. Notable titles on sale include Hollow Knight, Cuphead, and Balatro.
With Mixtape out today, the tiny number of coming of age games gets just that little bit biggerThe newly released game Mixtape, developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive, highlights the underutilization of the 'coming of age' genre in video games. While games like Life is Strange and Night in the Woods have explored this theme, Mixtape's focus on music and formative memories offers a refreshing perspective. The developers have opted against a DMCA-safe mode, emphasizing the importance of the licensed soundtrack to the game's experience.
FINJI’s 868-BACK launches on May 28thFINJI and Michael Brough announced that the computer-hacking strategy roguelike game 868-BACK will launch for PC on May 28th. The game challenges players to hack servers and steal data from corporations, with a soundtrack by Tara Macalister. FINJI, founded by Adam and Rebekah Saltsman, is also known for publishing games like Tunic and Chicory.- 7 purrfect games for cat loversThis article highlights seven video games that cater to cat lovers, featuring titles where players can interact with, care for, or even embody feline characters. Games like Crimson Desert and Assassin's Creed: Shadows offer extensive cat mechanics, while Stray allows players to become a cat in a cyberpunk world. Other titles such as The Talos Principle, Road to Vostok, Cattails: A Wildwood Story, and Night In The Woods also incorporate cats in unique and heartwarming ways.
April Fools' Day 2026 Gaming RoundupGaming studios participated in April Fools' Day 2026 with various humorous announcements and fake game reveals. Notable entries include Pathea Games' 'My Time Restaurant', Square Enix's 'NieR Cosmic Horror', and CD Projekt Red's 'Project R.O.A.C.H.' which lets players control Geralt's horse Roach. Other pranks involved a 'Warhammer 40k' musical and 'Parkitect' becoming 'Frogitect'.
ShaggyBearGames Is Working on a Night in the Woods-Like Game Called Lost and FoundShaggyBearGames, a solo developer from the Philippines, is working on an adventure-mystery game called Lost and Found. Inspired by titles like Night in the Woods, the game is set in the rural town of Luisiana and focuses on Rico, a laid-off artist who takes a job at a local Lost and Found office. The game features a unique hybrid animation style and explores themes of everyday life and connections.
'You would not believe the number of AI games in our inbox' says Tunic's publisher 'I am tired of…Finji CEO Rebekah Saltsman expresses frustration with the increasing number of game pitches, resumes, and even game concepts that heavily utilize generative AI. She states the company will not incorporate AI into its own games due to copyright and ethical concerns, preferring to focus on traditional development methods.
Tiktok refuses to axe racist AI-generated ads for Finji gamesDeveloper and publisher Finji is facing a situation where TikTok is refusing to remove racist and sexist AI-generated advertisements for its games, despite the company not producing them. CEO Bekah Saltsman reported that TikTok's customer support acknowledged the issue but ultimately refused to take action, leading Finji to cease advertising on the platform.
Night in the Woods, Tunic Publisher Finji Slams Unauthorized "Racist" TikTok Gen AI AdsFinji, the publisher of games like Tunic and Night in the Woods, has accused TikTok of running unauthorized and allegedly racist and sexist generative AI advertisements for its titles. Despite Finji opting out of TikTok's ad remix program, the company claims these ads appeared, and their attempts to resolve the issue with TikTok's support have been met with dismissiveness and deflection.
50 Most Inspirational And Badass Video Game QuotesThis article compiles a list of 50 inspirational and badass quotes from various video games, highlighting memorable moments and gems of wisdom found in game narratives. The quotes span a wide range of titles and themes, from philosophical musings to declarations of strength and resilience.