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The Quiet Things Review | TheXboxHub
The Quiet Things is a narrative-driven game that explores difficult themes such as suicide, childhood abuse, and mental illness, drawing from the creator's personal experiences. Players step into the shoes of Alice, a teenager navigating a harrowing journey through a challenging social care system in the UK. Despite its heavy subject matter, the game is praised for its brilliant writing, outstanding voice acting, and emotional impact, offering a story about survival and hope.
Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly pre-sold 500,000 copies on Steam a month before launch | News-in-brief
Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly achieved 500,000 pre-sales on Steam a month before its launch, according to Alinea Analytics, suggesting a potentially stronger debut than its predecessor. Separately, BAFTA has been criticized for pulling a trailer for the indie game The Quiet Things from its awards ceremony due to content warnings, with developer Alyx Jones expressing frustration over the decision and past similar experiences.
BAFTA calls last-minute decision to pull indie trailer from 2026 BAFTA Games Awards "a compliance decision"
BAFTA has stated that the decision to pull an indie game trailer for 'The Quiet Things' from the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards was a compliance decision due to a lack of sufficient trigger warnings for guests. Developer Alyx Jones expressed frustration, stating that suggestions to modify the trailer were ignored and that this situation is a recurring issue for games dealing with sensitive themes.
'I was ignored:' BAFTA criticised after pulling indie game trailer from awards ceremony
BAFTA has been criticized after pulling a trailer for the upcoming autobiographical narrative game, The Quiet Things, from its recent awards ceremony. Developer Alyx Jones claims the trailer was removed at the last minute despite revisions requested by BAFTA, with Jones stating she was ignored when offering further changes. BAFTA stated the decision was made due to potentially triggering themes and the inability to provide sufficient warnings to guests.
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Indie developer Alyx Jones expressed devastation after BAFTA unexpectedly pulled her game trailer at the last minute, citing the wellbeing of their guests. This decision has sparked discussion regarding industry practices and developer support.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch triumph at the BAFTA game awards
The 22nd annual BAFTA Game Awards honored outstanding creative achievements, with Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Adhoc Studios' Dispatch taking home multiple awards, including Best Game for Clair Obscur. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen received an Academy Fellowship for his contributions to mobile gaming. The ceremony also faced controversy regarding the last-minute removal of a trailer for the game The Quiet Things.
BAFTA pulls game trailer over 'themes that may be a trigger' even after developer revision
BAFTA pulled the trailer for Silver Script Games' upcoming title, The Quiet Things, from its awards show due to sensitive themes, despite developer Alyx Jones's revisions. Jones stated the game deals with trauma, abuse, and survival, and expressed pain at the decision, noting BAFTA cited insufficient time for content warnings.
The BAFTA Games Awards pulls indie game's trailer at the last minute, citing "the wellbeing of all guests"
The developer of the indie game The Quiet Things, Alyx Jones of Silver Script Games, expressed devastation after her game's trailer was removed from the BAFTA Games Awards showcase at the last minute. BAFTA cited concerns for guest wellbeing due to the game's mature themes, including discussions of trauma and abuse, stating they could not sufficiently warn the audience. Jones highlighted the lost opportunity for visibility and the personal pain of having her story about survival and being silenced be subjected to similar silencing.
Respawn, PlayStation Studios and EA Full Circle among first speakers for Develop:Brighton 2026
Develop:Brighton has announced its first speakers for the 2026 conference, including representatives from Respawn Entertainment, PlayStation Studios, and EA's Full Circle studio. The event, scheduled for July 14-16, will feature talks on game development, marketing, audio design, and business strategy from various industry professionals.
