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Video Games Need More Suffering, Slay The Princess Devs Say
Developers from Black Tabby Games and Sunset Visitor discuss the importance of 'friction' and 'suffering' in video game narratives, arguing that removing challenges leads to a lack of learning. They also detail their new publishing partnership, aimed at supporting narrative-focused studios and streamlining the publishing process for titles like Sunset Visitor's upcoming game, Prove You're Human.
Acclaimed indie dev is leaning into the "uncomfortable uncanniness" that comes from hyper-realistic graphics…
Developers behind the upcoming horror game Prove You're Human are intentionally leaning into the "uncomfortable uncanniness" of hyper-realistic graphics. Creative director Remy Siu and Black Tabby Publishing co-founder Tony Howard-Arias believe the uncanny valley is a strength of the medium, especially as games pursue photorealism. The game, which features an AI robot desperately trying to convince the player it's human, is available to wishlist on Steam.
"The real world is always way more dank than we anticipate," Prove You're Human's creative director tells me about tackling this AI-inspired follow-up to 1000xResist
Prove You're Human, the next game from 1000xResist developer Sunset Visitor and published by Black Tabby Publishing, explores themes of artificial intelligence and digital identity. Players investigate an AI named Mesa, who claims to be human, by conversing with her in a digital world accessed via CAPTCHA-style mechanics and full-motion video. Creative director Remy Siu discusses the game's unique approach to sci-fi concepts and its narrative-driven gameplay.
Inside Prove You're Human, the Otherwordly Next Game From the Award-Winning Studio Behind 1000xResist
Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, is a sci-fi narrative adventure exploring themes of AI, labor, and identity, building on the success of their previous title 1000xResist. The game features a blend of live-action film, CAPTCHA mechanics, and a dreamlike world, with developers emphasizing that no generative AI is used in its creation. The article also touches on the challenges of indie game funding and Black Tabby Games' new role as a publisher.
Slay the Princess Developer Black Tabby Games Establishes Publishing Arm After Massive Indie Success
Following the success of Slay the Princess, Black Tabby Games has launched its own publishing arm, Black Tabby Publishing. The new venture aims to support other indie developers with fair deals and resources, with its first published title being Prove You're Human by sunset visitor 斜陽過客. The company also has an unannounced title signed with SmallBü.
1000xRESIST Developers Challenge You to Prove You’re Human, Revealed at Triple-i Initiative
Prove You're Human, a first-person narrative adventure from 1000xRESIST developer sunset visitor 斜陽過客, was revealed at the Triple-i Initiative. Published by Black Tabby Publishing, the game challenges players to convince an AI it is not human. It will launch on PC via Steam and incorporates real-world footage into its virtual landscape.
Black Tabby Games slinks into game publishing with 1000xResist creator's next game
Black Tabby Games, known for Slay the Princess and Scarlet Hollow, has launched a new publishing label called Black Tabby Publishing. Its first project is Prove You're Human, developed by Sunset Visitor, the studio behind 1000xResist. Black Tabby Games will fully fund the game and provide publishing support, aiming to help other independent developers navigate the industry.
Some of the best writers making games today decided to form a publisher "an hour" after a call: Slay the Princess and 1000xResist devs team up for new sci-fi adventure
Black Tabby Games, the developer behind Slay the Princess, has announced the formation of a new publishing arm, Black Tabby Publishing. The company aims to support narrative-driven indie games, signing two titles so far, including Prove You're Human from 1000xResist developer Sunset Visitor. Co-founders Tony Howard-Arias and Abby Howard emphasized their goal to provide intimate feedback and support to developers beyond just funding.
The creators of 1000xResist are making a game about convincing an AI she's not a real person
Sunset Visitor, the studio behind 1000xResist, has announced its new game, Prove You're Human, which will be published by Black Tabby Games. The game centers on convincing an advanced artificial intelligence named Mesa that she is not human. The developers aim to explore themes of labor, ambiguity, and the impact of AI in contemporary society.
1000xResist Studio Turns The Internet's Most Annoying Task Into A Game With Prove You're Human
Sunset Visitor, the studio behind 1000xResist, is releasing a new narrative-driven sci-fi game titled Prove You're Human. The game explores themes of AI, identity, and the human condition, featuring a protagonist who must convince an AI she is not human. The studio emphasizes surprising players and exploring contentious topics through its work, with a focus on human-centric storytelling and avoiding AI in their development process.
