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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”

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Cocoon, the intricate puzzle adventure by Jeppe Carlsen , known as the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside, launched to raving reviews after 6.5 The game immerses players in a captivating odyssey across worlds within worlds, beckoning them to master the art of world-leaping mechanics to uncover a cosmic mystery.

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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”

PreMortem.Games

Cocoon, the intricate puzzle adventure by Jeppe Carlsen , known as the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside, launched to raving reviews after 6.5 The game immerses players in a captivating odyssey across worlds within worlds, beckoning them to master the art of world-leaping mechanics to uncover a cosmic mystery.

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Kazakhstan-based Goodwin Games takes us on an emotional adventure in Selfloss

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Set in a beautiful, Slavic-inspired world, Selfloss by Kazakhstan-based indie studio Goodwin Games is an adventure that explores themes of grief, healing, and resilience. Kazimir’s staff is more than just a weapon, it’s a dynamic tool that players can use to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and cleanse the Miasma.

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The gorgeous visuals of Bionic Bay that Juhana Myllys calls Painterly Pixel Art

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Physics-based 2D platformer Bionic Bay is a collaboration between the Finnish one-man-studio Mureena and Taiwanese indie game company Psychoflow Studio. The game started as a demo shown on Reddit, but picked up momentum when Badland art director Juhana Myllys offered to mix and match his distinct artwork with the gameplay.

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Backfirewall by Naraven Games reveals the secret life of apps in our phones

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The game is the debut of Swiss indie game studio Naraven Games. Co founder and writer Julia Jean found inspiration for the game in her fascination for the ordinary. Compelling puzzles And so the team built the game around the story. Absolutely! Even a bit too much, maybe”, says Jean. A rubber duck!’.

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VR Games for advanced players

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The challenge for VR game developers lies in designing mechanics that are both challenging and appealing to advanced players. In this article, we will explore the key elements to consider when designing VR games for experienced players.

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Actually talk to the (author-led AI) murder suspect in Dead Meat by Meaning Machine

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Unknown Number put First Person Talkers on the map, with talks at GDC, several indie awards, and even being exhibited at the Smithsonian museum in Washington DC. And so, we quickly realised the potential to form a bit of a ‘Super Group’ by bringing Game Design and AI Tech together.

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