Canabalt
Ooo. I remember this game fondly. It's back in the browser! (Thanks Matt) Now I wanna see Robot Unicorn Attack make a comeback (hearing the Erasure song in that game was transcendent).
Neko Atsume 2
I was super into Neko Atsume 1 for a good chunk of time. It was a sweet spot in the cursory world of mobile phone games that encouraged daily check-ins, but not spending all your time there. Plus also, kitties! / thanks MetaFilter
The history of Donkey Kong
And the birth of the jump button and platforming video games. Dig those initial sketches and every detail in these insights, even with bits of conjecture. / via Dave Rupert
The kids said they wanted to play Mario
This teacher shares his enthusiasm and extensive collection of classic Mario games with his class and it brings me great joy to know this is happening in the world. (Thanks Wendy!)
Luke Harris: Top 25 games of all time
I love lists like this. I've fond memories with many of these video games. These lists are hard to make, but I've found if you consider them malleable it’s easier to put out there.
More work by Girvin, this time for video games
The group behind those iconic film logos were also behind the packaging for Nintendo of America. The design language across the NES, Gameboy, SNES and the games themselves was very likely one of the first design systems I’ve experienced. Oodles of insight about the work on their blog post Designing Game Worlds.
Vampire Survivors
I’d seen this roguelike pop up on some lists but it wasn't until my friends Joe & Mike stopped by for game night with it loaded up on their Switch that I took interest. It is the most addictive game I’ve played in a while — like Dead Cells mixed with Gauntlet. There are no buttons, just directional pad controls. It is mad fun.
Craig Mod on walking Zelda
and growing up, folks that inform your journey and ways that video games can inspire futures...
Retro bass
Base lines from classic video games. Here they are pulled together in an extended song.
js13kGames 2022 winners
I've played four of these games that fall under 13kB or less of JavaScript (that's small) and each one was quite enjoyable! / via sidebar
Joe Danger is relaunching on iOS
Developer Sean Murray has a thread on Twitter as to why, and it gets you right in the feels. / a tip of the hat to Daring Fireball
Florence
I played this first on iOS when it launched and it's less a video game and more of an emotional interactive story. Now available on many platforms, I highly recommend giving Florence a try.
The Unpacking game
I would totally want to play this game of unpacking boxes even if I didn't realize there are over 14,000 sound effects so when you place something on a hard or soft surface it makes a different sound. Zen.
Season, a game about capturing that fleeting moment
Explore the world through the eye of a young woman recording the last moments of different cultures before they’re washed away. / via @colly
The story of Playdate
Podcast with Panic as they discuss how they came to make the Playdate with Teenage Engineering (now available for pre-sale!).
More details on the Playdate
Like many, I'm super anticipating the release of this little yellow console. More details released today include the game editor, font editor, the first batch of games, a dock and more.
Can You Pet The Dog
A Twitter account, a Washington Post article and an important feature wherever dogs are present / via @desandro
A thread about how videogames can change a life
Sometimes Twitter showing what your friends liked is a very good thing. Also? Firewatch is a great experience!
Design Choices of Breath of the Wild
Incredible collected insight to one of my favorite games ever.
Electronic Plastic Visual Database
Jaro Gielens collection of 900+ electronic games that are searchable by color, brand and then some. Wowsers! / via Swiss-Miss