Kyle Banks

Cozy & Family Friendly Games Celebration featuring Farewell North on Steam

The Cozy & Family Friendly Games Celebration is on ☕✨

If you’re into cozy games, sayyy a narrative driven adventure where you play as a border collie restoring color to the world at 30% off, then check out @cozycelebration.bsky.social!

Thanks for all the support, Johnny!

Selfie with John Konsolakis on the Ivors red carpet

Official "winner" announcement showing John Konsolakis winning the Best Original Video Game Score for Farewell North at the Ivors

Still can’t believe it, massive congrats to John Konsolakis for winning Best Video Game Soundtrack at The Ivors!

Celebrating his work on such a grand stage, with so many prolific artists, was really special and I continue to be blown away by the places this game has taken us.

A tip on how to ensure projects stay on track by using timeboxing

I made a bunch of one page tips on #gamedev with stuff that I learned over the years. It leans towards the direction + production side.

This is stuff that worked for me, maybe it can be of use for you.

Here is a thread of tips, starting with keeping your project on track with timeboxing

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thank YOU, Ali!

Thanks to @kylewbanks.com and @teamjunkfish.com for their contributions to this article about the Scottish finalists at @mcvdevelop.bsky.social awards 😁

Article from The National newspaper titled "Scotland's paws all over video games award ceremony", detailing four Scottish game's nominated for the MCV/Develop Awards, including Farewell North!

Hey look mom, I made it!

Thanks so much to @shanodin.bsky.social for the wonderful article and MCV/Develop for the nomination 🙌

A screenshot from Mythwrecked. It shows a character running across a beach at dawn

A screenshot from Röki. It shows a wintry peak, with a giant wolf sleeping at the summit.

A screenshot from Röki. It shows a young girl exploring a snowy woodland scene.

A screenshot from Mythwrecked. It shows a shipwrecked backpacker talking to Hermes, the messenger god of Greek mythology.

ATTENTION INDIEDEVS
Show off your art style

You too, Harry!

The Debug Indie Game Awards trophy for Best Narrative to Farewell North

Definitely didn't expect this, huge thank you to @debugawards.com for a great evening 🔥

The Debug Indie Game Awards trophy for Best Narrative to Farewell North

Definitely didn't expect this, huge thank you to @debugawards.com for a great evening 🔥

You too bud, speak soon!

Must have just missed you, I walked by there not 30 mins ago

Thanks Vincent

Barney the Chihuahua in a field of leaves

Barney the Chihuahua climbing Mt Snowden in Wales

This week we said farewell to Barney after nearly 16 years. FN players will know him as Comfy Boy, but to us he was the bestest and weirdest little guy, and it fucking hurts that he's gone.

Rest well little man ❤️

Box art for Forbidden Solitaire showing "Over 7000 wishlists in 48hrs" at the top. Plus game logo "Forbidden Solitaire" over a spooky castle keep in old-skool low-res artwork, and an old bearded guy (wizard?) with no eyes looming in the left side of the image.

OK so THIS happened. Over 7000 wishlists in 48hrs!!! The Forbidden Solitaire trailer really resonated with people. Thanks everyone for sharing it. :-)

Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...

Congrats Hannah! So well deserved, thanks for all your help on Farewell North ❤️

Well February is off to an amazing start! 😍

I've been nominated for ✨ Voiceover Newcomer of the Year ✨ at the One Voice Awards! 🎉

Over the moon is an understatement 👀 🌜

#voiceacting #voiceactor #scottishvoiceactor #videogames #gamedev #indiegames

Independent Games Summit: Comedy Through Patterns (How to Structure a Funny Video Game) | 2025 Schedule | Game Developers Conference (GDC) Attend 750 sessions for game designers, programmers, artists, producers, audio, business, and marketing professionals over 5 days at GDC.

anyways if this is interesting to you then keep an eye out for my GDC talk 👀👀

it's all about structuring a game by establishing patterns, extending patterns, and disrupting patterns -- oh, and also making people laugh

schedule.gdconf.com/session/inde...

We're giving TikTok a try these days! Make sure to follow us over there if you want to see more 🥰
www.tiktok.com/@okomotive/v...

Myths & Legends Steam event banner with Farewell North featured, taking place from Jan 29 to Feb 4

The first ever Myths & Legends is on with some wonderful folklore-inspired indies, including Farewell North!

(... also currently 30% off on Switch 😲)

store.steampowered.com/sale/Mythsan... #mythsandlegends2025

Thanks again for everything!

So excited for Kyle, this game is so pretty and has such a gorgeous story, and I'm honoured to be one wee voice among a phenomenal cast!

Myths & Legends Steam event banner with Farewell North featured, taking place from Jan 29 to Feb 4

The first ever Myths & Legends is on with some wonderful folklore-inspired indies, including Farewell North!

(... also currently 30% off on Switch 😲)

store.steampowered.com/sale/Mythsan... #mythsandlegends2025

Thanks for checking it out, so glad to hear you enjoyed!

Hey! We can all use more positive in our lives, so why not check out @carpoolgaming.bsky.social Backtrackers video game “book club”? We’re currently playing the beautiful Farewell North and will be meeting up on January 25th to discuss. Play the game and come hang out!

YouTube video by WhyKev 3 Year Progress on my 3D Platformer | Game Dev Journey

I've now worked on PaperKlay for 3 years!

It would mean a lot if you watched this video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-orE...

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you!

Hey Ren, thanks so much for checking out Farewell North! I'm sorry about the tears but so glad to hear you enjoyed it 😊

We rolled credits on #FarewellNorth tonight. Were we in tears as they rolled? No, you were 🥲

I don't typically rate things. But I did sit through the entirety of the credits out of respect. Thank you, @kylewbanks.com for this absolute masterpiece!

Heartwarming, inspiring, and beautiful 💜