Kyle Banks
@kylewbanks.com
Makes games, occasional YouTuber. BAFTA Breakthrough 2025.
Farewell North available on Steam, Switch, Xbox and PS5 👇♥️
https://farewell-north.com/links
Farewell North available on Steam, Switch, Xbox and PS5 👇♥️
https://farewell-north.com/links
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Kyle Banks
@kylewbanks.com
· Oct 20
Oh we have pinned posts now!
Alright well I'm Kyle, a Canadian gamedev in Scotland.
I just released my first title, Farewell North, a wee indie game where you play as a border collie restoring colour to your human's world.
I'm usually writing shaders and stories that make you feel things ✨
Alright well I'm Kyle, a Canadian gamedev in Scotland.
I just released my first title, Farewell North, a wee indie game where you play as a border collie restoring colour to your human's world.
I'm usually writing shaders and stories that make you feel things ✨
Rooting for a comeback this December🤞
I'm no food photographer but my wife made eggnog creme brulee donuts and I'm in heaven 😊
December 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Rooting for a comeback this December🤞
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Always appreciate an opportunity to tell folks that Chesley from Farewell North is secretly a Chihuahua
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Always appreciate an opportunity to tell folks that Chesley from Farewell North is secretly a Chihuahua
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November 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Four million!?
I always tell folks if Farewell North doesn't seem like your cup of tea, at least check out the soundtrack. John Konsolakis absolutely smashed it!
I always tell folks if Farewell North doesn't seem like your cup of tea, at least check out the soundtrack. John Konsolakis absolutely smashed it!
4 million listeners apparently!
Also sharing the programme with the music from Legend of Zelda and God of War was quite a thing!
Congrats to @caraellison.bsky.social, @kylewbanks.com and @choiby.bsky.social too for your interviews and featured music!
Also sharing the programme with the music from Legend of Zelda and God of War was quite a thing!
Congrats to @caraellison.bsky.social, @kylewbanks.com and @choiby.bsky.social too for your interviews and featured music!
November 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Four million!?
I always tell folks if Farewell North doesn't seem like your cup of tea, at least check out the soundtrack. John Konsolakis absolutely smashed it!
I always tell folks if Farewell North doesn't seem like your cup of tea, at least check out the soundtrack. John Konsolakis absolutely smashed it!
I haven't been posting much this year, but I've been enjoying some time away from the computer with a few adventures instead:
- Munro bagging
- Visiting Orkney
- Skiing
- Some basic woodworking projects
- Munro bagging
- Visiting Orkney
- Skiing
- Some basic woodworking projects
November 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I haven't been posting much this year, but I've been enjoying some time away from the computer with a few adventures instead:
- Munro bagging
- Visiting Orkney
- Skiing
- Some basic woodworking projects
- Munro bagging
- Visiting Orkney
- Skiing
- Some basic woodworking projects
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It’s such an honour to have been selected as one of this year’s @bafta.org Breakthroughs, what a wonderful way to close out the Farewell North journey. I’ve been working away on a new game, it couldn't possibly be more different but I’m having an absolute blast and can’t wait to share more soon!
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It’s such an honour to have been selected as one of this year’s @bafta.org Breakthroughs, what a wonderful way to close out the Farewell North journey. I’ve been working away on a new game, it couldn't possibly be more different but I’m having an absolute blast and can’t wait to share more soon!
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Is "triplanar pseudonoise" a thing? I dunno, I sort of made it up when describing how i cheat in shaders when generating an SCP bunker..
www.nullpointer.co.uk/procjam-25-d...
www.nullpointer.co.uk/procjam-25-d...
ProcJam 25 Diary - p2 a 3D dungeon
This is the second part of my 2025 procjam diary. The previous…
www.nullpointer.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Is "triplanar pseudonoise" a thing? I dunno, I sort of made it up when describing how i cheat in shaders when generating an SCP bunker..
www.nullpointer.co.uk/procjam-25-d...
www.nullpointer.co.uk/procjam-25-d...
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Video games? In my BAFTA Breakthrough? It's more common than you'd think.
@caraellison.bsky.social @stanwixbuster.co.uk @choiby.bsky.social @kylewbanks.com and moi @sallybeaumont.bsky.social
@caraellison.bsky.social @stanwixbuster.co.uk @choiby.bsky.social @kylewbanks.com and moi @sallybeaumont.bsky.social
The 2025 UK BAFTA Breakthroughs have been revealed, with the games cohort made up of Kyle Banks, Stanley Baxton, Sally Beaumont, Mark Choi, and Cara Ellison.
GamesIndustry.biz has exclusive interviews with each of them.
www.gamesindustry.biz/meet-the-uks...
GamesIndustry.biz has exclusive interviews with each of them.
www.gamesindustry.biz/meet-the-uks...
Meet the UK's 2025 video game BAFTA Breakthroughs
Kyle Banks, Stanley Baxton, Sally Beaumont, Mark Choi, and Cara Ellison provide exclusive interviews for GamesIndustry.biz.
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Video games? In my BAFTA Breakthrough? It's more common than you'd think.
@caraellison.bsky.social @stanwixbuster.co.uk @choiby.bsky.social @kylewbanks.com and moi @sallybeaumont.bsky.social
@caraellison.bsky.social @stanwixbuster.co.uk @choiby.bsky.social @kylewbanks.com and moi @sallybeaumont.bsky.social
Always appreciate an opportunity to tell folks that Chesley from Farewell North is secretly a Chihuahua
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Always appreciate an opportunity to tell folks that Chesley from Farewell North is secretly a Chihuahua
It’s such an honour to have been selected as one of this year’s @bafta.org Breakthroughs, what a wonderful way to close out the Farewell North journey. I’ve been working away on a new game, it couldn't possibly be more different but I’m having an absolute blast and can’t wait to share more soon!
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It’s such an honour to have been selected as one of this year’s @bafta.org Breakthroughs, what a wonderful way to close out the Farewell North journey. I’ve been working away on a new game, it couldn't possibly be more different but I’m having an absolute blast and can’t wait to share more soon!
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HOLLOWBODY V2.0 IS NOW LIVE! ⚠️
💸40% off
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇷🇺 Russian
🇧🇷 BZ-PT
🇯🇵 Japanese
🖥️Engine Upgrade
📈Loading Optimisations
🐛Bug Fixes + Tweaks
Available NOW! store.steampowered.com/app/2123640/...
Special thanks to @thewarlocs for their work on the localisations❤️
Happy 1st bday to Hollowbody🥹
💸40% off
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇷🇺 Russian
🇧🇷 BZ-PT
🇯🇵 Japanese
🖥️Engine Upgrade
📈Loading Optimisations
🐛Bug Fixes + Tweaks
Available NOW! store.steampowered.com/app/2123640/...
Special thanks to @thewarlocs for their work on the localisations❤️
Happy 1st bday to Hollowbody🥹
Save 40% on Hollowbody on Steam
A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.
store.steampowered.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
HOLLOWBODY V2.0 IS NOW LIVE! ⚠️
💸40% off
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇷🇺 Russian
🇧🇷 BZ-PT
🇯🇵 Japanese
🖥️Engine Upgrade
📈Loading Optimisations
🐛Bug Fixes + Tweaks
Available NOW! store.steampowered.com/app/2123640/...
Special thanks to @thewarlocs for their work on the localisations❤️
Happy 1st bday to Hollowbody🥹
💸40% off
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇷🇺 Russian
🇧🇷 BZ-PT
🇯🇵 Japanese
🖥️Engine Upgrade
📈Loading Optimisations
🐛Bug Fixes + Tweaks
Available NOW! store.steampowered.com/app/2123640/...
Special thanks to @thewarlocs for their work on the localisations❤️
Happy 1st bday to Hollowbody🥹
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Slots & Daggers is OUT NOW!!
I've poured so much love into this game and had so much fun making it. From the music to the animations to all the silly little mechanics, really hope you can feel it 🖤
Give it a retweet if you wanna support me, link to the game below! Cheers 🥂
I've poured so much love into this game and had so much fun making it. From the music to the animations to all the silly little mechanics, really hope you can feel it 🖤
Give it a retweet if you wanna support me, link to the game below! Cheers 🥂
October 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Slots & Daggers is OUT NOW!!
I've poured so much love into this game and had so much fun making it. From the music to the animations to all the silly little mechanics, really hope you can feel it 🖤
Give it a retweet if you wanna support me, link to the game below! Cheers 🥂
I've poured so much love into this game and had so much fun making it. From the music to the animations to all the silly little mechanics, really hope you can feel it 🖤
Give it a retweet if you wanna support me, link to the game below! Cheers 🥂
Folks! I’m looking for an illustrator to do some in-game artwork for an unannounced project on a contract basis in November.
Feel free to shoot me a DM with your portfolio if you’re interested!
Must be based in the UK, and absolutely no AI 🌟
Feel free to shoot me a DM with your portfolio if you’re interested!
Must be based in the UK, and absolutely no AI 🌟
October 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Folks! I’m looking for an illustrator to do some in-game artwork for an unannounced project on a contract basis in November.
Feel free to shoot me a DM with your portfolio if you’re interested!
Must be based in the UK, and absolutely no AI 🌟
Feel free to shoot me a DM with your portfolio if you’re interested!
Must be based in the UK, and absolutely no AI 🌟
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!
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!
May 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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!
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!
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.
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.
May 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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.
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.
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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
🧵 1/20
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
🧵 1/20
May 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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
🧵 1/20
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
🧵 1/20
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Thanks to @kylewbanks.com and @teamjunkfish.com for their contributions to this article about the Scottish finalists at @mcvdevelop.bsky.social awards 😁
NEW: The story of a dog and his owner making their way back to their childhood home on Orkney is among the four Scottish representatives shortlisted at prestigious video games industry awards
Four Scottish finalists up for prestigious UK gaming industry awards
www.thenational.scot
May 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Thanks to @kylewbanks.com and @teamjunkfish.com for their contributions to this article about the Scottish finalists at @mcvdevelop.bsky.social awards 😁
Hey look mom, I made it!
Thanks so much to @shanodin.bsky.social for the wonderful article and MCV/Develop for the nomination 🙌
Thanks so much to @shanodin.bsky.social for the wonderful article and MCV/Develop for the nomination 🙌
May 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Hey look mom, I made it!
Thanks so much to @shanodin.bsky.social for the wonderful article and MCV/Develop for the nomination 🙌
Thanks so much to @shanodin.bsky.social for the wonderful article and MCV/Develop for the nomination 🙌
Reposted by Kyle Banks
ATTENTION INDIEDEVS
Show off your art style
Show off your art style
March 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
ATTENTION INDIEDEVS
Show off your art style
Show off your art style
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Definitely didn't expect this, huge thank you to @debugawards.com for a great evening 🔥
February 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Definitely didn't expect this, huge thank you to @debugawards.com for a great evening 🔥
Definitely didn't expect this, huge thank you to @debugawards.com for a great evening 🔥
February 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Definitely didn't expect this, huge thank you to @debugawards.com for a great evening 🔥
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 ❤️
Rest well little man ❤️
February 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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 ❤️
Rest well little man ❤️
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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/...
Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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/...
Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
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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
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
February 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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
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
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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...
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...
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.
schedule.gdconf.com
February 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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...
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...