Nick Suttner
@nsuttner.bsky.social
He/him
Has a new videogame brewing
Host @secretlivesofgames.bsky.social
Ex-Director of Publishing @panic.com
Co-founder @furnimatgames.bsky.social
linktr.ee/nsuttner
Has a new videogame brewing
Host @secretlivesofgames.bsky.social
Ex-Director of Publishing @panic.com
Co-founder @furnimatgames.bsky.social
linktr.ee/nsuttner
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Nick Suttner
@nsuttner.bsky.social
· Dec 19
A news:
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
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Using a combination of glitches in Super Mario World, Yoshi can be taken into the final battle, where he can eat Peach upon Bowser's defeat. With Peach gone, the ending will not play, and Mario and Yoshi will simply stare at each other forever.
January 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Using a combination of glitches in Super Mario World, Yoshi can be taken into the final battle, where he can eat Peach upon Bowser's defeat. With Peach gone, the ending will not play, and Mario and Yoshi will simply stare at each other forever.
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Delete Spotify
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
January 16, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Delete Spotify
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people have been asking what Building Relationships is about, so i made this gameplay trailer to help explain things
hope this helps!
hope this helps!
January 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
people have been asking what Building Relationships is about, so i made this gameplay trailer to help explain things
hope this helps!
hope this helps!
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I hit the button ✅😭🐸
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I hit the button ✅😭🐸
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
I'll be pitching a raddd new videogame at DICE in a few weeks!
(I've managed to avoid DICE for my entire career until now...)
Give a shout if you'd like to see it, or meet up in another context.
(I've managed to avoid DICE for my entire career until now...)
Give a shout if you'd like to see it, or meet up in another context.
January 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I'll be pitching a raddd new videogame at DICE in a few weeks!
(I've managed to avoid DICE for my entire career until now...)
Give a shout if you'd like to see it, or meet up in another context.
(I've managed to avoid DICE for my entire career until now...)
Give a shout if you'd like to see it, or meet up in another context.
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Without revealing your actual age, what's an oath you've broken that rendered you temporarily mortal?
January 10, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Without revealing your actual age, what's an oath you've broken that rendered you temporarily mortal?
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Ordered this on the recommendation of @secretlivesofgames.bsky.social and @nsuttner.bsky.social - the whole show was gushing about this game for 20 mins or so.
The backstory is amazing too.
www.itsnicethat.com/articles/ang...
The backstory is amazing too.
www.itsnicethat.com/articles/ang...
January 10, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Ordered this on the recommendation of @secretlivesofgames.bsky.social and @nsuttner.bsky.social - the whole show was gushing about this game for 20 mins or so.
The backstory is amazing too.
www.itsnicethat.com/articles/ang...
The backstory is amazing too.
www.itsnicethat.com/articles/ang...
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Bloodwork? I sure hope it does
January 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Bloodwork? I sure hope it does
I am deeply confident that we have the most interesting selection of GOTY picks you'll find, as is our tradition.
Our almost 4-hour GOTY 2025 special is live now!
The gang's all here to count down our favorite "games" of "2025", alongside a bevvy of great picks from previous guests and listeners.
secretlives.games/151-games-of...
The gang's all here to count down our favorite "games" of "2025", alongside a bevvy of great picks from previous guests and listeners.
secretlives.games/151-games-of...
The Secret Lives of Games: 151: Games of the Year 2025
The gang's all here to count down our favorite "games" of "2025", alongside a bevvy of great picks from previous guests and listeners. Happy new year! Audio edited by Dylan Shumway Our GOTY Pic...
secretlives.games
January 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM
I am deeply confident that we have the most interesting selection of GOTY picks you'll find, as is our tradition.
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If you haven't already, January is a good time to cancel your Xbox Game Pass in solidarity with Palestine. Read more about the boycott on our website and sign our pledge at nogamesforgenocide.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
If you haven't already, January is a good time to cancel your Xbox Game Pass in solidarity with Palestine. Read more about the boycott on our website and sign our pledge at nogamesforgenocide.com
V excited for this delivery from @hollowpress.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 12:47 AM
V excited for this delivery from @hollowpress.bsky.social
I signed a lot of games while I was at Panic. I feel hecka proud of these past couple years of releases, if you don't mind me saying.
2025
despelote
Blippo+
Herdling
Time Flies
2024
Arco
Thank Goodness You're Here
Mostly making games for now, but excited to continue the curation when/where I can.
2025
despelote
Blippo+
Herdling
Time Flies
2024
Arco
Thank Goodness You're Here
Mostly making games for now, but excited to continue the curation when/where I can.
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I signed a lot of games while I was at Panic. I feel hecka proud of these past couple years of releases, if you don't mind me saying.
2025
despelote
Blippo+
Herdling
Time Flies
2024
Arco
Thank Goodness You're Here
Mostly making games for now, but excited to continue the curation when/where I can.
2025
despelote
Blippo+
Herdling
Time Flies
2024
Arco
Thank Goodness You're Here
Mostly making games for now, but excited to continue the curation when/where I can.
Super proud of this trailer and very honored that it's a reference point for Derek! A great write-up, too.
If you're struggling to write a voiceover for your game trailer which tells a story AND explains game mechanics, read this!
I frequently reference this Carto trailer for this exact reason, and yet I somehow never wrote an actual post breaking down what makes it so good—so I remedied the situation 👀
I frequently reference this Carto trailer for this exact reason, and yet I somehow never wrote an actual post breaking down what makes it so good—so I remedied the situation 👀
Carto Launch Trailer Review — Derek Lieu Creative - Game Trailer Editor
The voiceover script for Carto’s launch trailer is a great reference point for anyone who wants to both tell a story and illustrate gameplay in their game trailer. Here’s what makes it work so well!
www.derek-lieu.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Super proud of this trailer and very honored that it's a reference point for Derek! A great write-up, too.
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Jesus, can you hear me? Good, the comms are working. Now, you're gonna need to run if you want to evade those Roman soldiers. Hold down A to sprint. Go ahead and try it. ... Good work! You just might be the savior yet. Now pick up that AR-15 and let's do some target practice.
December 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Jesus, can you hear me? Good, the comms are working. Now, you're gonna need to run if you want to evade those Roman soldiers. Hold down A to sprint. Go ahead and try it. ... Good work! You just might be the savior yet. Now pick up that AR-15 and let's do some target practice.
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One of the best to ever do it
December 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
One of the best to ever do it
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Mass Effect style dialogue wheel except the only dialogue options ever offered are "No, yeah, for sure." and "Damn, that's crazy"
December 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Mass Effect style dialogue wheel except the only dialogue options ever offered are "No, yeah, for sure." and "Damn, that's crazy"
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This is just going to always be my go-to response to this kind of thing anthonymoser.github.io/writing/ai/h...
December 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is just going to always be my go-to response to this kind of thing anthonymoser.github.io/writing/ai/h...
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another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
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Get Kotaku’s #7 game of 2024 for just $7.99, its deepest sale ever! Gross!
store.steampowered.com/app/2596420/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2596420/...
Save 60% on Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure on Steam
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
store.steampowered.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Get Kotaku’s #7 game of 2024 for just $7.99, its deepest sale ever! Gross!
store.steampowered.com/app/2596420/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2596420/...
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Clair Obscur’s now confirmed Gen-AI usage during the development process has caused their IGA debut and GOTY wins to be retracted.
The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
December 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Clair Obscur’s now confirmed Gen-AI usage during the development process has caused their IGA debut and GOTY wins to be retracted.
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A news:
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
December 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A news:
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
Reposted by Nick Suttner
All Systems Brough - 868-HACK
Nick, Doug, Rob, Sarah, and Andy are joined by @shawndoublea.bsky.social, @colewehrle.bsky.social, and @wehrlegig.games to discuss the first game in our yearlong series covering @smestorp.bsky.social's work.
secretlives.games/all-systems-...
Nick, Doug, Rob, Sarah, and Andy are joined by @shawndoublea.bsky.social, @colewehrle.bsky.social, and @wehrlegig.games to discuss the first game in our yearlong series covering @smestorp.bsky.social's work.
secretlives.games/all-systems-...
The Secret Lives of Games: All Systems Brough - 868-HACK
We're joined by Shawn Alexander Allen (Beatdown City Survivors), Cole Wehrle (Root), and Drew Wehrle (Pax Pamir) to discuss the first title in our year-long exploration of the work of Michael Brough: ...
secretlives.games
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
All Systems Brough - 868-HACK
Nick, Doug, Rob, Sarah, and Andy are joined by @shawndoublea.bsky.social, @colewehrle.bsky.social, and @wehrlegig.games to discuss the first game in our yearlong series covering @smestorp.bsky.social's work.
secretlives.games/all-systems-...
Nick, Doug, Rob, Sarah, and Andy are joined by @shawndoublea.bsky.social, @colewehrle.bsky.social, and @wehrlegig.games to discuss the first game in our yearlong series covering @smestorp.bsky.social's work.
secretlives.games/all-systems-...
A news:
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
December 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A news:
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
This was my last week @panic.com!
(Though I'll still be an advisor.)
We did a lot of cool things together, and I'll miss my friends, but it's time for a change.
- I'm working on a new game that I'm VERY jazzed about
- I have some other things slow-cooking
- A new collab with YOU, reader??
Reposted by Nick Suttner
The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Ah! I missed the 10-year anniversary of the release of my SotC book for @bossfightbooks.com!
(Which, wildly, is the same amount of time that passed between the original game and book launches!)
And there's actually some cool stuff cooking around it for next year!
bossfightbooks.com/products/sha...
(Which, wildly, is the same amount of time that passed between the original game and book launches!)
And there's actually some cool stuff cooking around it for next year!
bossfightbooks.com/products/sha...
Shadow of the Colossus by Nick Suttner
Release Date: December 15, 2015194 pagesISBN 13: 978-1-940535-10-4 Foreword by Craig D. Adams A massive, open world, brimming with mystery. A gauntlet of giants to overcome, living levels that must be...
bossfightbooks.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Ah! I missed the 10-year anniversary of the release of my SotC book for @bossfightbooks.com!
(Which, wildly, is the same amount of time that passed between the original game and book launches!)
And there's actually some cool stuff cooking around it for next year!
bossfightbooks.com/products/sha...
(Which, wildly, is the same amount of time that passed between the original game and book launches!)
And there's actually some cool stuff cooking around it for next year!
bossfightbooks.com/products/sha...