I probably won't be the first or last to say this, but Blam Whitlock is a good-ass name

this isn't even everyone ROFLLL nor are these really final designs but

at least i got this much done before i have to go back to work orz

Even under the slow collapse of prominent industry monoliths and the fleeting shadow of generative AI, good games continue to be made, perhaps more often than ever.

In this new year, if you've been thinking of making one, take that first step. If you're already on it, then best of luck. ✌️

Little desktop companions, card games, board games, roguelikes (each more bizarre than the last), rhythm games, turn-based RPGs, microgame collections, slot machines, city builders, survivors-likes, RTSs, beat-'em-ups, metroidvanias, fighting games, and all manner of niche sims...

I know the difficulty made some folks bounce off of it, but out of all the games released this year, Silksong easily has the most to teach. If you have any interest making or working on games in any capacity, I recommend sitting down and spending some time with it.

THAT SAID, I think the streamlined look does lose out on the floppier and more pronounced nose which carries a lot of the more canine-style appeal and allows for snuffling around in the dirt, etc. Maybe it could have a bit more shape to it, like what some moles have, if these guys are subterranean.

The greebling on the third is very charming, but the simple, sleek, and almost shark-like snout on the second is hard to pass up. The first is conventionally cuter, but I think achieving a cute look with smaller eyes captures the dog-like appeal without sacrificing the more kobold-y qualities.

Oh these are fantastic kobolds