Widget Satchel is out! Go buy it on Steam, Itch or Switch! Your Nice Hosts celebrate by talking all about Widget Satchel-related topics, like Metroidvania level design, world building in platformers, and (of course) ferrets!

• Widget Satchel is out! Buy it on PC and Switch here:
• Widget Satchel on Steam
• Widget Satchel on Itch
• Widget Satchel on the Nintendo E-shop
• Widget Satchel has ferrets, unlike another recent Switch game
• Other meta notes:
• Protospiel/Minispiel, table top prototyping events

Metroidvania Level Design

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Stephen McGregorGame DesignGame Maker’s Tool Kit Boss Keys

Ferrets

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Martha MegarryMisc.Black-footed Ferret - WikipediaBlack-footed Ferret - IUCN Red ListWidget Satchel listed on Genuine Mustelids

World Building in Platformers

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Mark LaCroixNarrativeBraid on SteamHollow KnightThomas Was Alone on Steam