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Kyle Banks

@kylewbanks.com

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🎮 Game Developer 🐺 Made Farewell North 🍿 Occasional YouTuber 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland ❤️ 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 ✨

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 23d

Oh wow, thank you ♥️

Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · 23d

Aw thank you for playing Dave, I'm so sorry about the tears but I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed it

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · May 29

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!

Cozy & Family Friendly Games Celebration featuring Farewell North on Steam

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · May 24

Thanks for all the support, Johnny!

Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · May 23

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.

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

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Steven ter Heide @steventerheide.bsky.social · May 4

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

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · May 4

thank YOU, Ali!

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · May 4

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

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · May 4

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

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · May 4

Hey look mom, I made it!

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

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!

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · Mar 26

ATTENTION INDIEDEVS
Show off your art style

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.

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Feb 22

You too, Harry!

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Feb 21

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

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Feb 21

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

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Feb 21

You too bud, speak soon!

Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Feb 21

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

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Feb 16

Thanks Vincent

Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Feb 16

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 ❤️

Barney the Chihuahua in a field of leaves

Barney the Chihuahua climbing Mt Snowden in Wales

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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie @greyalien.bsky.social · Feb 5

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/...

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Feb 4

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

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Hannah Hebblethwaite | Voice Actor 🎙️ @scottishhannah.bsky.social · Feb 4

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

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Tanat Boozayaangool @ Gamescom Asia @tanatb.housefuckinggame.com · Feb 1

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...

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

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Okomotive @okomotive.ch · Jan 30

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...

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Jan 29

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

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

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Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Jan 29

Thanks again for everything!

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Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall ✨ VA/fool @bonthemightybon.bsky.social · Jan 28

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!

Kyle Banks @kylewbanks.com · Jan 22

Thrilled to learn Farewell North has received @debugmag.com Indie Game Awards nominations for:

✨ Best Narrative
✨ Best Voice Acting

You can even grab Farewell North in a bundle will our fellow Best Narrative nominee @copycat.bsky.social ❤️

Best Narrative nomination shortlist including Farewell North, Copycat, Closer the Distance, 1000xResist, Mouthwashing and Two Falls

Best Narrative nomination shortlist including Farewell North, Closer the Distance, 1000xResist, Still Wakes the Deep, The Holy Gosh Darn and Two Falls

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