Housemarque

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Mentioned On

Triple Click Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Game Scoop!The Besties

Episode Mentions

Triple Click · May 7, 2026

Triple Play: Saros

“Finnish developer of Saros and Returnal; discussed as exemplar of iterative game design and learning from player feedback”

Roguelike game design and difficulty balancingBullet-hell mechanics and third-person shooter hybridsDualSense haptic feedback and controller innovation

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 31, 2026

Every Game Coming Out in April 2026 - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Developing Soros, a roguelike action game with narrative focus launching April 30 with approachable difficulty”

April 2026 Game Releases CalendarPragmata Gameplay and Story ExpectationsStarfield PlayStation 5 Port Impact

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 31, 2026

Every Game Coming Out in April 2026 - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Developing Returnal: Echoes of Mora, a roguelike action game launching April 30 with narrative focus and permanent upgrades”

April 2026 game releases calendar and schedulingPragmata gameplay mechanics and story expectationsStarfield PlayStation 5 port and Game of the Year edition

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 26, 2026

We Played Saros! - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Developer of Saros, the game being previewed; known for Returnal and bullet-ballet action game design”

Saros Game Preview and Hands-On ImpressionsRoguelike Game Design EvolutionNarrative Integration in Action Games

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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 25, 2026

New Xbox CEO Could Make Game Pass Cheaper?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.25.26

“Praised as model for PlayStation's future direction with critically acclaimed smaller-scale games focused on gameplay and innovation”

Xbox Game Pass pricing strategy and subscription tier restructuringPlayStation first-party studio closures and live service project cancellationsNintendo Switch 2 digital vs. physical pricing parity

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 20, 2026

Life After Crimson Desert (Your Voicemails) - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Soros developer; returning to action gameplay after Returnal's critical and commercial success”

Day-One Patch Impact on Game ReviewsCritical vs. Player Reception DivergenceCrimson Desert Launch Issues and Reception

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Game Scoop! · Dec 31, 2025

Game Scoop! 838: Our Most Anticipated Games of 2026

“Developing Ceros, PlayStation exclusive roguelike with permanent progression improvements”

2026 Video Game Release Calendar and Scheduling StrategyLicensed Game Development and Studio PartnershipsMetroidvania Genre Evolution and Design Trends

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The Besties · Dec 19, 2025

The Besties Best Game Bracket: 2025 Edition, Part 1

“Developer of Sectory, discussed as standout score-chase arcade game with multiple game modes”

Game of the Year selection methodology and biasRoguelike progression systems and meta-progression designAccessibility standards in game design (colorblind modes, difficulty options)

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The Besties · Nov 28, 2025

What Genre Is Kirby Air Riders?!

“Developer legacy discussed in context of Sectory's arcade design lineage from Super Stardust and Resogun”

Kirby Air Riders game design and mechanicsMasahiro Sakurai's design philosophy and influenceTwin-stick arcade shooter design evolution

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