The older I get, the less energy I have for social media. Twitter is too busy, Facebook is too stupid and dating apps are just... ugh. But I still have that need to connect with people in some way, ...

Kind words make people feel good, and a video game is aiming to create conversations between real people. Even though AI can create conversations between people and machines, they might not be as ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about not always loving multiplayer games when you don’t have close friends. It’s an incredibly lonely experience. It’s a bit like eating in a fancy restaurant alone. You know ...

In the Steam Next Fest demo for Kind Words 2, I'm writing an inspiring message to strangers on a paper airplane. The idea is to put down some words of encouragement that you can send flying through ...

Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop), a game where you send real letters to real people and then wander around a cozy town, is due to hit Steam on October 7. In terms of game design, Popcannibal faces a ...

24. “Your words have power. Speak words that are kind, loving, positive, uplifting, encouraging, and life-giving.” -Unknown ...

Content warning: This interview contains a brief, non-graphic mention of suicide. Non-violent games and games that feature kindness as a mechanic may be uncommon, but they're not unheard of. Still, ...

Kind Words is a peculiar game about writing nice letters to real strangers while listening to chill music. There's no pressure, tension or objectives—you just relax in your cozy bedroom, scribbling ...

Kind Words is the warm hug you needed from a friend after a long day, it’s the “I’m proud of you” that you needed to hear, but for whatever reason, never did. It’s a surprising bit of warmth, and it ...

Kind Words 2 is a place to be yourself without worrying about fitting in. It’s a social space with no followers, no likes, no subscribing. These are real people making each other feel seen, heard and ...