Back
31· Cooling
Technology3h 41m ago
Milktooth, a London-based indie studio, is developing "Bad Magpie," a game that combines mischievous gameplay with an emotional theme of avoiding grief through distraction.
Archive Window: 7 Days Left
London
Who
Daisy Fernandez (design director at Milktooth), Xbox
What
Milktooth, a London-based indie studio, is developing "Bad Magpie," a game that combines mischievous gameplay with an emotional theme of avoiding grief through distraction.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:09:00 GMT · 3h 41m ago
Where
London ·
Why
The idea for "Bad Magpie" originated from the personal experiences of the developers, including heartbreak and family loss, leading them to explore themes of grief avoidance through a magpie character that collects shiny objects.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The game, which draws comparisons to Untitled Goose Game but with deeper emotional stakes, aims to offer players a cathartic experience where they might recognize their own avoidance behaviors in the game's protagonist. Its reveal at Xbox's trailer showcase indicates an upcoming release that could resonate with a broad audience interested in narrative-driven gaming.
Story chain
3 events in this thread- Technology3h 41m agoMilktooth, an indie studio, is developing "Bad Magpie," a game that combines mischievous gameplay with an emotional undercurrent tied to avoiding grief.Open article
- Currently Reading3h 41m agoMilktooth, a London-based indie studio, is developing "Bad Magpie," a game that combines mischievous gameplay with an emotional theme of avoiding grief through distraction.
- Technology3h 41m agoMilktooth, an indie studio based in London, is releasing "Bad Magpie," a game that combines mischievous gameplay controlling an animal with an emotional undercurrent about avoiding grief and emotional truths.Open article