Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Hollow Knight: Silksong Expansion Coming Next Year - Kinda Funny Games Daily 12.16.25
Dec 16, 2025
Bruce Straley, renowned game director and founder of Wildflower Interactive, discusses his new title, Coven of the Chicken Foot. He shares insights on leaving Naughty Dog, the challenges of running a small indie studio, and the importance of community feedback. The conversation dives into the announcement of the Hollow Knight: Silksong expansion and explores the evolving role of AI in game development. With reflections on indie game success, Bruce emphasizes creativity within constraints and the value of human touch in storytelling.
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Prototype Sparked Wildflower’s Founding
- Bruce Straley revived a long-running idea from Jak and Daxter after a friend prototyped it, which led him back into making games.
- A small prototype and a few committed collaborators convinced him to found Wildflower Interactive.
Small Studio Decisions Carry Outsized Weight
- Running a small indie studio forces every decision to matter, from contracts to remote compliance and funding pivots.
- Those business details become as critical as creative direction when scaling from AAA to indie.
Wishlist To Give Indie Teams Leverage
- Wishlist indie games on Steam to give developers leverage when seeking publishers and partners.
- Public interest metrics like wishlists and likes materially affect funding and negotiation power.