PlayStation

See How Papo & Yo Tries To Recreate The Fantastic Realities Of Childhood

“I want to take all these rich kids into a poor environment and make them realise they can enjoy it.” That’s a bold statement from game designer Vander Caballero, who’s leading the development of Papo & Yo.


March 13, 2012
PlayStation

Watch And See How Papo & Yo Might Be 2012′s Most Charming Video Game

I’ve been wanting to get my hands on upcoming PS3 exclusive Papo & Yo ever since hearing how it draws on the bittersweet childhood of designer Vander Caballero. A playable build at GDC gave me my wish and the video above shows the first few minutes of the game from Montreal-based developer Minority.


July 14, 2011
PlayStation

Sony Sinks $US20m Into Exclusive PlayStation Network Games

Not content to run a service where games already released on Xbox Live Arcade show up when it’s fixed, Sony Computer Entertainment America commits $US20 million over three years towards the development of more excellent PlayStation Network exclusive games.


June 4, 2011
PlayStation

Papo & Yo Is A Bittersweet Allegory Of Growing Up With A Drug User

Imaginary childhood friends can be adorable in any form, even as a giant pink rhino. It’s the rhino’s craving for poisonous frogs that makes him a monstrous threat, and the centre of a poignant tale that deals with one developer’s troubled childhood.