Matthijs van de Laar
@mattvdl.bsky.social
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CEO & creative director & writer of ✨video games✨
@twirlbound.com
🎮🛡🌲 | he/him
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As the dust is settling, let me just reiterate how PROUD I am of our little team and our little Knightling💗 For more than 5 years I lived in this world, writing the stories of the characters within, and now finally everyone gets to visit!✨😭
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Beast of Bourbon 🥃
2 days ago
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Any Pokopia nerds here? I finished building my house!
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Twirlbound
7 days ago
We're only TWO reviews away from getting 400 reviews, AND 97% of our recent reviews are positive! We're still trying to make this hidden gem less hidden, so will you help us get over the line?
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The Knightling on Steam
The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way th...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/The_Knightling/
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Willem Hilhorst 🔜 BitSummit
11 days ago
The switch 2 hardware prices will increase. For Japan it will be the Japanese language only system. Increase by 10.000Y. This also applies to switch OLED and lite. In Canada the price will be 659 CA. US will be 499 USD and Europe will be 499 EURO.
www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/re...
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News Release : May 8, 2026
Press release of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2026/260508.html
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IGN
12 days ago
A musical delight from start to finish, Mixtape sets a new standard for coming-of-age stories in video games and does so with a masterful sense of style. Our full review:
https://bit.ly/4tEkAad
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Twirlbound
13 days ago
It's the Return of the Sixth! Here's a quick timelapse of how we made our Mandorlorian/Grogu (The Grogling??) post for Star Wars Day! 🌌
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Twirlbound
15 days ago
May the 4th be with you, especially for those of you who need more daddy figures in your life 🥲
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daryl "frot with peril" b 🏳️⚧️
16 days ago
he's been rushed to johns hopkins landscaping
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Ciskao
18 days ago
Used to always post my art on instagram but i dont want it to get slorped straight into the AI machine :D so its time for a platform change Hoping that posting will help me remember that i love drawing and will do it more often as a result!!
#art
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#watercolour
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Twirlbound
19 days ago
If you want to be a FANCY Knightling, now's your chance! Get 75% off the Deluxe Edition until May 5 and show us your coolest outfits!
store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
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Save 75% on The Knightling on Steam
The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way th...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/The_Knightling/
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JC Lau
21 days ago
One of the measures of success for me as a game developer is that someone also goes and takes the time to make something based on what you made, be it fanart, cosplays, or this; there's something really special about impacting someone enough that they also exercise their creativity 🥰
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D. Earl Stephens
22 days ago
📌Barack Obama was targeted 11 times in assassination attempts during this two terms. I bet you don't remember any of them because they were handled through proper channels, professionally, and he isn't a whiny bitch.
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Twirlbound
21 days ago
The crossover you never realized you needed
#TomodachiLife
(Credit:
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Amy
23 days ago
my friend printed me a pokemon center for my switch : )
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Jen 🏳️🌈
23 days ago
Resident Good 4
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Feather’s Edge by Clockwork Acorn
24 days ago
Our new game, Feather’s Edge, has taken flight! We proudly introduce you to our fast, tough-as-talons adventure about becoming the ultimate bird warrior. Please share & wishlist! Playtest coming soon. (Wishlist link in the thread)
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Twirlbound
28 days ago
Jumping on this meme 🥰
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Twirlbound
26 days ago
Want to know how to build a world, at the highest level? Check out the process behind how our amazing concept artist, Daphne, put together the world map for The Knightling! Also: bonus icons by an icon ✨
www.artstation.com/artwork/8B920G
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Knightling - World Map and Icons, Daphne Mattheijssen
The world map and a bunch of icons I made for The Knightling. The world map was incredibly rewarding to create: In the game you get pieces of the map from cartographers, I imagined each of these carto...
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8B920G
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Look at these gorgeous maps for The Knightling by our amazing concept artist
@supposedlydaphne.bsky.social
. Each map looks to be drawn by a different in-game cartographer with each their own style and quirks. For example, the lines on the Windtorn Fields one overshoot because it's so windy there!
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You know what to listen to today! This part... soul-crushingly beautiful
youtu.be/wErbOO2kNC0?...
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Music For Knightlings To Study And Relax To - 1 Hour of Ambient Medieval Fantasy Music
YouTube video by Twirlbound
https://youtu.be/wErbOO2kNC0?si=w7blhJFmQPPyQiTW&t=1687
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Galaxies Showcase
about 1 month ago
Be sure to check out the Galaxies Steam Sale where we have heaps of rad video games on some generous discounts like... - Painkiller 80% off - Kitaria Fables 75% off - The Knightling 50% off - Martha is Dead 75% off - Plenty of Construction Sim deals too
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my last two Wonder Picks, daaang
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well that's A Headline
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Twirlbound
about 1 month ago
Busy studying for the Knight's Academy? We made a YouTube video to help you focus during those late night sessions. (Or just sit back and watch the view, we won't judge)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wErb...
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Music For Knightlings To Study And Relax To - 1 Hour of Ambient Medieval Fantasy Music
YouTube video by Twirlbound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wErbOO2kNC0
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lulubalu
2 months ago
a little (k)night light to sleep better at night 🛡️ This game is precious ❤️
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Twirlbound
about 1 month ago
We love fanart! Thank you
@lulubalu.bsky.social
for creating this lovely little piece that brightens our (k)night! 🧡😭 Please give her a like/follow!
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Mike Futter
about 1 month ago
The Unknown Worlds / Krafton story is a gift that keeps on giving. Looks like Krafton is out of the Subnautica picture entirely. I have thoughts about what this extrication deal might be (waive the earnout, dismiss any countersuits, Krafton doesn’t get a dime)… and if so, a good deal for Krafton.
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Fun grid to fill in! Call me basic but these are my favs
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DiscussingFilm
about 1 month ago
First look at ‘RAY GUNN’, a new animated film directed by Brad Bird (‘The Incredibles’) The film follows a private inspector drawn into a case involving aliens & murder all in the alternate futuristic city Metropia. Releasing later this year on Netflix.
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Gave my 2cts about why the Zelda-series is such a standout series, as did a plethora of legendary people I can't even fathom being in the same list with
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Game Informer
about 1 month ago
We spoke to indie devs like Stardew Valley’s Eric Barone, voice actors like Matt Mercer, one film director, developers from Capcom, Ubisoft, Sega, and plenty more all about why Zelda is an important touchstone for them as the series celebrates 40 years.
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Twirlbound
about 1 month ago
SUPER shout out to TuesdayRuns who submitted our little game for
@gamesdonequick.com
and got a WORLD RECORD on his first attempt! 🔥 You can watch his run on YouTube:
youtu.be/0xVqCsO8ZWU?...
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SGDQ 2026 Submission - The Knightling
YouTube video by TuesdaysRuns
https://youtu.be/0xVqCsO8ZWU?si=QHdkRRHR4rhK04Fx
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about 1 month ago
🚨🌎 APOCALYPSE UPDATE 🌎🚨 💥 END OF CIVILIZATION… EXTENDED 💥 ⏳✨ +2 WEEK FREE TRIAL JUST DROPPED ✨⏳ 🔥 FINAL WARNING (AGAIN) 🔥 📢 chaos now in installments 💀 panic rescheduled 💅 see you at the NEW end of the world besties 💅
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Brian in Detroit
about 1 month ago
I just tried to "up dog" my seven year old nephew. "hey, do you have up dog?" Him: "Yeah!" And runs off to his room. He comes back with a toy: the dog from "Up". "it's the Up Dog" Damn he got me
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about 1 month ago
Zelda is actually the name of the princess. The character you control is Zelda's Monster.
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Vincent
about 2 months ago
started working on a small game project, here's a tree & the 2 main characters🌳
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Twirlbound
about 2 months ago
We are SO thrilled that The Knightling has been shortlisted for THREE
@debugawards.com
Indie Game Awards! 💙 Best Gameplay 🧡 Best Sound Design 💙 Best Soundtrack Thank you
@debugmag.com
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Indie Game Awards
about 2 months ago
Next up: Best Soundtrack! Cabernet Dispatch Knights in Tight Spaces OFF The Knightling UNBEATABLE Thank you to
@gamemaker.io
for making our 2026 ceremony possible. See you there IRL on 25 April 2026!
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Indie Game Awards
about 2 months ago
The shortlisted nominees for 'Best Gameplay' at Debug's 2026 Indie Game Awards are... Axyz GlitchSPANKR Into the Restless Ruins Katanaut Spooky Express The Knightling Thank you to
@gamemaker.io
for making our 2026 ceremony possible. See you there IRL on 25 April 2026!
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Troy Baker turned 50 today??? Fifty???
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Erwin Witte
about 2 months ago
Wat een briljante cartoon.
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Twirlbound
about 2 months ago
You asked, and we listened! We're really excited to announce the next evolution of our game The Knightling! Get ready for the port you've all been waiting for! 💙🛡️
#indiegame
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Twirlbound
about 2 months ago
If you've wanted another sneak peek into the development of The Knightling, here's 49 whole minutes of Creative Director
@mattvdl.bsky.social
's talking about all the amazing parts of this game and how we built them! Thank you
@andresplays.bsky.social
for featuring us! 💙
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😔😔 Note the audience-validated concept prototype they were shopping around with... nothing works anymore.
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AndresPlays
about 2 months ago
🚨NEW PODCAST🚨 Here’s my latest Little Victories episode with Matthijs Van der Laar, where we talk about The Knightling's playful development, its open-world inspirations, and that unforgettable soundtrack. Please enjoy.
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Create Richer Open Worlds (ft. Mattijs van der Laar) | Little Victories by AndresPlays
YouTube video by AndresPlays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE6OnWGVvTo
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