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People are focusing on Big Walk’s origin story, highlighting that it began during a COVID lockdown as a reaction against birthday-party Zoom calls. Others are also discussing the game’s creators’ perspective on sustaining development over six years.

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Key Takeaway Big Walk’s current conversation centers on its unusual lockdown roots and the creators’ reflections on six years of development.
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Big Walk’s current conversation centers on its unusual lockdown roots and the creators’ reflections on six years of development.

People are focusing on Big Walk’s origin story, highlighting that it began during a COVID lockdown as a reaction against birthday-party Zoom calls. Others are also discussing the game’s creators’ perspective on sustaining development over six years.

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Rock Paper Shotgun · 12d ago
Big Walk was born during a COVID lockdown out of a distaste for birthday party Zoom calls
GamesIndustry.biz · 12d ago
Big Walk's creators reflect on their six-year journey

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Origin timing Born during a COVID lockdown
Origin motivation Distaste for birthday party Zoom calls
Development length Creators’ six-year journey

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  • Follow GamesIndustry.biz for more creator reflection coverage tied to Big Walk’s development timeline. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Look for interviews expanding on how the lockdown/Zoom origin shaped Big Walk’s design and tone. Rock Paper Shotgun

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Big Walk was born during a COVID lockdown out of a distaste for birthday party Zoom calls

You'll be able to take your own Big Walk in August now too.

12d ago News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor
gamesindustry.biz

Big Walk's creators reflect on their six-year journey

House House's Nico Disseldorp and Stuart Gillespie-Cook talk Zoom birthday parties, the emergence of friendslop, and being signed on a one-page pitch

12d ago Feature by Ignas Vieversys Contributor
engadget.com

Big Walk is an oddball blend of Peak and Escape Academy, and it's out August 4 - Engadget

Big Walk, from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, will be available August 4.

12d ago Jessica Conditt

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