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Rufus Wainwright once drawled, “Pretty things, so what if I like pretty things?” Which I think is the perfect reason for me to post this Child Of Light trailer. If Rufus can like pretty things, then so can I. And Ubisoft’s platform puzzle game is an entrée for eyelashes, a pie for the pupil, a roast for the retina, a quiet lunch by the river on a sunny day for the orbit. It is a feast for the eyes.

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We are passed our first stretch goal at $160k Hurray! #earthlock @kickstarter #gaming #JRPG https://t.co/rMxkQFzyat pic.twitter.com/rj9vzm9Hzr

— Bendik Stang (@BendikStang) April 10, 2014

Almost set up!! #y2k #PAXEast #videogames pic.twitter.com/yctyuUnz3m

— AckkStudios (@AckkStudios) April 10, 2014

Recently sent our precheck build to Nintendo (both NA and EU). Getting closer to release.

— Fuzzy Wuzzy Games (@FuzzyWuzzyGames) April 10, 2014

Lots of nice changes have gotten in the past month, so I'd say the delay is a good thing. Now it's time to push for release.

— Fuzzy Wuzzy Games (@FuzzyWuzzyGames) April 10, 2014

Only feature that wasn't able to get in is Miiverse integration - couldn't figure out the best way to put that in.

— Fuzzy Wuzzy Games (@FuzzyWuzzyGames) April 10, 2014

But I hope to add that in for a future update.

— Fuzzy Wuzzy Games (@FuzzyWuzzyGames) April 10, 2014

I'll introduce the Kajihara-san of programmer. He has created an important part of the action game :) #gunvolt pic.twitter.com/DtRMHpp0AZ

— gunvolt_official (@GunvoltOfficial) April 10, 2014

Even your far-fetched celebrity dreams can come true in Tomodachi Life. If you have ever wanted international superstar Christina Aguilera to join you in a sing-off, or believed that she would become BFFs with your cousin or wished she would perform a song with your customized lyrics, it could happen here. The multi award-winning singer has signed on to be a part of Nintendo’s promotional campaign for the game, and her Mii character will be available at launch. Aguilera’s Mii character also will guest star in a TV commercial and in online videos that show all the exciting things that happen when celebrities mingle with Miis players know personally. The first video in the series can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/sBTHSY5GKKY. Additional celebrities involved with Tomodachi Life will be announced over the upcoming weeks.

You might remember that we liked sleepy-as-the-night, sharp-as-a-knife adventure Kentucky Route Zero quite a lot. We even gave it game of the year, doncha know. So when Last Life creator Sam Farmer told me his game was best described as “Kentucky Route Zero in space,” I nearly warbled with glee. The noir-themed tale of a detective trying to solve the mystery of his own murder has Double Fine‘s blessing and backing, and it’s taking to Kickstarter for one more boost. I sat down with Farmer for what turned out to be his first interview ever, and we discussed Last Life’s universe and story, Sherlock-style inspection mechanics, Double Fine’s involvement, what it means to be “noir,” and transhumanism. It’s all below.

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