• Cats and Christmas

  When it comes to Christmas, black cats and wicked witches probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. But what if I told you they’re as traditional and festive as Christmas trees, Saint Nicholas… or even the Krampus?

  

• The Bewitched History of Black Cats

  Where did the connection between black cats and the spookiest night of the year come from?

  

• 3 Cat Curiosities

  Our view of cats has changed over time, depending on the culture and the moment in history.

  

• Cat Trivia. Another 5 Cool Facts About Cats

  Do you think you know absolutely everything about cats? Now’s your chance to prove it with this cat trivia quiz. And hey, no cheating by looking up answers online! 

  

• Meet Moka

  So now it’s time to introduce you to Moka, the main character of Stars in the Trash.

  

• Why Do Cats Purr?

  You come home after a long day and there’s only one thing on your mind: lounging on the couch, wrapping yourself with a blanket and kick back with your cat on your lap. The awaited moment arrives, and as your cat is kneading your belly – quite busy making biscuits

  

• Saving Cat Lives With TNR

  Perhaps you’ve seen them around your neighbourhood: cats with a notch in their ear or cats with a missing little piece of their ear. No, it isn’t a new fashionable trend among cats, nor is there a psycho in your neighbourhood.

  

• Cat Trivia. 5 Cool Facts About Cats

  Do you think you know absolutely everything about cats? Now’s your chance to prove it with this cat trivia quiz. And hey, no cheating by looking up answers online! 

  

• The Maestro Behind the Music of “Stars in the Trash”

  We're excited to introduce you to the incredible talent behind the music of our upcoming game, "Stars in the Trash" – Yev Kutsenko.

  

• Tika and Sully

  It’s about time I officially introduced you to Tika and Sully. 

  

• Traditional Animation in Stars in the Trash

  Many of you tell us that the look of Stars in the Trash reminds you of movies from your childhood, that's because they share the same animation technique.

  

• Another 5 Things I’ve Learned From my Cat

  I wanted to share with you another 5 tips and life lessons I have learned living with my cat, Tika.

  

• Meet Ursus

  A new kennel man has arrived to Ottenburg, the stocky Ursus. He has settled his kennel in the abandoned castle in the mountains, which has refurbished to, according to his words, “animals can make themselves at home”.

  

• How Old is Your Cat in Human Years?

  The correlation between a cat’s age and human years is more or less feasible, but a key variable must be considered: if the cat is domestic or feral.

  

• The Art of Stars in the Trash

  This week I wanted to share with you a short documentary I made about one of my trips to visit our Animation Director, Javier.

  

• The world of Stars in the Trash. Welcome to Ottenburg.

  Some of the most emblematic places of Ottenburg, the fictional city where the video game Stars in the Trash is set.

  

• 5 Things I’ve Learned From my Cat

  In this post I will share 5 things I learned in the last decade making games and living with my cats.

  

• The Multiplane Camera

  The multiplane camera (also know as parallax scroll in games) was one of the greatest innovations in the history of animated film.

  

• Meet Trasto

  Did you believe Stars in the Trash was only about cats? We may have a cat problem in Valhalla Cats, but that doesn't stop us from being completely in love with many other characters in the game like Trasto.

  

• My cat is broken: 3 things you may not have

  Does your cat sometimes behave… weirdly? Don't worry, they are probably just being cats. In the following video we explain why some of these behaviors happen.

  

• National Cat Days

  With no less than three international cat days there’s no doubt that cats are the most celebrated animals. But what are the reasons behind this?

  

• Meet Bati

  Did you know that certain characters in Stars in the Trash were based on real-life animals? That’s the case with Bati, who was inspired by one of our chief animator’s cats.

  

• St. Antonio Abad Feast Day

  St. Antonio Abad lived in solitude, accompanied only by animals that instinctively surrounded him. It is said that even wild animals gathered around him, giving rise to an interesting tradition.

  

• The Origin of Stars in the Trash’s Name

  Over the years many people have asked me about the meaning of our new game’s title. Stars in the Trash is a metaphorical title that, as you might guess, hides a deeper meaning behind: