{
  "id": 11959708,
  "title": "Tonda Ros, creator of Blue Prince, has played UFO 50 for almost 700 hours: 'I think it's easily my favourite game of the last 20 years'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/tonda-ros-creator-of-blue-prince-has-played-ufo-50-for-almost-700",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-04T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/tonda-ros-creator-of-blue-prince-has-played-ufo-50-for-almost-700-hours-i-think-its-easily-my-favourite-game-of-the-last-20-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tonda Ros, creator of the critically acclaimed puzzle game Blue Prince, has logged nearly 700 hours playing UFO 50. Ros, who developed Blue Prince over a decade, currently works on tech support for the puzzler and explores new projects. When asked about his current gaming experience, Ros shared his admiration for Cairn, a rock-climbing simulator/adventure game by The Game Bakers. He praised the intuitive control scheme, which allows players to sequentially control each limb for climbing. Ros also expressed his love for Baby Steps and Big Walk, highlighting the similarities in their design concepts while appreciating the unique execution in each game. The oldest game on his PC is Myst, the 1993 classic adventure game, which he continues to enjoy for its serene atmosphere and immersive world.",
  "summary": "The designer of 2025's celebrated puzzler guides us through the games on his PC.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tonda Ros created Blue Prince, a critically acclaimed puzzle game.",
    "Ros has spent nearly 700 hours playing UFO 50.",
    "Ros praises Cairn, a rock-climbing simulator, for its intuitive controls."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}