Wings, Landfall, SBI, and the UN: Games Meet Global Influence
Alright, buckle up. This one’s a wild ride through indie games, global institutions, and some seriously eyebrow-raising overlaps.
If you’ve been following Gothic Therapy on YouTube, you already know the scoop: Take Us North (the “empathetic”, socially conscious game about migration) wasn’t always just Take Us North.
While being showcased at the United Nations, it went by the codename American Dream. And yeah, that little detail suddenly makes the web of connections around this game look a lot messier.
The Indie Puzzle: SBI, Wings Interactive & Landfall Games
Here’s what’s already out there: Sweet Baby Inc., Wings Interactive, and Landfall Games are entangled in a crazy network that’s as cozy as a family reunion.
Here’s the funderful breakdown for anyone not familiar with the landscape:
Landfall Games – The developer behind hits like Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, known for quirky, chaotic games.
Wings Interactive – Essentially a “shadow publisher” for Landfall. They share the same legal address in Sweden, and key Landfall executives also hold positions at Wings. It’s the kind of overlap that makes you squint.
Sweet Baby Inc. – A company that’s been involved in funding or board-level decisions for Wings Interactive projects. The CEO, Kim Belair, has served on Wings’ selection board, adding another layer of influence.
These three entities share addresses, leadership, and even funding networks, creating a tightly woven indie game ecosystem that’s much more interconnected than the average gamer realizes.
Toss in a game being shown at the UN, and you start raising questions: how did indie devs end up in the same room as global institutions?
Enter Internews and USAID
This is where things get spicy. Do you remember the USAIDS stories that were going around earlier this year?
Well, Internews, the nonprofit media giant, has historically been a massive recipient of USAID funding – hundreds of millions over the years.
But did you know that their website used to flaunt a “Board & Global Leadership Council” page…until it suddenly vanished right around the same time USAID’s ties made headlines?
Image: Internews Website Comparison 2024 – 2025
Luckily, I found this back in March and the Wayback Machine preserved the receipts. Coincidence? Could be. Suspicious? Why don’t you be the judge…
Kathy Calvin: A Missing Link to the UN
If there’s one thread in this story that ties multiple worlds together in my humble opinion, it’s Kathy Calvin.
Former COO, CEO and President of the United Nations Foundation, Calvin is a bridge linking the UN and Internews. Her background makes her arguably the strongest human connection in this tangled web, a key player sitting at the crossroads of international development, global media influence, and advocacy networks.
It’s not just a name on a board – this is someone who understands how to navigate the UN, NGOs, and the broader information ecosystem.
In the context of our article, Calvin represents the most concrete link we have between gaming media/showcases and global institutional power. Readers should pay attention because to me: she seems like a central figure in connecting otherwise separate dots.
Ziff Davis and the SDG Media Compact
The overlaps don’t stop with indie devs and NGOs.
Major gaming media under Ziff Davis (think PCMag, IGN, GameSpot) have participated in the UN’s SDG Media Compact, essentially linking mainstream gaming journalism to international messaging initiatives.
This adds another layer: even outlets you read for game reviews and news (like IGN’s historic 9/10 for Dragon Age: The Veilgaurd) are participating in UN-aligned communications frameworks.
The indie and mainstream worlds are suddenly not so separate.
Choose Your Own Adventure
So here’s the deal: indie game gets shown at the UN, Wings and Landfall are intertwined with Sweet Baby Inc. behind the scenes, Internews scrubbed its board page right as funding scrutiny heats up, Ziff Davis is in on UN media initiatives, and the same powerful individuals sit across multiple influential tables.
Look, we’re not saying anyone is laundering money or orchestrating global mind control here.
What we are saying is that these entities – indie game studios, shadow publishers, UN showcases, media NGOs, major gaming outlets, and board members with heavy institutional clout – overlap in shady ways that are hard to ignore.
Now that we know about Take Us North’s codename, the Wings/Landfall/Sweet Baby connection, Anna Soellner and Kathy Calvin’s roles, and Ziff Davis’ SDG Media Compact ties, you can start drawing your own conclusions…
You’re free to connect the dots, roll your eyes, or freak out. We’re just throwing the pieces on the table – edgy, messy, and deliciously suspicious.
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Jack E
September 4, 2025
wait is this proven?
Ayefkay
September 5, 2025
Hey Jack, thanks for stopping by!
Everything is absolutely verifiable, you can check yourself on the Wayback Machine. Just what the connections mean are open to interpretation.