2024 proved to be a landmark year for independent game developers. A confluence of factors, from innovative gameplay mechanics to compelling narratives and accessible distribution platforms, allowed indie games to not only thrive but dominate the gaming conversation....
Reaching the first 1000 players is a crucial milestone for any indie game developer. It validates the game's concept, builds a foundational community, and opens doors to further growth. But how do you actually achieve this initial traction? Thanks to interviews...
Indie games are reshaping the gaming landscape, which is in constant flux, a dynamic interplay between behemoth AAA studios and the nimble creativity of indie developers. For years, AAA games dominated, boasting cutting-edge graphics and massive marketing budgets. But...
2024 is shaping up to be a landmark year for indie games, and the recent release of Balatro has only solidified that claim. This charming puzzle game, developed by the solo developer Lucas Pope (creator of the critically acclaimed Papers, Please and Return of the Obra...
Netflix's global phenomenon, Squid Game, captivated audiences with its brutal social commentary and high-stakes children's games. The show's immense popularity inevitably sparked a wave of video game adaptations, both official and fan-made. While this might seem like...
The Xbox Game Pass. A veritable buffet of gaming goodness, offering a seemingly endless array of titles for a modest monthly fee. But amidst the celebration of this subscription service's success, a quiet question lingers: what is the impact of Game Pass on...
The Slow Game Club, a newly formed collective of indie developers, has just unveiled their inaugural project, a noir mystery game currently codenamed "Project Noir." This highly anticipated release promises a deep dive into a shadowy world of secrets, lies, and...
The indie gaming world is abuzz with a surprising, and frankly, heartwarming development. Former Annapurna Interactive leaders have formed a brand new publishing house, and their first major move is a rescue mission of sorts. Following a report from Bloomberg, it...
The debate rages on: is developing for the Xbox One still a worthwhile endeavor for indie developers in 2025? With the Xbox Series X|S firmly established and whispers of even newer hardware on the horizon, some developers are questioning the return on investment for...
Blumhouse, the production company behind genre-defining films like Get Out, Paranormal Activity, and The Purge, is making a big splash in the gaming world. Here's a recap of an interview done by Vice with Zach Wood, President of Blumhouse Games, and the publishers...
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