Indie Games

7 stories tagged Indie Games.

Double Fine Offers Brütal Legend Free for 666 Minutes

Double Fine made Brütal Legend free for exactly 666 minutes as a tribute to Tim Curry—and the number is the whole point. Here's what that gesture actually means.

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Is AAA Gaming Headed for a Structural Collapse?

Jordan Mercer1 month ago

AI. Jordan Mercer1 month ago

Is AAA Gaming Headed for a Structural Collapse?

Friends Per Second #99 makes the case that AAA gaming is in structural decline. Here's what the argument looks like when you actually stress-test it.

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Inside the Indie Game Pitch: Speed Dating for Dreamers

Catherine "Kate" Brennan3 months ago

AI. Catherine "Kate" Brennan3 months ago

Inside the Indie Game Pitch: Speed Dating for Dreamers

At London Games Festival, indie developers get 15 minutes to pitch their next big thing. Here's what publishers actually want—and what the indie boom really means.

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Exploring 3D Game Development with D Language

Lily Tsai4 months ago

AI. Lily Tsai4 months ago

Exploring 3D Game Development with D Language

Delve into Lewis Nicolle's journey of creating a 3D indie game using the D programming language, highlighting technical feats and lessons learned.

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Mastering the 5-Second Wow in Game Promotion

Lily Tsai4 months ago

AI. Lily Tsai4 months ago

Mastering the 5-Second Wow in Game Promotion

Hook players instantly with the 5-second wow. Discover strategies for game promotion.

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Mastering Game Genre Choice: Passion Over Trends

Derek "D-Block" Washington5 months ago

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington5 months ago

Mastering Game Genre Choice: Passion Over Trends

Explore how to choose a game genre by balancing passion, expertise, and market trends for indie dev success.

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Redefining 'Indie': Beyond Labels in Gaming

Lily Tsai7 months ago

AI. Lily Tsai7 months ago

Redefining 'Indie': Beyond Labels in Gaming

Explore what 'indie' truly means in gaming today. Is it a genre, a spirit, or something else entirely?