The game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sparked some debate. Some people think it's an indie game. Others disagree. The reason? The game got a lot of help from its publisher. But the developers say they still feel indie at heart. The team behind the game is Sandfall. They made the game with a smal
Jonathan Blow, a well-known game designer, has been working on a new puzzle game called Order of the Sinking Star for nearly a decade. This game is a follow-up to his previous project, The Witness, which took over six years to complete. Initially, Blow thought this new game would be a quick project,
Ron Gilbert, a well-known figure in the gaming world, has taken a surprising turn from his usual adventure games. His latest creation, Death by Scrolling, is a far cry from his classic point-and-click adventures like Monkey Island. This new game is a rogue-lite action-survival game where players mus
The indie game scene on Nintendo Switch is buzzing with fresh and exciting titles. This week, Nintendo's Indie World showcase highlighted some standout games, both new releases and upcoming ones. UFO 50, which made waves on PC, has now landed on Switch. It's a game that quickly became a fan favorite
Fumito Ueda, known for his work on The Last Guardian, recently shared his thoughts on game design. He believes that the focus should shift from inventing new mechanics to refining existing ones. This idea isn't new, but it's gaining traction in the industry. Many successful games borrow ideas from
2024 was a big year for unique games, and one such game is making headlines. "The Operator, " created by a single developer from France, has raked in over $1 million in sales. This detective game requires players to use investigative software to solve crimes. Released in July 2024, it quickly gained
2024 has quietly become a standout year for budget-friendly video games. While many might associate “cheap games” with old CDs full of dubious titles like “1000 Games in 1, ” this year has brought a refreshing change. After the expensive releases of 2023, such as Baldur's Gate 3 and Street Fighter 6
The Game Awards has a category that always stirs up debate: Best Independent Game. Why? Because people can't agree on what makes a game "indie". Take 2023, for example, where Dave the Diver got nominated. It was developed by Mintrocket, a division of big publisher Nexon. Meanwhile, Baldur's Gate 3,
Xbox has recently shared a roadmap of upcoming titles on their social media accounts, leaving many gamers curious about the future of their Game Pass subscription. At first glance, it may seem like a limited selection of games is being highlighted, leading some to wonder if there's nothing more to c
The Game Awards, often referred to as the video game Oscars, has established itself as the premier awards show in the gaming industry. The top prize, Game of the Year (GOTY), is coveted by developers and widely regarded as a reflection of the general conversation around the year's best games. Howeve
