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The Rogue Prince of Persia is delayed because Hades II is a juggernaut
The Rogue Prince of Persia was supposed to debut in early access on May 14, but Evil Empire and Ubisoft have delayed it to get out of the way of Hades II.
Even the indie game El Paso, Elsewhere is getting turned into a movie
The hit indie game El Paso, Elsewhere is getting turned into a movie, with Academy Award nominee LaKeith Stanfield attached to both star and produce. Di Bonaventura Pictures and Colin Stark will also produce.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, by Sayonara Wild Hearts devs, comes out on May 16
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, by Sayonara Wild Hearts devs, releases on May 19. It’ll be available for the Switch and PC via Steam.
Shadow platformer Schim is coming to PC and consoles on July 18
Schim is an indie platformer that sees you playing as a creature that moves by jumping between shadows. It's coming to PC and consoles on July 18.
Watch Nintendo's Indie World stream here at 10AM ET
Watch the latest Nintendo Indie World stream here at 10AM ET.
Never Alone 2 teaser shows Nuna and Fox coming face-to-face with giant creatures
E-line Media has revealed the first teaser for Never Alone 2, a long-awaited sequel to a classic indie game.
How to watch The Triple-i Initiative indie game showcase at 1PM ET
The creators of many hit indie games (including Vampire Survivors, Dead Cells and Spiritfarer) have come together to run their own showcase. You can watch The Triple-i Initiative here at 1PM ET.
Indie game champion Day of the Devs is now an independent non-profit
Indie game cheerleader Day of the Devs is now an independent non-profit organization. The team says this will open up more funding avenues and help it be more transparent about its fundraising efforts.
Here are the coolest trailers from Nintendo’s Indie World event
Nintendo just held another Indie World streaming showcase and debuted a number of intriguing trailers, from recent PC classics like Moonstone Island to a rerelease of Braid. Sorry, there was no mention of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Nintendo's next Indie World showcase takes place on November 14
Nintendo is squeezing in one more Indie World showcase before the end of the year. Expect around 20 minutes of indie game announcements and updates.
Talos Principle 2 and the quiet subversion of optimistic sci-fi
In terms of sci-fi themes, The Talos Principle 2 is way closer to the original Star Trek than Picard.
Dave the Diver plunges to Nintendo Switch on October 26th
PC indie standout ‘Dave the Diver’ is coming to the Nintendo Switch, the game’s first proper console launch. The title was teased at today’s Nintendo Direct livestream event and it releases next month, on October 26th. However, for the curious, a free demo drops for the Switch today.
Panic's first games showcase highlights five deliciously weird titles
Panic just unveiled a fresh slate of projects it's publishing in its first-ever games showcase. Panic showed off five games and teased new titles from the makers of FAR and the team behind Untitled Goose Game.
Cult of the Lamb and Don’t Starve Together team up for a creepy-cute crossover
Two of the standout indie hits of the past few years are ‘Cult of the Lamb’ and ‘Don’t Starve Together.’ Now, the pair of critically-acclaimed darlings are teaming up for a new game mode, unique in-game items and even some character cameos. This crossover impacts both games, though each receives different perks.
Indie favorite ‘Papers, Please’ has sold 5 million copies
The surprisingly emotional and strangely addictive dystopian document thriller ‘Papers, Please’ just turned ten years old and has officially sold five million copies across multiple platforms throughout the past decade. To celebrate the milestone, developer Lucas Pope and his company 3909 LLC released a web game called ‘LCD, Please’ that allows players to go through certain aspects of the original title.
Roguelike ‘33 Immortals’ has 33-player co-op
Indie studio Thunder Lotus announced a game today that invites you to “Face the Wrath of God.” ‘33 Immortals’ is the ‘Spiritfarer’ developer’s new co-op action / roguelike that supports up to 33 players.
Summer Game Fest 2023 and the stagnant state of the industry
In 2023, the state of the video game market is, “big and getting bigger.” So why, from a player perspective, does it feel like the industry is shrinking? Let's talk it out.
‘Bugsnax’ and ‘Octodad’ developer just surprise-dropped four free games on Steam
Acclaimed developer Young Horses just dropped four free games on Steam as part of the company’s Free Range initiative. The team behind the beloved PS5 launch title ‘Bugsnax’ are known for making off-kilter takes on traditional game formulas, and these four titles look like they carry on that proud tradition.
'Dead Space' highlights the biggest problem with AAA games
Built-in limitations of the PS3 and Xbox 360 era were critical in helping developers narrow their focus and innovate. Developers today are grappling with an abundance of technological possibility, and this has resulted in a litany of chaotic blandness in recent years.
'Birth' is the macabre indie game quietly crushing the convention circuit
“Showing Birth at conventions feels like putting my whole, raw, beating heart on a table in front of a bunch of strangers and asking if it is enough for them,” creator Madison Karrh said.