All of the Indie Games Highlighted During the Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition Showcase
Today the nonprofit organization that supports indie video game developers, Day of the Devs, hosted a digital showcase ahead of tomorrow’s Game Awards. There were twenty total games highlighted.
Beastieball Final Playtest Preview: Sailing on the Chroma Sea
The final playtest for Beastieball is almost upon us. I was lucky enough to get an early preview of the new area, the Chroma Sea. I can't get enough of this game.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center Demo Preview
Ahead of the October Steam Next Fest I had the chance to try out the demo for Urban Myth Dissolution Center, a narrative adventure game about investigating occult mysteries.
What the Car? and Comedy Video Games
What the Car? is now available on Steam, and this makes today the perfect opportunity to talk about comedy in video games.
A Pasta Maraca: An Interview with the Creator of Building Relationships
Why does Tanat, the creator of the odd indie game Building Relationships, have a thermos full of pasta on his desk? These are just the kinds of things that a modern indie developer has to do.
The Magic of Rogue-Likes or What I’m Writing to Avoid Playing More of Them
Have rogue-likes taken over video games? It seems like every other indie game falls into the genre somehow. Even huge triple A games are affected by this trend. Why has this genre exploded in popularity?
So I Played Balatro For The First Time Today
People have been telling me to and the rogue-like poker game is incredibly popular, so today I finally tried my first run of Balatro.
Splodey: A Platformer Without A Jump Button
Splodey is a platformer without a jump button. Instead, the player must launch themselves in the right direction with explosives.
ChainStaff: The Ultimate Weapon
ChainStaff is a 2D action platformer where the creativity comes in using the spear as everything from a grappling hook to a ladder.
Combo Devils: The Game Everyone’s Cheering About
Combo Devils is an indie platform fighter with original characters and a co-op roguelite mode.
Fowl Damage: You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
Fowl Damage is a puzzle platformer where your own jump can be enough of a fall to break you.
Just Crow Things: A Sandbox of Chaos
Collect shiny objects, save baby squirrels, and destroy cars in the chaotic sandbox game, Just Crow Things.
Grit and Valor - 1949: Real-Time Tactical Rogue-Like
Command a squad of mechs in Grit and Valor -1949, a real-time tactical rogue-like set in an alternate timeline.
June’s Steam Next Fest is Under Way
Looking for some great free demos to try out? Steam’s June Next Fest is happening right now!
Fallen Aces: Getting Up Close & Personal
Fallen Aces is a fast-paced noire FPS with a free demo available now.
My Indie Hopes & Dreams for Summer Game Fest
Summer Game Fest is right around the corner, so what do I hope to see there?
Finding the Perfect Dinosaur Video Game (For Me)
Is the perfect dinosaur video game out there? Maybe.
Free Demos That You Should Take A Look At
Demos are the best. They are short, free, and usually the best way to tell if a game is for you.
Bellwright Hands-Off Preview
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to get a preview of Bellwright, the open-world strategy action RPG.