Tag: Indie development
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How Games Done Quick Turns Charity into a Spotlight for Indie Games
Charity, Community, and a Stage for Indies Games Done Quick (GDQ) is more than a high-energy charity speedrunning marathon. Held twice a year, the event blends fundraising for important causes with a unique platform for indie game developers to show their work to a global audience. As donors tune in to watch speedruns of popular…
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Indie Game Awards Revokes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Honors Over Generative AI Art Use
Industry Shock as Indie Game Awards Rescind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Honors The Indie Game Awards has dramatically changed the record for this year’s festival by withdrawing two top honors from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game, which previously earned praise for its ambitious design, is now stripped of the Game of the Year and…
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Shack Chat: Indie Game of the Year 2025 — Our Pick and the Year in Review
Introduction: A banner year for indie games 2025 was a landmark year for indie developers, proving once again that small teams can compete with big-budget staples and deliver creative, heartfelt experiences. From expansive RPGs to intimate card-based mysteries, the indie scene offered something for every kind of player. In Shack Chat’s annual round-up, we examine…
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Keita Takahashi’s Return to Japan: What It Means When a Fluorescent Indie Star Leaves the West
When stars step back, the industry takes notice The departure of notable game designer Keita Takahashi from Western gaming circles to return to Japan has sparked a broader conversation about the volatility of the games industry, the pressures of international markets, and the creative toll of ambitious indie projects. Takahashi, best known for imprinting a…
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Indie Games Roundup: Old-School Platformers & Metroidvania Horror
What’s new in indie games this week This week’s indie scene is buzzing with a mix of nostalgia and fresh twists. From retro-inspired, old-school platformers that nail the feel of classic arcade releases to spine-tingling Metroidvania horror that pushes atmospheric storytelling, there’s something for every taste. Below, we roundup notable drops, upcoming releases, and a…