indie games

If the Nintendo Switch 2 has caught your eye—thanks to its rumored hardware leaps—but you’re weighing other options in the fiercely competitive world of handheld gaming, you’re not alone. The surge of powerful Windows-based handhelds and custom Linux devices has fundamentally reshaped what...

Summer Game Fest 2025 is roaring into the global spotlight with the kind of momentum that feels like a generational crossroads for gaming—not just a showcase of new titles, but a seismic pulse-check on the entire industry’s creative, technological, and commercial health. As each studio...

Seismic waves are once again rippling through the gaming industry as Summer Game Fest 2025 and the Xbox Games Showcase converge for a weekend charged with world premieres, surprise reveals, and enough speculation to fill a dozen message boards. These annual events, livestreamed to a global...

With a sense of anticipation reverberating throughout the gaming world, Summer Game Fest 2025 begins anew, promising four days packed with high-stakes announcements, surprise reveals, and a global celebration of interactive entertainment. The annual event, hosted once again by Geoff Keighley...

Xbox players are entering a week of remarkable diversity, with the arrival of new releases from June 2nd through June 6th offering a vibrant selection across genres, narrative depth, and gameplay styles. As the summer heats up, so does the Xbox library, bringing both major headliners and indie...

Microsoft’s dynamic approach to the gaming landscape has long been a topic of both industry intrigue and consumer debate. In recent months, a decisive change in strategy has emerged, signaling a significant pivot: Microsoft is putting its own portable Xbox hardware development on hold in favor...

Late May has proven to be a momentous period for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, marking one of the most content-rich stretches since the inception of the service. Microsoft’s introduction of new titles, along with the much-talked-about Retro Classics and cloud gaming enhancements, underscores the...

Few games manage to capture the elusive intersection where nostalgia, whimsy, and genuine brain-teasing challenge meet, but Spreadcheat, from developer Games People Play, aims for precisely this sweet spot. Behind its comically faithful Windows 95 façade, Spreadcheat hides a formidable...

With no sign of slowing down, Xbox continues to treat players to a steady parade of new releases. The week of May 5 through May 11, 2025, is set to deliver a diverse lineup packed with inventive adventures, challenging action, and intriguing indie gems. Whether you're a die-hard fan keeping your...

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty to look forward to in May 2025, as Microsoft continues its commitment to broadening its game library with a diverse array of titles spanning multiple genres and gaming experiences. As the service solidifies its status as a go-to platform for gamers on Xbox...

A challenge achievement is always a moment of renewed excitement for Windows Xbox gamers, offering not only a subtle invitation to rethink how a game is played but also an incentive to subvert normal expectations. One such intriguing achievement is the “Finish the level in more moves than...

Amazon GameLift Streams: Cloud Gaming’s Accessible Future The world of cloud gaming is in the midst of a profound transformation, with major tech players racing to remove the traditional barriers that have long separated high-end gaming from the broader, device-diverse consumer base. Within this...

When was the last time you booted up a Game Boy Color and thought, “What this pixelated bad boy really needs is Microsoft Windows 3.1?” If your answer is “never—until now,” you’re in luck. A developer by the name of Ruben Retro has birthed “GBS WINDOWS” for the Game Boy, and no, it’s not the...

In a bold move that has sent ripples through the gaming community, indie developer Ice Water Games has pulled their open-world RPG, Tenderfoot Tactics, from the Xbox digital storefront. This decision aligns with the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which...

A Cultural Symphony: Windows 95 and Minecraft in the National Sound Recording Registry Few sounds in modern tech culture have the nostalgic pull of the Windows 95 startup chime or the ambient magic of Minecraft’s sonic landscapes. Recently enshrined in the National Recording Registry, these two...

Blue Prince is set to shake up the indie gaming scene with its unique blend of exploration, intricate puzzles, and a mysterious narrative that centers on the enigmatic Room 46. With its release slated for this Thursday, gamers and handheld enthusiasts alike are buzzing with anticipation. In this...

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Bewildered. That’s the word Kason Patterson uses to describe her parents, who a few years ago couldn’t quite believe that she was quitting a stable job to pursue a self-employed career as CupAhNoodle, an online content creator focusing on gaming and pop culture. But Patterson, an LA native, had...

Trisha Hershberger first fell into technology as a result of her gaming habits. At that time her parents didn’t think this was a hobby for girls, because in the ’80s video games were primarily marketed towards boys. But fortunately, her parents eventually gave in. Her dad brought home an old...

When we launched the Dream.Build.Play 2017 Challenge in June, we had big plans for not just a contest, but a way for indie game developers to connect with each other and show off their skills and experience. We didn’t set out to replace existing communities, but maybe we could create a little...