It was a last-minute stroke of dumb luck that led to me attending Gamescom 2023. Xbox Fanfest is always held in different locations globally, and this year it coincided with Gamescom in Cologne Germany. There’re always thousands of entrants for a limited number of tickets, so I never dreamed that I’d end up attending. Sure …
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If you fancy yourself as an indie developer, or you just happen to be such a gaming nerd that you find yourself attending developer conferences (like myself), then you will probably be aware of Devcom 2023. An offshoot of Gamescom that has a number of incredible indie developer talks planned for this year’s event. This …
The life of the indie game developer is a tough one. It’s an existence that is haunted by missing lines of code, usually hampered by a lack of regular sleep, and the pressure of an entire project resting on your shoulders. It’s not an enviable position, but the end product after all these hardships tends …
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The indie game world is positively brimming with incredible titles from thousands of talented developers. One thing that makes indie games so special is that in comparison to Triple-A titles, they don’t have to conform so strongly to genres. That allows them to combine ideas to create unique gameplay mechanics. As such, there are many …
As someone that has now actively stopped counting how many tattoos they have on their body as it’s so hard to keep track, I know a thing or two when it comes to getting inked. There are a lot of factors that go into deciding to go under the needle for the first time. There …
Beyond writing and playing video games, I also love to make video games and video game assets. I, like many kids, grew up playing flash games on the internet. In high school, I learned how to make my own games with flash and eventually progressed to making games with Unity and Unreal Engine. Despite my …
Undertale exemplifies the modern indie game’s ability to capture the imaginations of gamers through riveting storytelling, an enveloping soundtrack, and refreshing RPG game mechanics. Many have debated whether video games are an art form. Undertale and games of its ilk should emphatically prove that they are. And as the late American author, Susan Vreeland once …
Team Cherry created something extraordinary when they developed Hollow Knight. Since its release in 2017, it’s become an indie sensation, and rightfully so. This action-packed Metroidvania poses a serious challenge to even seasoned gamers. The game introduces a vast world with intriguing lore, and there are so many fascinating characters. These settings and characters have …
