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Rodeo Games and Positech say indies are not being recognised for their success
Read More »How the EU can prevent VATMOSS from killing indies
Rebellion’s co-founder Jason Kingsley discusses plans against the crippling legislation as his studio joins campaign for reform
Read More »What the hell does ‘indie’ even mean anymore?
Indie. It’s a word that instantly conjures visions of 2D platformers, retro graphics and quirky gameplay, of bedroom designers and nervous-looking developers showing their life’s work in the corner of games industry events. Today, the term also brings to mind some of the most innovative, influential and talked-about titles ever …
Read More »Indiependence Day anti-sale hopes to help squeezed indie developers
A number of indie games developers intend to celebrate American Independence day tomorrow by not putting their games on sale. With the intensifying race to the bottom threatening the bottom line for many smaller (and some not so small) developers, the promotion hopes not only to highlight the situation but …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Indies take to the stage at Xbox media briefing, firm gives ID@Xbox update
Microsoft showed off a number of its independent games currently in the works as part of its ID@Xbox programme. Taking to the stage, ID@Xbox boss Chris Charla introduced Aurora44’s Ashen, Tacome – from the developer of Gone Home – Tiger and Squid’s Beyond Eyes and Studio MDHR’s Cuphead. That was …
Read More »Nintendo offering indie game discounts and demos during E3 week
Nintendo is embracing independent developers for this year’s E3. The platform holder has announced a new week-long promotion surrounding indie titles on the Wii U. Entitled ‘Nindies@Home’, the programme will offer players the chance to try nine selected indie games from the Nintendo eShop for free during E3 week, ending …
Read More »The myth of the ‘lucky indie’
Maia developer Simon Roth dispels the idea that indie developer success stories are entirely built on luck
Read More »Oculus bolsters indie VR offering with $10 million investment
Virtual reality specialist Oculus is taking new steps to attract smaller developers to its Rift platform. As part of its pre-E3 press conference, the company said that it would be pouring an additional $10 million into ‘accelerating’ support for indie studios working on content for the VR headset. (via Polygon) …
Read More »Giving you Xtra: Indigo Pearl on its new code distribution service
PR agency Indigo Pearl launches DigitalXtra, a new way to get your game in the hands of journalists
Read More »Interface registration opens – book now, indies go free
May showcase features business matchmaking and cost-effective demo space plus free delegate space for smaller studios
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