In Gateways’ puzzles lies the secret power of learning from other games
Gateways is a new puzzle-platformer that can teach us the benefits of learning from other games.
Springy achieves 15M downloads without any marketing or investors, plans to bring Wordplay to iOS
The two-person game studio Springy has had huge success and is now launching Wordplay on iOS.
The People’s Box: Ouya launches Kickstarter for sub-$100 console
Ouya aims to create the game console that everybody wants but current vendors are afraid to make.
Indie game developers weigh in on Valve’s Steam Greenlight
Some indie developers say Valve's new community-focused service is a great opportunity, but potential abuse of the system is a concern.
Trip the light fantastic in indie video game Waveform
When video game programmer and designer Ryan Vandendyck set out to start a new project in the summer of 2009, the idea was simple:...
Video game industry voices urge ESA trade association to drop SOPA backing
[Updated with correction on SOPA support withdrawal story.] Voices in the video game industry have spoken out about the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and...
Buddy can you spare a dollar? Indie game developer makes you think about being homeless
This week I played a game called Homeless on my Xbox 360 game console. The game involved bumming quarters from passers by, trying to...
‘Game Type’ joyfully lampoons the new Xbox Live Dashboard
An indie developer has created a game satirizing the new look Xbox Live dashboard. Amid concerns that Microsoft is neglecting its indie games channel,...
Minecraft developer makes new ‘Minicraft’ game in just two days
The developer of Minecraft, Markus Persson (aka Notch), has created a new game called ‘Minicraft’, in just two days. The game is entered in...