Category: INDIE GAME NEWS
News about upcoming Indie Games and Smaller Titles.
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Boss Rush Banter: Lunacid (Mostly) Fulfilled my Vampire Hunting Dreams
Lunacid’s Castle Le Fanu effectively casts you as Peter Cushing’s Van Helsing in the greatest Hammer Horror Dracula film never committed to celluloid.
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Reportedly Abandoned by Humble Games, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus Developers Seek Patreon Support
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus developers Squid Shock Studios seek player support on Patreon after Humble Games layoffs.
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Creatures of Ava Combines Zelda-Style Exploration and Creature Taming
Save the wild in Creatures of Ava, as you explore an alien world to save its ecosystem.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: John Kalderon, Angry Demon Studio, Developer of Gori: Cuddly Carnage
For this Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Angry Demon Studio founder John Kalderon to discuss independent development, the studio, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, and much more.
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The DuckTales-like is Born in The Eternal Life of Goldman
The Eternal Life of Goldman is a stunning hand-animated adventure taking after some unexpected classics.
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Game Informer Magazine Closes its Doors after 33 Years
Game Informer, the iconic gaming magazine that has led the industry since 1991, has officially closed its doors and its entire staff laid off.
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Sea Drenched Sorrow: Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss is Available Now
Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss delves deep into a melancholic journey of self-discovery.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Tanat Boozayaangool, Founder of Tan Ant Games and Developer of Building Relationships
For this Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Tanat Boozayaangool, Founder of Tan Ant Games and Developer of the indie game Building Relationships-featured in the Summer Game Fest Indie Showcase—to discuss indie development, the game, and more.
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Flora’s Delivery Service is Open For Business In Magical Delicacy
Whitethorn Games and solo-developer sKaule are thrilled to share that their Metroidvania-lite-meets-cooking game Magical Delicacy is now available on PC, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass.
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Renaissance Kingdom Wars Enters Early Access
Set against the backdrop of the Renaissance—one of history’s most transformative eras—Renaissance Kingdom Wars delivers gameplay that’s quick to pick up, yet rich with hidden complexities.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Aaron Grubb, Musician and Composer
This week on this Boss Rush Spotlight, Corey Dirrig and Stephanie Klimov sit down with musician and composer Aaron Grubb discussing his career, his passions, his famed renditions of Zelda music, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EXTRA: Metroid Prime 4, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario & Luigi, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein were joined once again by content creator and YouTuber Andre Wilson breakdown and discuss the Nintendo Direct, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and finally a new look at Metroid Prime 4.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Sarah Schaffstall and Alexis Brutman, Co-owners of Astral Clocktower Studios
This week on this Boss Rush Spotlight Interview, Corey Dirrig and Stephanie Klimov sit down with Sarah Schaffstall and Alexis Brutman, owners and creators of one of the more unique studios in the indie game space, Astral Clocktower Studios.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Joe Telesk, Founder and Executive Director for Guardians Mental Health
This week on this very special Boss Rush Spotlight, Corey Dirrig and Copy Editor + Mental Health Advocate Mary Hellen Norris sit down with Joe Telesk, the founder and Executive Director of Guardians Mental Health to discuss their journey, why mental health is so important, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Building a Gaming Brand that Matters with Kris Antoni, Founder and CEO of Toge Productions
This week on a Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight, Stephanie Klimov and Patrick Klein sit down with Kris Antoni, CEO and Founder of independent publisher Toge Productions about building a globally recognized indie brand, the importance of independent development, and much more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST at PAX EAST 2024: Interviews, Highlights, Indie Games, Guests, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are at PAX East 2024 discussing what they saw, who they met, them being together on-site, and more from the show.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Contra: Operation Galuga, Silent Hill, & River City’s Future with Tomm Hulett and Adam Tierney of WayForward
This week on a Boss Rush Spotlight, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein sit down with WayForward’s Head of Business Development Adam Tierney and Game Director Tomm Hulett to talk about Contra: Operation Galuga,
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 2.21.2024 – Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Breakdown and Reactions
On this episode of The Direct Recap Show by Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase—sharing what they loved, what felt just okay, and what came across as forced. Expect a few tangents along the way.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST SPECIAL: Game of the Year Awards Nominees Discussion 2023
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein come together to break down the Boss Rush Game of the Year Awards for 2023, narrowing each of the 30 categories to a top five.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 206: The Rise and Fall of Double A Games
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the rise and fall of AA games and how indie titles have shaped the evolution of these smaller, more focused experiences.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 205: Discussing the Best Superhero Video Games as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Swings onto PlayStation 5
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein share their favorite superhero games of all time as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 swings onto PlayStation 5.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 204: The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Arrests of Ubisoft Employees, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the arrests of former Ubisoft employees, Bungie’s recent HR controversy, the surprising news of The Last of Us Part II being remastered, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 203: Jim Ryan Retires, Epic Games Layoffs, Alan Wake Remastered, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan’s retirement after 28 years at Sony and what it means for the brand’s future, the ongoing wave of industry layoffs and closures—including Epic Games cutting 831 employees, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 202: CAPCOM’s Price Comments and Japanese Games Resurgence
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the resurgence of Japanese games, Capcom’s recent pricing comments, and share updates on what they’ve been playing.
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