Category: INDIE GAME NEWS
Stay up to date with everything happening in indie games and development at the Boss Rush Network. From new indie releases and development updates to spotlights on creators and studios, our writers, producers, and podcasters at Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush Network cover it all. Explore articles, podcasts, videos, and more as we highlight the creativity and innovation driving the indie scene.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Rocket Adrift, Indie Developers of PSYCHROMA
For this Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein sit down with the team from Rocket Adrift, the indie developer behind the narrative-driven side scroller, Psychroma.
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The Crimson Diamond is Available Now
The Crimson Diamond, a mystery game set in an isolated manor and wilderness in the 1920s, is available now! Can you crack the case?
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Wholesome Games News: Survive and Rebuild in Wasteland Waste Disposal
Wholesome Games Celebration launches today, August 15th! Try out and wishlist Wasteland Waste Disposal, a crafting survival sim that draws inspiration from the real-life impact of waste and pollution.
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Magical Delicacy Out Now on Nintendo Switch
The adventurers’ town of Grat is now open discover on a whole new platform as today, developer sKaule’s metroidvania-lite-meets-cooking sim Magical Delicacy released on Nintendo Switch
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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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Destiny Franchise Director and VP No Longer at Bungie due to Restructure
Destiny Franchise Director Luke Smith and Franchise VP Mark Noseworthy were among those laid off as part of a major round of job cuts at Bungie.
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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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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 6.18.2024: Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and More
On this Direct Recap Show, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined by Boss Rush Network EIC David Lasby to discuss the incredible June Direct, including Metroid Prime 4, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Donkey Kong, and more.
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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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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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Boss Rush Banter: What Did You Think of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase?
Nintendo’s first Direct of 2024 was a partner showcase. Was it a letdown?
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