Tag: Indie Games
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Cozy Clean Up Game Spilled Releases New Demo
Lente is excited to announce that Spilled!, her wholesome clean-up game, has received a stunning visual overhaul and a new demo is now available on Steam!
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 231: Dying Games Media and Queerness in Games
This week, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are joined by Roger Reichardt, host of Gamerheads Podcast, fame to discuss the nature of games media and games journalism today, their favorite queer characters in video games, 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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Boss Rush Banter: Imitation Isn’t a Bad Thing in Video Games
Games like Blossom Tales clearly borrow heavily from established franchises. That type of imitation isn’t always a bad thing.
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Wholesome Games Adds Their Direct to a Packed June 2024
Get ready for a busy June–the Wholesome Direct has been announced with over 70 games to be featured during this presentation.
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INDIE Live Expo to Feature 100+ Announcements, World Premieres, and Updates During May 25th Event
Japan’s premiere online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world, will debut never-before-seen games and content updates across more than 100 titles on May 25th, 2024.
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GAME REVIEW: Kudzu Is Retro Adventure with Heavy Nostalgia
We had a chance to play the Zelda-like, Game Boy-style indie title Kudzu, created by Pie For Breakfast Studios in partnership with Mega Cat Studios and 8-bit Legit. Check out our review inside!
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Boss Rush Banter: The Triple-I Initiative Was Long Overdue
It’s well past time we had both a name for bigger indie publishers and one place to see them announce their games.
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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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PAX East 2024: Midwest Games is One of the Best Publishers You Don’t Know About…. Yet
The team at Midwest Games felt humbly different and that is what makes them a special company. They will be the one to keep an eye on in the coming years as they prove that yes, great games can come from anywhere.
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PAX East 2024: Gylee Games’ Ra Ra Boom is the Next Great Beat’em Up Worth Cheering For
Ra Ra Boom from Gylee Games is one of the most innovative side-scrolling beatem ups in years, all led by Chris Bergman and with help from Midwest Games.
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How to Support Indie Video Game Developers
Indie titles provide innovation and stability in the turbulent video game industry, and yet they need our support. Here’s how you can support indie devs!
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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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PAX East 2024: Venture To The Vile, a Sinister Metroidvania with Depth of Story and Gameplay
We had a chance to play Venture To The Vile at PAX East 2024. Check out our coverage!
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PAX East 2024: Five Upcoming Game Releases that Have Us Excited
PAX East 2024 was chock full of fantastic indie games that are releasing soon. Here are some of Ed’s favorite titles he discovered at the convention.
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PAX East 2024: Edge of Sanity Immerses Players in Lovecraftian Survival-Horror
We tried Edge of Sanity at PAX East 2024. Check out our thoughts on this side-scrolling indie horror game!
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Boss Rush Banter: Harmonium the Musical’s Deaf Representation is a Step in the Right Direction
The Odd Gentlemen created Harmonium the Musical by putting representation into every part of the game, challenging the current standards in the video game industry.
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Pre-Game Developers Conference 2024 News Roundup
With game developers, studio heads, and enthusiasts ready to kick off Game Developers Conference 2024, now is the perfect time for a news roundup to get you primed for the gaming extravaganza ahead.
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Monochrome Heights Devlog #15 – How I Quit My Job (Again) To Finish The Game
Patrick is back with an update on his indie game, Monochrome Heights. After being stuck in a full-time job and battling burnout, he’s back to finish the game and share how it’s coming along.
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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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Xbox Developer_Direct Recap – An Incredible Look into Xbox’s 2024
Xbox showed off a selection of games releasing in 2024 at their Developer_Direct event on Thursday, including Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Obsidian’s Avowed, ARA: History Untold from Oxide, and the highly anticipated Indiana Jones title, now known as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, from LucasFilm Games and MachineGames. A surprise appearance was…
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