Ripple Dot Zero / Pixeltruss
From the early arcade to the Dreamcast era, Sega had a stable of first and second-party developers regularly producing vibrant genre-defining games, inventing and reinventing convention. Today that experimental spirit has largely died off, or been dialed down into tame sequels and re-releases of classic titles. via TIGSource Ripple Dot Zero is a platform video game […]
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Matador / Stellarjockeys
If you grew up playing video games in the early nineties, I am certain you have an affinity for shoot ’em up action games such as Contra and X-COM. Matador is a throwback to this classic genre. The game promises chaotic gameplay with no saves, which adds to the endurance factor which is missing from […]
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Super Mario Bros. Crossover 2.0 / Indie Gaming
Mashup culture exploded in the mid 2000s, however, the genre was mostly limited to mixtapes and poorly edited YouTube videos. Video games were not included into the culture until 2010, when Exploding Rabbit amazed us with their release of Super Mario Crossover. The game can be characterized as a 8-bit wet dream. Iconic NES characters such as Link and Samus are now available in the world...
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Gemini Rue / Official Trailer
Gemini Rue is one of the most impressive indie games of 2011. While most indie games cater to the ADD crowd , Gemini Rue is slow, meticulous and forces you to burn a few calories. Gemini Rue plays like an interactive crime novel. In addition to the excellent gameplay, the graphics and aesthetics perfectly compliment the poit of the game. See synopsis below. –@ybaynes […]
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StarDrive / Zer0sum Games
Zer0sum Games is an independent game studio based in Portland, Oregon. It was started by Superslice friend, attorney, Daniel DiCicco. For some time now, Dan has been putting his blood, sweat, and tears into a 4X action/strategy video game titled, StarDrive. It’s a game where the goal is to build a space empire starting with […]
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Video Games / PBS Off Book
Video games are more important than they seem. They are a storytelling medium, a place for self-expression. The age-old tradition of gaming teaches us strategy, maneuvering, and the importance of making choices. From the cinematic experiences of mainstream gaming, to the hyper-personal environments of indie games, gaming activity defines the way we live and interact […]
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Indie Game / The Official Movie
Indie gaming is still an obscure and underrated artform. Indie Game features the labor of love and dedication of Edmund McMillen, Tommy Refenes, Phil Fish and Jonathan Blow. Indie Game: The Movie is a feature documentary about video games, their creators and the craft. The film follows the dramatic journeys of indie game developers as they create their games, and as they […]
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