Games
Steam Next Fest Leads to Extraordinary Player Surge for Indie Game
A small indie game sees its player base explode by 51,500% thanks to Steam Next Fest, skyrocketing from just three players.
Awards
Golden Joystick Awards 2025: A Year of Fierce Competition Ahead
The shortlist for the 43rd Golden Joystick Awards has been revealed, highlighting the competition in various gaming categories.
Games
'No More Excuses': Palworld Collaborates with Core Keeper for a Steam Autumn Sale Bundle
Developers Pocketpair partner with Core Keeper, another indie survival game, to promote both titles through a discounted bundle during the Steam Autumn Sale.
Gaming
Ex-God of War Director Issues Caution to Game Publishers
Former director of God of War warns major game publishers against an over-reliance on AAA titles.
Games
Steam's Oversight Affects Planet Centauri's Launch Success
After an underwhelming launch, Planet Centauri's developers learned that a Steam bug prevented wishlisted users from being notified on release day.
Games
Vampire Survivors Creator Launches New Publishing Venture
Luca Galante, the mind behind Vampire Survivors, reflects on the gaming industry and his motivations for starting his own publishing company.
Gaming
Help! I've Been Sent Back to the Flash Era with This '90s-Style RPG
A nostalgic journey through the gaming world of the past with Heroes of the Seven Islands.
Games
Silksong's Fury Forces Dorfromantik Devs to Delay New Game
The anticipated release of Silksong prompts the team behind Dorfromantik to push back their upcoming title to avoid overlapping with the hype surrounding it.
Gaming
New September Update for PEAK Improves Accessibility and Fixes Bugs
The game PEAK receives significant enhancements with its latest update, focusing on accessibility features and bug fixes.
Gaming
Elijah Wood Shares His Favorite Video Games and Current Indie Picks on Steam Deck
Elijah Wood reveals his favorite adventure games and the indie titles he enjoys playing on his Steam Deck.
Gaming
Every Game Facing Delay Due to Silksong's Surprise Release
Indie games are adjusting their launch schedules to avoid the impact of Silksong's highly anticipated release.
Gaming Industry
Larian's Publishing Chief Critiques AAA Games for Lack of Gut Instinct and Innovation
Michael Douse from Larian Studios discusses the AAA gaming industry's over-reliance on data and how indie developers excel at following their gut instincts.
Gaming
More Games Shift Their Release Dates to Avoid Silksong's Launch
As the release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong approaches, several other indie titles are delaying their launches to avoid being overshadowed.
Games
Poncle Unleashes Unique Game Where You Shoot Sentient Bricks
Discover the quirky game 'Kill the Brickman' developed by Poncle, where players fight against sentient bricks using living bullets.
Events
Highlights from Gamescom: Three Games Focused on Democracy
A look at three standout games from Gamescom 2025 that explore themes of democracy.
Gaming Industry
Final Fantasy Programmer Critiques Indie Games' Nostalgia for PS1 Visual Glitches
A renowned programmer from the Final Fantasy series voices his displeasure over the trend of indie games intentionally replicating retro visual bugs that he once worked hard to eliminate.
Games
Steam Celebrates Indie Developers with Special Sale Featuring Games Under $20
Enjoy a variety of indie games on the cheap, running until August 14th.
Gaming
Ex-PlayStation Executive Endorses New Steam Indie Game
Shuhei Yoshida, previously the president of SIE Worldwide Studios, praises a fresh indie game on Steam, calling it clever and worth exploring.
Gaming
Castle Crashers Phenomenon: A New DLC Emerges After Seventeen Years
The beloved indie game Castle Crashers receives a surprise DLC after nearly two decades since its initial release.
Games
Experience this unsettling short horror game focused on hacking a dystopian superstructure
Dive into a tense new game from indie developer Mike Klubnika where you engage in terminal hacking to uncover disturbing secrets.
