Stray producer Swann Martin-Raget sells BlueTwelve Studio’s upcoming indie game without even trying in a single, pitch-perfect moment during our hands-off preview. After pausing mid-way through the demo, he takes questions from journalists in attendance. “I’m not good at talking and playing, I’m not a streamer,” he admits, letting the …
Read More »Have you tried…managing a feline frenzy and slinging lattes in Cat Cafe Manager?
It’s my 20th day as a Cat Cafe Manager and I can’t get a rating above a C. The eclectic menagerie of clients, which ranges from punks who only drink herbal tea to vagabonds content with a glass of tap water, seem to be mostly happy with my service, but …
Read More »Have you tried… killing thousands of ghouls with the power of WASD in Vampire Survivors?
Part of me wishes Vampire Survivors had come out 15 years ago when I was secretly playing games in school computer labs. It’s got this ineffable Flash game charm to it and a younger me would’ve played this thing to death instead of actually doing schoolwork, undoubtedly smiling the entire …
Read More »Check out the Pope vibing to a live performance of Undertales best track
Religious or not, there’s one thing we all can agree with the Pope about today: Undertale’s music slaps. In a truly surreal video shared to Twitter (big thanks, Kotaku (opens in new tab)), you can see His Holiness sitting at the center of a majestic hall and being treated to …
Read More »Thunderful Games announces showcase with Mark Hamill as host
Indie publisher Thunderful Games has announced its first ever digital showcase which will be hosted by Star Wars icon Mark Hamill. Kicking off in just over two weeks time, Thunderful World will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, and the Thunderful.world website on November 10 at 11am PT/ 2pm ET / …
Read More »Where to find Sable hoverbike parts for the Ships of Old quest
If you’re stuck looking for Sable hoverbike parts for the Ships of Old quest, we can show you where the control panel, power supply, and atomic calibrator parts are and how to get to them. Sable sees the titular Sable embark on the Gliding – a rite of passage where …
Read More »ID@Xbox returns with a showcase on August 10
ID@Xbox is once again teaming up with Twitch to launch their second indie showcase following the last one’s success. The live streamed event will take place on August 10, 2021 at 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM BST and will contain news and announcements on upcoming indie games coming …
Read More »Outer Wilds reveals a cryptic trailer for DLC later this year
Space exploration indie Outer Wilds is getting DLC on September 28, called Echoes of the Eye, and developer Mobius revealed a “wilfully cryptic” trailer for the expansion during the Annapurna showcase stream. “We’re very excited to officially announce that we’re making an expansion for Outer Wilds,” said Alex Beachum from …
Read More »Deaths Door somehow makes death feel both bleak and supremely chill
Death’s Door has immaculate vibes. You play as an adorable crow steadfastly disposing of stagnant souls in a strangely beautiful universe full of Gothic architecture and bizarre enemies. There’s a melancholic piano that solemnly scores the corvid’s adventures as he fights possessed castles and befriends an NPC with a soup …
Read More »New Lake trailer shows theres more to the game than post
Beautifully chill-looking indie game Lake has been shown off in a fresh trailer as part of the Future Games Show powered by WD_BLACK. Arriving from developer Gamius and publisher Whitethorn Digital, Lake is a game that sees you head back to 1986 to play as Meredith Weiss – a forty-something …
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