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Everdeep Aurora keeps drilling its way into our hearts - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
At PAX West 2023, we drilled down into the Everdeep with Ysbryd Games Founder Brian Kwek, publisher for Everdeep Aurora.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 24, 20238 min read
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Billy Basso on creating mysterious and mind-blowing Animal Well - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
We had a long chat about the beautiful and layered platformer Animal Well with its solo developer, Billy Basso, at PAX West 2023.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 18, 202311 min read
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Physics meets crafting in silly survival game Dropkick Navvy - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
Dropkick Navvy shows what survival actually entails: A lot of stumbling, talking to trees, and getting bonked on the head.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 16, 20237 min read
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Find a rival, learn to ball, and save a community in Beastieball - PAX West 2023 interview
Greg Lobanov's "dream game" to make is our dream game to play. Find out what we learned at PAX West 2023 about Beastieball, coming in 2024.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 14, 20238 min read
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From Nookazon to Galactic Getaway, Akrew puts players first - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
We went hands-on with Galactic Getaway's PAX West demo and chatted with Akrew CEO Daniel Luu about their Nookazon origins and debut game.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 12, 202310 min read
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Mecha meets musou in the customizable roguelike Metal Bringer - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
Metal Bringer has players use deep mech customization to craft Labors and Arms, then fight enemy hordes in a satisfying series of waves.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 10, 20237 min read
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Peril in the parlor with multiplayer Hyde's Haunt and Seek - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
David Turpin of Smol Games, developing Hyde's Haunt and Seek, talked with us at PAX about the ghostly multiplayer game.

Julie Cooper
Sep 8, 20238 min read
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Bitsummit 2023: Fishbowl is an emotional odyssey of self-discovery and connection
The fishbowl is deep. The emotions are deeper. In Fishbowl, explore a coming-of-age story about staying connected and dealing with grief.

Rincs
Sep 3, 20235 min read
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Bitsummit 2023: Unboxing the 3D puzzle-fighting game Monstabox
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? Peek inside for a look at Monstabox, which debuted publicly for the first time at Bitsummit 2023.
Green
Aug 31, 20236 min read
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Bitsummit 2023 in review: Japan's biggest indie games festival
Bitsummit Let's Go!! brought amazing upcoming indie games into the spotlight and showcased innovation in Japan's game dev and tech scene.

Rincs
Jul 30, 20239 min read
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Not-E3 2023: 11 games you need to wishlist after Steam Next Fest
Our team lists 11 games from Steam Next Fest in June that you need to get on your wishlist. Like, right now.

Nate and Julie
Jun 26, 202314 min read
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Not-E3 2023 Day 6 and Finale: Ubisoft soars, Capcom hits the floor, Not-E3's final encore
Saying farewell to Not-E3 2023, an exciting summer gaming smorgasbord that has us thrilled for the future of games.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 18, 20235 min read
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Not-E3 2023 Day 5: Xbox is so back, PC gamers are thriving, and the one game dominating our thoughts
Xbox needed this win, and PC Gaming Show was as varied as ever.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 12, 20237 min read
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Not-E3 2023 Day 4: Distilling the best of Future of Play, Wholesome Direct, and Future Games Show
How do you distill down three showcases with nearly 200 games? With a few well-deserved indie spotlights!

Nate Hermanson
Jun 11, 20236 min read
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Not-E3 2023 Day 3: Access-Ability's inaugural showcase is new, needed, and exciting
The inaugural Access-Ability Summer Showcase featured highlights of accessible game design for 15 games.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 10, 20233 min read
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Not-E3 2023 Day 3: Tribeca Games Spotlight brings 7 dazzling indies with narrative finesse
The 2023 Tribeca Games Spotlight celebrated both established and emerging voices from around the global gaming scene.

Julie Cooper
Jun 10, 20236 min read
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Not-E3 2023 Day 2: Rating the Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs, and Devolver Digital showcases
With Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs, and the Devolver Direct, Day 2 left varying impressions. But there was something for everyone.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 9, 20235 min read
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Not-E3 2023 Mini-Preview: Farming fans thrive - Sugar Shack and One Lonely Outpost
Early demo impressions with Freedom Games' Sugar Shack and One Lonely Outpost.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 8, 20235 min read
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Hands-on impressions with Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 4v3 horror gives the villains a fair shake
Texas Chain Saw Massacre's 4 victims vs. 3 killers gameplay is surprisingly well balanced with tension and helplessness for both sides.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 3, 20237 min read
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VGG Indie Game Spotlight: 8 indie releases to get hype for in 2023
From roleplaying musicals to broke-vampire sims to peaceful river-floating adventures, here are eight 2023 indies you can't miss.

Nate Hermanson
May 1, 20236 min read
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