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Tag Archives: Braid
Force Against Habit: Braid (Mac) Review
In the time that I’ve been playing and thinking about indie game superstar, Braid, enigmatic Swedish electronic band, The Knife released their first album in 7 years. 2006’s Silent Shout was a watershed moment for The Knife, garnering heaps of critical praise for … Continue reading
The Hagiography of Phil Fish
Indie Game: The Movie has been released to rave reviews across the board, and for good reason – it is a solid piece of human drama, and a fascinating glimpse into the working process of some very interesting people who … Continue reading
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Anna Anthropy
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Flower
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Indie Game: The Movie
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Jenova Chen
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Joakim Sandberg
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Tyler Witzel
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The Pros and Cons of Being Indie
What do we talk about when we talk about “indie” games? It is clear that we don’t mean simply “independent” — there are way too many connotations and associations to the word to simply leave it at that. This article unpacks the term through its short history in games and music culture, and proposes a new understanding for the function of this controversial word. Continue reading
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