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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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Criticism
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90s
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Black Flag
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Braid
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Cave Story
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deal with it
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Dear Esther
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Deat Cab for Cutie
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Edmund McMillen
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Fez
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game development
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Indie Game: The Movie
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Indie Games
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Jonathan Blow
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Kyle Carpenter
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Michael Azerrad
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Pavement
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Phil Fish
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Publishing
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R.E.M
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Super Meat Boy
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The Black Keys
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The National
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The Shins
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Tommy Refenes
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