The Game Awards' Best Independent Game category faces scrutiny as definitions of 'indie' blur, leading to nominations that challenge traditional views of independent gaming.
The distinction between indie games is subjective and controversial, as shown by the nominations for Best Independent Game blurring lines between self-published and large publisher titles.
The award description is vague, highlighting the tension in defining an independent game amidst the evolving landscape of publishing and production strategies in the gaming industry.
Past winners indicate a trend of selecting more commercially viable games, raising questions about true independence and artistic risk in nominations for the Best Independent Game award.
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