Unreal Editor for Fortnite: A Game-Changing Gateway to AAA Development | HackerNoonUEFN empowers aspiring game developers by offering access to professional-grade tools and monetization opportunities, facilitating entry into AAA game development.
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime melodramaExpedition 33 is an innovative debut game celebrated for its engaging story, high-profile voice cast, and partnerships in entertainment.
Acclaim rises from the dead, with help from the founder of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion's publisher, and a guy who once said "It's Mr Slap Nuts to you"Acclaim is being revived to support indie developers and revive classic franchises.
If Absolum, from the devs behind Streets of Rage 4, is a sign of where beat-'em-ups are headed, I'm excited for the future of the genreAbsolum is a fresh take on beat-'em-ups, blending classic action with innovative rogue-like mechanics.
One Of The Year's Biggest Games Is An Indie Drug-Dealing Sim Made By A Solo DevSchedule I, an open-world drug-dealing sim, has taken Steam by storm, surpassing 414,000 concurrent players in just one week after its release.
Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion on why he was keen to add some "very British, you know, everything's a nightmare" flavour to Fallout: London's sassiest mode of transportNeil Newbon highlights the importance of actors supporting indie projects like Fallout: London, despite their rising fame.
The Plucky Squire: From Pokemon to a page-turning indie hitThe Plucky Squire merges 2D and 3D worlds, offering a unique gaming experience that blends classic storytelling with innovative gameplay.
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime melodramaExpedition 33 is an innovative debut game celebrated for its engaging story, high-profile voice cast, and partnerships in entertainment.
Acclaim rises from the dead, with help from the founder of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion's publisher, and a guy who once said "It's Mr Slap Nuts to you"Acclaim is being revived to support indie developers and revive classic franchises.
If Absolum, from the devs behind Streets of Rage 4, is a sign of where beat-'em-ups are headed, I'm excited for the future of the genreAbsolum is a fresh take on beat-'em-ups, blending classic action with innovative rogue-like mechanics.
One Of The Year's Biggest Games Is An Indie Drug-Dealing Sim Made By A Solo DevSchedule I, an open-world drug-dealing sim, has taken Steam by storm, surpassing 414,000 concurrent players in just one week after its release.
Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion on why he was keen to add some "very British, you know, everything's a nightmare" flavour to Fallout: London's sassiest mode of transportNeil Newbon highlights the importance of actors supporting indie projects like Fallout: London, despite their rising fame.
The Plucky Squire: From Pokemon to a page-turning indie hitThe Plucky Squire merges 2D and 3D worlds, offering a unique gaming experience that blends classic storytelling with innovative gameplay.
Oxalis Games Partners With Open Loot For Moonfrost, The Award-Winning Farm-Life Sim RPG | HackerNoonOxalis Games is revolutionizing gaming with Moonfrost's unique player-driven economy and NFT integration.
Tech's biggest winners in 2024Despite global challenges, 2024 brought significant positive developments in tech, highlighted by the indie gaming success of Balatro and its developer, LocalThunk.
New Game Is Basically LittleBigPlanet 4Restitched aims to fill the gap left by LittleBigPlanet's shutdown, offering a fresh take on user-generated gaming experiences.
Tackle For Loss Reveal Trailer Is Taken Meets Hotline MiamiIndifferent Penguin's 'Tackle for Loss' merges action and tragedy, inspired by 'Taken' and the realities of CTE.The game features strategic gameplay and a retro aesthetic, inviting players into a compelling, action-packed narrative.
In face of Nintendo lawsuit, Palworld marches onto mobilePocketpair is pursuing the success of Palworld despite a patent lawsuit from Nintendo.
Dragonsweeper is my favorite game of 2025 (so far)Dragonsweeper revitalizes the classic Minesweeper gameplay by incorporating RPG elements into its puzzle mechanics.
Oxalis Games Partners With Open Loot For Moonfrost, The Award-Winning Farm-Life Sim RPG | HackerNoonOxalis Games is revolutionizing gaming with Moonfrost's unique player-driven economy and NFT integration.
Tech's biggest winners in 2024Despite global challenges, 2024 brought significant positive developments in tech, highlighted by the indie gaming success of Balatro and its developer, LocalThunk.
New Game Is Basically LittleBigPlanet 4Restitched aims to fill the gap left by LittleBigPlanet's shutdown, offering a fresh take on user-generated gaming experiences.
Tackle For Loss Reveal Trailer Is Taken Meets Hotline MiamiIndifferent Penguin's 'Tackle for Loss' merges action and tragedy, inspired by 'Taken' and the realities of CTE.The game features strategic gameplay and a retro aesthetic, inviting players into a compelling, action-packed narrative.
In face of Nintendo lawsuit, Palworld marches onto mobilePocketpair is pursuing the success of Palworld despite a patent lawsuit from Nintendo.
Dragonsweeper is my favorite game of 2025 (so far)Dragonsweeper revitalizes the classic Minesweeper gameplay by incorporating RPG elements into its puzzle mechanics.
I just learned how Wheel World's massive landscapes were made possible, and it's impressiveIndie dev teams can achieve ambitious projects using procedural generation tools like Houdini, enabling the creation of expansive game worlds even with small teams.
Antstream Arcade is the retro collection I've always wanted, and everyday is an inspirationAntstream Arcade offers a vast collection of retro games that inspire creativity and innovation for developers and artists.
I just learned how Wheel World's massive landscapes were made possible, and it's impressiveIndie dev teams can achieve ambitious projects using procedural generation tools like Houdini, enabling the creation of expansive game worlds even with small teams.
Antstream Arcade is the retro collection I've always wanted, and everyday is an inspirationAntstream Arcade offers a vast collection of retro games that inspire creativity and innovation for developers and artists.
This nostalgic indie game is a mash-up of comic art and photorealism - why it worksDespelote offers a personal and emotional representation of football, contrasting with mainstream games like FIFA.
Two of the Most Promising Game Creators Are Teaming Up For A Horror GamePocketpair Publishing is supporting indie developers, starting with a horror game by Surgent Studios.
Blumhouse Games' Fear The Spotlight set for release on October 22Blumhouse Games launches its horror adventure game, Fear the Spotlight, echoing classic horror aesthetics and storytelling, set for a full release on October 22.
Dang, 2024 was a great year for horror game fansHorror gaming in 2024 featured a blend of innovation and nostalgia, with new franchises and updates to classics captivating players.
Two of the Most Promising Game Creators Are Teaming Up For A Horror GamePocketpair Publishing is supporting indie developers, starting with a horror game by Surgent Studios.
Blumhouse Games' Fear The Spotlight set for release on October 22Blumhouse Games launches its horror adventure game, Fear the Spotlight, echoing classic horror aesthetics and storytelling, set for a full release on October 22.
Dang, 2024 was a great year for horror game fansHorror gaming in 2024 featured a blend of innovation and nostalgia, with new franchises and updates to classics captivating players.
Someone Made Bloodborne Into A Diablo-Like GameFans are eagerly seeking new content from the Bloodborne franchise, leading to indie developers creating unofficial games inspired by it.
This Fan-Made Sonic Game Looks Just As Good As The Real Thing, And You Can Play It Right NowSonic Galactic is a fan-made homage to Sonic games, featuring classic characters and updated visuals for a nostalgic experience.
Someone Made Bloodborne Into A Diablo-Like GameFans are eagerly seeking new content from the Bloodborne franchise, leading to indie developers creating unofficial games inspired by it.
This Fan-Made Sonic Game Looks Just As Good As The Real Thing, And You Can Play It Right NowSonic Galactic is a fan-made homage to Sonic games, featuring classic characters and updated visuals for a nostalgic experience.
Stardew Valley's creator wants you to know that just because he keeps adding to the farming sim, it doesn't mean he's "abandoned" Haunted ChocolatierConcernedApe reassures fans that Haunted Chocolatier is still in development despite distractions from Stardew Valley's 1.6 update.
The Follow-Up to One of 2024's Best Games May Never HappenAbubakar Salim promotes diversity in gaming despite industry challenges, funding struggles, and online discontent.He plans to develop an Afro-cyberpunk sequel amidst a turbulent gaming landscape.
The Most Promising RPG of 2025 Just Got Even BetterTurn-based RPGs are experiencing a renaissance, revived by titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and the anticipated Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
'Sword & Poker'-Inspired 'The Golden Caravan' Gets Playable Browser Demo, Coming to Mobile and PCThe release of The Golden Caravan aims to revive the classic Sword & Poker gameplay with modern updates and indie charm.
The Most Promising RPG of 2025 Just Got Even BetterTurn-based RPGs are experiencing a renaissance, revived by titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and the anticipated Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
'Sword & Poker'-Inspired 'The Golden Caravan' Gets Playable Browser Demo, Coming to Mobile and PCThe release of The Golden Caravan aims to revive the classic Sword & Poker gameplay with modern updates and indie charm.
First I Hated Shogun Showdown, Then I Realized It's FantasticShogun Showdown emphasizes strategic planning and patience, requiring players to think ahead to succeed in its challenging turn-based battles.
Indie Dev Announces Switch 2 Game As More Rumors SwirlPathea Games hints at a potential Switch 2 with plans for future Nintendo platform support in its Kickstarter announcement.
Indie developer emptyvessel reveals squad-based cyberpunk shoooter Defect'Defect by indie studio emptyvessel offers a promising multiplayer cyberpunk experience after disappointment from Cyberpunk 2077's cut multiplayer mode.