The rise in popularity of indie games has threatened the very viability of triple-A development – but don’t expect it to last. That’s the message from Peter Molyneux who told CVG at GDC that indies should enjoy it all while it lasts. "These things go in cycles," he said. "What …
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More than 250 developers have signed to self-publishing scheme
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GM Steve Escalante says old-fashioned publishers may have forced developers into self-publishing, but they still need help with marketing efforts on increasingly crowded digital stores
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Audio middleware available at no cost on PC, Linux and mobile under certain connditions
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The Nintendo website has been updated with a new section looking to emphasize the company’s indie credentials. Carrying the strap line Get the games you want, when you want them – over 1,000 new, classic, and indie titles to choose from”, the page leads with titles such as Steamworld Dig, …
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ID@Xbox developers may be able to release on other platforms first
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Tool suite available at no cost to developers with game budgets under $100,000
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Final part of our round-up focuses on Social, Casual and Online (Web & Mobile) category
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Independent studios now able to pick up Lite versions of professional performance capture kits
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BetaDwarf, Brain in a Jar, Four Door Lemon, No Goblin and Spry Fox sign up to develop games for Xbox One
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