Solo-developed over four years by Malaysian artist Mas, this post-apocalyptic RPG blends heartfelt storytelling, expressive pixel art, and turn-based combat. After four years of solo development, Artis Impact brings pixel heart to Steam. This beautifully hand-drawn adventure by Malaysian artist Mas, reimagines the end of the world as something more human and a little more[…..] […]
Grab your friends for some cute canine chaos If you enjoy the playful teamwork like Overcooked or PlateUp! but prefer something simpler with less pressure, Sheepherds! is for you. It is a cozy, family-friendly co-op game where you play as a mischievous sheepdog tasked with herding flocks of sheep and collecting colorful wool. Team up with[…..] […]
As the second installment of Light Chaser Animation’s “New Culture” series, “Strange Tales: The Temple of the Lotus 2025” continues the team’s modern interpretation of traditional culture while embarking on bolder visual explorations. Based on the classic story from Pu Songling’s “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio,” the film boldly adopts a unique narrative structure,[…..] […]
Call for Speakers Your Insights Could Change Everything Take the stage at XP Indie Biz Connect Vancouver + Beta Lounge, October 3–4, and help indie studios with the business strategies and clarity they need to grow. We’re looking for more speakers to help shape the industry. Share your insights on the business of making games:[…..] […]
Every year, the American Film Market (AFM) spotlights the voices shaping film and television — and driving the next generation of stories to audiences around the globe. A major highlight of AFM week is always The AFM Sessions — four full days of candid conversations and actionable insights. From securing financing and navigating distribution to[…..] […]
Nintendo Indie World: Cozy Survival game Winter Burrow gets release window (Nintendo Switch, Game Pass, PC, Xbox) As part of Nintendo Indie World, developer Pine Creek Games and publisher Noodlecake have released a new trailer and announced that their wholesome woodland survival game is coming this Winter to Nintendo Switch, Game Pass, Xbox and Steam! “A genuinely curious and cozy experience … with[…..] […]
A Brand-new Trailer Lands as the Wobbly’s Prepare to Leave Wobbly Island and Launch Into Orbit After five years of hilarious hijinks and sandbox mayhem on Wobbly Island, Wobbly Life is lifting off into Space for its full launch, doubling the size of the game with more missions, mini-games, and jobs waiting for players among[…..] […]
gamescom 2025 ends with numerous new records and strong momentum for the games industry in Germany and worldwide. Records were once again set, particularly in terms of key figures such as internationality (70 per cent of visitors from abroad, exhibitors from 72 countries), digital reach (more than 630 million views worldwide by Saturday evening alone),[…..] […]
——Analyzing the Industry Shockwaves of “China’s First Gaming Algorithm Case” The landmark “Honor of Kings” matchmaking mechanism lawsuit, dubbed “China’s first gaming algorithm case,” commenced trial at Shenzhen Nanshan District People’s Court on August 12. This class-action lawsuit, initiated by players, directly challenges Tencent’s ELO (Elo rating system) matchmaking algorithm in “Honor of Kings” over alleged[…..] […]
How many people in Germany play video games? What is the most popular gaming platform? How big is the market for game apps? Or which federal states are rated particularly favourably by games companies? These and many other questions are answered in the Annual Report of the German Games Industry 2025, which was published today[…..] […]
