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Stephen Gillmurphy discusses the interesting ‘mixture of cheerfulness and faint queasiness’ in comedy horror Anthology Of The Killer Anthology Of The Killer is a surrealist comedy horror series which received a lot of positive feedback when it launched on…

Spring has truly sprung with an abundance of amazing indie games released in April.

March saw an abundance of incredible indie games for us to work our way through, thank goodness for the Spring bank holiday!!

From terrifying journeys in REANIMAL to cosy scent mixing in Perfume Atelier, there's something for everyone in our pick of indies games in February 2026.

Mewgenics caused quite a stir in the indie gaming community when it launched on February 10, resulting in over 1 million sales in its first week alone.

Such a variety of amazing games have been released in January 2026, a welcome distraction from the darker, colder days for those in the Northern Hemisphere!

Blessing Adeoye Jr. is an incredible personality in the gaming media industry who has won such titles as The Game Awards Future Class of Video Games and Forbes 30 Under 30.

Read the first part of this interview in Issue 46, August 2025!

As always, there are so many incredible announcements this time of year to keep track of, and the Wholesome Direct just gave us a whole bunch more to get excited about.

Built from a passion for the Game Boy Advance (GBA), Pipistrello and The Cursed Yoyo looks as though it’s shaping up to be a modern day classic for those wanting to scratch that retro gaming itch.

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’ve thought about starting your own indie game studio, and I just want to say - go for it!

Hey, I’m GITGOT, a musician, writer, and artist from Rotterdam, and I’d love to share my project with you—RAKKA: WAKE 01 – SOOT, a visual novel that blends storytelling, music, and atmospheric visuals into one experience.

The year is 1985 and you’re sitting down to play a video game.

As women, we’re often reminded that we stand on the shoulders of many generations of women before us.

When most people think of the word gamer, they probably have a very specific image in mind: that of a guy holding a controller, wearing a headset and, if we really lean into the stereotype, probably shouting at his screen.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons debuted at a time where most of us were desperate for comfort and entertainment.

You wouldn’t buy a car without test-driving it first, so why shouldn’t the sentiment be the same when purchasing games?

Freelancing within the gaming industry is an incredibly unique experience and can sometimes feel a bit alien from a female or marginalised gender perspective.

As someone who's been called a "certified hobby girl" across social media, I've tried countless activities in search of better mental health.

The independent video game industry has evolved significantly over the past few decades and is now experiencing substantial growth today.

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TapBlaze, the creative force behind the beloved game "Good Pizza, Great Pizza," has expanded its culinary simulation universe with the launch of "Good Coffee, Great Coffee."

After months of speculation, Nintendo has officially revealed the highly-anticipated Switch 2.

Halloween isn’t just about dressing up and going to parties; it’s the perfect excuse to stay home and dive into some spine-chilling indie games.

This week, I chatted with Adam Vian from SFB Games.

Dear Reader, Due to a price increase by Royal Mail, there has been a slight change to your delivery charge.

I recently was able to have a chat with Blue Manchu the developers behind the beloved first-person Roguelike game Wild Bastards (sequel to Void Bastards).

Farewell North is one of my favourite indie games I have played this year.

Roguelike games have become incredibly popular in recent years.

When it comes to multiplayer games, there are many indie titles that offer endless fun with friends or a chance to test your skills against others.