Board Games The Beacon Era: Critical Role’s Strategic Pivot Toward Independent Ecosystems August 2, 2026 Jia Lissa In a significant shift for the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) industry, Critical Role—the media juggernaut that transformed Dungeons & Dragons from a hobbyist pastime into a global entertainment phenomenon—has officially…
Game Development A New Era for British Development: UK Games Fund Announces Record-Breaking Support for Independent Studios July 29, 2026 Asep Darmawan The landscape of the British video game industry is undergoing a significant transformation. In a landmark announcement, the UK Games Fund has revealed its largest cohort of funded companies since…
PC Gaming Independent Developer 1047 Games Reportedly Executes Third Wave of Layoffs Following Launch of ‘Empulse’ July 21, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati The independent video game industry is facing continued economic volatility as 1047 Games, the developer best known for the portal-based arena shooter Splitgate, has reportedly instituted another round of staff…
PC Gaming The Philosophy of the Wasteland: Why ‘Fallout: New Vegas’ Director Josh Sawyer Favors the Independent Ending July 14, 2026 Neng Nana Fourteen years after its release, Fallout: New Vegas remains a towering achievement in the Western role-playing game (RPG) canon. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment and released in 2010, the game is…
Game Development The Return of the "Club": Inside the Launch of Respec and the Fight for Independent Games Media July 13, 2026 Asep Darmawan The landscape of video game journalism is currently enduring a period of profound turbulence. For the past two decades, the industry has seen a steady erosion of its traditional foundations.…
Game Development A Return to Form: Inside the Launch of Respec and the Future of Independent Games Journalism July 11, 2026 Nana Wu In an era defined by corporate consolidation, the encroachment of artificial intelligence into editorial workflows, and the steady decline of traditional gaming journalism, the landscape for news coverage has become…
Indie Games The Indie Game Website Enters Hiatus: A Reflection on a Pillar of Independent Journalism June 28, 2026 Iffa Jayyana By Editorial Staff December 20, 2021 In the rapidly shifting landscape of digital media, the longevity of specialized publications is often fragile. On December 20, 2021, The Indie Game Website…
Game Development Independent Once More: 34BigThings Breaks Free from Embracer Group to Chart a New Course June 26, 2026 Lina Hope The landscape of the global video game industry witnessed a significant shift this week as Italian developer 34BigThings announced its successful management buyout from the Swedish gaming conglomerate, Embracer Group.…
Indie Games The Indie Game Website Enters Hiatus: Reflecting on a Pillar of Independent Journalism June 25, 2026 Asep Darmawan By Editorial Staff | December 20, 2021 In an industry often dominated by the spectacle of "AAA" titles and corporate-backed blockbusters, the space carved out for independent developers has always…
Indie Games The Indie Game Website Enters Indefinite Hiatus: A Retrospective on a Champion of Independent Development June 19, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy By Editorial Staff December 20, 2021 In a move that has sent ripples of nostalgia and uncertainty through the independent gaming community, The Indie Game Website (TIGW) officially announced its…
