With Nintendo game sales dominated by in-house franchises – e.g. Super Mario, Donkey Kong, and Animal Crossing – it can be hard for outsiders to break through.

The Clockwork GameShell is a modular, hackable handheld game console that runs open source software and comes as a DIY kit, with some assembly required. When fully assembled, you can use it as a ...

There’s a very active community around the GameShell that includes a number of indie games to play on the console, and tips and tricks for modifications and optimal use. It’s also designed to ...

Players line up inside Nintendo's booth at a Japanese game fair to try upcoming Switch 2 titles, but, for once, the company's ...

What are the "Best Indie Games in 2025?" That is the question, and we're here to give you the answers you need!

In 2018, just over 8,000 indie games were released, according to Video Game Insights. In 2024, VG Insights claimed that the number skyrocketed to over 16,000. Sometimes, ...

The Indie Game Awards, presented by the Six One Indie collective, announced its slate of nominees on Tuesday. And yes, Balatro is included. Yes, Balatro’s on the list ...

For indie games, the barrier for entry to gaming’s top prize is just that bit higher. And once one has been anointed, the rest often seem out of luck. Blue Prince. Image: Dogubomb/Raw Fury.

Drawn in an anime style and with a romantic subplot, it’s nominated for “Best Indie” and “Best Action” game at Thursday’s Game Awards, an Oscars-like event for the video game industry.