Queer Indie Video Game Showcase Is a Gaymer's Delight

Local video game showcase Fantastic Arcade supports indie queer games

"...Games have come a long way since Pac-Man, as the..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Fantastic Arcade Announces Spotlight Games

Eight indies get the arcade-cabinet treatment

"...Just show up and play some of the best indie games from around the world. What games? We’re glad..."

Aug. 11, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Vigil Games Lays Off 80

But opportunity is right around the corner

"...or so employees laid off from local affiliate, Vigil Games. This comes with the announcement that Vigil's upcoming release,..."

March 30, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Games People Play

Casual gaming's rise opens the doors for players and developers

"...there are no winners and losers. But with 900 games made throughout six of the seven continents (maybe next..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Indie iPhone Game Holiday Sale

Save money, help a good cause, and be prepared for delayed flights

"...in airports. Got an iPhone? You're in luck, because indie game developers have banded together to sell their games..."

Dec. 21, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Indie Game Bundles for Gifting

Pay what you can for good causes

"...limited-time pay-what-you-want bundles that include some of the best games of the year...."

Dec. 18, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Fantastic Arcade Games Announced

Some gaming to accompany the Fantastic Fest moviegoing

"...Fantastic Arcade is back for another four days of indie gaming goodness. You have until Sept. 19 to prepare..."

Aug. 15, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Games on the Horizon

Releases to purchase, look forward to, and KickStart

"...Can't keep up with all the local games to buy, support, and/or anticipate? Me neither, but here's..."

July 23, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Brandon Boyer Named New Chairman of Independent Games Festival

Austinite and king of indie gaming takes the reins at the growing fest.

"...has been nagging me since I found out that indie gaming god and unfailingly cool dude Brandon Boyer lived..."

May 13, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Indie Pizzas II

The return of indie pizzas!

"...the early Vegas-era furnishings and decorations. A few video games are inside, and there's a bar with a big..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Big Games, Big Money

DreamHack Austin puts competitive e-sports center stage

"...a cosplay competition, tabletop gaming areas, convention-style speaker sessions, indie game booths, and film screenings...."

June 1, 2018 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Devolver to Host Video Games Impacted by Immigration Ban

Local publisher showcases the Middle East at GDC in California

"...the conference. Devolver Digital, the Austin-based publisher of independent games like Hotline Miami and Downwell, is accepting submissions of..."

Feb. 15, 2017 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

Let the Games Begin

Fantastic Arcade

"...Fantastic Fest's virgin foray into video games last year was a watershed moment for Austin's gaming..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Kickstart Your Weekend With Indie Van Game Jam

Part travelogue, part game jam, all indie

"...which Chad Stewart and Zeb West journey to eight indie game developers in eight cities across the U.S. and..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

X Games: Flaming Lips Hit the LSD

Okie freaks deliver crowd-pleasing set Sunday

"...packed with bodies. Coyne’s bulletin brought thousands of X Games attendees down front...."

June 9, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Taiwan Indie Night

The Taiwanese will play anywhere, even South by Southwest!

"...gigantic Chinese-language Mandopop scene. It's also a nation where indie means avant-garde rock, trance enthralls big crowds, and symphonic..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Richard Whittaker

Smart People Talk Video Games Too

And here's the proof ...

"...A documentary about indie gaming releases shorts culled from their footage in the..."

Aug. 14, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Game Changer

How Austin's indie gaming scene got cooking as Juegos Rancheros

"...what this audience is used to seeing at the indie gaming meetings for Juegos Rancheros...."

Nov. 18, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

This Week's Waste of Time

Our long haul through the Independent Games Festival entrants begins

"...through the roughly 400 video-game entries to the Independent Games Festival. This year's fest puts local indie-gaming overlord Brandon..."

Oct. 28, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

This Week's Waste of Time

A browser game with a messsage ... ugh

"...If there was any doubt that indie games have arrived, point your mouse to pOnd, an..."

July 22, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

This Week's Waste of Time

Where do all those free, online games come from?

"...think, "Where does that guy find all of these games?" I'd like to say that developers flood my inbox..."

June 22, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Panel Recap: Gaming Goes Academic

Drew Davidson on analyzing and valuing video games

"...Drew Davidson’s thesis is hardly new — that “video games are a complex medium that merits careful interpretation and..."

March 14, 2015 SXSW Post by Andy Campbell

Game On

It's all fun and games at this indie developer showcase

"...that, just like music and movies, there are video games being made right in their own neighborhood. Game On..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

"I Made a Movie, and They Didn't Want It!"

Shut out by distribution companies, indie filmmakers go DIY when it comes to getting their movie out there.

"...mall store racks. An acquisitions company bids on an indie filmmaker's movie and distributes it in theatres...."

July 11, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Cute Local Game Alert!

Local developers create two achingly cute games

"...One-man developing studio Dannobot Games released Pajamorama to the Xbox Live Indie Games channel..."

Sept. 3, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Announces Gaming Award Nominees and Hosts

WWE star Xavier Woods to co-host ceremony in March

"...genre. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Fantasy Flight Games Captain Sonar – Asmodee North America Inis – Asmodee..."

Jan. 25, 2017 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Players' Guide

What's what in Austin gaming

"...year's new minisummits within the conference is the Independent Games Summit. This is where the cool kids of gaming,..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

SXSW Announces Gaming Awards Nominees

In its debut, the awards honor big and small games alike

"...– Naughty Dog Grand Theft Auto V – Rockstar Games Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – Ubisoft Tomb Raider..."

Feb. 11, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Jonathan Blow Talks Fantastic Fest

Indie gaming stalwart talks ethics, elves, and Braid: The Movie

"...but the man is somewhat of a deity in indie gaming circles. He makes mind-fryingly difficult games (e.g., Braid),..."

Sept. 23, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Joystick Joy

Two mediums, same ethos at play in 'Indie Game: The Movie'

"...established development teams (with regular paychecks) while those with games in their hearts and no fear of long nights,..."

March 9, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

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