Tag Archives: Indie Games

by | 25/07/2011 · 6:40 pm

GAME REVIEW – Limbo (PSN)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Limbo is a puzzle-platform video game created by independent Danish game developer Playdead. Originally released in July 2010 as a platform exclusive title on Xbox Live Arcade, the Xbox 360 exclusivity period is finally over and Playdead have ported the game to the PlayStation Network (it will also be released for Microsoft Windows via Steam). At long last, PlayStation 3 gamers can get their hands on what is arguably one of the greatest downloadable indie titles ever made. Welcome to Limbo…

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by | 08/07/2011 · 12:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Dan Marshall (Size Five Games)

By Marty Mulrooney

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The indie gaming scene has seen a huge boom over the past few years, especially within the adventure genre. Size Five Games (formerly Zombie Cow Studios), a British independent video game developer founded by Dan Marshall in 2008, is a prime example. The studio’s critically acclaimed games ‘Ben There, Dan That!’ and ‘Time Gentlemen, Please!’ are in many ways leading the charge. It is therefore with great pleasure that I present an exclusive interview with Dan Marshall!

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by | 16/04/2011 · 12:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Joshua Nuernberger (Creator Of Gemini Rue)

By Marty Mulrooney

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AMO recently reviewed indie adventure game Gemini Rue, proclaiming it to be “one of the best adventure games of 2011; visually, aurally and thematically stunning. A phenomenal achievement.” Following on from this review, the game’s creator Joshua Nuernberger was kind enough to join us for a follow-up interview where we discussed the game and its multiple layers in-depth. Warning: This interview contains spoilers.

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by | 16/02/2011 · 11:30 am

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Theodor Waern (Creator Of The Journey Down: Over The Edge)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed a wonderful new indie adventure game entitled The Journey Down: Over The Edge, describing it as “one of the most essential adventure gaming experiences of the past few years”. In an exclusive interview with AMO, creator Theodor Waern kindly joins us to answer some questions about the game – sharing plenty of design sketches and production artwork along the way – and also reveals some new screenshots from the recently announced The Journey Down: HD!

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