Indie game development
Gamescom Faces Backlash After Multiple Indie Developers Report Stolen Equipment
Several indie studios say laptops and other equipment were stolen from their booths at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, despite promises of security. The event's organizers responded by pointing exhibitors to insurance and paid security options, drawing criticism for not taking more responsibility.
3 outletsBusinessDouble Fine Confirms It Owns Its Games Again After Xbox Split, Announces Return of Amnesia Fortnight
Following its split from Microsoft, Psychonauts studio Double Fine says it has regained the IP and publishing rights to its back catalogue, meaning game purchases now directly support the studio. The news comes alongside the announcement of a new Kickstarter-backed Amnesia Fortnight game jam and follows layoffs tied to the studio's move to independence.
7 outletsGamesJapanese Solo Developer Adds Czech Language Support for a Single Fan
Indie developer Eba Game is adding last-minute Czech localization to his upcoming Steam game Ball Boy Simulator after noticing just one Steam user from the Czech Republic had wishlisted it, citing the countries' shared baseball connection.
2 outletsGamesTeen's $200 Joke Game on Steam Nearly Made Him a Millionaire — Then the Refunds Hit
An 18-year-old developer's satirical $200 Steam game briefly generated over a million dollars in sales, mostly from Chinese buyers who refunded almost immediately without playing it, leaving him with just over $2,000.
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