If you missed this summer Xbox Live Indie Games Summer Uprising, it’s not too late to catch up on everything that happened. It’s cool, I wrote a 5 page article which can be found in the November issue of Game Developer Magazine, so you can see everything you missed. I’m sure you’ve seen it because…
EDIT: I’ve added the section “6. The Dashboard”, an intro, as well as numerous grammatical corrections throughout. Since its inception, the Xbox Live Indie Games have been considered the red-deaded stepchild of Microsoft’s internet based LIVE platform. Hidden beneath layers of menus and triple-A titles, sales and promotions have never been outstanding for developers, unless…
The Indie Games Summer Uprising has finally received a dashboard promotion on Xbox LIVE. Just scroll up to the Games Marketplace and you’ll see it. I’d like to thank the XNA team, specifically Nick Gravelyn, for making this happen. Master Blud noticed it this morning, and was kind enough to share his screen shots. Visit…
I’m off to my first GDC Europe and GamescCom event, . I’ll be there from Sunday 8/14 – Sunday 8/21 and staying on the north side of town. If you’re there and would like to say hello, get in touch with me! If you’re an Indie developer, come by this event hosted by GDC at Club…
After a summer of anticipation, the titles which comprise the Indie Games Summer Uprising are ready to launch! Enclosed is the list of release dates you’ve all been waiting for: Week 1 Mon Aug 22nd – Raventhorne Tues Aug 23rd – Battle High: San Bruno Wed Aug 24th – Cute Things Dying Violently Thurs Aug…
The Summer Uprising 8 developer selections have been chosen! On Sunday July 17th, the final votes for the 8 developer selections for the Indie Games Summer Uprising finally arrived, and with that we gladly announce those who will headline the promotion: T.E.C. 3001 Speedrunner HD Raventhorne Take Arms Train Frontier Express …
On Friday, July 15th, the list of Indie Games Summer Uprising candidates were narrowed down to 25, as determined by a panel of four judges. Voting begins today, Monday, July 11th, where all IGSU developers who have submitted titles are eligible for voting. The following characteristics will be used to determine a selection: Marketability, originality, gameplay, diversity,…
EDIT: To see a clearer list of the 26 (read below) entries, click here. The Indie Games Summer Uprising list has been narrowed down from 70+ to just 25 this week. Starting Monday July 11th, developers will have the opportunity to select 8 picks to represent the platform in the Uprising. Voting closes on Sunday…
We’ve finally launched the Indie Games Summer Uprising site! Josh Addison, Nathan Smith, and Chris Brousseau have all done an outstanding job with the web design, art work, and initial launch trailer. You can find more of their work at Blazing Forge Games and Game Production Studios. In addition to the site, we’ve released the initial launch…
Thus far, the enthusiasm behind the uprising has been great. We have over 45 submissions at this point, with additional ones coming in. The press has been kind to us as well and really helped with spreading the word. I didn’t sent out a press release to any of the outlets, as the one listed…