Patrol Falcon

Patrol Falcon is a remake of the C64 classic with a similar title, in which players have to defend their ground resources from waves after waves of enemy planes. Use the cursor keys to move around, and press the control key to launch a missile. Your plane carries up to a hundred missiles at any time. Fuel and missiles can be replenished by landing carefully on any of the platforms.Any of your buildings destroyed at the end of each wave will be rebuilt...

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Pixel Art

CGA Faces, by pto...

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InstantAction Preview

Joystiq ran an article about InstantAction today, one of many GarageGames' projects announced after the recent acquisition by IAC.- read the Joystiq prev...

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Independent Games Summit - Portal

Another lecture from the Independent Games Summit posted at GSW, where Valve's Kim Swift talks about innovation, originality, and the transition from working on a student project to developing one of this year's most memorable games.Video links available from GameSetWa...

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Starstrike 3D Preview

Uncle had recently posted a gameplay video captured from his upcoming 3D Starstrike remake in the Retro Remakes forums.- download the menu t...

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Rorschach

Warning: Contains nudity, strong language, and graphic scenes.Rorschach is an adventure game for PC and PSP in which you play the role of a detective called to an asylum where the chief doctor has been brutally murdered. The asylum is filled with suspects withholding the information you need, but in Rorschach there are no predefined questions. Everything that is said can also be used as a question on any person in the game. You'll need to make friends,...

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Storm Assault

Storm Assault is a horizontal shooter consisting of several boss fights, made by the Storm Project development team in tribute to Konami's early Gradius releases. Hold the Z key to shoot, and press the X key to choose a weapon upgrade.An option configuration file can be used to set the resolution and alternate between windowed or full screen mode.Name: Storm AssaultDeveloper: Storm ProjectCategory: ShooterType: FreewareSize: 20MBGameplay video by...

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Super Mogura Tennis

Super Mogura Tennis is a new tennis simulator by Krobon Station, a development team known for their eccentric horizontal shooter series made in the style of Parodius.The Z, X and C keys are mapped to standard shots, smashes and special moves. Press down, then up and Z to make a lob. Execute volleys or drop shots by tapping the down cursor key twice before pressing Z. The blue gauge must be full before a special move can be initiated.Your concentration...

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Dwarf Fortress Update

The latest version for Dwarf Fortress is out.Download it hereDirect download l...

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Roach Roundup

Roach Roundup is my first entry on the indie gaming scene. I challenged myself to make it in a month, and while I drew up a little short (missed the deadline by a day's work!), I did go back and finish it up about a week later.The concept is simple, you play a dead butler who promised the nieces and nephews of his eccentric ward to stay with the old man until the geezer died. In a freak of fate, the butler died first, and so now he must care for...

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Goo - Orange Mapping

'This is a test of a technique I call Orange Mapping to render a Mercury Skin. Orange mapping is basically a way to additively blend when rendering dynamic height maps that prevents capping at 1....

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Constellation

Constellation by Jun Fujiki, designer of the upcoming PS3 release Echochrome. (requires Java installed to r...

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Twister

The objective in Twister is to destroy the objects indicated on the upper left of the screen. Doing so will award the player with bonus points and additional health. The type of object to destroy will change from phase to phase. Hold the mouse cursor over any location to make the twister move towards it. Clear five different modes to advance a level.Name: TwisterDeveloper: Gray PoydaCategory: ArcadeType: FreewareSize: 2MBDirect download link: Click...

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Elebest

Elebest is a decent Diner Dash clone by Square Enix, in which tables are replaced with elevators and kitchens substituted with buildings. The aim of the game is to place people into elevators and sending them to the floors they wish to arrive at, usually indicated by the color of their clothes. A time limit is shown on the top left of the screen, and players should avoid having a crowded lobby or the game will end.Certain stations such as a cafe...

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Pac-Maso

Pac-Maso is a flash game banner not unlike Babarageo's STG Banner, but featuring our lovable pellet-gobbling pal from Namco's well-known franchise.Click on any of the three corridors to switch, and collect power pellets for temporary vulnerability.Name: Pac-MasoDeveloper: Yoshio IshiiCategory: ArcadeType: Brow...

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Mr. Heart Loves You Very Much

The excellently titled "Mr. Heart Loves You Very Much" is a short, but original and pretty nifty puzzle game by Zaphos designed for Kotoromi's Gamma 256 exhibition.To complete each level, the player simply needs to navigate a maze to get to Mr. Heart - the nifty part is that doing this involves pushing little 16x16 segments into the empty spaces outside. You can also rotate the maze to further rearrange things.It's very short (and at the moment a...

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Stopple

Stopple is a DirectX remake of Bloxorz, created by Rupert Hawkes with full permission from the original author Damien Clarke. The objective of the game is basically to get a piece of block to fall through a square hole at the end of each stage, all the while trying to avoid falling off the edges.The player will be introduced to switches, bridges, tiles which responds to different pressures and even teleporters to complicate matters. Later on, smaller...

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Fatal Hearts

Fatal Hearts by Hanako Games has been released. It's a visual novel with a nice variety of puzzles. The mysterious story is about two teenage girls -- one goes missing, and the story proceeds at a relatively fast pace. Besides the puzzles, there are also dialogue choices, but those don't seem to affect the game very much (at least that I could tell from the demo). EDIT: The author of the game just told me that the dialogue choices do in fact affect...

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News

Ablation X development journal updated. [trailer]Knytt Experiment: Nifflas has cancelled the full release of Knytt Experiment, and will discontinue development on Knytt Stories as well.Release DatesDwarf Fortress: The new Dwarf Fortress update is very close to a release. Due out next week.Spud's Quest: An update for Chris Davis' lovingly-crafted tribute to the Dizzy series will be released soon. [new features]AdventureSubmachine 5: Mateusz Skutnik...

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Site for Sale

I'm selling Independent Gaming (indygamer.blogspot.com). Interested parties please contact me at weetim [@] gmail.com with your offer or propos...

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Toribash 3.0 Released

Hampa recently released Toribash version 3.0, an update to the popular turn-based fighting game with physics, dismemberment, decapitation and blood. Updates are as follows:- removed registration key- removed demo restrictions- environments- shaders (off by default)- 2 vs 2 and 2 vs 1 battles- black belt only server option- added login (same username and password as the forum)- new shop items (to be announced)Some new bugs were found, but patches will be released in the coming weeks to address these. So basically you can get Toribash with nearly...

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Silent Chain

In Silent Chain, you touch the enemies without touching their spikes to bind them to yourself. The more connections you have the more points you get when you connect or kill another. You can shoot the enemies too, which will make your mass decrease faster.Controls:Move - ArrowsShoot - ZGather - XName: Silent ChainDeveloper: cactusCategory: ActionType: FreewareSize: 2MBDirect download link: Click hereOnline hiscore ta...

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Blackwell Unbound Demo

A 27 MB demo for Blackwell Unbound is now available for download.- direct download link (right-click to save)- Wadjet Eye Games- Spooks (freeware, walkthrou...

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Protoganda

Protoganda's graphics were inspired by old movies with special effects made without the use of computers. And to some extent by the feeling you get from watching old protoganda movies. The gameplay is a fairly straight boss fight flare, with a focus on time, rather than lives.You start out with three minutes playtime. Defeating a boss gives you an extra fifteen seconds. Getting your ship blown up deducts forty. If the timer reaches zero, you lose.There...

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News

Mutant Storm Empire: PomPom Games had recently informed Eurogamer that Mutant Storm Empire will be available on the XBox Live Arcade starting October 31st, 2007.de Blob: This Nintendo Wii release has suffered a scheduling setback, with it's release date moved from 2008 to 2009. The PC version is still available as a free download from the GameDev.net forum thread. [source: Joystiq]Free Lunch Design: Johan Peitz of Icy Tower fame will release two...

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IGF 2008 Student Showcase

The full list of entries (125 in total) for this year's IGF student competition is now available to view from the IGF main site.- peruse the entr...

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Neonominoes

Neonominoes is a puzzler by Maruchu, author of the equally fun but dated Colorful Notes. Players are given a number of puzzle pieces in each level, and must find a way to place all of them inside the holes to advance.Left click to place and right click to rotate. Menu navigation is in Japanese but shouldn't pose a problem to players with a willingness to experiment. It is also possible to select a puzzle piece to place by choosing the option right...

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Knytt Experiment

Note: Not an official release.Nifflas' Knytt Experiment is an attempt by the author to encourage user-generated content while building a coherent world for others players to explore. Anyone can create a new level and submit it for approval before inclusion into the database.Only one small area is playable now, but if the response if positive then a proper game could possibly be released very so...

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Off the Rails

Off the Rails is a new action game by Nitrome in which players are required to guide a handcar from the start to end, avoid obstacles and collect coins for points.Tap the left and right cursor keys alternately to speed the car up, and press the S key to make it stop. Hold the up arrow key to jump, and press space to change directions. The W, A, S and D keys can also be used to move the car as well.Ramps can be used to execute tricks in midair like...

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Poyo 2 Preview

Lazrael has decided to create a sequel for his popular platformer Poyo.- Poyo 2- P...

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Jonathan Mak Interview

Probably the best interview which sums up Jonathan Mak's approach to game development. Here are a couple of interesting bits from said article.Have you started working on any other projects? There's collaboration work I'm doing with this musician, but that's sort of on hold since I'm trying to finish this game.Would you develop for any other platforms?I'm not done with freeware. I want to make freeware and Sony knows this. Where would I be without Kenta Cho? If I didn't play that game, none of this would have happened. I sort of feel indebted to...

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News

Ablation X: The Ablation X development journal is up.AdventureBlackwell Unbound: Dave Gilbert has written an article about the Blackwell series for Game Career Guide.Untitled Adventure Game: buloght had posted a background art from his upcoming adventure game.UpcomingDwarf Fortress: A new version for Dwarf Fortress will be released this week.For The Game: Studio Trophis' For The Game will be released before the end of the year. The White Chamber...

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Adler Zone

Adler Zone is a gorgeous 8-bit style shooter by battlegorge, though only one playable level is included in this early version. Hold the A key to shoot, and press the S key to activate the hyper field.Upgrade your firepower by acquiring either fifty or a hundred green power-up containers. Collect blue crystals for bonus points.Name: Adler ZoneDeveloper: battlegorgeCategory: ShooterType: FreewareSize: ...

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Cactus' New Game

"It's a bit like a first person point and click game in the same sense as Deja Vù."Due out before Hallowe...

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Ookibloks Preview

This is a proper way to make a trailer - pull an Okami, then...Might not be the most impressive entry in the IGF competition, but it sure looks like a ton of fun.- Ookibloks web site- download high quality divx video (right-click to sa...

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Splume

Splume is an interesting physics-based matching game created by a couple of industry veterans. According to Matthew, this is only the first of a number of web-based projects to be released on a monthly schedule.The installation of Unity web player is required to play this game, and anything from Flashbang Studios should be relatively safe to use.- play the g...

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Goo Preview

A lengthy explanation for the IGF entry Goo was recently recorded and posted by Tommy Refenes at his site. The demonstration also includes a tasty preview for two of the gameplay modes to be found in this game - versus and survival.According to Tommy himself, a PC demo will be released when the game is close to completion. [thanks to Mr. Blow for the remind...

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brainTooth

brainTooth is a new experimental release by Jph, in which the author returns to his orbital gameplay design roots found in both Valence and The Life in Matter.Place your ship by pressing the home key, and use the cursor keys to move from one planet to the other. The ship automatically orbits around the closest planet. Hold the control or shift key to shoot in opposite directions.Name: brainToothDeveloper: JphCategory: ArcadeType: FreewareSize: 2MBDirect...

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Covert Front 2

Covert Front 2 is the latest release from the prolific Mateusz Skutnik, creator of the Submachine series and popular DayMare Town adventure games. A continuation of the last episode, the female spy Kara now seeks an escape from her captivity with the secret plans in her possession.The game is also available as a downloadable 4MB file for several operating systems. Watch out though, because they will pull a Big Fish on you and clutter your desktop...

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The Abrupt Goodbye

The Abrupt Goodbye is an interesting experiment by Andy Schatz of Pocketwatch Games, made using a combination of simple SQL and PHP coding. Participants can choose to play either side of a conversation, with new responses added every minute by other players.A discussion thread can be found in the Indiegamer forums.- play The Abrupt Good...

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Relight: Eternal Overture

Relight: Eternal Overture is a decent Bomberman clone with detailed sprites and level designs, but it's default difficulty setting may deter most from completing all twenty-five stages in one attempt. There are no continues allowed, so players would have to attempt the first few levels numerous times just to learn enemy or boss attack patterns.The C key can be used to bring up an inventory screen, although a trial and error exercise may be required...

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Space Capstar 2

Space Capstar II is a new Flash game by NIGORO, in which players are asked to don the suit of an astronaut named Randy as he attempts to navigate treacherous mines and caverns while trying to acquire rare minerals for high rewards.Hold the left mouse button and your ship will traverse towards the spot indicated by your cursor. Collision with objects or laser beams will cause the ship to lose fuel, but your supplies can be replenished by collecting...

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Katakijin Demo

A demo for Katakijin is now available. Knytt rip-off? Nikujin?- direct download l...

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Dyngrid

Dyngrid is a Geometry Wars-type arena shooter by DrPetter, made in under six hours. There are two executable files included, with the second one allowing players to switch between three ships.Name: DyngridDeveloper: DrPetterCategory: ShooterType: FreewareSize: 157...

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Preview: Fez

I, like many of you, have watched the Fez teaser video (see below) several times over since it was released by Kokoromi a few days ago. What we saw was a 3d world compressed down to one of four 2D projections, where only the 2D versions of the world could be navigated. My imagination sprang into the realm of puzzles that would be possible with such a system, though the video showed no puzzles at all. In other words, it gave us a glimpse of the...

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Apathetic Spatula in Crazyland

Apathetic Spatula in Crazyland is a 3D platformer made to frustrate even the most hardened arcade action and platformer veterans. The game starts off innocently enough, but then introduces a couple of difficult obstacle courses and disappearing platforms to players determined enough to reach the blue area. Of course, none of these can compare to the invisible tiles placed inside the red rooms. Use the cursor keys to move the spatula, and press the...

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News

The Gamer's QuarterIFComp 2007: Emily Short reviews a number of her favorite IFComp entries submitted this year. [source: dessgeega]Portal: The next issue of TGQ will feature an article about Narbacular Drop, written by one of the developers who worked on Valve's Portal.ReleasesThe Subconscious: Podvedomim is a small interactive work by the guys from Amanita Design and Huberokororo.The Quiet Night: GamePure has released a new Puzznic-type puzzler...

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Radian

In Radian, players take control of a stationary object located in the middle of a dark room. Take aim at enemies by rotating this object using the left and right cursor keys, then fire a shot with either the Z or X keys. Hold both buttons for a charged attack.Press the space key to collect debris for powerups. Shots can be blocked by using your shields, although the coverage area is limited to the direction chosen by the player before the start of...

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Garden of Coloured Lights

I wrote about GoCL a while back, but here it is again since Linley posted up a download link for it just recently. If you can't afford a PS3 for Everyday Shooter, then this is the next best thing you can get your hands on.Garden of Coloured Lights is a new vertical shooter by Linley Henzell, creator of Excellent Bifurcation and the popular Dungeon Crawl. The game features four levels, each with a different theme and end level boss. Sound effects...

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Pitch Black Sea

Pitch Black Sea is a horizontal shooter game based underwater, in which the player controls a fish with the ability to shoot in two opposite directions. Use the C or V key to fire left and right. Press the V key to start a game when the continue screen is shown.Only one level is playable at the moment.Name: Pitch Black SeaDeveloper: LazraelCategory: ShooterType: FreewareSize: 2MBDirect download link: Click h...

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