Indie Gaming
Why Are So Many Video Game Developers Going Norse in 2015?
Not all Norsemen are Vikings, but there's no doubt the iconic Northern Raiders are influencing indie developers right now.
VICE Goes to Gamescom 2015, Part Two: The Indie Games
It's not all mega-budgets and maximum bluster at Germany's massive Gamescom conference – there's a wealth of wonderful indie titles on show, too.
How to Get Back Into Video Games
Lapsed gamer? We've all been there. Here are some words of encouragement for getting back in the game.
Making Your Own Computer Can Be a Sad and Confusing Hell
After ruining my Mac, I looked into building my own PC... Until I realised what a bloody nightmare it could be.
Doing It Together: Remembering PlayStation’s Net Yaroze Console
The homemade Yaroze games felt like outsider art, their spirit evident in some of the modern indie titles that PlayStation has acquired.
Understanding Single-Player Co-Op With ‘Quadrilateral Cowboy’
Developer Brendon Chung opens up about overcoming his own programming naivety to nail an emerging gameplay trend.
Checking in with the Indie Gaming Community at Brighton’s Develop Conference
The event showcases the camaraderie amongst developers, and spotlights future indie talents.
PewDiePie Made Over $7m in 2014 Playing Video Games – So What Are You Doing with Your Life?
You might think he's a twat, but Felix Kjellberg's actions in becoming the world's biggest YouTuber say otherwise.
Meeting the Man Behind the Game Where You Harass and Kill Japanese Schoolgirls
'Yandere Simulator' is a controversial PC game where panty shots and poisoning are all part of the 'fun'.
Watching as Detectives: The Truth Behind ‘Her Story’
We speak to designer Sam Barlow about his divisive and vital new indie game.
Cold Beer, BBQ and Indie Brilliance: How Devolver Digital Won E3, Again
The best new indie games don't have a home inside E3 'proper' – instead, you've got to follow your nose to a Hooters parking lot.
Exclusive: Read an Excerpt from the Forthcoming Indie Games Book, ‘Independent By Design’
London indie studio Failbetter Games already tasted critical success this year with Sunless Sea. This exclusive book excerpt explores the developers' beginnings.