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Inside the wide world of indie video games
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
May 24, 2024
Yes, the video game industry is in turbulent times. But there's also a vast ecosystem of games built by those outside the major studios.
What it's like to create an indie film during the golden era of indie video games
by
Ellen Rolfes
May 21, 2024
Filmmaker Lisanne Pajot reflects on how the challenges she faced making an indie film mirrored the struggles their subjects faced developing an indie game.
Indie games are a “heart-dominant” business
May 14, 2024
David Brancaccio on the parallels between Super Meat Boy and Picasso’s masterpieces.
Netflix looks to drive growth with games after boost from password crackdown
Apr 18, 2024
Netflix has bought game studios and made other investments, but it's playing at a "high-stakes table" with deep-pocketed competitors.
Gaming furniture levels up to a more decorative aesthetic
by
Matt Levin
Apr 18, 2024
Ikea is launching a new line of gaming furniture more suited for the living room than the basement. It's a sign of how gamer demographics are maturing.
How the video game Dot's Home was adapted for the stage
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Mar 19, 2024
"Dot's Home Live" has been performed in Detroit in an effort to share the game's housing rights story with the community.
For public good, not for profit.
Video game Dot's Home brings a story of housing injustice to life
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Mar 18, 2024
The interactive game lets players follow one family's account of disadvantage and discrimination through the generations.
Why Microsoft is switching up its Xbox strategy
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Nic Perez
Feb 16, 2024
Microsoft sees the change in strategy as a revenue opportunity, explains Tom Warren, senior editor at The Verge.
What drove the strong growth in GDP at the end of 2023? Consumer spending.
Jan 25, 2024
Nostalgia, cold weather and an uptick in business travel have been good news for three Baltimore businesses.