Evan Lee Salim
- Indie Game Development
- July 1, 2026
- 2 views
Tencent Weighs Strategic Retreat: Reassessing Global Gaming Portfolio and Japanese Partnerships
In a move that signals a significant shift in the landscape of international gaming investment, Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent is reportedly exploring the divestment of several minority stakes in Japanese…
Asep Darmawan
- Indie Game Development
- July 1, 2026
- 4 views
The Quiet Art of Retail: inKONBINI Receives Lavish Physical Release
For those who find tranquility in the mundane, inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories. has emerged as a standout title in the indie landscape. By distilling the essence of the Japanese…
Pevita Pearce
- Indie Game Development
- July 1, 2026
- 2 views
Sanrio’s Bold Leap into Gaming: "Sanrio Kawaii Me Live!" Set to Redefine Rhythm Games by 2027
The world of mobile gaming is bracing for a significant infusion of "kawaii" culture as Sanrio—the powerhouse behind global icons like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll—prepares to launch its first…
Jia Lissa
- Indie Game Development
- July 1, 2026
- 2 views
Nana
- Indie Game Development
- July 1, 2026
- 4 views
The High Price of "Focus": IO Interactive and the Fracturing of the Xbox Publishing Model
By [Your Name/Journalistic Byline] In an industry defined by its volatility, few things are as jarring as the sudden dissolution of a major publishing partnership. This week, IO Interactive—the powerhouse…
- Indie Game Development
- June 30, 2026
- 4 views
From VR Pioneer to Indie Visionary: Patrick O’Luanaigh’s New Chapter at ‘Atmospheric’
After nearly two decades at the helm of one of the virtual reality industry’s most prominent studios, Patrick O’Luanaigh is trading corporate scale for creative intimacy. The former CEO of…
Rifan Muazin
- Indie Game Development
- June 30, 2026
- 5 views
Unraveling the Enigma of Rhell: A Deep Dive into Warped Worlds and Troubled Times
In the ever-expanding landscape of independent gaming, where pixel art and retro aesthetics often threaten to become a monolithic trend, occasionally a title emerges that manages to marry nostalgia with…
Laily UPN
- Indie Game Development
- June 30, 2026
- 3 views
Beneath the Surface: Glitch Games Expands its ‘Mini Escapes’ Universe with ‘The Below’
The puzzle-adventure genre on mobile devices has long been defined by games that either overstay their welcome with bloated mechanics or suffer from aggressive monetization models. Glitch Games, a studio…
Lina Irawan
- Indie Game Development
- June 30, 2026
- 4 views
Reynand Wu
- Indie Game Development
- June 30, 2026
- 5 views
The Crucible of 16-Bit: Revisiting the Most Forgivingly Brutal JRPGs of the SNES Era
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is often remembered as the golden age of the Japanese Role-Playing Game (JRPG). It was an era defined by lush sprite work, iconic soundtracks,…
