Indie developer Owen Deery has made his game Small Radios Big Televisions free for download after being informed by Warner Bros Discovery that it will be delisted from Steam and PS4 stores due to "business changes". The game will be available for a few more weeks before being pulled, and Deery will continue to receive royalties until then. He has made the PC version of the game free on his website in response to the delisting.
Palworld, a monster-collecting survival game, has amassed 19 million players, leading to projected server costs of over $475,000 USD per month. Despite the high expenses, the game has generated significant revenue, with 12 million copies sold on Steam alone. The network engineer has been ordered to ensure the service never goes down, leading to substantial server investments. The game's success has raised questions about the sustainability of its server costs, especially without microtransactions, but the developer seems committed to meeting the demand.
Eternights is a horror action RPG that combines dungeon exploration, monster fighting, and romance elements. Players navigate through disturbing environments, stringing combos and using elemental attacks to defeat enemies. The game features a bond system with four potential love interests, each with their own unique storylines. Players must manage their time wisely to strengthen relationships and uncover the true ending. Despite some flaws in visuals and gameplay, Eternights offers an entertaining and uplifting experience for fans of action RPGs with romance and dating sim elements.
The long-awaited remake of The Simpsons: Hit & Run, a beloved video game released in 2003, has been completed by an indie developer. The remake is fully playable and includes features such as missions and sampled audio dialogue. However, it will not be made available for public download due to the risk of a DMCA takedown. Fans hope that this project will encourage Activision, the game's owner, to consider an official remake or remaster in the future.
Indie developer Neal Agarwal has created a video game called The Password Game that simulates the frustrating process of creating a password for an online account. The game highlights the challenges users face, such as meeting specific requirements and dealing with password management issues. Despite its simplicity, the game provides a concise and engaging experience for players.
Indie developer John Lay has remade the 1994 CD-i game "Zelda's Adventure" for Game Boy, in the style of "Link's Awakening". The original game was considered the worst in the Legend of Zelda series due to its poor graphics and gameplay. Lay's version is available to play in-browser or on original Game Boy hardware and took him around 14 months to develop. The game incorporates features from other Zelda games and is a curious footnote in the series' history.
Indie developer Ultra Dolphin Revolution is giving away 128 downloadable codes for its last Wii U title, Captain U, on Twitter for both Europe and North America. Despite the Wii U eShop closing, codes can still be redeemed until April 3. The developer has ten games on the Wii U eShop, many of which are inspired by classic NES platformers.
Indie developer Ultra Dolphin Revolution is giving away 128 downloadable codes of its last Wii U title, Captain U, on Twitter for both Europe and North America. Despite the Wii U closing its doors earlier this week, you can still redeem download codes up until 3rd April. Ultra Dolphin Revolution has ten games on the Wii U eShop, some of which are upgraded versions of their previous releases.
