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Xbox Developer Direct Set for January 22 to Showcase Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and More

Originally Published 2 days ago — by Pure Xbox

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A secret fourth game is rumored to be part of the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, described as a promising indie title from a third-party publisher, with additional speculation about Fable's development for PS5. The event is scheduled for January 22nd, and more details are expected to emerge.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Loses Indie Awards Over AI Use

Originally Published 21 days ago — by Push Square

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Expedition 33, a game by Sandfall Interactive, was disqualified from the Indie Game Awards after it was revealed that the developers used generative AI in its creation, despite earlier claims that no AI was used. This led to the revocation of its awards for Best Debut and Game of the Year, highlighting ongoing controversies over AI's role in game development.

Horses' Sales Success Highlights Industry Double Standards and Creative Risks

Originally Published 25 days ago — by GamesRadar+

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Horses, a controversial indie horror game banned on Steam, sold 18,000 units in two weeks, earning $65,000 which covered its debts but was insufficient to fund future projects, likely leading to the studio's disbandment. The ban, which Santa Ragione attributes to outdated rules and lack of transparency, highlights ongoing issues with platform policies and their impact on developers.

New Wild West Open-World RPGs Inspired by Red Dead Redemption

Originally Published 25 days ago — by GAMINGbible

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A new open-world RPG called Westlanders, developed by The Breach Studios and co-published with Radical Theory, is seen as a potential spiritual successor to Red Dead Redemption 2, offering survival and economic building elements in a wild-west setting, with a planned early access release in 2026.

Epic and Humble Ban Controversial Indie Horror 'Horses' Before Release

Originally Published 1 month ago — by Engadget

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Indie game Horses by Santa Ragione was banned from both Steam and Epic Games Store shortly before its release, with Epic citing violations of content policies related to inappropriate and hateful content, despite the developer's protests and explanations. The game remains available on GOG and Itch.io as the studio seeks to recover its investment.

Steam Releases Multiple Free Games with Perfect Reviews for October

Originally Published 3 months ago — by GAMINGbible

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Steam has released a free indie game called Unknown Fluffy Object, which has received 100% positive reviews from users. The game features a sheepdog rescuing sheep from UFOs in Scotland and is praised for its cute and relaxing gameplay, despite minor controller support issues.