Justin, Ethan, and Josh discuss the rise and the future of indie games while attempting to define what makes a game an indie game and the differences between large and small independent developers.


The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of entertainment-focused video game topics.


This show was recorded live on Twitch.tv/HorribleNight. Live podcasts are featured monthly. Check out the archived video.


Throughout May, Horrible Night will be Going Indie and featuring indie game related articles in support of the Indie Game: The Movie screening in Indianapolis on May 23.

Gaming Cynic: The Indie Game Nightmare
Tried It: Minecraft 360 Edition
Lone Survivor Review
Gaming Lifestyle: Waiting for Console Breakthroughs
Rewards of Going Indie Part 1 – Accidentally Breaking New Ground
Podcast – Welcome to Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition
I Learned Something Today: Super Meat Boy

Show Notes

Cast:

Justin L, Ethan, Josh


Guide:


00:25 – Intro

03:16 – Game Industry Shout-Outs

24:00 – Horrible Shout-Outs

37:06 – On the Spot Question

45:09 – Going Indie

45:22 – The Rise of the Indies

59:08 – Favorite Big Independent Developers

1:03:25 – What is Indie?

1:12:55 – Biggest Indie Game Surprise

1:19:05 – Importance of Indies

1:24:19 – Future of Indies

1:36:10 – HorribleNight.com Updates


Game Industry Shout-Outs:

Josh – Ravaged goes Beyond Funderdome
Ethan – Defiance Transmedia
Justin – Project Copernicus / Kingdoms of Amalur MMO Trailer

Horrible Shout-Outs:

Ethan – Aaron McNeal – Lone Survivor Review
Josh – Ethan Moses – The Bro-op Article
Justin – Brandon Coppernoll’s – Tried It Minecraft

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