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When I want to read Catch-22, what are the options? I can go to a library, and do it for free. While I’m there, I can browse the rest of his works or nearby, possibly similar, books. I can search by topic, author, or year of publication. If I want my own copy, I [...]

As the booze-hound saying goes, it’s five o’clock somewhere. But in my case, I’m claiming it’s still Monday somewhere…somewhere being out here in Hawaii. I must say I don’t recall the last time I’ve been anywhere outside of home for two full weeks, so this vacation has been a much-needed diversion.
We’ve been busy with traffic [...]

In the heat of Summer, you can always rely on Indie Links to cool you off, especially if your means of air conditioning is near your computer arrangement. I did my best to diversify this week.
Lots of interviews, in depth coverage of current/upcoming games, and in the end, ten awesome links from ten different sites.
The [...]

I’ve seen balance games, I’ve seen massage “games,” I think I’ve even seen breathing games – but I’ve never seen a breathing game quite like the latest release from USC grads The Peanut Gallery. You may recall their earlier title Spectre which we spoke to them about before the IGF.
With calming, pixellated graphics that lead [...]

Shortly after its release on Steam several days ago, Tragnarion Studios’ v.1.2 update for The Scourge Project: Episodes 1 and 2 will be available on GamersGate starting July 5th. In addition, just as the Steam event had taken place, The Scourge Project will be offered at 75% off its regular price (just $4.99, 4,99€, and [...]

The IndieCade showcase at E3 is where all of the hip and happenin’ indie gamers congregate, including us at DIYgamer. Over the last few days, several of us have gotten a chance to get familiar with the individuals behind IndieCade, the developers involved, and the games we all love so much. There’s something fresh and [...]

Arena shooters are two a penny on the Xbox Live Indie Games service, with only a small number really deserving your attention. JoyJoy is definitely in the ‘must play’ category, with its polished look, multitude of weaponry and challenging gameplay.
It may all get a little too hectic as the later levels utterly destroy you, but [...]

So, like I mentioned in an earlier post today about the “wonkiness” of the website and how access to various parts of the website were restricted due to technical reasons, this was all due to the fact that we were implementing new and improved features to bring our humble little website up to the standards [...]

As E3 looms it’s huge pixelated head next week it comes as no surprise that Microsoft is holding its annual pre-E3 press conference for all media to gorge on what the big company has planned for it’s gaming system in the upcoming future. This, naturally, includes all things pertaining to the Xbox, including the oft-forgotten [...]

Whereas soccer fans are being treated to a wealth of upcoming video games for their favorite sport, tennis has taken a back seat. It’s nice to see indie developers working on a variety of different sports and while I know I’m a long ways away from seeing a mixed martial arts indie game, I’ll have [...]