The video game industry has changed dramatically over the last two decades, especially as independent developers have gained easier access to publishing tools, digital storefronts, and global ...

The debate around indie vs AAA longevity highlights a clear shift in how players value games over time. While AAA titles often dominate headlines at launch, many peak within months before player ...

Windrose is the latest survival-crafting game from the humble new indie studio Kraken Express and has quickly become many gamers' new obsession. The game sees players embark on their very own pirate ...

If you've been wandering through the endless Steam library, you've likely stumbled upon a quirky indie game right next to a blockbuster AAA title. But have you ever stopped to think about what sets ...

Believe it or not, there once was a time when you could look at a game and immediately understand where it came from. The edges were clearer. The budgets were obvious. The scale spoke for itself. Now ...

2025 is proving that size does not guarantee magic. Players are realizing that small teams can deliver experiences that surprise, challenge, and stick with you long after you put the controller down.

For AAA developers, it's often all about the biggest franchises, the safest sequels. We have industry auteurs like Suda 51, whose eccentricity shines through in their games, but even they are ...

Joshua Speer is a Staff Writer at DualShockers who has been covering games professionally since 2013, with a focus on indie games, retro games, platformers, deckbuilders, roguelikes, and Nintendo ...

The publishing director of Larian (Baldur’s Gate 3), Michael Douse, shared on social media his thoughts about the world of AAA games and the fact that they are so “perversely fascinated by indies.” ...

February’s PlayStation State of Play was a Who’s Who of big-name video game franchises. God of War, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and even Legacy of Kain were all featured on the jam-packed livestream, ...