It’s a big deal to cross a million sales in general, but particularly in the indie world. With smaller budgets and quicker development times (in theory), a million sales means that the developers have made real money, and gotten some serious attention. Two games recently crossed that milestone, making it a good week to be an indie.
First up, The Stanley Parable. Released originally as a mod, it became its own game last year to huge critical success. Of course the developer is incredibly proud of the game’s success.
A few years ago no one had any idea who I was. Today the stanley parable has sold a million copies. Thank you. <3
— Davey Wreden (@HelloCakebread) October 18, 2014
However, it is the voice actor for the game’s narrator that won at twitter. For those who played the game, you’ll appreciate these tweets.
The Stanley Parable has sold over a million copies. The Narrator decided not to tell Stanley. It might make him fractious. Or big-headed.
— Kevan Brighting (@kevanthevoice) October 19, 2014
The Narrator relented. He sent Stanley a congratulations card and a check for $8. There was no way he would send $427. There are limits.
— Kevan Brighting (@kevanthevoice) October 19, 2014
Meanwhile, Space Engineers also crossed the million mark. To celebrate, they released this infographic proving that women don’t like the game.
Are you one of the millions who picked up these games? It seems I am a female cliché – I have zero interest in Space Engineers. However, I have played and loved The Stanley Parable. It is genuinely funny and entertaining, poking fun at the way we play and perceive games. Plus it’s available on PC and Mac, so you can play it on your personal computer of choice.
Last Updated: October 21, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 07:11
I’m a female cliche too :/
But I like hearing when indie games are doing well.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 07:33
Me too.
About the indie games.
Not the female cliché
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 07:32
I still need to get around to playing Stanley Parable, I have it lying in my Steam Library.
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 07:39
Me too, bought it during the last sale.
Her Highness the Hipster
October 22, 2014 at 07:40
you both need to play it – it’s actually really good. weird, but good 🙂
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 07:42
I’m planning to, want to knock a bunch of indies off the old backlog in between Warframe and the next AAA I play. Busy with Contrast right now, quite enjoying that.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 08:05
I watched a video of it the other day when I saw it was on sale.
Completely sold me after two minutes.
Very curious about trying it out. But if I don’t run around Mordor killing orcs right now, who will?
Rj Jacobs
October 22, 2014 at 07:53
What the hell? Stanley Parable? Even the trailers on Youtube seriously bored me. Gamergate save us! Been Gaming since 1979 and even Space Invaders and Asteroids was more fun then this drivel.
Admiral Chief 0
October 22, 2014 at 08:16
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