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Indie Zoe: Raider of the Lost News (13 February 2014)

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Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, guys. Time to get some flowers and chocolates. Or, if you’re like me, nothing! That’s right, I don’t celebrate V-day. Wait, does that make me even more hipster? Anyway, here’s the indie news from the week, all in one place.

We already told you some of the fantastic indie news of the week. Sony revealed that 100 games will be coming to PS4, of which we anticipate 50 will be indies. Gotta love that IndieStation. Spelunky got an update, and The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II got a hilarious new trailer. So what else is happening in the world of indies?

Well, a while back I told you about Darkest Dungeon. In case you’ve forgotten, here’s its description:

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Descend at your peril!

Well, it has reached its Kickstarter goal. Tons of congrats – I’m excited to see this game in actions; the concept is brilliant. With 29 days to go, they’ve added some cool stretch goals including Town Events and Steam Workshop integration for the nodders. So, if you’re keen to play a game where dungeon crawling is about more than just killing and looting, you may just need to throw money at this. Oh, and their trailer is awesome.

Speaking of successful Kickstarters, go check out 39 Days to Mars. Already funded, it’s a mix of puzzle-adventure and resource management, all in the neat package of a co-operative steampunk survival-adventure game. Why’d they have to say steampunk? Now I have to check it out.

A couple of former EA developers have launched their first indie title, Atomic Brawl. It’s F2P, but without locked-off content – they’re trying to do the F2P genre right and make it enjoyable to play whether you pay or not. Wow, they can’t have learned that at EA. Atomic Brawl is like Hearthstone in that you collect cards and brawl against others. But that’s where the similarities seem to end. It looks quite cute – if you like strategy-based multiplayer time-sinks, you’ll want to check this one out.

There are some fun bundles out at the moment. Over on Bundle Stars, you can pick up the Kingdoms Bundle, with six games for less than $5. This includes Magicka and Europa Universallis. Otherwise, head on over to the Humble Weekly Sale and grab the Double Fine bundle. If you play $6 or more you can get Brutal Legend, as well as Psychonauts, Costume Quest and Stacking.

Last Updated: February 13, 2014

32 Comments

  1. VampyreSquirrel

    February 13, 2014 at 12:42

    Too many cool indie games… not enough mula… lol

    Reply

  2. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    February 13, 2014 at 12:48

    Man, that header cracks me up!

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    • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

      February 13, 2014 at 12:49

      Geoff looking gooooood

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    • VampyreSquirrel

      February 13, 2014 at 12:56

      Loving the text in the back… “Call mom… on us!”

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  3. Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

    February 13, 2014 at 12:49

    Don’t worry. The wife and I don’t celebrate V-Day either. It’s a stupid day that’s pretty meaningless.

    Oh you bought some flowers because it’s V-day? How cute. How about buying them for no reason on any of the other days of the year because you love that person?

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    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      February 13, 2014 at 12:49

      lolz

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    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      February 13, 2014 at 12:49

      Every day is vday dammit

      Reply

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      February 13, 2014 at 12:52

      Stop hating capitalism, you communist!

      Reply

      • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

        February 13, 2014 at 12:58

        I don’t hate capatilism. I hate fake love

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          February 13, 2014 at 13:04

          But it’s the same thing :/

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          • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

            February 13, 2014 at 13:06

            lol

    • Hammersteyn

      February 13, 2014 at 12:58

      • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

        February 13, 2014 at 13:06

        Winna!!!!!

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      February 13, 2014 at 12:58

      exactly! now damn adverts of flipping mixers and hair-dryers for the ladies and power tools for men. Its madness!

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      • Hammersteyn

        February 13, 2014 at 12:59

        In Europe they advertise power tools for ladies.

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        • TiMsTeR1033

          February 13, 2014 at 13:01

          Those are different kinda tools.

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          • Hammersteyn

            February 13, 2014 at 13:01

            Exactly

        • Admiral Chief in Vegas

          February 13, 2014 at 13:19

          Ze Flugenheimer?

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          • Hammersteyn

            February 13, 2014 at 13:27

            LOL, what’s the safe word again?

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            February 13, 2014 at 13:32

            FLÜGGÅNK€HIØLEN

    • Her Highness the Hipster

      February 13, 2014 at 13:27

      exactly! i get plenty of nice dinners and sweet presents throughout the year – why be forced to do it on this day because hallmark tells us so?

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      • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

        February 13, 2014 at 13:36

        Indeed. So glad there are others like me and my wife out there

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  4. Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

    February 13, 2014 at 12:49

    I can’t wait for darkest dungeons. It looks incredible!

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  5. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    February 13, 2014 at 12:49

    MUST HAVE DARKEST DUNGEON!

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    • Hammersteyn

      February 13, 2014 at 12:57

      It’s easy, turn out all the lights…. oh you mean the game, yeah me too.

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        February 13, 2014 at 13:40

        lol

        Reply

  6. Mossel

    February 13, 2014 at 12:52

    Started playing The Cave and it’s quite awesome! Just a bit repetitive at times, but awesome and funny!

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      February 13, 2014 at 12:54

      It’s a fun game. I liked how the characters are all not really very nice people heh.

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      • Mossel

        February 13, 2014 at 14:05

        Hehe ya especially the knight…turns out quite different than your usual fairy tale. “Pull the sowrdith from the stoneth!” hahaha I laughed at that!

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  7. Rock789

    February 13, 2014 at 14:00

    Indie games… Indie games everywhere! 🙂

    Reply

  8. Mark Treloar

    February 13, 2014 at 14:55

    Dress like Al Capone and celebrate like its 1929.

    Reply

  9. Umar Reborn

    February 13, 2014 at 15:11

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