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My favorite games showcase of the summer hasn’t come fromGamescomor theSummer Game Fest- it’s come courtesy of a new Twitter trend that has indie developers showing off the games that they can’t afford to platform at these big events.
The text is always the same: “Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars, so here is a [gif/video/trailer].” But the occasional joy oftrendslike these is that the games getting swept alongside the viral trend couldn’t be more different to one another - paranormal horrors sit next to cute cat games in the algorithm - so here’s a rundown of a few highlights.
Before we begin, it’s worth mentioning that while there’s no word on how much a trailer spot in Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 actually costs, 2022’s show reportedlycharged sponsors $127,600for a one-minute trailer.
Next up is a collection of musical mini-games (hello, Rhythm Heaven) that’s threatening to permanently worm its beeping, booping chiptunes into my head. Bits and Bops comes toSteamearly next year.
Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars, so here is a video of ours. #indiedev #gamescom2024 https://t.co/If1TlqY1BL https://t.co/oOicY2R928 pic.twitter.com/dcF4GZVYn2August 22, 2024
Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars, so here is a video of ours. #indiedev #gamescom2024 https://t.co/If1TlqY1BL https://t.co/oOicY2R928 pic.twitter.com/dcF4GZVYn2August 22, 2024
Claustrophobic space station corridors, wrenches, imsim elements, and a bunch of messed up enemies looking to bite your face? Yep, RetroSpace is definitely summoning System [Bio]Shock in all the best ways, with a gorgeous style attached too. And, wait… are those Vita-Chambers on itsSteampage?
Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars, so here is a GIF. #indiedev #gamescom2024https://t.co/OE3Ddhc5gE https://t.co/ocZFhGJUUk pic.twitter.com/d3chVRXWpQAugust 21, 2024
Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars, so here is a GIF. #indiedev #gamescom2024https://t.co/OE3Ddhc5gE https://t.co/ocZFhGJUUk pic.twitter.com/d3chVRXWpQAugust 21, 2024
Psychofinger looks cool! It’s a comic book FPS where you fingerbang blowfish, according to the tweet below. ItsSteampage elaborates that it’s actually a roguelike with some bonkers builds. How do four finger pistols sound? What about one stuck in a rock ‘n’ roll hand sign? Would the addition of a foot make you more excited? Because Psychofinger has a kick too.
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Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars, so here is a GIF. #indiedev #gamescom2024 https://t.co/DE9PuaXDmZ pic.twitter.com/JRhQI3fJgVAugust 20, 2024
Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars, so here is a GIF. #indiedev #gamescom2024 https://t.co/DE9PuaXDmZ pic.twitter.com/JRhQI3fJgVAugust 20, 2024
Music is outlawed in dystopian, cyberpunky, turn-based RPG Keylocker, so you do the only rational thing: fight the powers that be with strings and drums and art, man. The trailer begins strong enough with jaw-dropping pixel art and interesting grid-based combat, but it absolutely goes off the rails in the second half (in a complimentary way). Keylocker is out September 18 onSteam.
Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars so here is a Video. #indiedev #gamescom2024 https://t.co/IUjnXW2fBJ pic.twitter.com/KEPWSlPXZjAugust 22, 2024
Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars so here is a Video. #indiedev #gamescom2024 https://t.co/IUjnXW2fBJ pic.twitter.com/KEPWSlPXZjAugust 22, 2024
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1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
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Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
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Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
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5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
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Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
1
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
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Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
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3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
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Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
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5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
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Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
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5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
5
Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”