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09-07-2023, 03:36 AM
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Day of the Devs has announced that they?ll be highlighting indie games in Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition. This will put smaller developers in the spotlight on December 6th in a livestream as part of the weeklong Game Awards celebration.
Ugh, I hate to be reminded of the Game Awards. Part of my distaste for them is because they make such a token effort to recognize smaller developers who make contributions to the industry. The difference between a AAA game and everything else isn?t quality; it?s budget. The Game Awards feels like an extension of the corporate side of gaming, where indies are seen more as a crucible for ideas that might be profitable on a larger level.
Day of the Devs, on the other hand, is a bit easier to appreciate. It?s helmed by Double Fine and iam8bit, who at least have an appreciation for the artistry in gaming. The Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition also allows anyone to submit their games (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlV919TTJadw_yUcvRlxebIWfTCJajNRafLzgldwwG F_qB6g/viewform) for consideration (before September 20th) without a financial barrier for entry.
The form doesn?t really define what they consider ?indie,? which is a bit concerning since people apply the label pretty widely these days. Dave the Diver (https://www.destructoid.com/early-access-review-dave-the-diver-pc/), for example, is often described as indie production. But the developer, Mintrocket, is a division of Nexon Korea Corporation (https://www.mobygames.com/company/51851/mintrocket/), which has a net income in the billions.
So, here?s hoping that Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition recognizes some hot indie games that actually need it. As a note, the usual Day of the Devs show that normally takes place in San Francisco in November is being pushed back a few months to early 2024.
Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition will livestream on December 6th, 2023. The Game Awards proper follows after on December 7, 2023.
The post Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition will highlight indies alongside the big awards show (https://www.destructoid.com/day-of-the-devs-game-awards-edition-will-highlight-indies/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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Day of the Devs has announced that they?ll be highlighting indie games in Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition. This will put smaller developers in the spotlight on December 6th in a livestream as part of the weeklong Game Awards celebration.
Ugh, I hate to be reminded of the Game Awards. Part of my distaste for them is because they make such a token effort to recognize smaller developers who make contributions to the industry. The difference between a AAA game and everything else isn?t quality; it?s budget. The Game Awards feels like an extension of the corporate side of gaming, where indies are seen more as a crucible for ideas that might be profitable on a larger level.
Day of the Devs, on the other hand, is a bit easier to appreciate. It?s helmed by Double Fine and iam8bit, who at least have an appreciation for the artistry in gaming. The Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition also allows anyone to submit their games (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlV919TTJadw_yUcvRlxebIWfTCJajNRafLzgldwwG F_qB6g/viewform) for consideration (before September 20th) without a financial barrier for entry.
The form doesn?t really define what they consider ?indie,? which is a bit concerning since people apply the label pretty widely these days. Dave the Diver (https://www.destructoid.com/early-access-review-dave-the-diver-pc/), for example, is often described as indie production. But the developer, Mintrocket, is a division of Nexon Korea Corporation (https://www.mobygames.com/company/51851/mintrocket/), which has a net income in the billions.
So, here?s hoping that Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition recognizes some hot indie games that actually need it. As a note, the usual Day of the Devs show that normally takes place in San Francisco in November is being pushed back a few months to early 2024.
Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition will livestream on December 6th, 2023. The Game Awards proper follows after on December 7, 2023.
The post Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition will highlight indies alongside the big awards show (https://www.destructoid.com/day-of-the-devs-game-awards-edition-will-highlight-indies/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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