If you’re feeling bereft that E3 came and went, don’t worry, as the Casual Connect conference will take place in San Francisco on 11-13 August with even more exciting gaming news, panels, and lectures. Casual Connect is dedicated to supporting game developers, particularly in the indie field, to foster new talent and titles that push gaming forward with innovative ideas.
As any gaming enthusiast will tell you, a big part of gaming culture is blogging. Developers and marketers are discovering the power of the blogger review and are reaching out to bloggers who are consistently producing quality articles and reviews for their audience. Rotem Dahan & Dani Finkelstein from BlogsRelease have explored just a few notable influencers in the indie gaming world.
Indie Haven
News, reviews, features, regular updates, what’s not to like? The site is very user-friendly and has several features that set it apart from the others. Crowdfunding Weekly, for example, is dedicated to showcasing the developers currently looking to fund their games through platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
Spotlight Post: In A Brief Overview of the Indie Comedy Game, Contributing Editor Erin Hyles takes us through some notable joke and comedy game titles and why they’re popular.
Indie Gamer Chick
Brutally honest reviews and opinions of a large variety of games on different consoles. The posts are long, in-depth and well-written.
Spotlight Post: One of the most recent posts, Shenmue’s III’s Pitch Just Plain Sucks is a great example of Indie Gamer Chick’s entertaining, pull-no-punches style.
Indie Game Enthusiast
Short, concise, and organized, Indie Game Enthusiast is a great blog to consult when looking for a quick game review.
Spotlight Post: PC Review #116: Subnautica showcases the straightforward style of this blog, with all the information you need to know about the game.
Alpha Beta Gamer
This is a blog for fans of indie indie, including alpha, beta, and student games. Who knows, you might just discover the next Super Mario.
Spotlight Post: Sam - Beta Demo gives a short description of an interactive comic game in beta.
Ghost Volta
A blog covering not just indie games but the indie cultures that comes along with them, including comics, films, and more. Boasts a great design and a lot of quality content for indie gamers.
Spotlight Post: Not strictly gaming, Let’s Talk Open Source - The Future of Technology, takes a macro approach and discusses where we’re headed with technology.
Work in Beta
Another blog on games in beta, with a particular focus on developers, including interviews and podcasts.
Spotlight Post: Actually a spotlight podcast - check it out here: BetaCast: Episode 47 – It’s nothing like candy crush.
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