Don’t miss these lesser known titles
Often, we get hung up on the big video games – titles on which publishers have spent millions to create and promote; however, in recent years, there’s been a rise of independent video games. These are creations that are made with little to no corporate backing. Instead, the developers hope their games will bring players in by word-of-mouth or positive review. Independent development is risky, but there are major rewards to be reaped if successful.
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