Indie Love
Although I’m not much of a gamer the discovery Samorost 2 and more recently Osmos (see video below) makes me want to play games. The creators of Osmos call their game an ambient game. And this type of game attract me — as a non-gamer — much more. I imagine these type of games is also in someway stimulated by the rise of the new game-consoles: the smartphone.
The gaming-experience fits me much better than lets say World of Warcraft or Grand Theft Auto. Plus it allows me to play a game as a small break. Just like Windows Solitaire.
The Indie Love Bundle
Some days ago on St.Valentine a group of Indie game-developers bundled their games together and offered them as The Indie Love Bundle. The campaign is closed now, but what a strong and original marketing effort. I hope it made them a bit more independent.
