Tag Archives: Indie Game Mag

‘Cow Crushers’: A Message Game Done Right

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Meg

New piece on IGM about Cow Crushers: Auroch Digital  has released a new relevant game, Cow Crushers, around the recent scandal about fast food beef tainted with horsemeat. I’ve written about GameTheNews’ previous titles, My Cotton-Picking Life and Endgame Syria, and mostly concluded that although I … Continue reading →

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Gemini Rue

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Meg

The iOs build of Gemini Rue is out today! The iOS version is very true to the original’s point-and-click interface, while still taking advantage of the touchscreen’s capabilities. Players will navigate similar screens and will tap to investigate areas or … Continue reading →

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Recent on IGM

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Meg

New short piece on my New York neighbors, Golden Ruby Games and their new Worm Run over at Indie Game Magazine. Their new game is a casual runner in which players help save space janitor Zeke Tallahassee from a space monster. … Continue reading →

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Recent Posts

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Meg

Two recent pieces on Indie Game Magazine on serious sim games. First, I loved the concept of Auroch Digital’s relevant sim Endgame Syria, even if I ultimately thought the execution was simplistic and somewhat lacking. Then, I broke my rule against posting … Continue reading →

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Still Life With Engagement Ring and Chinese MMO Text

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Meg

This past year, Harold and I got engaged! I still can’t really believe it, and saying “my fiance” and “after we’re married…” makes me laugh hysterically. In 2012, I contributed to three shipped games, Grumpy Goats, Next Island and Empire Online Lakoo. I started writing for … Continue reading →

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Castaway Paradise

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Meg

Wrote about the upcoming Castaway Paradise on IGM, as I pursue my life goal of playing every single island sim game ever. Stolen Couch, the indie studio  behind Ichi and Kids Vs. Goblins, plan to release Castaway Paradise, a new free-to-play island sim for iOs, … Continue reading →

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My Internal Monologue, #4

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Meg

What!?!? You’ve heard of us?! REALLY?!?!? But… you’re not my boyfriend or my immediate family member…  Wow. – Was not my actual response to hearing that someone’s got a subscription to Indie Game Mag, but I am pretty sure the … Continue reading →

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Primordia

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Meg

I’ve got a new post on IGM about the upcoming Primordia,  developed by Wormwood Studios, and published by Wadjet Eye, with music by Nate Chambers! Normally, a game with a publisher seems like the opposite of indie, but we’ll make … Continue reading →

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Lucky

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Meg

Short post up on IGM talking about a new Android game called Lucky, from twist-edgames.com. I’d be into an experimental narrative-focused game about perceptions of success even if the dialogue wasn’t written by awesome Jerry Bonner! I’m already a fan … Continue reading →

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Recent Projects

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Meg

I’ve got a piece on Tapscape talking about a recent texting ban in India. I should probably be discouraged from speculating on tech trends, but I was fascinated by the clever workaround individuals are using to circumvent the ban. It … Continue reading →

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