In modern-day video games, open-world design has become synonymous with adventure on a grand scale. As the industry continues to add depth and breadth to these designs, the amount of content has increased exponentially. From open fields to endless side quests, the growing magnitude in games has left many players feeling overwhelmed and drained. After struggling through my own backlog
Read moreNothing gets the Internet buzzing quite like a Nintendo Direct presentation. While the events have been sporadic over the last 12 months, Nintendo’s cadence of game revelations and updates has steadily increased. On Wednesday, Nintendo hosted a fifteen-minute Indie Showcase, which included many surprises. Below is a list of every game update so let’s dive in. Small But Mighty It
Read moreThe Nintendo Switch is equally frustrating and polarizing. While the video game community lauds the portability of AAA titles, critics often cite the system’s compromised graphics and frame rate. Performance challenges are a struggle not only for large studios but also for smaller independent developers. But the indie studio behind a critically acclaimed action role-playing game recently polished a few
Read moreFans of 2D Zelda games were thrilled when Nintendo released the Link’s Awakening remaster in late 2019. In its launch weekend, the game sold over three million copies. The industry praised the upgraded aesthetics as well as Nintendo’s homage to the original game. While players continue to heap nostalgic admiration onto the 1992 remaster, Link’s Awakening is an abbreviated experience.
Read moreIndie World Direct will air on March 17 at 1 p.m. EST The presentation will be approximately 20 minutes in length and cover upcoming indie games for the Nintendo Switch Before we get started, GamingROI has a special announcement. Subscribe to our email distribution list below for a chance to win a free GamingROI tee shirt! All you have to do
Read moreIt’s no secret that independent studios have drawn inspiration from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras when developing games. The Nintendo Switch is chalked full of “Nindies” gems that elicit nostalgia from generations past. Below is a Baker’s Dozen of our favorite Nintendo Switch Nindies along with a comparison of their spiritual predecessors. Enjoy! 1. Stardew Valley – Harvest Moon (SNES)
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