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ZeroSpace: The Sci‑Fi RTS That Raised Half a Million on Kickstarter And Fans Can Play the Alpha Now

ZeroSpace, a cinematic sci‑fi RTS by Starlance Studios, raised $530K on Kickstarter and offers early alpha playtests to backers with branching story gameplay.

By rottie 26 Mar 2026

Stories

Indie Developer of Paddle Paddle Paddle Sells Over 100,000 Copies Within Months of Launch

A solo dev’s simple co-op “rage game” hit 100,000 sales in months, driven by streamer traction, rapid development, and early viral exposure.

By rottie 23 Mar 2026

Stories

Indie Game Faces Backlash as Developers Continue Work Amid 1,000+ Negative Reviews

Indie game slammed with negative reviews; developers push updates as players debate quality, release strategy, and free-to-play impact.

By rottie 23 Mar 2026

Gaming

This Solo Dev’s MMO Just Quietly Added Systems Most AAA Games Still Don’t Have

A solo developer expands Spellwoven with deeper combat, dynamic bosses, and evolving dungeons while quietly building systems rivaling larger MMOs.

By rottie 23 Mar 2026

Guides

Solo Dev Builds Studio-Quality Worlds Thanks to Houdini

Solo dev Guedin uses Houdini to turn blocky terrain into studio-quality worlds, automating assets, erosion, and landscapes with speed and control

By rottie 21 Mar 2026

Tech

This DIY Raspberry Pi Cyberstation Might Be the Ultimate Indie Dev Setup

A self-built Raspberry Pi cyberstation packs dual screens, modular controls, and dev tools into one portable setup for indie dev prototyping.

By rottie 20 Mar 2026

Guides

How to Interact with Tokens in Solana Programs — A Developer Guide

Learn how to mint, reward, and burn SPL tokens in Solana games using Anchor, enabling in-game currency, rewards, and consumable mechanics.

By rottie 20 Mar 2026

Stories

Minecraft’s Hidden Source Code Leak Exposes Secrets From Forgotten Versions

Legacy Minecraft source code for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360/One, and PS Vita leaked online, exposing unused features and development artifacts. Community analysis ongoing.

By rottie 20 Mar 2026

Stories

FBI Says Steam Games Hid Malware for Nearly 2 Years and Players May Have Been Compromised

FBI investigates malware hidden in Steam games from 2024–2026, urging affected players to report downloads and compromised accounts.

By rottie 20 Mar 2026

Stories

Pragmata: When Character Design Sparks a Community Controversy

Capcom’s upcoming sci-fi title Pragmata hasn’t even launched yet—but it’s already at the center of a heated online debate.

By rottie 18 Mar 2026

Tech

Nvidia Just Dropped DLSS 5 and Gamers Are Calling It Fake Graphics

Nvidia’s next-gen graphics tech is here and it’s already dividing the gaming world.

By rottie 18 Mar 2026

Gaming

Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! A Modern Retro Shooter Set to Explode on Screens

lasting through swarms of alien Bugs, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! revives retro FPS action with open missions, epic weapons, and chaos.

By rottie 17 Mar 2026

Gaming

Chorus: A Reluctant Weapon in a Silent War

A sentient ship. A haunted pilot. Chorus blends fast space combat with a story about breaking free from control and facing a past you can’t escape.

By rottie 17 Mar 2026

Guides

Your Devlog Isn’t Getting Views—Here’s the Exact System That Attracts Players and Publishers

Most devlogs fail. Learn the proven system that engages players, builds traction, and signals to publishers that your game is worth funding

By rottie 17 Mar 2026

Gaming

Sins of a Solar Empire II Expands Its Real-Time Strategy Scale

A real-time space strategy where empires expand, fleets clash, and the entire galaxy evolves without pause, forcing constant high-stakes decisions.

By rottie 17 Mar 2026