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Championing indie studios & meaningful gaming industry critique. Passionate gamers filling coverage gaps with genuine insights. Website - https://videogamesmademe.com

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Jul 4

Looking for demos to review and developers to feature. We do detailed game coverage and are planning to add interviews soon.

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About • VGMM

Learn more about VGMM.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · 8h

A brutal first-person souls-like set in a nightmare version of Napoleonic Europe where muskets meet dark magic.

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Valor Mortis: A First-Person Souls-Like • VGMM

A first-person spin on the souls-like genre featuring fast-paced, engaging combat and a dark, gritty nineteenth-century setting.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · 10h

Guide ships through an endless sea of horror.

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Reviewing Lovecraftian Horror Static Dread: The Lighthouse • VGMM

Every choice you make matters here. Will you change the world for the better, worse... or just let it all fall apart?

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · 1d

Play as a retro samurai owl

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Atomic Owl Review • VGMM

If you miss crowded arcades and frosted tips then you need to play Atomic Owl. A Roguelite 2D Platformer that gives a big nod to arcade classics like Shinobi and Ninja Gaiden

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · 13d

While dedicating hundreds of hours to playing Silksong, remember to also consider the other independent titles available.

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #gaming #videogames #gamedevelopment #silksong #ZodiacMountain #LittleProblems

Two Indie Games Overshadowed by Silksong's Release • VGMM

Two new indie games make announcements despite Silksong's release. Let's shed some light on Zodiac Mountain and Little Problems.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · 15d

Smash debris as an asteroid in space.

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #gaming #videogames #gamedevelopment #asteroidrequiem

Asteroid Requiem Review: An Environmental Impact Story • VGMM

Playing as an asteroid, smash into 50 pieces of debris orbiting Mars to unlock the story of how Earth was destroyed.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · 15d

Check out our interview with the developer of the Surfer's Code.

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #gaming #videogames #gamedevelopment #surferscode #interview

Surfer's Code Interview: Talking with Indie Developer Ed Marx • VGMM

I cut loose and spoke with Surfers Code developer Ed Marx about his newest addition to the limited surfing genre and how he was able to carve out a space for his creation.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · 17d

Our latest review

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Killing Floor 3 Review: Where Metal Meets Flesh • VGMM

In a cyberpunk future, choose from six specialists to battle waves of mechanical monstrosities created by a megacorporation in this co-op survival shooter.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · 21d

Sometimes robots need to control their emotions.

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Robots and Mood Swings: a M.O.O.D.S. Review • VGMM

A look into a roguelike with bots and emotions.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · 28d

Get ready for some old-school fun.

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Rally Arcade Classics Review: An Old-School Take On Racing • VGMM

Dive into a fast paced achievement heavy racing game that nods to retro racing yet still has feet planted in present style.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Sep 6

The jam has come to an end. Check out the results and tell us some of your favorites!

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Game Jam Results - The Winners Have Been Decided! • VGMM

Are you ready for the jam?

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Sep 6

The Indie Den Game Jam will be having a livestream on September 6th on Twitch to announce the winners. Check out some of the entries we thought were interesting.

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Game Jam Showcases Creative Takes on "Duck, Duck, Goose" Theme • VGMM

With the Indie Den Game Jam coming to an end with 29 entries here are four that stood out the most.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Sep 4

Run a shop and solve a mystery.

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Discounty Review: A Mysterious Supermarket Sim • VGMM

Have you ever wanted to know what it's like running a business in a small town? Dive into Discounty, where one small supermarket can turn into a supersized grocery store. Unlock the secrets behind the...

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Sep 2

Submissions are now starting to come in. Check out our article to see how to play them.

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Two-Week-Long Godot Game Jam Launches August 20th with Expert Judges and Live Stream Showcase • VGMM

Are you ready for the jam?

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Sep 2

Check out this old-school survivor horror game.

#gaming #videogames #gamenews #gamingnews #indiegames #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #cultofblood

Cult of Blood Preview: A Survival Horror Reminiscing the Past • VGMM

Cult of Blood is a new survival horror game that is set in a remote village in the forest where a young police officer must finger out the mysterious behind a dangerous cult.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 29

We were lucky to get some time with @dave.powerhoof.com about his latest success with The Drifter.

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The Drifter Interview: Talking With David Lloyd From Powerhoof On Their Latest Release • VGMM

David Lloyd is the creative force behind The Drifter and he was kind of enough to have a talk with us on his success and possible future projects.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 27

Rexes and raptors and spines, oh my!

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Primal Planet Review: A Heartfelt Dinosaur Adventure • VGMM

Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 26

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #gaming #videogames #gamedevelopment #sheepforthestars

Sheep for the Stars Review: A Laughter Filled Platformer • VGMM

Are you ready to blast off to the finish line? Jump in with friends and find out who can out-platform who in this wacky rocket powered game.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 22

Get ready to join the revolution!

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Valor Mortis is a First-Person Soulslike With A Napoleone Twist • VGMM

Step into a world where the depths of hell and the supernatural are on the battlefield with you.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 22

Which Gamescom games were your favorites?

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Three Games from gamescom to Keep Your Eye On • VGMM

Gamescom had many great trailers shown off, but which ones should you track before realease?

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 20

Check out this new cozy farm game.

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Gaucho and the Grassland Review: A Cozy Farming Game with Latin Roots • VGMM

In this cozy latin avdenture farming sin, put on your fathers old hat on and help rebuild a land in peril

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 19

Flock around for our latest review

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Duck Paradox Review • VGMM

Duck Paradox is a difficult genre-blending precision platformer. Help Dr. Paraducks save her pet duck, Quark, in this time-bending duck-themed roguelike.

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 19

We just updated our article because the THEME was just released. Check it out, and good luck to all teams.

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Two-Week-Long Godot Game Jam Launches August 20th with Expert Judges and Live Steam Showcase • VGMM

Are you ready for the jam?

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 19

Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam!

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Two-Week-Long Godot Game Jam Launches August 20th with Expert Judges and Live Steam Showcase • VGMM

Are you ready for the jam?

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 12

Protect your homeland in Divinum

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Divinum: Unlock the Ancient Power and Protect Your Homeland • VGMM

Divinum is an action sidescroller featuring an intricate combat system and metroidvania elements. Attain the powers of the ancestor spirits, protect your home island from the invaders and uncover its ...

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Video Games Made Me @videogamesmademe.com · Aug 12

I got all of these, but for some reason the memory test one stumped me for a bit, and when I did finally realize it, I felt like a moron.