Hello Indie Game Fan Reader!

I've been super busy this week, hammering away at videos AND the day job at the same time, so it's many late nights combined with pushing my limits, but hopefully the videos will be useful to you and will help some indie developers along the way. Nothing too much to ramble on about this week, so enjoy reading this edition!

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Best Indie Games Summer Showcase will be returning this year, Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 8AM Pacific!

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​FREE Indie Game Marketing Resources for Developers​

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​ANIMAL WELL: Design Works - Return to The WELL and take a deeper dive into the enigmatic world of ANIMAL WELL with this latest release from Lost in Cult

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This 200+ page meticulously crafted volume goes in-depth about the game's intricate design and development, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of one of 2024's most acclaimed indie titles.

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Standard Edition Highlights

• Over 200 pages of exclusive content, including developer interviews, concept art, and insights into the game's evolution.
• Features never-before-seen prototypes and design documents, shedding light on the creative process.
• Includes a very pretty glow-in-the-dark cover!

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Deluxe Edition Extras

• UV-reactive slipcase with a rainbow holographic finish.
• Three art prints
• A save game bookmark
• Four pins in a custom case
• An infinitely looping cassette featuring ambient sounds from the game.
• Hurry! The Deluxe Edition campaign concludes on July 1, 2025, so get it while you can!

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Also available (separately) is the ANIMAL WELL Original Soundtrack Vinyl

• 1LP translucent vinyl
• Side A contains the complete OST, including unreleased tracks.
• Side B offers extended ambient soundscapes

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Use my code BESTINDIEAW to get 5% off all orders site-wide!

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Indie games of interest

1. ​Tinkerlands - Early Access release date announcement (and it is soon) for this crafting action-adventure title.
2. ​Voidsayer - A stylish looking Monster Taming RPG
3. ​Remnants of Yore - A cozy shop keeping rogue-lite!
4. ​Cast n Chill - Demo released!
5. ​Flamecraft - An adorable strategy game where you are using artisan dragons to help make stuff!
6. ​Spooky Express - Cosmic Express but spooky, coming to us from puzzle game developer Draknek and Friends.

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​See what's coming up in 2025​

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My videos this week

1. ​GAME OF THE YEAR | Top 25 Best Indie Games of April 2025 - A legit Game of the Year Contender or two!
2. ​How do these new releases look SO GOOD? | Indie Gaming This Week: 5 - 11 May 2025 - Some very pretty looking titles this week.
3. ​FANTASTIC looking upcoming titles! | BEST NEW Indie Game Trailers May 2025 - MORE gorgeous upcoming titles
4. ​BIG Updates & Releases to play RIGHT NOW! | Indie Game SURPRISE Releases & Updates - April 2025 - Games to check out

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News & Articles

1. ​Palworld forced to change mechanics and features due to Nintendo Lawsuit - Nintendo's throwing their weight around as usual, setting a dangerous precedent.
2. ​How do you get fresh blood in a 22-year-old, infamously impenetrable MMO? - EVE Online is endlessly fascinating to me. Probably never going to play it, but still, a very interesting corner of video games.
3. ​GTA VI's 2nd Trailer is here - More details revealed
4. ​Gears of War is officially coming to PlayStation 5 in August - Bizzaro world
5. ​The Dune: Awakening team is confident servers won't implode at launch: 'This is not our first rodeo' - Famous last words
6. ​Deltarune to be cross buy for PS4/PS5, Switch 1/Switch 2​ - Yay Toby
7. ​After a decade of development, Roboquest's developer is calling time on its roguelite shooter - Awesome game!

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Indie Game of the Week

​The Witness - Hands down, on of the best and most cleverly designed puzzle games is at 75% discount, using the simple idea of line mazes but twisting it in very cerebral ways!

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GIVEAWAY WINNER(S)

The winner of the newsletter giveaway for Stars in the Trash is Michael (michael*********me@gmail.com).

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A separate email will be sent and you have 5 days to claim your code. CHECK YOUR SPAM just in case

Next week's giveaway is for Hadean Tactics, an rogue-ltie deckbuilding auto-battler which is pretty good!

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All current subscribers remain eligible, no further action is needed!

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My name is Clement and I love indie games! As such, I make videos on indie games big and small, highlighting my favorites & supporting developers so that they can make more cool stuff.

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