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The year's top indie hit Meccha Chameleon is facing a security crisis as malware is discovered in user-made maps and its Discord server is hacked.
The rise of AI-assisted 'vibe coding' has sparked concerns over the rapid replication and saturation of independent game titles on digital storefronts.
The viral indie horror title Buckshot Roulette has made a surprise debut on Xbox Game Pass.
An indie developer is urging Valve to revise Steam’s two-hour refund policy after reporting 55,000 game returns despite positive user reviews.
An indie game developer is petitioning for Steam policy changes after players exploited a refund loophole by completing short games in under two hours.
Indie title Mecha Chameleon has reached 15 million units sold in less than 30 days after a viral launch.