The works of Andrew Bowser serve as a uniquely poignant case study on the philosophy, methodology, style, and even presentation of independent film. He has worked in the “professional” filmmaking scene, but usually his titular characters share a thirst for acceptance that calls to artists working in the independent scene.
Indie games are having quite the renaissance right now. As the AAA industry burns thanks to greedy investors and shareholders, smaller games by small teams only grow in quality and creativity. One of my favorite indie developers, Analgesic Productions, offered me the chance to sit down with a demo for
Punisher: Nightmare is a miracle of filmmaking and a walking contradiction. Its portrayal of Frank Castle, one man force of destruction, uses all the techniques and artistry of budget filmmaking backed by the hunger and energy of the independent scene. The story is both brutal and thoughtful, grim and hopeful,
Punisher: Nightmare is a miracle of filmmaking and a walking contradiction. Its portrayal of Frank Castle, one man force of destruction, uses all the techniques and artistry of budget filmmaking backed by the hunger and energy of the independent scene. The story is both brutal and thoughtful, grim and hopeful,
The works of Andrew Bowser serve as a uniquely poignant case study on the philosophy, methodology, style, and even presentation of independent film. He has worked in the “professional” filmmaking scene, but usually his titular characters share a thirst for acceptance that calls to artists working in the independent scene.
Indie games are having quite the renaissance right now. As the AAA industry burns thanks to greedy investors and shareholders, smaller games by small teams only grow in quality and creativity. One of my favorite indie developers, Analgesic Productions, offered me the chance to sit down with a demo for
There’s something magical about seeing a game come together over time. While the best way to experience that is to make one yourself, the second best way is to play an incredibly polished game in Early Access. While we got a small taste of Hades II last month, we’
The Thousand have taken over your childhood home of Sacramen-Cho. By summoning the eldritch entity known as Rhok’zan, the Black Goat of the Woods, this cult has kidnapped, murdered, or indoctrinated almost everyone in town – including your parents. As the only person left not under their control, it’s
As you grip the shotgun in your hands, you quickly lose track of whether the pulsing beat that fills your ears is the droning of the nightclub or your rapid heartbeat swelling with anticipation. Russian roulette with a 12-gauge; there isn’t just money on the line, but your life
In 2D platformers, my favorite thing to do is to go as fast as possible. Maybe it’s because I grew up playing Sonic, but there’s something satisfying about flying over obstacles and enemies and finding the quickest route through a level. 2014’s Freedom Planet perfectly understood this
The People’s Joker is a walking contradiction. Exactly what I expected and wildly above expectation. At the same time it was stylish and artless, genius and stupid, ironic shitpost and sincere masterpiece. This portrait of trans comedian Vera Drew, her life and struggles, through the neon CG-soaked veneer of
