A Look at the Independent Games Festival

As the video game industry grows in dollars and popularity it has attracted an increasing number of developers who wish to make their mark on the scene. The games created by the indie developers are made with small teams and even smaller budgets, but can still be every bit as innovative as what the big boys produce. We preview the IGF and profile a few of the lucky finalists in the competition. Full story

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Is this the new face of videogame journalism? You won't know until you read these stories. Full story

ESRB Introduces New "E10+" Rating

In order to provide more thorough guidance for parents seeking games for their children, the Entertainment Software Rating Board has expanded its ratings system to include a new "E10+" rating. Games that are suitable for very young teens, but not young children under 10 will receive this new rating. More within... Full story