Tag: indie

Ghosts of Gaming Past, Present and Future

When I started Controller for One, the goal was to make a one-stop site for everything related to single player games: reviews, previews, news, and anything else I could find.  I started down that path knowing that it wouldn't happen overnight.  Things started out well.  I found a welcoming community and started writing.  I was … Continue reading Ghosts of Gaming Past, Present and Future

Here Be Dragons Headed to Nintendo Switch

Polish developers Red Zero Games is bringing their turn-based strategy game Here Be Dragons to Nintendo Switch. In Here Be Dragons, players control a number of eclectic sea captains and an armada of ships tasked with defeating sea monsters to clear a path for Christopher Columbus. Red Zero Games touts a "living map" meaning that … Continue reading Here Be Dragons Headed to Nintendo Switch

Polandball Review

Developer: Alien Pixel Studios // Publisher: Alien Pixel Studios // Price: $2.99 (eShop/Steam) Review copy received from publisher As someone who has dabbled in game design, I know that inspiration can come from almost anywhere when coming up with ideas for a game.  Romanian developer Alien Pixel Studios created a game influenced by an unlikely … Continue reading Polandball Review

Wholesome Direct: 5 Games That Should Be On Your Wishlist

With E3 cancelled this year, many indie developers are losing out on the exposure they would normally get at the event.  At the same time, the current pandemic has created a surge in positive news and entertainment.  Because of this, Wholesome Games was formed, a group dedicated to helping indie developers get exposure for cute, … Continue reading Wholesome Direct: 5 Games That Should Be On Your Wishlist