Free Markets or Fair Prices? Indie Game Pricing Debate Continues

Nov 29

Free Markets or Fair Prices? Indie Game Pricing Debate Continues

Remember that South Park episode covering Wal-mart? Remember who they targeted as the real problem? Ah yes, it’s not me. It’s not the consumer. It was that darned mirror. Whatever your stance on the political aspect of economics, there’s no question that the principles of laissez-faire capitalism apply most easily to entertainment-focused media:...

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Jurassic Hour #21: All Alone In Aquaria

Nov 05

Jurassic Hour #21: All Alone In Aquaria

This is our best episode ever. Hands-down. If you’re not listening, you’re a dummy. We note this in the show’s opener, but here are two reasons why the show has “leveled up.” First, The Jurassic Hour is now officially a member of the 8-Bit Extravaganza (or simply 8bitx) Radio Network. RadioFreeGamer, OverClocked After Dark, and the...

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Gotta have more Bundle! HIB dominates my life for a while

Sep 05

Gotta have more Bundle! HIB dominates my life for a while

For years, I’ve been making the mistake of equating small, short games with “casual” games. After having spent a little too much time with titles in Humble Indie Bundle 3 (and, actually, HIB2 as well), I see the error of my ways. A casual game is something like BEJEWELED or DINER DASH. Quick button-pressing, basic cognitive exercise, etc. But a...

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