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The Heart of Gaming Is the Power Fantasy

The Bottom Feeder

If you like weird, retro indie games or RPGs, it’s worth a look.) Video games function best as power fantasies. Not all games are power fantasies, and not all gamers want that. What Do We Mean By "Power Fantasy"? Power Fantasy" is usually used as a pejorative term. They are power fantasies.

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Wrapping up 2023 • Celebrating the life and works of solo developers

PreMortem.Games

Solo dev Graham Reid: “Being part of a like-minded community is really important” Young Dutch indie developer Lente is something of a free spirit. Feryaz Beer didn’t pick the easiest of genres for his debut game Super Fantasy Kingdom. Every man and his dog has made an indie game but no one has painted a game yet.

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The Forgotten City (2021) revisited

Radiator Blog

Before you begin the zombie-filled Palace quest, the game UI helpfully advises, "if you're not a fan of action or horror gameplay, feel free to decline this quest." The final boss fight is a conversation, and the ultimate weapon is. Final Fantasys end with god-killing because that's what changing your life requires!

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