I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
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FINJI’s 868-BACK launches on May 28thFINJI and Michael Brough announced that the computer-hacking strategy roguelike game 868-BACK will launch for PC on May 28th. The game challenges players to hack servers and steal data from corporations, with a soundtrack by Tara Macalister. FINJI, founded by Adam and Rebekah Saltsman, is also known for publishing games like Tunic and Chicory.
An indie asking for $250,000 is 'a drop in the bucket' says Tunic's publisher, but indies are in a 'survival' era because companies think that 'isn't profitable enough' to fundFinji CEO Rebekah Saltsman describes the current era for indie games as 'survival,' stating that companies are hesitant to fund projects that aren't highly profitable. She argues that this focus on massive returns overlooks mid-tier games that could significantly impact the industry and change developers' lives. Saltsman emphasizes the publisher's goal of ensuring developers can make enough profit to create future games.
Dead in Antares Review — Survive in alien paradiseDead in Antares is a survival management game with RPG elements where players must guide a crashed crew to survive on an alien planet. The game features a satisfying resource management loop, a beautiful art style, and a thoughtful narrative exploring the ethics of exocolonisation, though its turn-based battles can feel slow and drawn out.