The Indie Games That Defined The Last Decade
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Image: Binding of Isaac
While the major publishers and their buckets of cash have the potential to change the conversation in a way few games can, sometimes it’s the indies, the diamonds in the rough, that rise above it all. Over the last decade, indies have had a profound effect on the industry. Here’s some whose waves are still being felt today.
Star Citizen
The early part of the decade was defined by the rise of streaming, but it would take years before the presence of Twitch and YouTubers more generally would factor more into the economics of video games. Early on, crowdfunding was all the rage. It allowed older franchises to connect directly with their audience, bypassing the gatekeepers at publishers who left classic IPs – and ideas – to die on the vine.