Best of Gaming — August 2025

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   Classic Warcraft Vibes Return in a New Indie RTS

   The Scouring is an indie real-time strategy game with action-RPG elements built on a custom C++ engine. It features destructible environments, day-night cycles that affect gameplay, and a unique mechanic allowing players to delegate army control to AI while focusing on hero character development. The game supports single-player and multiplayer modes with Steam Workshop integration for custom content creation. Currently in Early Access for $22.49, it's planned to remain in development for approximately 18 months.

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   Game Maker's Toolkit·40w

   I've waited my whole life for this

   An indie game developer celebrates the release of their game 'Mind Over Magnet' on six major gaming consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The developer reflects on their gaming journey that started with the original Game Boy and credits Alchemy Games in Brazil for handling the entire porting and certification process across all platforms.

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   GamesIndustry.biz·40w

   "Our game made €4 million," says Rise of Industry's creator. "Three years later, I was broke"

   Alex Mochi, creator of Rise of Industry, shared his experience of how a successful indie game that grossed €4 million left him broke three years later. Despite strong sales and topping Steam charts, various factors including platform fees, refunds, regional pricing, and what he describes as a problematic publisher deal with Kalypso Media/Kasedo Games led to financial difficulties. Mochi eventually sold the IP for what he claims was $5,000 (though the publisher disputes this figure, stating it was $50,000 including advances). The case highlights the financial challenges indie developers face even with successful games, including revenue splits, overhead costs, and the complexities of publisher relationships.

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   Low Level Learning·41w

   i was right (again).

   Kernel-level anti-cheat systems from different game publishers are creating compatibility conflicts, with Battlefield 6 refusing to install when Valorant's Vanguard anti-cheat is present. These systems run with privileged access to detect cheating but raise serious privacy and security concerns. Riot's Vanguard is particularly invasive, running continuously and hooking system calls. The proliferation of competing kernel-level anti-cheats creates a fragmented gaming ecosystem where players may need separate computers for different publishers' games. Microsoft is working to address these issues by moving security software out of the kernel following the CrowdStrike incident.

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   Game Developers·38w

   Attack and damage animations

   A game developer showcases attack and damage animations for their upcoming indie game Baiacool: Tides of Olympus, featuring a puffer fish character. The post includes animated GIFs demonstrating the character's combat mechanics and promotes the game's Steam wishlist page.

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   Game Developers·39w

   New movement animations

   A game developer showcases new character movement animations for their indie game 'Baiacool - Tides of Olympus'. The animations are described as basic but significantly improve the character's movement fluidity and bring more life to the gameplay. The post includes a GIF demonstration and promotes the game's Steam wishlist page.

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   GamesIndustry.biz·39w

   "We got rejected by everybody." Thatgamecompany on the difficulties and opportunities of transmedia

   Thatgamecompany successfully created an animated film based on their game Sky: Children of the Light after major streaming platforms rejected their project. CEO Jenova Chen explains how they overcame transmedia challenges by self-publishing through their game platform, using in-game movie theaters and regional events. The film topped indie theater rankings in Japan, demonstrating how game studios can expand their IP through careful regional strategies and leveraging existing player bases rather than relying on traditional distribution channels.

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   It's Foss·41w

   15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

   A curated list of 15 cooperative games that work well on Linux through Steam, featuring titles like Valheim, Phasmophobia, Deep Rock Galactic, and It Takes Two. Each game includes Steam Deck compatibility status and focuses on multiplayer experiences that require teamwork and coordination. The selection spans various genres from survival and horror to puzzle-solving and action, with several games offering native Linux support.

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   Collections·38w

   450 Diablo Developers Successfully Unionize Under CWA

   Over 450 developers working on Blizzard's Diablo franchise have successfully unionized under the Communications Workers of America, forming one of the largest unions at a Microsoft-owned studio. The union includes game developers, artists, designers, engineers, and support staff seeking better compensation, job security, and workplace conditions amid industry-wide layoffs. This effort is part of a growing trend with nearly 3,000 workers at Microsoft-owned studios now organized with the CWA.

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    Code Monkey·40w

    TOP 10 NEW Games, Made with Unity! (JULY 2025)

    A showcase of 10 notable games released in July 2025, all built with Unity engine. Featured games include Word Play (a word-based roguelike), Mage Arena (a voice-controlled PvP spell-casting game that sold over 600,000 copies), Back to the Dawn (a story-rich prison RPG), and several other diverse titles ranging from vehicle combat to incremental games. The video demonstrates Unity's versatility across different genres and highlights successful indie games with unique mechanics and strong player reception.

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    Game Developers·40w

    I just launched my game's Steam page: Greek gods, sea creatures, and chaos ahead...

    An indie developer announces the Steam page launch for their upcoming game 'Baiacool - Tides of Olympus', which reimagines Greek mythology with gods and creatures transformed into sea beings. The developer is seeking feedback and wishlists while beginning to share more about their development journey.

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