Xbox Indie Selects October 2026: Six New Titles Added to the Hub
Microsoft has updated the Xbox Indie Selects collection for October 2026, bringing six new independent titles to the platform's curated discovery hub.
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Project Zomboid Build 42 Arrives July 29 with Animal Husbandry
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Astrolabe Games Commits to Physical PS5 Releases Through 2028
Publisher Astrolabe Games has pledged to continue producing physical PS5 discs for all eligible titles until Sony's manufacturing cutoff in January 2028.
Ayaneo Next 2 Pricing Revealed: Handheld Starts at $1,799
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Indie Developers Express Strong Resistance to Generative AI in Game Dev
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Indie Studio 'Eat Pant Games' Faces Harassment Over Digital-Only Release
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Indie Developers Face Backlash Over Sony's 2028 Physical Disc Policy
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Indie Developers Face Rising Threat of AI-Generated Game Clones
Indie developers are reporting a flood of AI-generated game clones appearing on digital stores, often mimicking original concepts before the games even launch.
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