THR - These guys are auteurs: Two video game creators who define themselves through their “art.” Yes, “art,” that's what these guys see as their game creation. Good for them, especially, the fact that they don't want their games to be “professional.” Namely, they don't want them dummied-down for the mass market. Sound like any other art/industry we know?
If you're bored one day and want to be stimulated, these geek documentaries are available now on Netflix, which should make for some interesting viewing.
TQ writes: Today we are going to take a look at something that showcases a topic so near and dear to my heart, independent game development. The film that I am referring to showcases the trials and tribulations of this process, and it goes by the name of Indie Game: The Movie.
After the blockbuster spectacular that was episode 5 Dr Dogbert goes independent this time with the filmmaking duo Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky's Kickstarter funded Indie Game - The Movie which follows the development life of three video games. Braid by Jonathan Blow, Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes's Super Meat Boy and Phil Fish's award winning Fez
