Good news for the ever-growing population gaming fans and underdogs en generale. CNN reports that more independent game designers are finding ways to create video and internet-based games, even if they don't belong to a massive in-house programmers crew. Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have all released light versions of their programming software to give designers without mega distribution deals a chance to get their ideas out there, hopefully attracting the attention of game box moguls looking to try something new for video gamers. Due to the enormous risk involved in designing a popular video game, and the financial risk of a game that flops, most new games tend to be sequels built off already popular games (like Grand Theft Auto or Halo). With the recent increase in demand for games that diverge from the usual formula of guns, gore, and guilds. By looking towards the 'indies' of the gaming industry, both the spectrum of games available and the number of people who dream of developing the industry will be allowed to grow. With liberty and justice for all!
For more info and a sneak peak at a potential Next Big Thing featuring a zombie-fighting dishwasher, check out the original link:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/06/23/indie.games.ap/index.html
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