Indie Game Spotlight for August 2019

This is the recap video of my indie game spotlight stream for the month of August 2019, where I played game submitted by developers.

Josh Bycer

Indie Showcase 193

Our weekly showcases highlight the many indie games we play here on the channel. All games shown are either demos or press key submissions.

Who Owns FanDuel and DraftKings?

FanDuel is owned by parent company Flutter, while DraftKings is owned by Diamond Eagle. Back in 2020, Flutter acquired the remaining 37% of FanDuel for a huge $4.2 billion. In the same year, Diamond Eagle combined with DraftKings and SBTech to complete a unique reverse merger. Since then, DraftKings has been publicly traded on the […]

Understanding different types of Algorithms used in casinos

Casinos have expanded into the virtual world, where technology is king in the digital age. Technology surpasses the physical limits of flashy structures and neon lights. The rise of digital platforms has resulted in many algorithms operating in the background to mold the gameplay experience. These mathematical formulas are not just the backbone of online […]

A Double Review of Solar Ash and It’s a Wrap

This is a double indie game review of two different kinds of platforming with Solar Ash and It’s a Wrap, played with a retail key and press key respectively.

Why We Idly Obsess Over Numbers

For this roundtable talk, our panel discussed the addictive nature of idle design: why do we love watching numbers go up, when doesn’t this work, and is there such a thing as an elevated idle game.

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Indie Game Spotlight for August 2019

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Indie Showcase 193

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Who Owns FanDuel and DraftKings?

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Understanding different types of Algorithms used in casinos

Videos

A Double Review of Solar Ash and It’s a Wrap

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Why We Idly Obsess Over Numbers

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