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The Indies Issue #4
The latest and greatest from the indie scene for the week of June 4th, 2007.
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Author: James Fudge
<center><i>Venture Artic</i></center>
Venture Artic

Fans of Venture Africa should be happy to hear that Pocketwatch Games has created a new ecosystem-building game called Venture Arctic . In this second game from Pocketwatch players create and control wolves, orcas, polar bears, and other arctic animals while contending with threats like global warming, deforestation, and extinction. If you consider yourself "green friendly" you should find this game appealing simply for its message...

<center><i>Manic Space</i></center>
Manic Space

Next up is a new offering over at GarageGames called Manic Space . This open-ended sandbox style game lets players decide whether they want to make an honest living as a space transportation specialist or through less reputable methods. One of the more interesting features of the game is its use of classic style car designs to create a variety of unique transports - in addition to particle effects and a cell shaded environment.

<center><i>Kungfu Master</i></center>
Kungfu Master

Our final game of the week also comes via GarageGames and offers gamers some action role-playing revolving around the myths and legends of ancient China. The game, Kungfu Master is a top down action game where you strive to become a Kungfu Master by battling against seemingly insurmountable odds. As you succeed, you gain advanced fighting techniques to match the seemingly insurmountable number of foes you have to face. Players can learn 16 different Kungfu skills, use experience points to customize your character, take on 8 different quests and use 8 bonus items on your path to enlightenment...

Bonus Round: What is The Great Games Experiment?

Great Games Experiment Logo

Maybe you have heard of it in passing and wondered just what the heck it is. I know that I have tried to figure out just exactly what GarageGames has built with the launch of GreatGamesExperiment.com .

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