"There were showcases this week from Critical Reflex (which was packed with neat oddities), Game Devs of Color, Six One Indie and Convergence. There's far too much cool stuff in these for us to highlight everything - during the Six One Indie preshow alone, I added three games to my Steam wishlist. So, if you're into indie games and have the time, I recommend checking these streams out."
"Elsewhere, I've been keeping an eye on an Itch.io game jam that's been running this past week. It's all about falling block games. I'm really enjoying the updates that a developer named Wallaber is sharing on Bluesky for a project called . A quick note for any indie developers who are joining us before we check out some of this week's new releases: submissions for the December edition of Day of the Devs are open."
Major indie activity is happening alongside big-budget releases, with multiple showcases such as Critical Reflex, Game Devs of Color, Six One Indie and Convergence presenting many projects. An upcoming Indie Fan Fest and a Capcom stream on September 24, plus PlayStation event rumors ahead of Tokyo Game Show, expand the calendar. An Itch.io game jam focused on falling-block mechanics is active, with developer Wallaber posting updates on Bluesky. Submissions for the December Day of the Devs showcase are open, offering developers a high-profile spotlight. New releases include Ratatan, a Patapon spiritual successor with roguelike, strategic elements and four-player co-op.
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