Day of the Devs has introduced that they’ll be highlighting indie video games in Day of the Devs: Recreation Awards Version. It will put smaller builders within the highlight on December sixth in a livestream as a part of the weeklong Recreation Awards celebration.

Ugh, I hate to be reminded of the Recreation Awards. A part of my distaste for them is as a result of they make such a token effort to acknowledge smaller builders who contribute to the business. The distinction between a AAA sport and the whole lot else isn’t high quality; it’s finances. The Recreation Awards looks like an extension of the company facet of gaming, the place indies are seen extra as a crucible for concepts that is perhaps worthwhile on a bigger degree.

Day of the Devs, then again, is a bit simpler to understand. It’s helmed by Double Nice and iam8bit, who at the very least have an appreciation for the artistry in gaming. The Day of the Devs: Recreation Awards Version additionally permits anybody to submit their video games for consideration (earlier than September twentieth) and not using a monetary barrier for entry.

The shape doesn’t actually outline what they take into account “indie,” which is a bit regarding since individuals apply the label fairly extensively as of late. Dave the Diver, for instance, is commonly described as indie manufacturing. However the developer, Mintrocket, is a division of Nexon Korea Company, which has a web earnings within the billions.

So, right here’s hoping that Day of the Devs: Recreation Awards Version acknowledges some sizzling indie video games that really want it. As a notice, the same old Day of the Devs present that usually takes place in San Francisco in November is being pushed again a couple of months to early 2024.

Day of the Devs: Recreation Awards Version will livestream on December sixth, 2023. The Recreation Awards correct follows after on December 7, 2023.