The Problem With Mainstream Indie Game Coverage | Critical Thought

The Problem With Mainstream Indie Game Coverage | Critical Thought

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Metaphorical shots are fired in today's critical thought, as I take major game sites to task about how their coverage of indie games is hurting the market as a whole. And the stock images were on purpose.
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