From a surprise Nintendo Switch release to new game signings, gameplay reveals and the first look at a brand new VR venture that sees Wired collaborate with VR pioneers Just Add Water on an all-new, and deeply personal project  – Wired Direct was a celebration of indie games and their creators. 

Streamed on Twitch, YouTube and Billbilli globally, Wired Direct 24 gave viewers an exclusive look at a fascinatingly varied mix of genres from developers Pollard Studio, KeokeN interactive, Angry Demon Studios, LKA, Luminawesome Games, Tomas Sala, Just Add Water and Nosebleed Interactive.

Supported by partners such as Intel, Unity, Razer and more, the event was also co-streamed by PirateSoftware and also by hundreds of creators from the recently launched Wired Creator Collective program.

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Pick up:

Last Inua at 60% off!

Last Inua is an immersive and emotional platform adventure game developed by Glowforth. A captivating experience, Last Inua tells the tale of an Inuit family’s fight for survival in the harsh elements of the mythical Arctic. The Tonrar, a demonic trickster, has awoken in the arctic.

The Last Worker at 45% off!

The Last Worker is an immersive narrative adventure centered around a lone worker’s last stand in an increasingly automated world. Kurt works for the world’s largest retailer and is forced to choose between capitalism or activism.

Tiny Troopers: Global Ops at 45% off!

Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!

Check out all ~50 games taking part in charity event!
Game Over, T1D! Steam Sale

Help support Type 1 Diabetes research!
Any gesture and donation helps. Thanks for your support!
The sale starts today on 15th of February and last till February 22nd.

About
Helping JDRF find cures for type 1 diabetes
The developers and publishers of these games want to help cure type 1 diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disease that impacts more than 8M people worldwide. Following this event, each of the participating companies will make a donation to JDRF, the leading nonprofit funding T1D research.

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Full list nominations for the Debug Indie Games Nominations:

The Last Worker
Best VR Game
Best Narrative
Best Art Direction
Award for Mental Health
Physical Release of the Year

Tin Hearts
Best Sound Design

Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
MOST ANTICIPATED AWARD

More info:
Debug Awards website
Debug Magazine Twitter/X

Debug magazine is a brand-new publication focused exclusively on indie games, created by a team with decades of experience in gaming journalism. Debug is produced quarterly and exists to connect independent game developers with those who enjoy the unique gaming experiences that only indie can provide.

They believe that the most interesting, creative, and experimental experiences are found in the indie gaming sector. Over 1,000 titles were released every month on Steam alone in 2022*, so players need a reliable source to help them find the very best. There lovingly produced indie games magazine is uniquely placed to be that source.

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Whether you’re into retro arcade adventures, aerial combat, space exploration, or dystopian narratives, this bundle has something for you. And the best part is, you can get all five games for 15% off the regular price! (Which is even cheaper with the Wired Winter Sale now on!)

Arcade Paradise

Welcome to Arcade Paradise, the 90’s-fuelled retro arcade adventure. Rather than washing rags for a living, you decide to turn the family laundromat into the ultimate arcade. Play, profit, and purchase new arcade machines, to build your very own Arcade Paradise!

The Falconeer

The Falconeer is a BAFTA-nominated air combat game that lets you soar through the skies aboard a majestic warbird. Explore a stunning oceanic world, engage in epic aerial dogfights, and uncover the secrets and hidden agendas. The Falconeer is a unique and original game that will take your breath away.

Vostok INC.

Vostok Inc is a game that will satisfy your greed and your need for speed. Conquer planets, mine resources, and blast enemies in this addictive and hilarious space clicker. Become a billionaire on your Steam deck.

The Last Worker

The Last Worker is an immersive narrative adventure centered around a lone worker’s last stand in an increasingly automated world. a unique blend of work simulation and stealth strategic gameplay. The game is set in a lonely, oppressive but strangely beautiful environment, with characters designed by comic book legend Mick McMahon

Deliver Us the Moon

Deliver Us the Moon. Set in an apocalyptic near future where Earth’s natural resources are depleted. A lone astronaut is sent to the moon on a critical mission to save humanity from extinction. Deliver Us The Moon is a game that will take you on an epic journey to the final frontier.

Don’t miss this chance to get the Wired Steam Deck Verified Games Bundle and enjoy some of the best games on the Steam Deck and have a wonderful Christmas!

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There is something special in long, cold, frosty nights. Wrapped up in blankets next to a roaring fire.
Winter is ✨magic✨, isn’t it?…and ✨magic✨ simply fills our games!

Enjoy the seasonal fun with Wired Steam Winter Sale 2023 and grab one of our Indie games, with up to an enormous 85% off!

Get one of our greatest indie game hits:

Tin Hearts,

the most cosy & Christmas game probably ever made. Now with ‘Play Hard’ free upgrade which contains Tin McClaine soldier skin! So if you really want to feel slow life vibes and winter spirit, this is literally ‘Die Hard’ of gaming. 🎅 Play now!

Embark on a series of lemmings-like puzzles to relive the captivating and emotional story of a genius inventor, Albert J. Butterworth, whilst guiding a troop of tin soldiers to reach their goal. Critically acclaimed for its moving narrative, refined puzzle design, and immersive atmosphere, Tin Hearts is a narrative puzzle adventure where the ghosts of the past emerge to tell a resonating tale of family, love, and compromise.

Arcade Paradise 🕹️

Welcome to Arcade Paradise, the 90’s-fuelled retro arcade adventure. Rather than washing rags for a living, you decide to turn the family laundromat into the ultimate arcade. Play, profit, and purchase new arcade machines, with over 35 to choose from, to build your very own Arcade Paradise!

Martha is Dead 🎭

A dark first-person psychological thriller, set in 1944 Italy, that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war.

As conflict intensifies between German and Allied forces, the desecrated body of a woman is found drowned… Martha!

And there are so many more to choose from. Simply explore the sale page to look at the all discounted games: The Wired Winter Steam Sale

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Get our cozy games and enjoy this most chill & serene time of the year.

Grab yourselves a hot bargain and settle in for The Wired Autumn Steam Sale:

Tin Hearts Gets an enormous -40% off. The perfect game for the holidays!

Arcade Paradise 40% off!

Deliver Us the Moon 68% off!

Martha Is Dead 45% off!

Grip: Combat Racing 85% off!

AVICII Invector 80% off!

The Last Worker 40% off!

Tiny Troopers: Global Ops 40% off!

Close to the Sun 78% off!

The Last Inua 60% off!

Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles 60% off!

Super Dungeon Bros 80% off!

The Falconeer 75% off!

Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops XL 40% off!

Those Who Remain 75% off!

Vostok Inc. 77% off!

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Dr Richard Wilson OBE, CEO of TIGA, said:

“The TIGA Games Industry Awards celebrate excellence in the video games industry. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations to our Awards and congratulations to all of our finalists. The finalist shortlist illustrates the depth of talent and creativity to be found amongst our game developers, service providers and educators. We’re excited to welcome everyone for an evening of celebration in November! Thank you to our sponsors for making this fantastic occasion possible.”

We are delighted to reveal we have six nominations across a variety of awards.

BEST PUZZLE GAME

BEST CREATIVITY IN GAMES

BEST AUDIO DESIGN

BEST VISUAL DESIGN

BEST VR/AR/XR/MR GAME

and finally, we have:

BEST SMALL STUDIO

TIGA is the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry. Our core purpose is to strengthen the games development and digital publishing sector. We achieve this by campaigning for the industry in the corridors of power, championing the industry in the media and helping our members commercially.

Continuing its long tradition of visiting historic and iconic venues, this year’s TIGA Awards presentation ceremony will take place on the evening of November 16th at Troxy, a spectacular Grade II-listed Art Deco entertainment venue in East London.

Good luck to all of the TIGA Finalists 2023.

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We’re kick-starting our indie game celebrations in style with a week’s worth of glorious primed and juicy content. Central to the party you’re all invited to, is Wired biggest ever Steam Sale. The sale is so big that the wordsmith team worked for 15 days straight to land the most unique and eloquent title… the “Wired 15th Birthday Mega Sale”.

Of course, we know this isn’t enough to get everyone excited on a Friday afternoon, so we’ve bundled a free weekend with Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, packed in the launch of Tin Hearts with up to 20% off, dropped brand new money-saving bundles, hit the green button on new demos for Gori: Cuddly Carnage and Bulwark: The Falconeer Chronicles, and (!) managed to drop coin with the reveal of all new pinball DLC for indie hit Arcade Paradise.

The Wired Mega Birthday Schedule Includes:

• Steam Publisher Sale (May 12th to 18th)
• Tiny Troopers: Global Ops Free-to-Play Weekend (May 12th to 14th)
• Xbox Publisher Sale (May 15th to May 29th)
• Tin Hearts Launch (May 16th for PC, PS4/5 and Xbox Series S|X)
• Arcade Paradise Pinball DLC launch (May 18th)

List of Offers as Part of the Steam Sale:

• Arcade Paradise – 35% off
• Avicii Invector – 75% off
• Close To The Sun – 75% off
• Deliver Us The Moon – 65% off
• GRIP: Combat Racing – 85% off
• Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles – 55% off
• Martha Is Dead – 40% off – Tin Hearts – 20% off
• The Falconeer – 65% off
• The Last Worker – 25% off
• Those Who Remain – 70% off
• Tiny Troopers Global Ops – 50% off
• Vostok Inc. – 80% off

And much more!

In addition, Wired is giving away over $1,000 in prizes via the Wired Social channels, from Steam Decks to custom consoles and the introduction of the Wired Black Card – think a Nando’s card but instead of free chicken for life it’s indie games. Each year Wired will distribute a select number of Black Cards to friends, community members and other lucky folk.

Follow @WiredP on Twitter for all the details.

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Described as “one of the year’s best narratives” by Shacknews, “an admirable pastiche of modern capitalist culture”, by Pocket Tactics and “an extraordinary game” by Pixel Magazin, along with a ‘Recommended’ from UploadVR, The Last Worker has been positively received from reviewers and players alike in both flat screen and VR formats.’

Watch the trailer below:

The Last Worker is a first-person narrative adventure centred around humanity’s struggle in an increasingly automated world, where humans are being replaced by robots. Created from the ground up to deliver both VR and flat-packed experiences, the game combines a hand-crafted art style created in collaboration with comics legend Mick McMahon (Judge Dredd, 2000 AD) and unique, immersive gameplay mechanics, seamlessly interwoven into a narrative game like no other.

The only game in competition at the 78th Venice International Film Festival (2021) and delivers an emotional, thought-provoking story filled with rich characters performed by an all-star cast including:

• Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter, Star Trek Discovery),
• Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (The Meg, True Detective),
• Clare-Hope Ashitey (Riviera, Children of Men),
• David Hewlett (The Shape of Water, Oddworld New’n’Tasty),
• Zelda Williams (The Legend of Korra)
• and Tommie Earl Jenkins (Death Stranding, Wednesday).

Scored by Oliver Kraus, known for his collaborations with the likes of Adele, Sia, and Florence and the Machine.

Out now on Meta Quest 2, PSVR2, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PCVR alongside a PC release on Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG. Alternatively, players can access The Last Worker through the streaming service, Utomik.

Players can also support capitalism by ordering the Jüngle Pronto physical edition. Packed with a reversible sleeve, Jüngle stickers and a double-sided poster, fans can grab a copy from the likes of Amazon (not awkward) at just £19.99 / $24.99 / €24.99 for the PlayStation 5 version and £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99 for Nintendo Switch.

Find out where to buy via the link below:
The Last Worker

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