Topic: breakout hits
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How Cure: A Hospital Simulator Uses Twitch to Captivate Streamers
Sentinel Games, a small independent studio, is designing its titles with streamer discoverability as a core focus, exemplified by its debut game *Cure: A Hospital Simulator* which features deep Twitch integration to attract organic promotion from content creators. The studio's strategy, informed ...
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NPR Staff's Top Game Picks for 2025
The past year was defined by critically acclaimed and creative independent games, with standout titles and sequels from smaller studios rivaling major publishers. Major console manufacturers like Nintendo and PlayStation secured notable successes with new hardware releases and exclusive, cinemati...
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Indie Shooter Escape From Duckov Beats Battlefield 6 on Steam
Escape From Duckov, an indie shooter with duck-themed combat, has surpassed the blockbuster Battlefield 6 in concurrent players on Steam, highlighting how innovative gameplay can overcome large marketing budgets. Despite Battlefield 6's strong launch with over 747,000 players, Escape From Duckov ...
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