Indie Wave Surges as Meccha Chameleon Tops Sales and GoldenEye/Star Fox Homages Lead the Weekend Lineup
An upbeat indie roundup highlights Meccha Chameleon’s staggering sales (over 20 million in two months) and other rapid hits like Big Walk and ReStory, then surveys a slate of nostalgia-flavored releases: Agent 64: Spies Never Die (GoldenEye 007-inspired), Wild Blue Skies (Star Fox-style on-rails shooter), Duskfade (1990s/2000s platformer vibes), Wardogs (100-player tactical shooter with a persistent cash system), plus ports and mobile/VR titles like Little Kitty, Big City, Tiny Flock and A Permanent Echo. Wardogs is slated for early access on Sept 10 via Team17 with a closed beta next weekend and pre-order refunds if disappointed. The piece reminds readers of a generally positive mood in indie gaming despite industry turmoil.
