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INDIGO San Francisco: the playable showcase
INDIGO, the playable showcase of selected games, is making its American debut. For the course of one week, the top floor of the Dutch consulate in San Francisco will transform into indie game heaven. >> Twenty titles, ranging from well known successes to unannounced gems, will find a temporary home in one of INDIGO's specially-designed modern day arcade cabinets. INDIGO has been around for a couple of years and has proven to be a resounding success in its home country, The Netherlands. “I firmly believe we’ve created a compelling collection of some of the best and most original games the scene has to offer”, explains JP Van Seventer, Development Director of organiser Dutch Game Garden. “The venue is a five minute walk from the Moscone Convention Center. The GDC audience will discover the exhibition is definitely worth stretching their legs for.” One of the highlights of the show is the
upcoming PlayStation 3 title ibb & obb. Van Seventer: “It’s something really special. A multiplayer game with an extremely smart mechanic that creates an instant bond between the people
Play it for two minutes and you're sold playing it. You just have to play it for two minutes and you're sold.” Another highlight amongst highlights is the upcoming Steam game Reus, which presents players with a comfortably familiar albeit different take on the God-
game genre. Van Seventer: “It’s these kinds of games that make me want to shout ‘Come over here, have a look! Play these games before they enter the market and become household names’!” Indeed, there’s much to discover. But mind you, not ‘just’ for developers looking for their inspirational fix. Not all of the games have their future laid out in front of them. “Some developers haven’t decided yet how they’ll bring their game to the market. I think publishers and investors should take note. There are some unsigned high potentials on display here.” INDIGO Powered by Dutch Game Garden Dutch Consulate 120 Kearny Street, Suite 3100 San Francisco, CA 94104 GDC week Monday : Mixer & official opening 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open for business 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM INDIGO Mixer (open for public) TGI INDIGO Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM