The entries are in for the new Ludum Dare competition, and there are 121 brand new games up for judging in the next three weeks. This means that there is a stream of brand new indie games being put out by industry professionals as well as hobbyist and indie game names like Cactus and Increpare. There’s no actual prize for competing in the contest, the only goal is to make a game that fits the theme (this year’s theme is “Exploration”) and to show off the skills of the most brilliant minds in indie game creation.
If you’re interested in playing what almost always turn out to be the most unique titles the world has to offer then hop on over to the site and check out the entries. All the games are free to play, though you can’t vote unless you’ve entered, but winning isn’t the entire goal for entering. The real reason it’s there is so people like us, people from all walks of gaming, can experience the freshest ideas floating out there in the art form. So if you have the time, and lord knows if you’re here ya do, check some of ‘em out. It’s great to see people just being passionate about their art.
