The Indie Games Summer Uprising Begins

By Mikey Kenney August 25th, 2011

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The first title to start the uprising is Raventhorne, no relation to Ravenclaw.

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It’s really nice when the Indie games get the attention they deserve. Xbox Live is showing off some of their indie games coming up in what they call the Indie Games Summer Uprising. The first game that is leading the charge is a game called Raventhorne. Raventhorne is a side scrolling hack and slash kind of game with your basic sword, shield, and magic gameplay. The trailer shows off how the game looks and performs, and it looks to be a pretty sweet deal for only 240 Microsoft Points. Raventhorne is available now in the Indie Games Summer Uprising section of the XBLA marketplace.

[Video and Images via xbox.com and Milkstone Studios]

Mikey Kenney

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Mikey has been playing fighting games since he could reach the arcade stick and buttons. While not be ever being tournament ready he strives to do better. Loves pure action games and enjoying bonkers jrpgs. He's just you're average gaymer.

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