A couple of weeks after the debut of the SAGA Barcelona Game Fest and the confirmation of the second edition, we delve into discovering some of the more than 200 indie video games that could be seen there. The merger of the three fairs was a success, and the presence of local creators continued to be a fundamental pillar of the experience. In particular, the attention given to creators by the IndieDevDay team and the presence of the Catalan language, promoted by Plataforma per la Llengua, an inheritance from the original SAGA, stand out. A very positive new element this year has been the clear signage of the languages available for each game, as at a glance it was possible to see if the Catalan option was available.

It's hard to remember a breakthrough in cinema indie recent from such a personal perspective as that of Eva Victor, who in her excellent debut work manages to address a theme often explored in contemporary fiction created by women (fromA promising young woman to It could destroy you(appears absolutely renewed.) Victor is Agnes, a brilliant literature professor at a sleepy East Coast university who must grapple with the aftermath of a sexual assault she suffered while finishing her doctoral dissertation. The film's episodic and disordered structure underscores both the persistence of the trauma and the disruption it causes in the lives of survivors, but it is its tonal complexity, as well as its singular protagonist, that gives the film its unique personality.

The first edition of BCN Game FestThe event, organized by the IndieDevDay team, was a resounding success. Attendance grew to over 17,000, and the event showcased the community's international expansion with the participation of numerous studios from abroad. On the business side, more than 1,200 business meetings took place, and up to 40 events were held. publishersBoth local and international attendees were able to interact with the 180 independent studios present at the fair.

After more than six years of development, it has finally been released today. Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to one of the most important independent video games in history. The new title, also created by the small Australian studio Team Cherry, with only three main members, is released on virtually all current platforms. It's worth noting that the studio, despite knowing that millions of players have been waiting for this new release, has chosen to set a more than competitive price: just 20 euros. Furthermore, the game is available from the start on Microsoft's Game Pass service, a fact that further extends its reach.