PeeKnuckle Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 A group of indie developers are selling a package of their games which includes some of the biggest independent games on the market. Gamers can name their own price—from 1¢ to $1,000—for a pack of games that would go for around $80 if sold separately. Anyone who buys the package can feel better about themselves as well; customers can send any amount of their purchases to two major nonprofit groups.The sale, nicknamed the "humble bundle" by the studios involved, is certainly epic. The games included in the package are World of Goo, Gish, Lugaru, Aquaria, and Penumbra Overture. Each of these titles has proven to be a solid hit, and the fact that five separate studios are working together to make them available to gamers for however much they wish to spend is certainly unusual. As Jeff Rosen of Wolfire explained to Ars in a recent interview, the close-knit sense of community among indie developers is largely responsible for the sale's existence.[source - ArsTechnica] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dateranoth Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 That's pretty awesome. I may pick these up just because. Already have the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banstyle Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I picked up World of Goo! Too bad it's not the Games for Windows Live version (for cheevos). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Did it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaNfOoT Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Didn't have a lot to spend so I only donated 7 bucks, but im not even sure I can run all the games. They also added in another game to the bundle, Samorost 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeKnuckle Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 I just grabbed them. 77,000+ have contributed to those devs and charities. Pretty nice to see. =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Dear Humble Bundle supporter,I have a small announcement you might be interested in. This morning, I was talking to fellow indie studio Amanita Design. They wanted to donate to the Humble Indie Bundle too -- but in a unique way. They decided to donate their award-winning, cross-platform game, Samorost 2, to the bundle! It is really a great game, and I encourage you to go download it on your updated Humble Bundle key page.Here is your unique key URL so you don't have to look it up: http://www.wolfire.com/snipPlease consider telling your friends about this awesome new contribution to the Humble Bundle!The response to this bundle has been incredible! Take a look at the real-time statistics box next time you are on the page. I am truly... humbled.Jeffrey RosenWolfire Games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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