The 2010 Finalist Games feature interactive novels and poems, to music and physics games, to experimental virtual toys using the versatile affordances of emerging platforms such as the iPad, to activist games with a political agenda, to the next generation of beloved genres such as platformers, puzzlers, shooters and adventure games. Such diversity and creativity cannot be found elsewhere! We are honored to announce the emcee for the 2010 Red Carpet Awards Show is Levar Burton! Limited tickets now available for this exclusive event. We are so lucky to have Richard Lemarchand - Lead Game Designer at Naughty Dog (most recently on Uncharted 2) and John Sharp - PhD in Art History and professor in the Interactive Design & Game Development at Art History department at the Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta on the IndieCade team! IndieCade features independent games of every genre and platform from around the world! Come to IndieCade 2010 to experience three days of gameplay, previews, big games, networking, a dynamic conference, awards, and so much more...

//Welcome to IndieCade

Welcome to the International Festival of Independent Games! This year's edition takes place October 8, 9, & 10, 2010, and will take over galleries, cafes, and theatres across Downtown Culver City in a celebration of independent games from around the world... read more

//Schedule Now Posted!

Conference co-chairs Richard Lemarchand and John Sharp have put together a fantastic Schedule of Events for IndieCade 2010! Check out when all of the conference sessions, game galleries, social events, and so much more will be at IndieCade 2010!

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IndieCade Submission Server Back Up!!
06/22/10
If the server was down when you tried submit your game in time for the deadline - Do not worry!! We will make sure that you qualify and are able to submit your game for an addiitonal 24 hours - by the end of the day June 23. Any questions? Please send an email to
Technical Difficulties and Deadline Extension
06/17/10
The deadline has been moved to June 22nd, 2010, due to some technical issues with the entry form. The system is up and running now, for any issues or questions contact for more information.
Grant for Art Installation @ IndieCade 2010
05/29/10
The City of Culver City is pleased to offer a grant for public art to be created in association with IndieCade 2010.
Come Out & Play Festival: June 4-6, New York
05/28/10
Games leap off the screen and into the real-world at the Come Out & Play Festival, June 4-6, New York!

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