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First Annual IGF Showcase at Austin GDC

The Texas/Southern game scene is a rich source of startups, indies, and game creators of all kinds. We’re honoring that indie spirit by having a special IGF Showcase at Austin GDC to commemorate the top regional independent games. The organizers of the Independent Games Festival have chosen nine top winners, picking the best examples of “local flavor” to be exhibited here. Check out the winners!

For more information on the IGF Showcase, check out http://www.igf.com/.

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Enigmo
Genre: Puzzle game
Developer: Pangea Software, Inc.
Description: "A 3D physics based puzzle game where the goal is to get the falling water droplets into their containers by using various bumpers, slides, sponges, etc. There are 50 levels that get increasingly challenging."
Platform: iPhone / iPod Touch

www.pangeasoft.net/iphone/enigmo

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Fireteam Reloaded
Genre: Multiplayer Action
Developer: Pixel Mine Games
Description: "Fireteam Reloaded is a team based multiplayer game that will get your blood pumping and your heart pounding! Play as one of three character classes across a variety of post-apocalyptic urban settings in a struggle to dominate your opponents. Go solo or team up with up to three other friends."
Platform: PC

www.fireteamreloaded.com

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Glum Buster
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: CosMind
Description: "A collection of my daydreams, for your daydreams."
Platform: PC

www.glumbuster.com

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Mockingbird: The Game Making Game
Genre: User-Generated Game Site
Developer: Mockingbird Games
Description: "Mockingbird invites everyone to make their own games! Using a simple, intuitive set of tools, Mockingbird takes the pain out of game making and helps people tell stories using casual arcade games. Change anyone's game you play, share them with friends, put them on your blog!"
Platform: Web

www.playmockingbird.com

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Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi, Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars
Genre: Action Platformer
Developer: Red Fly Studio
Description: "Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three inch high Mushroom Man. As a brave Bolete Mushroom, players can wreak havoc on their enemies by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools."
Platform: DS/Wii

www.mushroommen.com

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Ashen Empires
Genre: Fantasy MMO
Developer: Iron Will Games
Description: "Ashen Empires is a classic fantasy MMORPG and one of the few games that gives its players the freedom to role play with complete control over the character creation process. At any point you may begin training any skill of your choice to aid you in your journeys."
Platform: PC

www.ashenempires.com

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ToyBox Heroes
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Team Shirt @ The Guildhall at SMU (Jacquiline "Kim" Acuff, Arturo Caballero, Christopher Cotton, David Demaree, James Farmer, Mark Flieg, Ryan Jenkins, Jonathan Long, Dane Munkholm, Jonathan Pittman, Adam Reynolds, Brandon Souders, Daniel Talaber, Benjamin Wagley, Eric Young)
Description: "Toybox Heroes is a console-style physics-based fighting game for two to four players. Players select one of four action figures, each available in four colors, and duke it out in a variety of household environments. Weapons range from crayons to cherry bombs to Rubik's Cubes. As players receive and inflict damage, their rage meters build; once full, each character may unleash a unique special move."
Platform: PC

www.j-kyle.com/toyboxheroes

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Goo!
Genre: Action/Strategy
Developer: PillowFort
Description: "Goo! is an action strategy game where the player controls a giant glob of amorphous liquid. The players’ Goo is constantly decaying as they fight against a constantly growing and very aggressive Paint Goo. When different color Paint Goo mixes, A.I.s mix and the Paint Goo becomes very aggressive."
Platform: PC/TBA

www.pillowfortgames.com

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Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball
Genre: Arcade Sports
Developer: Blazing Lizard
Description: "Mortal enemies collide in the ultimate playground sport of Dodgeball. Choose from 4 teams featuring Pirates, Ninjas, Robots, and Zombies and compete across 4 levels in 3 different variations of the sport. Characters come equipped with special moves and melee attacks to make our rendition of the sport a much more action packed experience!"
Platform: Xbox 360 Live Arcade

www.blazinglizard.com