After greater than two years, the Large Indie Pitch was lately again on the highway, this time returning to Seattle for the primary time since 2019 as we hosted Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2022. In fact, this additionally meant the return of The Very Large Indie Pitch. 

The Very Large Indie Pitch is our bumper version competitors the place much more builders are capable of pitch an ever-increasing vary of name new and numerous gaming experiences from a few of the most enjoyable indie builders throughout the globe.

The Large Indie Pitch is an everyday occasion run by the makers of PocketGamer.biz. It offers indie builders the possibility to pitch their video games to business consultants and journalists in a speed-dating-style format. Groups obtain invaluable suggestions and the chance to win nice prizes equivalent to promotional packages and alternatives to advertise their sport.

As at all times, the builders gave it their all so as to stroll away because the winner. An award that was ultimately bestowed upon Child Goat Gruff’s Shift Shaft. Although we should always spotlight simply how shut it got here between Shift Shaft and our eventual runner-up PXLPLAY.

1^st Place – Shift Shaft by Child Goat Gruff

Shift Shaft is a model new match-3 puzzle sport that fairly actually provides a model new twist on the much-loved style. How does it do that you ask? Properly fairly just by offering gamers with the extra capability to twist the board so as to safe these all-important matches.

Inside the sport, gamers should assist the hero transfer via the board to the mineshaft exit so as to progress to the following degree. In fact, there are a number of various degree targets, monsters, and power-ups. Although it’s primarily via the brand new mechanic that Child Goat Gruff hopes to create an expertise that’s each easy but complicated and accessible to newcomers and veterans alike. 

2^nd Place – PXLPLAY by Pixel Play

Bounce, slide, flip and run via a path that modifications each single time you play on this lovely mobile-focused arcade sport. With the purpose of bringing countless enjoyable to gamers of all ages and walks of life, PXLPLAY retains the gameplay single and targeted, with one-touch gameplay and a vibrant and welcoming design.

In fact, this doesn’t suggest the gameplay is not various, as developer Pixel Play has included a wide range of obstacles, achievements, power-ups and naturally characters, so as to ensure that gamers wish to preserve coming again for “another go”.

Need to showcase your thrilling new sport? We host Large Indie Pitch occasions all year long, so be certain to often verify our upcoming occasions web page over on BigIndiePitch.com.