2 years ago
Talha Sonmez
The gaming community is excited as the inaugural Triple-iii Initiative Showcase approaches, poised to celebrate and spotlight the best of independent video game development. Scheduled for April 10th at 10 am PDT, 1 pm EDT, and 7 pm CEST, this collaborative event promises a whirlwind of significant announcements, exclusive reveals, and insights from studios responsible for some of gaming's most beloved titles.
Origins of Triple-iii:
Emerging from an ambitious vision by Evil Empire, the minds behind the evolution of Dead Cells over the past five years, the Triple-iii Initiative has swiftly evolved into a collective effort, garnering support from indie luminaries such as Re-Logic, creators of Terraria and Mega Crit, the genius minds behind Slay the Spire. This initiative is a testament to the collaborative spirit and innovation thriving within the indie gaming community.
No-Nonsense Approach:
Set against the backdrop of a digital landscape, the Triple-iii Initiative Showcase champions a no-nonsense approach, respecting both players' and studios' time. Within a concise 45-minute timeframe, fans can expect announcements and reveals from esteemed studios like Mega Crit, Red Hook Studios, and Evil Empire, all streamed directly to [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@iii_initiative), [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/iii_initiative), [bilibili](http://live.bilibili.com/32166168), [IGN](https://ign.com/), and [Steam](https://go.skimresources.com?id=202183X1680904&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2F).
Insights from the Creators:
Reflecting on the genesis of the Triple-iii Initiative, Bérenger Dupré, Evil Empire's Marketing Director, shared, "We felt a need for a showcase that highlights wildly different indie games but that have one thing in common; they resonate with millions of players around the world. Since using letters seems to be the trend in the industry, we figured that adding a couple of i's to indie was a fair way to describe this new format. Also, triple-i sounds cool."
Benjamin Laulan, Evil Empire's COO, elaborated on the initiative's ethos, emphasising its focus on delivering a streamlined experience for developers and players. "The goal is to have a straight-to-the-point show packed with announcements as a collective of studios, to speak directly to players, the people who have been directly supporting us since day 1. The show will run for about 45 minutes, featuring news from the most successful and creative folks. No hosting segments, no advertisements, no sponsorships, no extra fluff, just games."
Save the Date:
Mark your calendars for April 10th and prepare to immerse yourself in the Triple-iii Initiative Showcase, where gaming's independent titans unite to redefine the boundaries of creativity and innovation. For updates and further information leading up to the event, visit [The Triple-iii Initiative website](https://go.skimresources.com?id=202183X1680904&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fiii-initiative.com%2F). Don't miss out on this unparalleled celebration of indie gaming excellence!