Treasure.jpgToday's collection of independent game links includes news, interviews, and developer announcements from around the 'net. (image source)

DIY Gamer: Jonathan Blow on The Witness, Teamwork, and Tai Chi [Interview]
"I think this is a difference that a lot of the more successful indie games have with the ones that languish and you only hear about on tigsource or whatever. With the really successful ones, usually they didn't just ship the first thing they got together that was playable."

Rock, Paper Shotgun: IGF Factor 2012: Antichamber
"I feel that although the number of people making games has steadily increased, the number of people making those games that really smash things out of the park has stayed about the same as it's always been. I'm talking about the games that took real risks, and were polished to perfection. I'm tired of alphas and unfinished games."

Andy Moore: Puzzlejuice review
"I find myself constantly juggling between Tetris skill-set and my Boggle skill-set... But my Tetris skills are old and rusty, and my Boggle skills are not accustomed to this speed of processing and level of perpetual distraction."

Extra Guy: Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Likely PC Bound
"An ESRB rating for the game has gone up...While not official confirmation, the Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Twitter feed has tweeted this article with a winky-face at the end."

Joystiq: Q.U.B.E. being prototyped for iOS, Mac and OnLive versions on the way
"We're currently prototyping an iOS version, and a Mac version has been in the works for two months now."

The Indie Game Magazine: Think Outside the Box in Yamada Box Legend
"Each environment and new box you jump into contains a surprise in both content and surreality. One of the puzzles actually involves playing a Game Boy inside the game."

Polytron Corporation: What is FEZ?
"There are no enemies in FEZ. No bosses, no combat. In fact, no conflict of any kind. You can die, but there is no penalty for doing so. FEZ aims to create a non-threatening world rich with ambiance, a pleasant place to spend time in."