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September Indie Game Highlights, Off The Grid Ambassador Program, and Wildcard Fantasy League

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Blue Mojo
September 16, 2025

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September Indie Game Highlights

#1: A Few Quick Matches (@StudioBidou)

  • LIVE on Steam for PC, developed by Studio Bidou

  • Super Smash Bros styled stick figure platform fighter, supporting 1-4 players w/ rollback netcode, local play, replays, and more

  • Deep combo mechanics, small but diverse roster, new character recently released (Ninja from Y.O.M.I. Hustle indie title)

#2: Hades 2 (SuperGiantGames.com)

  • Playable in Early Access on PC via Steam/Epic, full release scheduled for September 25th, 2025, developed by Super Giant Games

  • Play as Melinoë (Zagreus’ from Hades 1’s little sister) and battle through an extremely memorable rougelike world and gameplay loop

  • Features new gameplay mechanics, branching paths, and also has seamless cross save support between switch and PC

#3: Wanderers (@Wanderers)

  • Playable on Steam, Epic Games, and coming soon to Web, developed by WanderLabs

  • Short story driven, JRPG fantasy space adventure, multiplayer teased - date TBA, (soundtrack also kinda slaps)

  • Mixes in-game card mechanics with a Hades styled rougelike experience, average sessions last about 1 hour

#4: Keep Digging (WildDog.jp)

  • Laid back 3D digging game, playable on steam ($4.49 USD), developed by Wild Dog Inc. (a 2 person studio from Japan)

  • Co-op gameplay (up to 8 players), Players delve 1000 meters underground to find treasures, ores, and hidden dungeons

  • Customizable characters, unlockable skins, and persistant companion NPCs who keep mining when you log out

#5: Inari (@1HPSTUDIO)

  • Demo launching on Steam in December 2025, developed by 1HP Studio (other platforms may follow)

  • Hollow Knight styled platforming, combines slice of life romance simulation, relationship building, and mini-game driven jobs

  • traditionally hand drawn pixel art, full voice acting, and animated scenes boost immersion w/ a unique charm (my gf loves it lol)

Off The Grid Ambassador Program

OTG’s new Ambassador program is open to content creators, community leaders, and Off The Grid super fans. Work directly with the Gunzilla team to help shape the future off OTG through respect, inclusivity, authenticity, and community engagement.

  • Early Access: Preview content/updates FIRST

  • Social Support: Active promo via official social media channels

  • In-Person Events: Receive exclusive invitations to meet the team and network with other Ambassadors

  • Direct Access: Private discord channels, dev call invitations, etc.

  • In-Game Items: Exclusive in-game Ambassador set

  • Giveaways: Run your own giveaways via exclusive Ambassadors codes

Wildcard Fantasy League

Wildcard recently revealed the Wildcard Fantasy League (WFL), allowing a more diverse set of players which including speculators, fans, and owners to participate in the Wildcard ecosystem.

How To Participate

  • holders of $WC tokens can sponsor Summons

    • summons are listed as Rookies, Semi-Pros, or Pros, each with a $WC price and USDC signing bonus

WFL Sponsor Perks

  • WFL sponsor perks include:

    • access the WFL clubhouse

    • priority for future sponsorship opportunities

    • USDC signing bonus

Every week sponsored summons will enter a Pre-Season draft. When drafted the signing bonus is unlocked (essentially allowing Wildcard to buyback the $WC supply in exchange for USDC).

NEW Wildcard Content Creator Program

🚨 ICYMI: Top Gaming News Headlines & Highlights

Gaming News

Indie/Dev Highlight

Funding & Creator Opportunities

Web3 & Blockchain

acronyms & unfamiliar terms:

1 - P2A (play-to-airdrop): references a type of game where users can participate in a specific event or activity to receive rewards based on participation, most commonly crypto, nfts, or similar rewards.

2 - RWA (real-world-assets): physical or traditional financial assets (i.e.: real estate, art, stocks, pokemon cards, etc.)

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