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'It's not like we applied for the award ourselves': Dave the Diver director reminds people that 'there's nothing indie' about his game and the controversial indie nomination was out of his control

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Dave the Diver
Genres · adventure, rpg, simulation
Release · Jun 28, 2023
Developer · MINTROCKET
PCNintendo SwitchPS4PS5Xbox Series X|S
84 articles 83 writers 8 reviews
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2023
Latest · Dave the Diver
Top genres · rpg, adventure, simulation
99 articles 93 writers 3 games
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2025–2026
Latest · Horripilant
Top genres · indie, adventure, point_and_click
1029 articles 262 writers 3 games
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