{
  "id": 13976861,
  "title": "Apple announces ‘Indie Games Week’ with seven new, upcoming launches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/apple-announces-indie-games-week-with-seven-new-upcoming-launches",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:11:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/12/apple-announces-indie-games-week-with-seven-new-upcoming-launches/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is celebrating \"Indie Games Week\" on the App Store by recognizing seven new titles that have recently launched or will soon be available. The company aims to highlight these innovative games and the teams behind them. As part of this initiative, Apple has featured these seven games throughout the week on the App Store.\n\nCarson Oliver, Apple's head of App Store Worldwide, expressed their appreciation for indie games in a press release. He stated, \"Indie games are constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity to deliver unique gameplay experiences to Apple users, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate these games and the teams that take creative risks to push gaming forward.\" Oliver emphasized that the App Store provides a global stage for bold ideas, turning daring visions into worldwide hits.\n\nThe App Store highlights a diverse range of indie games, showcasing breathtaking artistry, brilliant design, and deeply moving stories. These games come from both solo developers and growing studios, all striving to create exceptional gaming experiences. As Apple continues to support these creative endeavors, the company encourages users to explore and enjoy the featured indie games.",
  "summary": "Apple is celebrating ‘Indie Games Week’ on the App Store by recognizing seven new titles that launched recently or will in the near future. Here are the games being highlighted. more…",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple Announces 'Indie Games Week' on App Store",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/apple-announces-indie-games-week-on-app-store",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:48:17.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}