Join us from May 25-31 for an exciting weeklong celebration of women in gaming as The Indie Houses[theindiehouses.org] proudly presents the Women in Gaming Steam Event, in collaboration with Girls Make Games[www.gmgsf.org]. This event aims to support the Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund and empower the next generation of game creators.

We are thrilled to announce that we are collaborating alongside some incredible partners.
Together with Akupara Games, Fellow Traveller, Toge Productions, Whithethorn Games, Raw Fury, and Those Awesome Guys, we are determined to make a lasting impact.

During this event, we will showcase over 60 incredible games that feature women-led development teams and/or female protagonists. Prepare to immerse yourself in captivating experiences from studios such as Kaigan Games, creators of the acclaimed SIMULACRA series; Keybol Games, the brilliant minds behind Jack Axe; and GameChanger Studio, the masterminds behind the hauntingly beautiful My Lovely Wife and My Lovely Daughter.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/985780/Jack_Axe?snr=1_614_615_theindiehouses2023_100703
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1011190/SIMULACRA_2?snr=1_614_615_theindiehouses2023_100703
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1925970/SIMULACRA_3?snr=1_614_615_theindiehouses2023_100703
https://store.steampowered.com/app/580170/My_Lovely_Daughter?snr=1_614_615_theindiehouses2023_100704
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1251930/My_Lovely_Wife?snr=1_614_615_theindiehouses2023_100704


Throughout the event, you'll have the opportunity to explore demos and enjoy special discounts on a wide selection of titles. In addition, we've dedicated a section on the event page to Girls Make Games, where you can learn more about their impactful work and discover the incredible games that girls have created through their program.


By participating in The Indie Houses Steam Event, you're not only indulging in fantastic gaming experiences, but you're also contributing to a meaningful cause. A portion of the proceeds earned by each publisher during the event will be donated to the Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund. This fund combines professional development and financial support, ensuring that underrepresented students have early access to STEAM programs and the opportunity to thrive.

Girls Make Games has been providing an inclusive space for girls and non-binary students to explore the world of video games since 2014. Through their summer camps, workshops, and other initiatives, they have empowered over 23,000 girls in nearly 150 cities across 20 countries. To learn more about their inspiring mission, visit their website at https://www.gmgsf.org.

Don't miss out on this incredible event celebrating the talented women in gaming! Join us from May 25-31 on Steam, and let's make a difference together. Together, we're shaping a brighter and more inclusive future for the gaming industry.

🔗 Event Page: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/theindiehouses2023

🔗 Girls Make Games: https://www.gmgsf.org

https://store.steampowered.com/app/985780/Jack_Axe/?snr=1_1056_4_franchise_1057&curator_clanid=32940668

Hello everyone,

Today’s update for Jack Axe features a few quality-of-life fixes, including a reworked save system that allows you to keep playing from a different device without losing progress. We hope you enjoy axe throwing between devices!

The full list of changes are:

• Changed how the game saves data. This should enable players to transfer their progress from one device to another.
  
• Added Steam Screenshot functionality (press F12)
  
• Fixed a bug where the game drops incorrect number of coins upon death.
  
• Fixed a bug that shows weird red bars in certain levels when pressing space.
  
• Fixed sound playing when colliding with shrines.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/985780/Jack_Axe/

Patch 1.0.29

- Changed how the game saves data. This should enable players to transfer their progress from one device to another.

- Added Steam Screenshot functionality (press F12)
- Fixed a bug where the game drops incorrect number of coins upon death.
- Fixed a bug that shows weird red bars in certain levels when pressing space.
- Fixed sound playing when colliding with shrines.
- Fixed a bug where Jack turns invisible when sliding between walls.
- Fixed a bug where small yellow cannon shots get destroyed as soon as it gets blasted.
- Fixed a bug where an NPC has an "undefined" name.
- Fixed a bug where Jack can dash as soon as she enters the water. It should not supposed to happen.

A few minor fixes ː8bitheartː

• Change default Mini-Save button as "F"
  
• Mini-Save now can not use at moving platform and in air to prevent infinity death bug
  
• Fixed keybinding function of Mini-Save not working issue

Seriously - it's super hard, but our trailer is super cute!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/985780/Jack_Axe/

Seriously - it's super hard, but our trailer is super cute!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/985780/Jack_Axe/

Introducing Jack Axe: The Trial!

Jack Axe: The Trial is a FREE taste of the fantasy platformer, Jack Axe. Use your magic axe and platforming skills to dash, leap, and swim to the finish line and prove yourself a legend of the Trial in this speedrunner competition. The fastest player gets their own custom character added to the game!

• This is a free version of Jack Axe featuring a time trial speedrun competition!
  
• Top score gets immortalized in the game with their very own character!
  
• Steam Credit for top 5 players!
  
• Interested in competing? More details in our Community - https://discord.com/invite/nd

You can submit your entry here:
Submission Form[forms.gle]

Access the FREE versions of Jack Axe: The Trial here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1502920/Jack_Axe_The_Trial/


Remember you can wishlist Jack Axe here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/985780/Jack_Axe/

We just announced five cool new indie games at PAX Online. What did you think of the show? In case you missed it, here’s a quick rundown on what we had.
As a bonus we have Exclusive Demos of our games available to play right now!

Jack is her name, and axes are her game in this fantasy platformer about colorful landscapes, amazing acrobatics, and little girls wielding massive axes.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/985780/Jack_Axe/

A 2D sidescrolling action game set in Taipei at the turn of the 20th century, see the story of Taiwan’s battle for freedom from Imperial Japan through the eyes of a legendary hero: Liao Tianding!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1406850/The_Legend_of_Tianding/

Save your wife and lose your soul in this management sim about summoning and using succubi to bring someone you love back from the dead.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1251930/My_Lovely_Wife/

A 2D Survival Horror game set in, where else, a haunted manor. Guide Victor through deadly traps, mind-bending puzzles, and past the jaws of terrifying monsters to rescue his missing wife Alissa.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1033950/Lamentum/

An RPG Card Battler where death and loot alike lurk behind every door! Create a custom character, put on the right equipment, build your deck, and battle your way out of purgatory!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1268810/Doors_of_Insanity/


We've joined the United Servers of Discord Alliance! This alliance brings together Discord guilds for fun events and server vs server battles!


Join https://discord.gg/nd for all details. We've prepped a special event just for PAX Online with loads of awesome prizes!

The AllianceTrivia Bot will enable trivia battles between multiple Discord communities! Try your hand at answering trivia questions and help us win our battles against other servers!

When you have a chance check out the #alliance-trivia channel and show off your trivia skills. New trivia battles happen in this same channel automatically every 8 hours at 12AM, 8AM, and 4PM UTC, so if you miss out on the first battle then don't worry because there will be a lot more coming daily!

If you are interested in learning more about the Alliance then feel free to check out this presentation: http://hyperurl.co/DiscordAlliance