The upcoming showcase promises to deliver new announcements, with submissions for participating games now open. Developers can submit their projects until February 11 at 6:59 p.m. PT / 9:59 p.m. ET. The organizers will select 100 games to feature in the event, including world premieres of brand-new titles and updates on previously announced projects.

Returning fan-favorite segments include INDIE Waves, where 15-second updates provide quick snapshots of exciting indie games, and INDIE Spotlight, which dives deeper into handpicked standout titles. Organizers have also teased brand-new segments that aim to bring fresh surprises to this year’s broadcast.

Ryuta Konuma, the founder and CEO of Ryu’s Office, expressed his thoughts for the event in a press release: “The innovation that we regularly witness from the games participating in INDIE Live Expo inspires us to continue improving the platform that we provide. We’re bringing more surprise segments to our upcoming showcase, providing more engaging opportunities for both developers and viewers. We aim to make our next event our best show to date!”

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Of the planned five chapters that will be available in the full release, you can play the first one in the demo version. The story begins with the mysterious disappearance of Marisa, and the priestess Reimu, determined to find her friend, discovers a large, mysterious book in her room. When she opens it, she magically teleports inside, and thus begins her journey in search of Marisa.

If you are a fan of the tabletop genre, you will find many elements in this game that reflect the spirit of those games, where every dice roll can change the course of the story. You will navigate through branching narratives, and each chapter of the book presents new challenges, from battling monsters to humorous moments when deciding whether to eat suspicious food. Additionally, the developers promise replayability, where each new playthrough brings different consequences.

The release of the game is particularly important as it represents an officially approved derivative of the well-known Touhou Project, a franchise that has built one of the most dedicated fan communities in the gaming industry over its 28-year history. This connection to the Touhou world adds additional layers of mythology and expectations to an already ambitious project.

Marisa of Liartop Mountain features charming graphics where the characters behave and move like figurines, while the entire world is set on boards. To get a feel for that unique atmosphere and how it looks in practice, we definitely recommend watching the trailer below.

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This year’s show will be divided into three segments. The first, Indie Waves, offers a fast-paced introduction to indie games through 15-second video showcases, spanning PC, console, and mobile platforms. The INDIE Spotlight segment will follow, delivering an in-depth look at standout titles, including exclusive world premieres and publisher-supported selections. To close the event, the INDIE Live Expo Awards 2024 will honor indie games across four categories, such as Best Game Feel and Best New Characters.

Award nominees include fan-favorites like Cocoon (Annapurna Interactive), Thronefall (GrizzlyGames), and Goodbye Volcano High (KO_OP), alongside other critically acclaimed titles like Chants of Sennaar and DREDGE. The awards aim to celebrate innovative gameplay, compelling characters, and unique storytelling within the indie scene.

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With more than 10 million views during the winter INDIE Live Expo 2023 showcase and a total of 98.7 million views since the start of the series in 2020, the upcoming showcase in May marks INDIE Live's 10th event in history, marked by a brand new logo.

Connecting indie scenes around the world, INDIE Live Expo provides broadcasts in English, Japanese and Chinese. Viewers can enjoy a reunion with the dynamic segment "INDIE Waves", which brings dozens of new information in short-form content of various titles, and explore the local indie scene through the renewed segment "Indie Studios Around the World".

Entries for indie developers and publishers are now open until Monday, March 11th at 10:00 PM EST or 4:00 AM CET. Registration is free for one title per organization, regardless of whether it's the presentation of a brand new project, announcements of an upcoming game, significant updates to already published achievements, or sales. Sponsorship options are also available.

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