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The best indie games of 2012

The best indie games of 2012

December 22, 2012 7:00 AM Stephanie Carmichael
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We pick the year's best games from independent developers.

The best games of 2012 (GamesBeat staff picks)

The best games of 2012 (GamesBeat staff picks)

December 21, 2012 10:00 AM Jason Wilson
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