Meghann O'Neill

Meghann O’Neill is a videogame roustabout, with a patchwork career spanning reviews, composition and education, often all three at the same time. She loves the creativity and cleverness that independent developers bring to the medium, especially in Australia. She’d love you to tell her about your game at @indiegames_muso on Twitter.

Meghann O'Neill's Latest Articles

elder scolls online - music notation
Features

Delving into music theory through Elder Scrolls Online

At PAX Australia 2024, popular creator Lara6683 unpacked a theory of lydian modes, and nocturnes, alongside live performance of music…

PAX Indies - Cube
Features

PAX Indies: Demos from PAX Aus 2024 you can play right now

PAX Australia’s indie showcase had something for everyone. Here are eight soon-to-release PAX indies that you can sample now.

Clanfolk
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In Clanfolk, the old and the new grow wild together 

Clanfolk developer Andrew Hume discusses how to make beautiful, boundless grass.

SUMMERHOUSE
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SUMMERHOUSE Review – Less is more in this wistful, holiday destination building toy  

SUMMERHOUSE is a thoughtful experience that raises questions about beauty, limitations and a yearning for novelty.

Sons of Valhalla
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Sons of Valhalla review - Management and melee, a compelling combination

Sons of Valhalla requires you to excel in action combat and command a great army.

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Features

The secret story behind Planet of Lana’s robots is told through music

Composer Takeshi Furukawa explains how to make the most of a tiny musical theme.

Against the Storm
Features

Against the Storm and its compelling, continuous rain

Mikołaj Kurpios explains how he created the immersive music and sound for Against the Storm. 

Toot Games, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Sure
Features

Freeplay’s Micro-Games prove bigger is not always better

Read micro-reviews of all six of Freeplay’s Micro-Game award nominees here. 

Point Click Killer
Features

On Point Click Killer, and Game Making as Cultural Connection

Why do some developers spend so much energy making free jam games? We ask Point Click Killer developer Dace Kelly.

Crash Course Builder @ PAX Aus 2023
Opinions & Analysis

Great games from PAX Aus 2023 that you can play free, right now

PAX Aus 2023 was home to more independent games than ever before. Here are some you can experience in the…

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