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We've seen some indie games like World of Goo and other try out a "pay what you want" business model as a temporary sale. It's been highly successful for those brief periods. However another indie game developer is trying out a similar move for one of its game in a somewhat different way.

Developer Radical Poesis has decided to set up its indie tower defense game Immortal Defense as a "pay what you want" title (with a $1.75 minimal payment to cover various fees). As the developer states on its web site, "This is not a sale, but a test of using this model as a permanent price." While the developer adds that it could go back to a fixed price, "we do like this model and hope that it can work as the standard price for indie games." Immortal Defense itself is a game with 150 levels, a level editor and no DRM set up. The developers also use a portion of the game's sales for Kiva, "a microfinance site which lends money to people and personal businesses in developing nations."

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If you haven't tried out one of our favorite games, Immortal Defense, it's now easier than ever to get into this excellent tower defense title. You no longer have to visit the developer's website to buy it, as it's now available on Impulse. While the game is mostly finished in terms of updates, the availability on Impulse is convenient for those that want to keep all of their games in one place. It is currently retailing for $10, and the developer is looking to release on Steam next.

For those that haven't tried out Immortal Defense yet, here's a brief synopsis: you play as a disembodied immortal who must protect his home planet from the onslaught of a hostile alien race. While this is not particularly amazing on its own, its the writing and unique design that makes it compelling. Towers are vastly different from those seen in other games, and the writing is so ridiculously complex and psychological that it easily surpasses modern AAA titles in terms of quality.

In order to celebrate his birthday, the developer of Immortal Defense has announced that it will be available through October 4th (this Sunday) for the low price of $3. All you have to do is order the game and, at the payment prompt for BMT Micro, enter the code BMCN000H7 in the coupon/discount area. You will then receive a download link through email. Ordering is done through the site, and if you want to try before you buy, there is also a demo that includes a full third of the game's levels for you.

For those that have no idea what Immortal Defense is, it is an independent tower defense game. It combines unique gameplay through the different towers and the player cursor with a truly affecting and disturbing story. We mean it. This game might give you nightmares, but the depth of its meaning definitely makes it worth playing. There's a reason we included it in our list of the best indie games to buy in holiday 2008, after all.

Welcome to the Indie Showcase, a semi-regular column on Big Download that takes a look at games we haven't covered on the site that we really think you should play.

Tower defense games have been around since the days of Starcraft. This incredibly niche market has traversed the realms of game mods to browser games to full-fledged releases. The big thing, though, is that when it comes down to thoughtful, action-packed strategy, there's not much better than tower defense games. Here's just a few of our favorites for you to peruse at your leisure.

So you are looking for a new experience in gaming. But the mainstream market is getting you down with its high price tags and extensive DRM. But there's a lot of great games out there that you can get cheap. The indie market is strong, and some of the best games around can be found for half the price of the price of more mainstream games like Dead Rising or Fallout 3. They've also got far less rigorous specs than their mainstream counterparts, which is also a welcome change of pace. We've got a list of some of the best indie games money can buy, ranging from the puzzle extravaganza World of Goo to the clever and addicting Armageddon Empires. So indulge in the little guy this holiday season. You won't be disappointed with the results you get.

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