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The Banner Saga added another trophy to its haul this month by collecting the
The Geekie Award for Best Indie Video Game. Stoic's turn-based strategy RPG was up against tough competition from the likes of
Outlast,
Don't Starve,
Axle and
Octodad: The Dadliest Catch. But a winner had to be chosen and there was only one man for the task. Yes, one
Richard Mitchell of Joystiq Reviews Content Director fame - and other judges, we gather - deemed
The Banner Saga this year's worthy winner.
"We are honored by the outpouring of love from fans for
The Banner Saga and know that this award is due to their support", said Stoic Technical Director John Watson. "This comes just as we are about to launch the game on tablet, and we are excited about the prospect of offering The Banner Saga to a new medium of gamers."
Source: The Geekie Awards
