Dynamix' Rick Overman made an update to his .plan with word that he is leaving the company to join GarageGames, a new startup devoted to publishing games via the Internet. Joining him in this new venture are Jeff Tunnell and Tim Gift, both former Dynamix employees themselves, along with another developer whose name will "be revealed after he finishes the amazing sequel to an award-winning online game." Here's an excerpt from the press release on GarageGames' page, that provides some insight into what we can expect from the company:

"GarageGames.com is being built by professional gamemakers who are not only committed to publishing truly original and exciting product - we're willing to give people the state-of-the-art tools to do it ," said Jeff Tunnell, founder and chief creative officer of GarageGames. "Our mission is to provide independent developers with tools, education, distribution, financial incentives - whatever they need - to make great games."

Why an "indie" label for games?

"Even though it's a $7 billion market and bigger than movies, gaming is the only entertainment medium without a viable, separate distribution channel to showcase new, experimental - and potentially revolutionary - titles and talent," said Jeff Tunnel. "GarageGames.com gives any and every gamemaker the opportunity to publish their game, find their audience - and maybe make their fortune."