Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast

In our final developer Interview, Josh sits down with Ron Perry, the developer behind the upcoming title known as Grey Block. They talk all about being inspired to tell your story even if that means taking time from your personal life to finish your passion piece. Links: Grey Block Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1821070/Grey_Block/ Silver Rat Studios Twitter: https://twitter.com/silverrat_bos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the very last episode of Indie Pod. This week we sit down to reflect on the years of Indie Pod, answer your final Indie Pod questions, and tell a whole lot of weird jokes. This has been an amazing journey and we hope you have an amazing life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's special episode, we sit down to talk about Yacht Club Games returning to Kickstarter for their next title, how we feel about it, and what, if anything, could have been done better. These special episodes go live one month early for our patrons. So if you're in dire need of more Indie Pod content be sure to join our amazing community over on Patreon. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is our last book club episode in which we discuss some awesome Indies with our Patrons. This month we took a look at Berzerk Studio's old school Metroidvania, Infernax. Links: Infernax Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/374190/Infernax/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Michael Brown, the CEO of Vicarious PR. He runs the PR company that, funny enough, are some of the main people who reach out to us about potential dev interviews. They talk all about how he went from a games journalist to running his own PR company and what his team does every day for companies big and small when it comes to games. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Michael Brown Twitter: https://twitter.com/VideoGamePRGuy Vicarious PR Twitter: https://twitter.com/VicariousPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the GDC awards, the Good Suck, and a weird amount of saw-like ultimatums. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Shout Outs: Josh: Weird West https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097350/Weird_West/ Vaughn: Our Elusive Suffering https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837980/Our_Elusive_Suffering/ Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 15:25  Tunic Vaughn: 20:50 Main News Stories: 25:20 Indie Shout-Outs: 32:35 Listener Questions: 41:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the allegedly "oppressive" work culture at Moon Studios, what was shown at the Humble Games Showcase, and Vaughn's new haircut. We also shout-out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Shout-Outs: Josh's tERRORbane (BitNine Studio) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1617030/tERRORbane/ Vaughn's Derelicts (Romain) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1572000/Derelicts/ Time Codes: (Approximations) Our Goodbye: 11:50 What we've been playing: Josh: 25:21 Tunic (Tunic Team) Vaughn: 31:40 Main News Stories: 35:40 News Cram: 1:00:20 Indie Shout-Outs: 1:03:00 Listener Questions: 1:07:35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Kevin, one of the developers working on Chaotic Era. They talk about how they developed this game in a rather unusual manner by actually creating the user interface first and building around more of a vibe rather than a mechanic or story for the game. They are planning to launch the game later this year for iOS devices and shortly after for Android. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Kevin Donnelly Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kdonnelly BOBBY TECHNOLOGY Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbydimension CHAOTIC ERA Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaotic_era Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the upcoming ID@Xbox showcase, a bundle you shouldn't sleep on, and flicking it. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Shout-Outs: Josh's Anno: Mutationem (Developer is ThinkingStars) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368030/ANNO_Mutationem/ Vaughn's Critter Crops (Skyreach Studio) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1641120/Critter_Crops/ Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 11:10 Vampire Survivors (poncle) Vaughn: 25:30 News Cram: 29:20 Indie Shout-Outs: 35:52 Listener Questions: 41:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Eric, the developer behind Lucid. They talked all about taking mental breaks and how he came back many years later after a hiatus with fresh eyes to totally revamp what would have been a more traditional Metroidvania. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: LUCID Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717730/LUCID/ The Matte Black Studio Twitter: https://twitter.com/_theMatteBlack Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the discovery of a long-lost relic, our ghostly antics, and Vaughn's beef with Subway employees. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Shout Outs: Josh's Edricks' Conquest: Skyrim and Diablo inspired open world action rpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/1863000/Edricks_Conquest/ Twitter: @EdricksConquest Vaughn's Sons of Valhalla: A 2D base-building strategy game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelchest/sons-of-valhalla-a-2d-base-building-strategy-game Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 12:30 Risk of Rain2 (Hopoo Games) Vaughn: Main News Stories: 26:50 News Cram: 44:40 Indie Shout Outs: 51:45 Listener Questions: 58:40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Joseph Hughes, the lead developer behind Curse Crackers. They talk all about the game and taking inspiration from everyday life experiences to shape the way he tells stories in games. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726760/Curse_Crackers_For_Whom_the_Belle_Toils/ Colorgrave Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorgraveGames Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about all the awesome demos Josh has been checking out, Vaughn trapping himself, and a murder box. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Game Shout Outs: Josh: FREERIDE: An Action-RPG that's (not-so) secretly a Personality Test https://store.steampowered.com/app/1597910/FREERIDE/ Vaughn: I Am Ronin: Action-Adventure game https://twitter.com/FTorriss/status/1498146955314094087 Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 21:30 Bio-Gun [DEMO] (Dapper Dog Digital) Forward: Escape The Fold [DEMO] Two Tiny Dice The Unliving [DEMO] (RocketBrush Studio) Vaughn: 37:20 News Cram: 49:45 Indie Shout Outs: 54:00 Listener Questions: 58:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with the developer of the upcoming title known as Lone Ruin. They talk about his experience of pushing himself to create a game prototype in a week and then deciding that he liked it so much, he would continue and turn it into a full game. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Lone Ruin Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1452070/Lone_Ruin/ Hannes Rahm Twitter: https://twitter.com/kebabskal Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the never-ending development of No Man's Sky, more Team17 news, and Vaughn's old soul. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Game Shout Outs: Josh: Grey Block: A 3rd-Person Stealth Adventure https://store.steampowered.com/app/1821070/Grey_Block/ Vaughn: Bio-Gun: Side-scrolling twin-stick Shooter. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1219240/BioGun/ Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 20:35 Infernax (Berzerk Studio) Tinykin [demo] (Splashteam) Vaughn: 29:10 Main News Stories: 34:34 News Cram: 59:30 Indie Shout Outs: 1:04:20 Listener Questions: 1:09:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Flying Squirrel Entertainment the developers behind Battle Cry of Freedom to talk all about how they went from individuals creating successful mods for games to creating their own realistic war game based on the American civil war with matches that can contain up to 500 players at a time. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Battle Cry of Freedom Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1358710/Battle_Cry_of_Freedom/ Flying Squirrel Entertainment Twitter: https://twitter.com/fse_games Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's Indie Game book club episode, we are joined by some of our amazing patrons to talk about DeadToast Entertainment's action game, My Friend Pedro. If you'd like to participate in these episodes or get them a month early join our community over on Patreon. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: My Friend Pedro Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/557340/My_Friend_Pedro/ Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about alleged impropriety within Team17, if there's such a thing as a fair fight, and some awesome Indies. We also answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Shout Outs: Josh: Beyond the Long Night https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/noisyheadgames/beyond-the-long-night Vaughn: Astral Ascent https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280930/Astral_Ascent/ Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 7:25 Grapple Dog (Medallion Games) Vaughn: 14:40 Skul: The Hero Slayer (SouthPAW Games) Main News Stories: 20:00 News Cram: 37:15 Indie Shout Outs: 40:30 Listener Questions: 45:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Ewan of EM Games the developer of Isle of Jura. They talk about the game and being inspired by the success of smaller indie games that led him to think he could also create a game. He also did this all while maintaining an additional 9 to 5 job on the side. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Isle of Jura Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1703140/Isle_of_Jura/ EM Games Twitter: https://twitter.com/EMGameDev Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's special episode, Vaughn sits down with Eldar Basic of Polygon Studios to talk about NFTs moving into the games industry. They talk about the possible future of NFTs, their thoughts on the rollout so far, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. This is one of our formerly Patreon exclusive episodes. But we'll now be posting one every Monday until free feeds have caught up to the Patrons. Afterward, free feeds will receive Special Episodes and Book Club episodes one month after our Patrons. If you'd like to participate in the Book Club episodes become a patron today. Links: Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, Josh and Vaughn sit down to talk about the rollout and subsequent rollback of Team17's Worms NFT program, our favorite weather, and our greatest uncommon fears. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Shout Outs: Josh's Skeleton Crew (@cinderconegames) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145330/Skeleton_Crew/ Vaughn's Ruin Valley (@pvl_pxl) https://pvlpxl.itch.io/ruin-valley Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Vaughn: 12:30 Main News Stories: 14:35 News Cram: 36:10 Indie Shout Outs: 45:10 Listener Questions: 52:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with the developers of Divine Studi0s developers of, Valorous. They talk about how they met while working at another video game studio and found out they wanted more control and vision when it comes to game creation. As well as, the struggles of having a small team and their dream of creating an indie game with Triple-A quality. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Divine Studi0s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DivineStudi0s Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, Vaughn is out with COVID-19 so The Biggest of Average Josh Bois steps in for a solo episode. He talks about Joe Danger Back to iOS, his most uncommon fear, and the most awkward question that has ever been asked. He also shouts out an upcoming rogue-like dungeon crawler, Forward: Escape the Fold, answers your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Shout Outs: Josh: Forward: Escape the Fold - A roguelike dungeon crawler https://store.steampowered.com/app/1766390/FORWARD_Escape_the_Fold/ Dev Twitter: https://twitter.com/twotinydice Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1539369136/forward-escape-the-fold-discover-a-card-based-roguelike?ref=8e3p3z Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 8:55 Nobody Saves The World (Drinkbox Studios) Velocity Noodle (Shotgun Anaconda) Main News Stories: 15:00 News Cram: 22:00 Indie Shout Outs: 31:30 Listener Questions: 35:06 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with the developers from the studio known as Floppy Club to talk about their upcoming game, Rytmos. They also get into having a musical background but being inspired by the interactive world of gaming. And about their desire to create a puzzle game that gives nonmusic players the accomplished feeling of creating music via the game itself. Links: Rytmos Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1634220/Rytmos/  Floppy Club Twitter: https://twitter.com/FloppyClub Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod  Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about Super Rare Games opening its own publisher branch, Super Rare Originals, what celebrity would make a good butt, and if we'd rather have all hands or arms. We also check out some awesome Indies in our Indie Game Spotlights (Links Down Below), answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Spotlights: Josh: Revita (Twin-Stick Roguelite Platformer): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1175460/Revita/ Vaughn: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell (Action-Platformer): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1747760/Momodora_Moonlit_Farewell/ Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 16:40 Olija (Skeleton Crew Studio & Thomas Olsson) Nobody Saves the World (Drinkbox Studios) Vaughn: 32:20 Main News Stories: 36:20 News Cram: 47:40 Indie Spotlight: 52:00 Listener Questions: 1:05:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Arman AKA Shotgun Anaconda to talk about their upcoming game, Velocity Noodle. They talk about his very in-the-moment process to video game creation and how he created this and a previous project as a solo dev as part-time side projects. If you like what you hear be sure to follow both Shotgun Anaconda and Velocity Noodle on Twitter, as well as add Velocity Noodle to your Steam Wishlist or just purchase the game outright. Links: Velocity Noodle Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1488650/Velocity_Noodle/ Velocity Noodle Twitter: https://twitter.com/VelocityNoodle Shotgun Anaconda Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShotgunAnaconda Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we sit down and run through our favorite Indie Games of 2021. Including those with stand-out mechanics, must-buy indies for those getting into the genre, the best bang for your buck, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Lee Hammoud, the developer behind the upcoming title known as Psychoverse City. They talk all about learning game development on your own, understanding how to talk to publishers, and all about wiggly buildings. Listen to the episode and you'll know what we mean. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Psychoverse City Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/970040/Psychoverse_City/ Lee Hammoud Twitter: https://twitter.com/leehammoud Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the Pope's favorite Indie Game, a bunch of Indies heading to Gamepass, and what our favorite wang slang is. We also shout out two awesome Indies available now over on Steam, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Shout Out: Josh's: Webbed (Sbug Games): Live out your dreams as a tiny spider slinging around its webs and whatnot. Also, you've got a gun? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1390350/Webbed/ Vaughn's: Century: Age of Ashes (Playwing LTD): a free-to-play multiplayer dragon battle game. https://store.steampowered.com/app/918570/Century_Age_of_Ashes/ Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 12:55 Hotline Miami (Dennaton Games) The Pedestrian (Skookum Arts) Vaughn: 22:40 Eastward (Pixpil) Main News Stories: 24:19 News Cram: 34:28 Indie Shout Out: 40:00 Listener Questions: 44:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Miro Straka, the developer behind the upcoming title known as Loot River. They talk all about going from a solo dev doing everything on your own to working with additional developers as a team and having a publisher. They also discuss the challenges that come with procedural generation and how much of an iterative change Loot River experienced before it became the game we know today. Links: Loot River Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1494260/Loot_River/ Miro Straka Twitter: https://twitter.com/straka_studio Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about dumb baby names, Josh killing his New Years' resolution, and the best-selling Indies on the Nintendo Switch. We also mix up the formula of the show by cutting out God Bless The Crowd and instead replacing it with an Indie Games Shout Out. And lastly, we answer all of your ridiculous listener questions. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Indie Game Shout Outs: Divine Studios Twitter: https://twitter.com/DivineStudi0s Pixelkauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pixelkauz Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 24:20 The Binding of Isaac (Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl) Vaughn: 31:40 Eastward (Pixpil) Main News Stories: 39:20 News Cram: 44:00 Indie Game Shout Outs: 49:12 Listener Questions: 56:45 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Sérgio Gil, the co-founder of code three fifty one, the team behind the upcoming title known as Project Haven. They talk all about his story of sharing a favorite game of his with his partner and wanting to play together. They go through old mods that don't quite work and then decide that they can recreate this experience in their own vision. With that idea, Project Haven was created! They also talk about the importance of co-op experiences and what people can expect when playing Project Haven. Links: Project Haven Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/443190/Project_Haven/ Code Three Fifty One Twitter: https://twitter.com/code351 Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's Book Club episode, we sat down to talk about our impressions of Shedworks Open-World Adventure game, Sable. As always we included several of our patron's thoughts on the game as well. This is one of our formerly Patreon exclusive episodes. But we'll now be posting one every Monday until free feeds have caught up to the Patrons. Afterward, free feeds will receive Special Episodes and Book Club episodes one month after our Patrons. If you'd like to participate in the Book Club episodes become a patron today. Links: Sable Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/757310/Sable/ Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about our opinions of both Dead Cells and Eastward, our New Years' resolutions, and the foundation of our game tastes. We also head over to Kickstarter to check out an upcoming JRPG called Cesspool, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: God Bless The Crowd: Cesspool: A chill, psychedelic and minimalist JRPG in a weird post-apocalyptic world! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tryton/cesspool Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 18:05 Dead Cells (Motion Twin) Vaughn: 32:45 Eastward (Pixpil) New Years Resolutions: 43:00 News Cram: 52:45 God Bless The Crowd: 57:50 Listener Questions: 1:08:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Lucia de Visser, the managing director behind the upcoming title known as We Were Here Forever. They speak all about their experience with the team as one of the co-founders working on the initial title for the We Were Here games as just a few students in university and how the team has grown and put in so much more passion and work to create the "best damn" game they can make. If you like what you hear be sure to follow both Lucia and We Were Here Forever on Twitter, as well as add the game to your Steam wishlist for notifications on when it goes live, sales, and more. Links: We Were Here Forever Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/ We Were Here Forever Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeWereHereGame Lucia Twitter: https://twitter.com/dragongallucy Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's special episode, we talk about the debate ravaging the industry right now, Price vs Time in gaming. This conversation centers around the recently released Metroid Dread, its $60 price point, and roughly 7 hours of playtime. We also talk about the gaming industry's reaction to this, finding reviewers who reflect your personal tastes, the weight of your opinions, and much more. This is one of our formerly Patreon exclusive episodes. But we'll now be posting one every Monday until free feeds have caught up to the Patrons. Afterward, free feeds will receive Special Episodes and Book Club episodes one month after our Patrons. If you'd like to participate in the Book Club episodes become a patron today. Links: Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the December 2021 Indie World Showcase and the first games union in North America. We also head over to Kickstarter to check out an upcoming Action-Platformer called Ninja Issen, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: God Bless The Crowd: Ninja Issen: An action-packed, classic-style ninja game filled with cyberpunk, time leap, and revenge. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ninja-issen/ninja-issen-a-hyper-ninja-action-game?ref=recommendation-projectpage-footer-1 Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 17:55 The Gunk (Image&Form) More Issac ;) Vaughn: 32:12 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights (Live Wire, Adglobe) Risk of Rain 2 (Hopoo Games) Main News Stories: 44:41 News Cram: 1:14:30 God Bless The Crowd: 1:21:30 Listener Questions: 1:28:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sat down with Charles Wolf, a music composer who recently got into the gaming industry. He went to school for music but realized that academia wasn't the right place for him because he always wanted to create new projects rather than each other in a very repetitive fashion. We discuss his journey and process to creating music for a game and who his ideal team to work for would be. If you like what you hear be sure to follow Charles on Twitter and check out their website. Links: Charles Wolf Website: https://charleswolfmusic.com/ Charles Wolf Twitter: https://twitter.com/CWolfMusic Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's book club episode, Josh and Vaughn talk about their opinions of Double Fine Productions' 3D Action-Platformer Psychonauts 2. As per usual with these book club episodes, we also include some thoughts from our amazing patrons. This is one of our formerly Patreon exclusive episodes. But we'll now be posting one every Monday until free feeds have caught up to the Patrons. Afterward, free feeds will receive Special Episodes and Book Club episodes one month after our Patrons. If you'd like to participate in the Book Club episodes become a patron today. Links: Psychonauts 2 Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/607080/Psychonauts_2/  Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the results of our 2021 Game Awards predictions, what a world without Nintendo would look like, and when to expect our Indie Game of the Year. We also head over to Kickstarter to check out an upcoming platformer called Line Jump, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: God Bless The Crowd: Line Jump: a challenging climbing platformer where you create a line to gain a second jump by touching the line. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bryanbonilla/line-jump Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 16:30 Nobody Saves The World [Demo] (Drinkbox Studios) Loot River [Demo] (Straka. Studio) Vaughn: 32:10 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights (Live Wire, Adglobe) Main News Stories: 39:34 News Cram: 1:27:00 God Bless The Crowd: 1:32:00 Listener Questions: 1:39:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Mike Gamble of Talenthouse Media Foundry. During the episode, they talked about how tough it can be for independent developers to create games because they might not have certain skills and how TMF plans to run many services that will help them find the talents they need such as the ability to source for projects as well as a really cool project called Furnace to easily run analytics from Steam. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow Talenthouse Media Foundry on Twitter, as well as check out their website. Links: Talenthouse Media Foundry Website: https://mediafoundry.talenthouse.com/ Talenthouse Media Foundry Twitter: https://twitter.com/THMediaFoundry Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's Special Episode, Josh and I sit down to talk about the Steam Deck and if it's possible for it to make a splash in the Indie market similar to the Nintendo Switch. We also talk about the realities of who's going to purchase the device, its form factor, specs, and much more. We hope you enjoy. This is one of our formerly Patreon exclusive episodes. But we'll now be posting one every Monday until free feeds have caught up to the Patrons. Afterward, free feeds will receive Special Episodes and Book Club episodes one month after our Patrons. If you'd like to participate in the Book Club episodes become a patron today. Links: Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about our predictions for The Game Awards, our thoughts on My Little Pony, a bunch of Indies releasing this week, and more. We also head over to Kickstarter to check out an upcoming action rogue-lite called Recursor, and answer your listener questions. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: God Bless The Crowd: Recursor: An action rogue-lite inspired by platform fighters https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/willsblackett/recursor Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 17:50 Archvale (Idoz & Phops) Mechajammer (Whalenought Studios) Vaughn: 31:34 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights (Live Wire, Adglobe) Greak: Memories of Azur (Navegante Entertainment) Game Awards Predictions: 52:20 News Cram: 1:29:30 God Bless The Crowd: 1:32:55 Listener Questions: 1:38:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Magnum of Ghost Coast Games developers of the story-driven turn-based heartfelt RPG, No Body. The two talk about Mangum's profession as an actor and how he moved into game design to adapt to the changes that the pandemic brought. If you like what you hear be sure to follow Ghost Coast Games on Twitter, add No Body to your Steam wishlist, and or check out the game's website. Links: No Body Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1704240/No_Body/ Ghost Coast Games Website: https://www.ghostcoastgames.com/ Ghost Coast Games Twitter: https://twitter.com/GHOSTCOASTGAMES Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's very special book club episode, we're joined by several of our AMAZING Patrons to give our thoughts and reflect on Veewo Games' roguelite action-platformer, Neon Abyss. This is one of our formerly Patreon exclusive episodes. But we'll now be posting one every Monday until free feeds have caught up to the Patrons. Afterward, free feeds will receive Special Episodes and Book Club episodes one month after our Patrons. If you'd like to participate in the Book Club episodes become a patron today. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: Neon Abyss Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/788100/Neon_Abyss/ Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod Music Credits: Song: Overworld Artist: Kubbi Direct Download: http://bit.ly/Overworld_Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about Josh's brush with death, the definition of cannibalism, and email signatures. We also head over to Kickstarter to check out an upcoming Deck Building RPG called Xenotheria, answer your listener question, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: God Bless The Crowd: Xenotheria: The Deckbuilder Built for RPG Fans https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ganymede-games/xenotheria Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 24:42 Before your eyes (GoodbyeWorld Games) Vaughn: 31:45 Gloria Victis (Black Eye Games) News Cram: 45:55 God Bless The Crowd: 58:00 Listener Questions: 1:11:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Avram Dumitrescu, the solo dev of the recently released game known as Schmutznik. They talk about trying to develop on older consoles, teaching one's self through just YouTube tutorials/forums, and a deep dive into how they came up with using play-doh as the main asset for visuals in the game. If you like what you hear be sure to follow Avram on Twitter, as well as add Schmutznik to your Steam wishlist and or just purchase the game outright. Links: Schmutznik Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1607500/Schmutznik/ Avram Twitter: https://twitter.com/adumitrescu Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we talk about 5 games we believe are under the radar. Meaning that they often are overlooked. But that's the only rule for this episode. So Josh and Vaughn have very different lists of what games they believe to be flying below the radar. This is one of our formerly Patreon exclusive episodes. But we'll now be posting one every Monday until free feeds have caught up to the Patrons. Afterward, free feeds will receive Special Episodes and Book Club episodes one month after our Patrons. If you'd like to participate in the Book Club episodes become a patron today. Links: Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Music Credits: Song: Overworld Artist: Kubbi Direct Download: http://bit.ly/Overworld_Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, we talk about Roll7 developers of the Olli Olli series of games being purchased by Private Division, Tencent purchasing a minority share of Playtonic, and our thoughts on selling out. We also head over to Kickstarter to check out an upcoming rogue-like ARPG called Swordcery, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Links: God Bless The Crowd: Swordcery: An Action Packed, Sword Swingin' Rogue-like. Collect hundreds of spellbound blades to defeat an otherworldly evil in this rogue-like ARPG! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/templedoorgames/swordcery-an-action-packed-sword-swingin-rogue-like?ref=discovery_category Time Codes: (Approximations) What we've been playing: Josh: 13:30 Gunfire Reborn 1.0 Shoutout!! (Hong Kong Interactive) Crown Trick (NeXT Studios) Exo one (Exbleative) Vaughn: 29:15 Main News Stories: 31:00 News Cram: 56:44 God Bless The Crowd: 1:00:48 Listener Questions: 1:12:40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Chad and Curtis of Bit Rot to talk about their upcoming kaleidoscopic narrative-puzzle game, Recursive Ruin. Other points they hit on include, the need for trust when forming a team, why they would rather stay as a two-person team, how they went from music majors to game developers, and much more. If you like what you hear be sure to follow Bit Rot and Recursive Ruin on Twitter, as well as add the game to your Steam wishlist for notifications on when the game goes live. Links: Recursive Ruin Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561890/Recursive_Ruin/ Bit Rot Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitrotgames Recursive Ruin Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecursiveRuin Indie Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This month we dive deep into the Megagon Industries' mountain bike racing game, Lonely Mountains: Downhill. Including our thoughts on the game, its challenges, and if we think it's a game people should play. And naturally, we listen to the thoughts of several of our amazing Patrons along the way. This is one of our formerly Patreon exclusive episodes. But we'll now be posting one every Monday until free feeds have caught up to the Patrons. Afterward, free feeds will receive Special Episodes and Book Club episodes one month after our Patrons. If you'd like to participate in the Book Club episodes become a patron today. Links: Lonely Mountains: Downhill Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/711540/Lonely_Mountains_Downhill/  Indie Pod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Music Credits: Song: Overworld Artist: Kubbi Direct Download: http://bit.ly/Overworld_Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices