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Nindie Nation is a podcast dedicated to all things Nindie for Nintendo Switch and 3DS! Join hosts Jeff and Josh as they discuss the newest and greatest Nindie titles, release dates, news, and sales. The best place for all your Nindie needs!

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    • Aug 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 128 EPISODES


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    Nindie Nation - Episode 124 - The Inaugural Nindie Never

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021


    This week we've got the last of a dying breed as Spelunky and Spelunky 2 are some of the last great Indies that have never been ported to Switch…and now they are.We've also got the FIRST Nindie Never and our next game for the Nindie Backlog Club.With 5 Neglected Nindies, 15 New Releases, and 10 awesome eShop deals, now is the time to dive right in to Nindie Nation Episode 124!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 123 - Kept You Waiting, Huh?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021


    Whew! After THREE weeks, vacations, and COVID, we're back!We've got EVERY game worth considering so far for the month of August, with 15 NOTABLE Nindies, 15 New Releases through August 21st, and 8 hot eShop Deals. Let's get right into it!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 122 - He's Just A Little Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021


    This week we've got a short, but mighty list of brand new indies including Blaster Master Zero 3, Trigger Witch, Unbound, Eldest Souls AND MORE! Plus, an awesome eShop sale just dropped and it includes some of the highest-rated (and Nindie Nation-preferred) titles, so let's dig into the very first Nindie Nation Mini!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 121 - Mouth Noises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021


    This week we learn that Jeff has NO idea how ASMR works, but that's okay because we've got the next best JRPG and a highly anticipated title from the creators of Virginia. Add in a few Neglected Nindies, 15 New Releases, and 7 eShop deals, and you've got yourself episode 121 of Nindie Nation!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 120 - The Heathens of Nindie Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021


    This week the eShop comes ROARING BACK with a great selection of 17 New Releases, 4 NOTABLE Nindies, 11 eShop Deals….and a quick segment for all of you who whined about not getting an episode full of bad games LAST week.

    Nindie Nation - Episode 119 - Genre Independence Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021


    This week we're checking out a BUNCH of games that have no interest in being put into a box. There's typing, Math, Trivia….actually that doesn't sound fun at all, BUT I PROMISE YOU IT IS. I also break for a brief moment, so that's fun. Come take a look at over 17 brand new indies this week, and dive right into Episode 119 of Nindie Nation!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 118 - Ol' Uncle Nindie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021


    Are Ender Lillies or Super MagBot the next great Nindie? Let's find out and check out 14 more new releases this week, plus 7 great eShop deals and a whopping 11 Neglected Nindies (that are pretty good, too!).

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    Nindie Nation - Episode 117 - It Works Perfectly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021


    This week Nindie Nation takes a look at a short, but sweet list of new releases including Alchemist Adventure and Wave Break. The deals are looking good as we lead into a big E3 sale and there's a few noteworthy demos available too, come join us for episode 117!

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    Nindie Nation - Episode 116 - Lassie Is Limping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021


    Mighty Goose! Aston! Skellboy! This is a GREAT week for Nindies, and we're just getting started! Guard your dogs, because Pix Arts is on the loose, and don't forget to come hang out with us on Thursday for Nindies @ Nite!This week we've got 9 Neglected Nindies, 18 New Releases, and 9 eShop Deals!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 115 - Throwin' The Horns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021


    After a week off, Nindie Nation is back with not only EVERY game releasing through May 30, but the BEST games from LAST week as well! We’ve got Trifectas comin’ out of our ears and metal music blasting in the background, so let’s get this show on the road with Pathway, Never Yield and so many more in Episode 115!Don’t Forget that Oxenfree is the current Backlog Club title, and we’ll be recording our thoughts in a couple weeks!Also BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that Nindies @ Nite is moving BACK to YouTube starting THIS THURSDAY!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 114 - A Lot Of Tub Hills

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021


    This is a great week for niche games...and one BIG exploration game. Subnautica, Silver Falls, Sector 781, and much more, plus some of my FAVORITE Nindies on sale in the deals!7 Neglected Nindies, 14 New Releases, and 7 Deals make up Episode 114 of Nindie Nation!

    The Nindie Backlog Club #1 - Guacamelee!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021


    As part of a new project at Nindie Nation, we've decided to dig through our backlogs and find games that NEED to be played. After voting (and a well-timed sale), the Nindie Nation community decided on Guacamelee! as our first title. Some are playing for the 3rd time, some are playing for the first, and this is the discussion of how we enjoyed this parallel-world, chicken-fueled metroidvania!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 113 - Card Catalog of Crap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021


    What do we do when the new releases are a bit...lacking?We have a great time, that's what!Join us for a sillier than usual episode, and you just might find a couple surprises!Street Cleaner, Save Me Mr. Tako, and Nongunz all look right up the Nindie Nation alley, and the deals this week are hot too!If you want to participate in the backlog club, we're just about to kick off round 2 with Oxenfree, so come play along!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 112 - Somatosensory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021


    This week we've got Battle Axe, Legend of Keepers, and a surprisingly solid batch of Neglected Nindies!Deals are moving to their own video later in the week, so make sure to subscribe on YouTube and catch them there!

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    Nindie Nation - Episode 111 - Nindie Bingo Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021


    This week we have more potential hits than we've had in a LONG time - Smelter, Shantae, Fez, Moon Raider, and many more to easily keep your Joy-Cons synced. Plus - The first wave of Indie World eShop deals are expiring, so we pick 9 that you don’t want to miss!Follow us on Twitter @NindieNation, Twitch.TV/NindieNation, and join us on Discord! Listen just before the deals segment to hear about how the show is changing starting next week!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 110 - Hey, Can I Eat That?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021


    This week we're striking gods, blowing up cats, and auditing dragons...because - Nindies!We've got a slim list, but there's a couple games worth picking up, and the deals are on fire!Don't forget to join us on Discord and Twitch.TV/NindieNation

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    Nindie Nation - Episode 109 - N is for "Notable"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021


    Greetings Citizens, we’ve got a great show this week with Cozy Grove, Say No! More, Astro Aqua Kitty, and after taking a week off, the Neglected Nindies were re-worked to focus on the 7 BEST new releases from LAST week…so we’re not missing anything (besides jabs at some of that garbo). The deals are hot, the games are excellent, and Nindie Nation Episode 109 is ready for your listening or viewing pleasure!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 108 - Hip Hop and Mariachi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021


    Check out the Nindie Backlog Club Announcement at the end of the episode! We've got a huge week with TWO trifectas, 31 New Releases in total, and one of the biggest Neglected Nindies ever!Come hang out on Discord, and let's knock some games off of our backlog!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 107 - HOSTILE ACTIVITIES!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021


    This week we've got Otters, Monster Trucks, Cards, and Pirates - Really a nice spread compared to the last couple weeks, with 6 Neglected Nindies, 20 New Releases, and 9 great eShop Deals.Don’t forget to go check out the poll on our YouTube channel and vote for your pick in the very first Nindie Backlog Club, and join us this Thursday at 10PM EST for Nindies @ Nite over on Twitch.TV/NindieNation

    Nindie Nation - Episode 106 - Cyber-Fox Maid Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021


    This week is a bit shorter than usual, but we’ve still got Chained, Cyanide and Happiness, and a new release of No Reload Heroes, plus 10 excellent eShop deals! With 10 Neglected Nindies, 15 New Releases, 10 eShop deals, and one Cyber-Fox Maid Lady, let’s jump in to Nindie Nation Episode 106!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 105 - The Lawnmower Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021


    This week we’ve got lawnmowers, comas, and even an animated sitcom… There’s a lot shoveled on the eShop at the start of March, but there’s some good in there if you dig enough, and that’s what we’re here to do!

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    Nindie Nation - Episode 104 - Massachusetts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021


    Littlewood, Rogue Heroes, and Dotori lead the pack during this huge week of 35 new releases, but there's a bit of filler, so we might as well have some fun with it, huh?

    Nindie Nation - Episode 103 - Some Nindies To Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021


    The week kicks off with Valentine’s Day love and the love keeps on coming with some AWESOME releases this week including Cathedral, Thomas Was Alone, Speed Limit, and Anodyne 2. We’ve got 7 Neglected Nindies, 20 New Releases, and 11 of the best eShop deals ever, so get on in here and keep the conversation going on Twitter and Discord!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 102 - Don't Poke The No-No Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021


    This week we've got Undermine leading the charge with Healer's Quest, BinaryStar, and The Flower Collectors playing their own niche role. There's 11 Neglected Nindies and 9 great deals alongside the 19 New Releases, so listen in, but just remember: Don't touch the no-no spot!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 101 - Colonel Sanders's Hot Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021


    With Haven, Habroxia 2, Glyph, Grey Skies, and even Blue Fire, there's no shortage of excellent indies this week, and the level of quality compared to a shorter-than-usual list is staggering! Jump on in and hang out with us for episode 101 of Nindie Nation - Colonel Sanders's Hot Dog!

    Nindie Nation - EPISODE 100 - That's A LOT of Nindies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021


    Cyber Shadow, Golden Force, Olija, Project Starship X, Sword of the Necromancer, and so many more...We've got an INCREDIBLE week of new indie games PLUS a 20-minute Q&A with all of you!13 Neglected Nindies, 26 New Releases, 9 eShop deals, and the names of my cats! What are you waiting for? Let's kick off the next 100 episodes and keep the conversation going on our NEW Discord Server!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 99 - Almost There!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021


    A HUGE week with all kinds of games - Shing! Red Colony, Missile Dance among 30 new releases and 10 must-have Nindies in the eShop New Year's Sale.

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    Nindie Nation - Episode 98 - They Ruined Tables?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021


    This week we've got all kinds of games - Math games like Slay Uncool Monsters, unique experiences like Down in Bermuda and Epitaph, and then just an absolute garbage fire by Pix Arts - But we're going to have fun with that one. So let's get into Episode 98 and find out WHO ruined tables!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 97 - HAPPY NINDIE NEW YEAR!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021


    HAPPY NINDIE NEW YEAR! We've got a shorter list of releases this week, so we're going ALL IN on some great games on the cheap! With 5 Notable Nindies since last episode, 9 New Releases, and a whopping 21 eShop Deals, we're starting off 2021 by filling up your backlog!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 96 - A Bit Of Holiday Meat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020


    We’ve got a MASSIVE show this week, discussing over 50 games from New Releases, Deals, and the Indie World shadow-drops like Among Us, Calico, Grindstone, and Touhou Luna Nights. We wrap up the year with one of the biggest episodes yet and hope that after you’ve given it a listen, you’ll chat with us over on Twitter @NindieNation!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 95 - You Can Do Save Anytime

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020


    This week we're covering 18 New Releases and just ONE Neglected Nindie for December 13th through the 20th and we've got some solid deals, too!60 Seconds Reatomized, the new Mercenaries, and YET ANOTHER OUTBREAK GAME?!? That's right, it's episode 95 and remember, You Can Do Save Anytime!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 94 - Quality Over Quantity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020


    It's all in the name this week - Quality Over Quantity - Because the list of Nindies is smaller than usual, but packs a punch with Monster Sanctuary, Heroes of Loot, Ghostrunner, Tanuki Justice, I AI, and so many more. With only 2 Neglected Nindies (?!?), 16 New Releases, and 8 Deals, it's a shorter list, but a mighty one!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 93 - Thanksgiving Dessert!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020


    Pony, John Wick Hex, Empire of Sin, Shiren The Wanderer and so many more...We've got a surprisingly strong week right after a MASSIVE Black Friday sale. Covering November 29th-December 4th, Episode 93 includes 6 Neglected Nindies and 25 New Releases!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 92 - Two-Er...Vive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020


    With a surprisingly solid week just before Thanksgiving, we’ve got The Alto Collection, Star Renegades, and a bunch of little Nindies at a great price to whet your appetite before the big Black Friday eShop Sale! Nindie Nation Episode 92 covers November 21st-28th and includes 9 Neglected Nindies, 26 New Releases, and 9 Nindie Deals and for more, you can follow us on Twitter @NindieNation

    Nindie Nation - Episode 91 - IT'S TIME TO CONQUER EARTH!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020


    There’s a little something for everyone whether you want to ward of Zombies as an engineer or build a rocket to Mars…I guess those are kinda the same profession…Anyways, this week we're covering November 15th-21st including:8 Neglected Nindies, 26 New Releases, and 9 Nindie Deals!Check us out on YouTube and Twitter @NindieNation for more great weekly indie gaming content for the Switch!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 90 - Better Late Than Never

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020


    15 Neglected Nindies, 21 New Releases, and 9 Nindie Deals for November 8th-14thSakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and Fuser top the list this week, but there’s still over 20 new releases and 15 (!!!) games that shadow-dropped last week. With 9 deals including Nindies new and old , and bookended by some of my favorite Nindie music, Episode 90 is late, but it’s worth it!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 89 - Itchy Censor Finger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020


    This week we've got a few diamonds in the rough with Cthulhu Saves Christmas, Wonder Blade, and Iris and the Giant, and some excellent deals...but 16 Neglected Nindies?!? That might be a new record. Come join us as we talk about the Nindies released in the first week of November and reminisce about 90s after-school cartoon theme songs!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 88 - Offensive Tracksuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020


    FIFTY GAMES! FIFTY. GAMES. This is a big week, including Carto, Oddworld, Dungreed, a new “Nindie Deal Bundle” AND we read from some of YOU about YOUR favorite Nindies to play around Halloween. It’s a great time to think of a spooky pun but since I can’t, just go listen to Episode 88 and yell at me on Twitter @NindieNation

    Nindie Nation - Episode 87 - The Red Scourge Is Gonner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020


    With Scourgebringer, The Red Lantern, and Gonner 2, there's a Nindie for everyone, and with all-time lowest prices on some of the best Nindies like Moonlighter and Children of Morta, even if you don't pick up one of the 34 games covered this week, there's still a dozen excellent deals to check out!Let us know what you pick up over on Twitter @NindieNation!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 86 - Something Clever

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020


    This week there are so many great new indies you're destined to break the bank! Cloudpunk, Shantae, Space Avenger, BatBarian, and so many more. With 7 Neglected Nindies, 31 (!!!) New Releases, and 9 awesome deals, let's jump into episode 86 and keep the conversation going on Twitter @NindieNation

    Nindie Nation - Episode 85 - 90s Adam Sandler Noises

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020


    Another week of 30 NEW RELEASES! If that wasn't enough, we've also got 9 Neglected Nindies and 10 Nindie Deals at their lowest price ever. 2 Games about being a bird, 2 new Metroidvanias, AND The Survivalists?!? What are you reading this for? Go check out Episode 85 and figure out why it's called "90s Adam Sandler Noises"!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 84 - Nindieoku

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020


    This week we've got Alwa's Legacy, Unrailed, and a bunch of "oku" games, as well as 8 Neglected Nindies, 18 New Releases, and 9 eShop bargains at their lowest price yet!Follow us on Twitter @NindieNation and let us know what's keeping YOUR Joy-Cons Synced this week!

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    Nindie Nation - Episode 83 - One Hell of a Good Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020


    HADES AND ORI AND THE BLIND FOREST SHADOW-DROPPED OUT OF NOWHERE! Can you believe it? We've got a really exciting week! 13 Neglected Nindies, 18 New Releases, and 10 deals, so there's plenty to spend your hard-earned digital dollars on. Go grab Hades, and we'll see you in Hell!...Also on Twitter @NindieNation

    Nindie Nation - Episode 82 - Something About Genres

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020


    This week the Nindies are bending genres like crazy! With 7 Neglected Nindies (including 2 Nindie No-Nos), 18 New Releases, and 10 Hot Deals, we've got Brawlers, Puzzles, Racers, Strategy, and just about everything in-between. What are you picking up? Let us know on Twitter @NindieNation!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 81 - Drifting and Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020


    We're back in the groove this week covering September 5th-11th including 8 Neglected Nindies, 23 New Releases, and 11 Hot Nindie Deals.With Bounty Battle, Inertial Drift, and HotShot Racing, there's a lot to be excited about this week, so let's get into it and keep the conversation going on Twitter @NindieNation!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 80 - Indie World Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020


    Even though the New Releases are back to usual, the Neglected Nindies are surprisingly strong this week! With 7 Neglected Nindies, 19 New Releases, and 12 great deals, let's get in and find something to keep your Joy-Cons Synced!

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    Nindie Nation - Episode 79 - Nindie Overload!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020


    THE BIGGEST NINDIE NATION YET! With over 45 games covered including 7 Neglected Nindies, 6 Indie World Shadow Drops, 30 New Releases, and 15 Deals...what more is there to say? THERE'S NO TIME! LISTEN NOW!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 78 - Expletive Deleted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020


    This week on Episode 78, Nindie Nation covers 5 Neglected Nindies, 20 New Releases, and 11 Nindie Deals. With Gleamlight, Zero Strain, and more new Nindies we also take a look at Nintendo's own Monthly Indie World Round-Up!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 77 - Accidental International Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020


    This week we’re Double-Kicking Faeria through the Path of Orchards and covering everything Nindie from August 8-14 including 5 Neglected Nindies, 19 New Releases, and 10 Deals (plus some physical Nindies!).We also have our first Nindie Publisher Spotlight this week covering Forever Entertainment who has really been turning up the heat recently! Let us know what you think, tell your friends, and let’s chat Nindies over on Twitter @NindieNation!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 76 - Time Travel Jeopardy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020


    There's a little something for everyone with 6 Neglected Nindies, 19 New Releases, and 13 Nindie Deals.Big games this week include SwimSanity, Clan N, and Aery: Broken Memories, and we look at what some of YOU have been playing so let's get into it and keep chatting on Twitter @NindieNation!

    Nindie Nation - Episode 75 - 2Awesome 2Nindie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020


    The BIGGEST WEEK we've had all year with 25 brand-new Nindies, 10 Neglected Nindies (and 4 Nindie No-Nos), and a dozen killer deals including some of the highest rated Nindies out there. Don't miss this week's episode covering July 25th-31st and keep the conversation going on Twitter @NindieNation!

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