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by Xander Skullion and Jeff Wittenhagen
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- 2 days ago1h 22m
AI Vibe Coders Threaten Indie Games?! Kyle's Trials NES Reveal | The Indie-Credible Podcast 105
Are AI "vibe coders" threatening the future of indie gaming? This week on The Indie-Credible Podcast, Jeff and Xander discuss reports of indie developers receiving extortion threats from people claiming they'll use AI to clone their games and release competing versions unless they're paid. Could this change the way developers release Steam demos, build wishlists, and promote new indie games?But first, a HUGE announcement: Kyle's Trials is officially moving forward as a new NES homebrew game! Jeff reveals the genre, introduces developer Jon from Retro Bro Gaming, and explains how the project is evolving from a simple arcade concept into a StarTropics-inspired action adventure with Zelda-like exploration, Metroidvania elements, and plenty of Kyle's personality.Plus, Jeff completes the TRUE ENDING of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Xander discovers the ridiculous co-op platformer Bang-On Balls: Chronicles, and both hosts get absolutely destroyed by Happy Unbreakable Ball!We're also covering Owlboy for $1.99, new indie releases, shoot 'em ups, and brand-new homebrew projects for NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis!Jeff brings out one of Kyle's outrageous bladed collectibles from the Retroseum, immediately making Xander nervous!Then it's time for some Legend of Zelda collecting, comparing classic NES packaging with a new Switch 2 release, foil cover details, and the differences between old and new game cases.Kyle's Trials is moving into development with Jon from Retro Bro Gaming, the developer behind RIPN BOARDERS and Super Splash Boy!Originally envisioned as a simple arcade game about getting Kyle's restaurant leftovers home, the project is becoming something much bigger.The new direction takes inspiration from StarTropics, combining overhead action-adventure gameplay, jumping, exploration, Zelda-like progression, Metroidvania elements, and additional action stages.Could AI-generated game clones become a serious problem for independent developers?Jeff Played:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Castlevania: Belmont's Curse — THE TRUE ENDING IS COMPLETE! Xander Played:Bang-On Balls: Chronicles — A wonderfully chaotic 3D platformer with online co-op, destructible environments, movie-set worlds, and plenty of ridiculous ball-related humor!Sounds simple, right?Not for Jeff and Xander!NEXT COMMUNITY GAME: WENDYQUEST!Aero Striker: World Invasion — Colorful arcade aerial combat with propeller planes, dogfighting, and multiple game modes.Angel at Dusk — A bizarre, grotesque bullet-hell shoot 'em up featuring striking biomechanical visuals and aggressive close-range combat.Plinbo: Roguelike Plinko — What happens when classic Plinko meets roguelike progression and Balatro-style modifiers?Tiny Vikings — A whimsical 3D puzzle adventure involving Loki, animal transformations, and cooperative play.Slime Crown — A retro-style platformer built around changing colors to match enemies and overcome obstacles.Hamachi the Psychotic Killer — A colorful, cartoonish action game featuring a chainsaw-wielding protagonist, police chases, and bizarre boss battles.Homura Hime — A highly polished anime-inspired 3D action game that raises our favorite question: IS IT INDIE?Owlboy — $1.99 sale price!Prices are subject to change.RIPN BOARDERS — NEW NES SNOWBOARDING GAMEKickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desertoftheundead/ripn-boarders?ref=android_project_shareSUPER SPLASH BOY — NES HOMEBREWGame page:https://retrobrogaming.itch.io/super-splash-boyETERNAL HUNTERS: THE BRANFORD LEGACY — SNESKickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ultimateam/eternal-hunters-the-branford-legacy?ref=android_project_shareTHE 8 GAME — SEGA GENESIS / MEGA DRIVEPlay the demo and explore the project:https://the8-game.com/en/WATCH LIVE: Thursdays
- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
WendyQuest, Castlevania & Fast-Food Gaming Nostalgia | The Indie-Credible Podcast 104
What happens when Wendy's makes an RPG? This week on The Indie-Credible Podcast, Jeff and Xander dive into WendyQuest: Legend of the Four Cornerstones and revisit the wonderfully strange history of fast-food video games, from McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure and M.C. Kids to Sneak King, Yo! Noid, and Grimace's Birthday!We're also talking Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and its frustrating true-ending requirements, the Ninja Gaiden-inspired Eclipse Blade, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and a community NES homebrew game that refuses to cooperate on Steam Deck.WendyQuest: Legend of the Four Cornerstones!Jeff and Xander revisit some of gaming's strangest restaurant promotions, including:McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure (Sega Genesis)M.C. Kids (NES)Sneak King (Xbox)Yo! Noid (NES)Grimace's Birthday (Game Boy Color)I Love You, Colonel Sanders!Donald Land (Famicom)Cool SpotJeff Played:Castlevania: Belmont's Curse — Jeff has finally completed the regular ending! But the Hall of Mirrors, Sage quest, and true ending are another story.Eclipse Blade (Demo) — A challenging Ninja Gaiden-inspired action platformer with gorgeous pixel art.Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake — Jeff discusses finally tackling the Dragon Quest series and how modern quality-of-life improvements make classic RPGs more approachable.Xander Played:Eclipse Blade (Demo) — Xander couldn't resist jumping in too, and the challenging platforming is already kicking his butt!Super Wiloo Deluxe — A charming, inexpensive Mario-inspired platformer from LightUP.Valkyrj (Demo) — A colorful retro-style action platformer with three playable characters planned for the full game.NEXT COMMUNITY GAME: HAPPY UNBREAKABLE BALLWiZmans World ReTry — A remaster of the classic JRPG from Jaleco.Excidio: The Kaiju Simulator — Destroy cities as gigantic monsters in this arcade-style kaiju game.Emberbane — A Metroidvania built around switching between four elemental abilities.Tearscape — A pixel-art Zelda-like adventure with a Bloodborne-inspired atmosphere and two-player co-op.Dice A Million — A dice-based roguelike with Balatro-style scoring combinations.Dreadful River — A procedurally generated adventure that raises the question: what actually qualifies as indie?HAMSTERMIND — A puzzle adventure featuring Hamster Jones, rotating rooms, and more than 150 puzzles.Affordable indie games and hidden gemsSuper Night RidersSokoban Land DXMina & MichiPrehistoric DudeRunnykAmabillySuper Sunny IslandSome games were featured during temporary sales, so prices and availability may change.POWER TRIP — SEGA GENESIS / MEGA DRIVEJohn Riggs is bringing a childhood road-trip imagination to life with a new game about running across power lines!Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnblueriggs/power-trip-new-for-your-sega-genesis-mega-drive?ref=android_project_shareTUKI & PACO — NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMA colorful, single-screen arcade platformer with classic NES charm and pick-up-and-play gameplay.Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yitaigames/tuki-and-paco-a-new-2d-arcade-platformer-for-the-8-bit-nes?ref=android_project_shareJeff shares an update on the handmade wooden collector's edition of his retro-gaming novel, Twisted Realities: Black Box Challenge, including custom artwork, limited NES editions, and his painting adventures.Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesubcon3/black-box-challenge-wooden-edition-nes-retro-gaming-novelLooking for early indie releases, ne
- 2 weeks ago1h 28m
Atari VCS Shutting Down?! Annalog NES & Castlevania | The Indie-Credible Podcast 103
Is the Atari VCS finally shutting down?! And what happens when a modern NES Metroidvania makes you use computer science logic to defeat enemies?Episode 103 of The Indie-Credible Podcast brings Jeff and Xander back for another week of indie gaming, early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, retro gaming, and new homebrew discoveries! Atari VCS Shutting Down?!We discuss the latest concerns surrounding the Atari VCS and what its potential shutdown could mean for the console, its digital games, and the people who supported it.And because things can never stay completely normal around here, we've also got some AI Tomfoolery, Tuckey-style! What We've Been PlayingJeff Played:Castlevania: Belmont's Curse — We've reached the castle! Actually, Jeff is MUCH further along now.Xander Played:Castlevania: Belmont's Curse — Not quite as far as Jeff. Haha!Nedi Cloud SimulatorSuper Night Riders S1Both hosts are digging deeper into Belmont's Curse, giving us plenty to compare as we make our way through the game. Community Pick: Annalog (NES)This week's Community Pick is one of the more unusual NES homebrew games we've encountered: Annalog!Imagine a Metroidvania where you don't attack enemies in the traditional sense. Instead, you're using computer science programming logic to manipulate platforms, activate weapons, and solve environmental challenges.It's an incredibly interesting concept, but the difficulty can spike whenever the game introduces something new that you haven't quite figured out yet.The boss battles are particularly entertaining because they function as puzzles, requiring you to understand the mechanics rather than simply memorize attack patterns.It's wild, creative, and sometimes downright frustrating! Next Randomizer Pick: Space Mutants New & Noteworthy Indie GamesOur weekly search through the indie gaming scene turns up seven more games worth discussing:Truth SeekersSuper Battle GolfDemon TidesSealChain: Call of BloodAra Fell: Enhanced EditionGumball in Trick or Treat LandRhythia Budget Indie Games Under $2This week's affordable indie discoveries include:BloodshedMetavoidalShoot the CatThe Cute, the Baldy and the FluffyMore inexpensive games to investigate without putting a major dent in your gaming budget! Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsCease & Desist — Arcade-Style Beat 'Em Up for NESAnother new NES homebrew project is seeking support on Kickstarter!Check out the campaign:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1222722105/cease-and-desist-arcade-style-beat-em-up-for-the-nes?ref=android_project_share Kyle's TrialsThis week, we're digging into early 2000s hardcore wrestling shirts!A little wrestling nostalgia to go alongside our usual retro gaming and indie discoveries.From the potential future of the Atari VCS and Castlevania progress to Annalog's programming puzzles, budget indie games, and new NES homebrew, Episode 103 covers another eclectic week across the indie gaming scene. Follow and rate The Indie-Credible Podcast for weekly indie gaming discussions, early indie releases, new indie releases, community picks, budget discoveries, and aftermarket games for classic hardware!early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gamingindie gaming podcastindie gamesindie podcastsindie podcastindie scenecommunity pickcommunity recommendationsindie games talkAtari VCSAtari VCS shutdownAtari consoleAnnalog NESAnnalog homebrewNES MetroidvaniaNES homebrewCastlevania Belmont's CurseCastlevaniaNedi Cloud SimulatorSuper Night Riders S1Space MutantsTruth SeekersSuper Battle Golf</
- 3 weeks ago1h 49m
DroidDeck, Well Dweller & NES Homebrew | The Indie-Credible Podcast 102
Can you really turn your Android phone into a portable Steam gaming machine? And would you actually WANT to?Episode 102 of The Indie-Credible Podcast brings Jeff and Xander back for another week of indie gaming, early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, and new games for classic hardware! DroidDeck: Steam Gaming on Your Phone?!Jesse Glenn sends us an interesting discovery: DroidDeck, a solution for getting Steam games running on Android phones.But is it actually worth using?Jeff and Xander discuss touchscreen gaming, the appeal of playing PC games on a phone, and whether pairing a Bluetooth controller from companies like 8BitDo makes the whole idea more practical.Would you rather play on a dedicated handheld, or is your phone already good enough? Jeff's Kickstarter Is LIVE!We've also got a new Kickstarter campaign underway!The Black Box Challenge Wooden Edition is bringing a handmade collectible wooden sleeve to the NES-inspired retro gaming novel, along with additional ways to support Hagens Alley Books.Check out the campaign here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesubcon3/black-box-challenge-wooden-edition-nes-retro-gaming-novel What We've Been PlayingJeff Played:Z-GYUBAAN!Demon's CrestNedi Cloud SimulatorCiniCrossAnd seriously, CiniCross is ADDICTING! Sometimes an indie game sneaks up on you and suddenly you're spending way more time with it than you expected.Xander Played:Mario Kart World Community Pick: Well DwellerThis week's community-selected game is Well Dweller!Did the Randomizer deliver another hidden indie gem, or are we ready to move on? Next Community Pick: Annalog (NES)We're heading back to the original Nintendo Entertainment System with Annalog, a modern NES homebrew release. New & Noteworthy Indie GamesOur weekly search through the indie gaming scene brings another batch of new indie releases and interesting discoveries:The Prisoning: Fletcher's QuestNeon Curves RacingDisciples: DominationSuper Crane BugSELINIForgotlingsUnder the IslandThe Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest catches our attention with its Metroidvania-lite approach, while the rest of the lineup brings another eclectic mix of indie discoveries. Budget Indie Games Under $2This week's affordable indie discoveries include:UnbelieverDesveladoGolden KnightOnikenProof that you don't need to spend much to find something interesting to play! Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsAnnalog – NESA complete-in-box physical edition of Annalog is now available, and it's also our next Randomizer selection!https://theretroroomgames.com/products/annalogMUMMY MOMMY – Game BoyA new puzzle game for Nintendo's original handheld is seeking support on Kickstarter.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roroto-sic/mummy-mommy-a-new-puzzle-game-for-game-boy?ref=android_project_shareGhost Sweeper – Game Boy AdvanceAnother new aftermarket release, this time targeting Nintendo's 32-bit handheld.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/7rs/ghost-sweeper-gameboy-advance?ref=android_project_shareTorgman 2 – NESThe NES homebrew scene keeps growing with another Torgman adventure!https://t.co/O6HPBuKobORevelation Pinball – Sega 32XYes, even the Sega 32X is still getting new games! We're checking out Revelation Pinball, another project keeping Sega's unusual add-on alive.<a href="https://zartan917.itch.io/revelation-pinball-for-3
- Oct 11, 20261h 17m
Castlevania: Belmont's Revenge & The Tribute Game Debate | The Indie-Credible Podcast 101
Should a tribute game play exactly like the original, or should it try something completely new?Episode 101 of The Indie-Credible Podcast brings Jeff and Xander back for another week of indie gaming, early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, and retro homebrew discoveries.This week, we're tackling a question that comes up constantly in the indie scene: When developers create tribute games inspired by classic franchises, how much should they change?Should a new Castlevania-inspired game stick to the original formula, or introduce new mechanics, modern conveniences, and fresh ideas? At what point does innovation stop feeling like the game it's supposed to celebrate? Community Pick: Castlevania: Belmont's Revenge Demo (Yes, we scrambled the title, and yes, we are keeping it as the title!)We're putting that discussion to the test with the Castlevania: Belmont's Revenge demo!With questions surrounding its reception, we discuss what works, what doesn't, whether the negative feedback is justified, and whether we actually managed to finish it.Next Community Pick: Well Dweller? What We've Been PlayingJeff Played:ShelldiverXander Played:Keep DrivingBlades & Battles (Demo)From unusual indie concepts to games inspired by the classics, there's plenty to discuss this week. New & Noteworthy Indie GamesOur weekly hunt for new indie releases brings another batch of interesting discoveries:Hermit and PigPlane Crazy: Championship EditionLovishROMEO IS A DEAD MANHordes of HungerCiniCrossCrimson CapesPlane Crazy: Championship Edition brings back memories of the N64 era, while CiniCross taps directly into one of Jeff's guilty-pleasure gaming genres! Budget Indie Games Under $2This week's budget section is absolutely STACKED. We're hunting through another huge batch of affordable indie games.We're also checking out The Chill in Hell bundle and The Forgotten Castle + Original Soundtrack Bundle.With this many budget discoveries, there's a good chance something interesting slipped through the cracks!Prices reflect the deals found while preparing this episode and may change. Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsRED VOLT — Game Boy ColorA new boss-rush action game is coming to Nintendo's classic handheld!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seejan/red-volt-a-boss-rush-action-game-for-game-boy-color?ref=android_project_shareEssencelord — Game Boy ColorA loot-driven adventure joins the growing library of new Game Boy Color homebrew releases.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/905334868/essencelord-a-loot-driven-adventure-for-the-game-boy-color?ref=android_project_shareSuper Mario 64... on Super Nintendo?!Yes, we're talking about Super Mario 64 running on SNES hardware. Just how far can developers push Nintendo's classic 16-bit console?https://youtu.be/U3mwIUV_9kk?is=X6rzvJ2e6U-LlQDtNinja Garden — NESA brand-new gardening action game for the original Nintendo Entertainment System. The name alone deserves some attention!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnblueriggs/ninja-garden-a-new-gardening-action-game-for-nes?ref=android_project_share Kyle's TrialsThis week we're diving into:Classic indie wrestlingPlayStation CD samplersFrom Castlevania tribute games and modern indie gaming to Game Boy Color homebrew, NES releases, and an enormous selection of budget discoveries, Episode 101 continues our hun
- Oct 4, 20261h 51m
100 Episodes of Indie Gaming! Is AI Evil? | The Indie-Credible Podcast
WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 100! For 100 episodes, The Indie-Credible Podcast has been digging through indie gaming, early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, retro homebrew, physical releases, and all the weird corners of gaming that Jeff and Xander somehow stumble into.For Episode 100, we're celebrating the milestone by asking a simple, completely non-controversial question: IS AI EVIL?!ModRetro is partnering with OpenAI on tools designed to help people create AI-powered retro games. Xander found this one, so we dive into what it could mean for indie developers, homebrew creators, and the future of making games.Is AI another development tool that lowers the barrier to creating indie games? Does it take something away from the creative process? And what happens when AI creation starts colliding with the retro and homebrew scenes?ModRetro & OpenAI:https://retrododo.com/modretro-partners-with-openai-to-help-you-make-ai-retro-games/ What We've Been PlayingJeff jumps into Trinity Trigger, while Xander spends some time with Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium. Community Pick: River City Girls 2The Randomizer gives us River City Girls 2!There's really only one important question:JEFF BETTER BE ABLE TO DO THE DAMN HYPER KNEE!After 100 episodes, apparently these are the important issues we're tackling. Next Community Game:We're checking out the new Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge demo! Early Indie Releases & New & NoteworthyOur hunt through the latest indie gaming discoveries continues with:Astro Duel IIG-Switch 4: CreatorHack And ClimbTouhou: Blooming SoulGravethornPaperKlayHop 'n' MartyWe've mentioned Hack And Climb before, but this thing looks insane enough that it's finally time to dig into it properly. Budget Indie Pick Under $2The Siege and the Sandfox Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsThe Matthew Smith CollectionA new physical retro collection is on Kickstarter, which leads to a bigger discussion: how does a release like this compare with the reproduction releases we're seeing from companies like Limited Run Games and iam8bit?https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixeljockey/the-matthew-smith-collection?ref=android_project_share TRAVELLER•ULW10 – A Modern 4:3 PVM MonitorA brand-new monitor designed specifically around retro gaming has already attracted around 750 Kickstarter backers.That's a LOT of monitors.Could fulfilling that many specialized displays become a problem?https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unicousa/travellerulw10-a-modern-take-on-the-retro-4-3-pvm-monitor?ref=android_project_share Kyle's TrialsWe've got some Random Tandems, plus stories from Slave to the Deathmatch 17!And somehow all of this is happening on our 100th episode.Thank you to everyone who has listened, recommended games, joined us for Indie Thursdays, supported the Patreon, watched the streams, sent us ridiculous stuff to talk about, or simply discovered an indie game because we wouldn't shut up about it.Here's to the next 100! Follow and rate The Indie-Credible Podcast for weekly indie gaming, early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, budget discoveries, retro homebrew, and new games for old hardware!early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gamingindie gaming podcastindie gamesindie podcastsindie podcastindie scenecommunity pickcommunity recommendationsindie games talkThe Indie-Credible PodcastEpisode 100AI gamingAI game developmentAI indie gamesModRetroOpenAIretro gamesRiver City Girls 2Trinity TriggerCapcom Arcade 2nd StadiumCastlevania Belmont's R
- Sep 27, 20261h 16m
Is Steam Changing Indie Game Discovery? | The Indie-Credible Podcast 99
Episode 99 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into a major question for the modern indie scene: is Steam changing how regular gamers discover indie games?With changes to how Steam handles wishlists and game marketing, Jeff and Xander discuss what this could mean for smaller developers trying to get noticed. Could the changes help players uncover more new indie releases, or make visibility even harder in an already crowded storefront? What We've Been PlayingJeff returns to Packet on NES, plays the new Game Boy release Maiden of the Dark, and jumps into River City Ransom: Underground.Xander checks out the Metal Crisis demo. Community Pick: Vengeful Guardian: MoonriderThis week's Community Pick is Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, the retro-inspired action platformer that looks like it was ripped straight out of the 16-bit era.Does this modern throwback capture what made those classic action games great, or does nostalgia only carry it so far? Next Randomizer Pick:River City Girls 2 Early Indie Releases & New & NoteworthyOur weekly hunt for early indie releases and new indie games turns up:Echoes of ElysiumCairnPlinboSantaCorps: Snow PatrolVonGarland: Castle Beyond BloodBanished KnightTearscapeAnd Tearscape immediately has our attention with its 2D Zelda-like gameplay! Budget Indie Picks Under $2Songbird SymphonySnowball!One Way HeroicsHelen's Mysterious CastleMurasaki Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsZero Wing AESZero Wing is coming to the Neo Geo AES, and the really interesting part is the confirmation that it's based on Hoffman's port. Could this potentially open the door for more homebrew projects to make the jump to physical Neo Geo releases?Demons of Asteborg DX – Neo Geo AES Limited EditionAnother modern game heads to classic hardware with a Limited Edition physical release of Demons of Asteborg DX for the Neo Geo AES.https://neofid-studios.com/products/pre-order-demons-of-asteborg-dx-new-boxed-cartridge-with-printed-manual-for-neo-geo-aes Kyle's TrialsThis week Jeff brings in:GI JOE x TMNTA very cool custom HuCard releaseA new physical Metroidvania indie gameFrom Steam indie game discovery and new indie releases to Community Picks, budget games, Neo Geo homebrew, and physical indie releases, Episode 99 searches every corner of the modern indie gaming scene for games worth talking about. Follow The Indie-Credible Podcast for weekly early indie releases, new indie releases, indie gaming discussion, community recommendations, budget discoveries, and new games for old hardware!early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gaming podcastindie gamingindie gamesindie scenecommunity pickcommunity recommendationsindie games talkindie podcastSteam indie gamesSteam wishlistindie game discoveryVengeful Guardian MoonriderRiver City Girls 2TearscapeMaiden of the DarkPacket NESRiver City Ransom UndergroundMetal CrisisNeo Geo homebrewNeo Geo AESZero WingDemons of Asteborg DXphysical indie gamesaftermarket gamesretro indie gamesMetroidvania
- Sep 20, 20261h 34m
Chico and the Magic Orchards DX Meet a Massive Switch Collection Cull | The Indie-Credible Podcast 98
Episode 98 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, retro homebrew, and another week of discoveries from across the indie gaming scene. This week, Jeff finally tackles his massive Nintendo Switch physical collection. After organizing everything around his favorite genres, categorizing hundreds of games, and going through all those Limited Editions, the collection is smaller, cleaner, and actually makes sense!What stays? What gets sold? And at what point does collecting everything start getting in the way of enjoying the games you actually care about? What We've Been PlayingJeff gets physical with some modern NES homebrew, playing the Rip N Boarders NES tech demo.Xander fires up RetroBat for some classic Toki Arcade and checks out the demo for Froggo's Adventure: Drifting Sky. Community Pick: Chico and the Magic Orchards DXThis week's community game is Chico and the Magic Orchards DX, a puzzle adventure built around rolling a giant walnut through a colorful series of challenges.Did the Randomizer uncover another overlooked indie gem? Next Randomizer Pick:Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider Early Indie Releases & New & NoteworthyThis week's new indie games and discoveries include:Kings of HellQuartermain and the Cult of CthulhuHack And ClimbValkyrie SagaEscape from Ever AfterWanderlingArcadium: Space Odyssey Budget Indie Picks Under $2Shady Part of MeGrid RangerAshina: The Red WitchMarrowExoderArtifact Adventure Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsMaiden in the Dark – Game BoyAnother brand-new physical Game Boy release enters the aftermarket rabbit hole:https://tigerchainsawstudios.com/products/maiden-of-the-dark-complete-in-boxWe also discuss the Neo Geo AES+ delay. With the system reportedly pushed back a year, can it recover from the negative reaction, or will the delay ultimately keep it from ever reaching the finish line? Kyle's TrialsThis week brings an eclectic mix:A Dungeon Crawler Carl figure to go with the booksThe Danish Flyver MarchGCW Live Wrestling Show Stories!Plus a tease for a very cool custom HuCard release coming next time Coming UpNext week's big topic: Steam's Wishlist Updates!How many games are sitting there? Which ones still deserve to be there? And how much overlap is there with everything else in the backlog?Plus Patreon streams, Indie Thursdays, and more from the Indie-Credible community.From Nintendo Switch collecting and overlooked indie games to NES homebrew and new Game Boy releases, Episode 98 continues our weekly hunt through early indie releases, community recommendations, and the modern indie gaming scene. Follow The Indie-Credible Podcast for weekly new indie releases, indie gaming, community picks, budget discoveries, and new games for old hardware!early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gaming podcastindie gamingindie gamesindie scenecommunity pickcommunity recommendationsindie games talkindie podcastChico and the Magic Orchards DXVengeful Guardian MoonriderNintendo Switch collectionNintendo Switch physical gamesSwitch collectinglimited edition gamesPacket NESNES homebrewFroggo's Adventure Drifting SkyRetroBatGame Boy homebrewMaiden in the DarkNeo Geo AES+aftermarket gamesretro indie games
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