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by Xander Skullion and Jeff Wittenhagen
Welcome to the Indie-Credible Podcast, where we delve into the world of indie video games and bring you the latest and greatest in the indie gaming scene. Join your hosts, Xander and Jeff, as they share their passion for indie video games and discuss their backgrounds in the gaming industry.
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- Yesterday1h 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
- 1 weeks ago1h 29m
Necrosphere Deluxe & Mega Man X Regenesis | The Indie-Credible Podcast 97
Episode 97 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, is back with another week of early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, aftermarket games, and everything happening across the indie gaming scene. This week, Kyle's Trials brings us an interesting Switch 2 Special Edition. It's the first limited-edition release we've picked up from a limited physical publisher on Switch 2, but is it actually complete on the cartridge? Ironically, Jeff isn't planning to collect Switch 2 LEs... but when it's a Zelda-like/Metroidvania, the rules apparently become a little flexible. Steam Deck Streaming Artwork FixJeff also tackles an annoying problem with his Steam Deck setup: blank artwork for streaming games.We talk about the solution, getting custom artwork working again, and the rabbit hole that comes with trying to make a massive digital collection actually look good. What We've Been PlayingJeff has been playing the ultimate collecting game: cataloging the Switch collection!Xander continues Spider-Man, checks out Mega Man X Regenesis, and plays AND beats Sir Noggin during Indie Thursday. Community Pick: Necrosphere DeluxeThis week's community game is Necrosphere Deluxe, a brutally challenging minimalist Metroidvania built around an unusual two-button control scheme.Did the Randomizer uncover another hidden indie gem? Next Randomizer Pick:Chico and the Magic Orchards DX Early Indie Releases & New & NoteworthyThis week's new indie games and discoveries include:SEBI 16PREQUELKarousDeaths WebGhetto Zombies: Graffiti SquadLooney LandersEscape From Ever After Budget Indie PicksNothing this week?!Sometimes the under-$2 section comes up empty, and we're not going to force a recommendation just to fill the list. Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsStains of Decay – New Game Boy GameAnother brand-new game for Nintendo's classic handheld arrives on Kickstarter, continuing the explosion of new physical releases for old hardware.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamebrewery/stains-of-decay-new-gameboy-game?ref=android_project_shareSuper Strife – NESWe also check out Super Strife, another new NES project keeping Nintendo's 8-bit hardware alive.https://mazionach.itch.io/super-strifeFrom Necrosphere Deluxe and Mega Man fan projects to Switch 2 collecting, Game Boy homebrew, NES games, and our latest indie discoveries, Episode 97 continues searching every corner of the modern indie scene. Follow The Indie-Credible Podcast for weekly early indie releases, new indie releases, indie gaming, community recommendations, budget discoveries, and new games for old hardware!early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gaming podcastindie gamingindie gamesindie scenecommunity pickcommunity recommendationsindie games talkindie podcastNecrosphere DeluxeMega Man X RegenesisSwitch 2Switch 2 physical gamesSwitch collectingSteam DeckSteam Deck artworkSir NogginChico and the Magic Orchards DXGame Boy homebrewNES homebrewretro indie gamesaftermarket gamesStains of DecaySuper Strife
- 2 weeks ago1h 10m
Agent 64, Moonlight Pulse & Our Wild VGS Aftermath | The Indie-Credible Podcast 96
Episode 96 of The Indie-Credible Podcast returns from Video Game Summit with more indie gaming, convention stories, community recommendations, and another huge batch of early indie releases and new games worth discovering! Fresh off VGS, Jeff and Xander have stories. Lots of stories. We talk Bakery Bumps, Todd and the orange juice, and somehow becoming rockstars at Prince Arcade. Kyle's Trials keeps the VGS memories going with some weekend whiskey finds and Kyle's custom controller! What We've Been PlayingJeff dives into Metroid Prime Origins and checks out the Donkey Kong Land Remake, continuing the show's obsession with discovering new ways to revisit classic games.Xander finally plays One BTN Bosses and jumps into Agent 64, the indie FPS heavily inspired by the golden age of Nintendo 64 shooters. Community Pick: Moonlight PulseThis week's community recommendation is Moonlight Pulse, as we continue letting the Indie-Credible community lead us toward games we might otherwise never discover. Next Randomizer Pick:Necrosphere Deluxe Early Indie Releases & New & NoteworthyThis week's new indie games and discoveries include:Biolab WarsAshina: The Red WitchAim ClimbBloody Paws UnleashedLittle Gods of the AbyssPicoMix by NuSanZebulon: A Lost Cat Budget Indie PickThe Way, recommended by Thunderdome! Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsUrbX Warriors: The Lost City – 16-bit EditionA new 16-bit physical release hits Kickstarter, but what's going on with the PAL and Japanese versions?https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonywarriner/urbx-warriors-the-lost-city-16-bit-edition?ref=android_project_shareThe Layover Hit: ReloadedA new Game Boy Color action game arrives on Kickstarter with assassin action, physical cartridges, and an unusual Day One red cart situation.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jcouche/the-layover-hit-reloaded-gameboy-color-assassin-action?ref=android_project_shareBatty Zabella GBAnother physical Game Boy release enters the aftermarket rabbit hole!https://theretroroomgames.com/products/batty-zabellaFrom Agent 64 and community picks to Game Boy homebrew, Kickstarter discoveries, and the insanity left over from VGS, Episode 96 continues our weekly hunt through the modern indie scene. Follow The Indie-Credible Podcast for weekly early indie releases, new indie releases, indie gaming, community recommendations, budget games, and new games for old hardware!early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gaming podcastindie gamingindie gamesindie scenecommunity pickcommunity recommendationsindie games talkindie podcastAgent 64Moonlight PulseOne BTN BossesNecrosphere DeluxeMetroid Prime OriginsDonkey Kong Land RemakeGame Boy homebrewGame Boy Color homebrewretro indie gamesaftermarket gamesUrbX WarriorsThe Layover Hit ReloadedBatty ZabellaVideo Game SummitVGS
- 3 weeks ago42 min
Atari Legends & Major Snafu LIVE at Video Game Summit | The Indie-Credible Podcast 95
The Indie-Credible Podcast goes LIVE from the Video Game Summit in Chicago! Episode 95 is a special indie game convention episode as Jeff and Xander hit VGS for interviews, retro gaming history, new aftermarket games, convention pickups, and conversations with some absolute legends of the video game industry. AUDACITY GAMESWe sit down with Garry Kitchen of Audacity Games to talk about creating brand-new games for the Atari 2600 decades after the console originally launched.And sitting right behind us during the interview? David Crane himself!We talk Audacity Games, developing new Atari games, and what it's like for legendary developers from the earliest days of the industry to return to classic hardware with completely new ideas.Audacity Games:https://adgm.us/ GENERAL CHAOS: MAJOR SNAFUWe also interview Brian F. Colin of Game Refuge, creator of arcade classics including Rampage and Arch Rivals and the original General Chaos on Sega Genesis.Brian joins us to talk about General Chaos: MAJOR SNAFU, the long-awaited follow-up to General Chaos, and its LIVE Kickstarter campaign!Support General Chaos: MAJOR SNAFU on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chaos2majorsnafu/general-chaos-major-snafu VIDEO GAME SUMMIT PICKUPS!After an entire weekend hunting around VGS, we finally show off what we bought!Jeff and Xander dig through their Video Game Summit pickups, convention finds, retro games, collectibles, and whatever other weird stuff managed to follow us home from Chicago.Episode 95 is a different kind of Indie-Credible, combining indie gaming, retro gaming history, aftermarket development, and the people who helped build the industry we're still talking about today.From legendary Atari developers creating new games for old hardware to Brian Colin bringing General Chaos back for a new generation, VGS shows just how closely the modern indie scene connects to gaming's past. Follow The Indie-Credible Podcast for weekly early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, indie game conventions, aftermarket homebrew, and the hidden games worth discovering!early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gaming podcastindie gamingindie gamesindie sceneindie game conventionsindie games talkindie podcastcommunity recommendationsVideo Game SummitVGS ChicagoAudacity GamesGarry KitchenDavid CraneBrian F. ColinGame RefugeGeneral ChaosGeneral Chaos Major SnafuAtari 2600Atari homebrewretro gamingaftermarket gamesvideo game collecting
- 4 weeks ago1h 4m
Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint & Retro Game Forge | The Indie-Credible Podcast 94
Episode 94 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, community picks, and the latest discoveries from the indie gaming scene. This week’s Community Pick is Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint, a brutal retro-style beat ’em up packed with pixel-art violence and a seriously twisted revenge story. Jeff and Xander jump in to see whether this community recommendation deserves a spot on your indie gaming backlog. Community Pick:Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint Next Up:The Randomizer returns to decide what we play next!Kyle’s Trials goes back to the NES with some boxed NES madness, which leads perfectly into this week’s main topic: Jeff is completely revamping his Best NES Homebrew Games article!What belongs among the best NES homebrew ever made? We talk modern NES development, physical aftermarket releases, collecting, and just how far new games for the NES have evolved. What We’ve Been PlayingJeff fires up the Sharp X68000 for some Castlevania and Salamander, along with Pizza Busters, a homebrew mini-game!Xander goes considerably less obscure with some classic Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance on PlayStation 2. Early Indie Releases & New & Noteworthy:ArksyncMIO: Memories in OrbitHank: Drowning on Dry LandSuper Chipflake Ü: Quest for the Uncooked SchnitzelSuper Woden: Rally EdgeMOCHI OZ GYUBAAN Budget Indie Pick:Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsRetro Game Forge is LIVE on Kickstarter!A new project focused on celebrating retro and homebrew gaming hits Kickstarter, giving us another reason to talk about the growing world of new games for old hardware.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrogameforge/retrogameforge/We also check out Metroid Prime Origins, another fascinating retro gaming project:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MHlFPjjDchmn6Rt42q-DHNi2KRmpI2SM/view?fbclid=IwdGRjcATqkQtjbGNrBOqRB3Bkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeLddS4diWKBWVvjXcoi8R18LeatD8w3UfqLuasCJ5M0kuVNbFLT9qx8PgnzM_aem_rpQDl8aToUn4qCiM1Km8nwFrom NES homebrew and aftermarket games to hidden indie discoveries and Community Picks, Episode 94 continues our search for the games and projects worth knowing about across the modern indie gaming world. Follow The Indie-Credible Podcast for weekly early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, NES homebrew, and hidden indie gems!early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gaming podcastindie gamingcommunity pickindie gamesindie scenecommunity recommendationsindie podcast trailersjogos indieVengeance of Mr. PeppermintRetro Game ForgeNES homebrewbest NES homebrew gamesaftermarket gamesretro indie gamesSharp X68000Metroid Prime Origins
- Aug 16, 20261h 9m
CASSETTE BOY & Vital Shell | The Indie-Credible Podcast 93
Episode 93 of The Indie-Credible Podcast is packed with new indie releases, early indie discoveries, community picks, retro gaming, and another trip into the growing aftermarket homebrew scene. This week, Jeff plays Star Overdrive, while Xander jumps into Vital Shell. Our Community Pick is Zolg, before we throw the alphabet out the window and let the Randomizer take over! Community Pick: Zolg Randomizer Pick:Vengeance of Mr. PeppermintKyle's Trials goes old school with vintage wrestling, followed by the mystery of The Missing NES Game! We also catch up on the latest Hagen's Alley projects and preview what's happening with Video Game Summit (VGS). New & Noteworthy Indie GamesThis week's new indie releases and discoveries include:Belle BoomerangBlacktailBreakwaters: Crystal TidesArm of Revenge Re-EditionToni Island AdventureBail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty HuntersCASSETTE BOY Budget Indie Picks Under $2Beat SoulsSuper Candle World Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsIs there a new destination for discovering aftermarket games? We check out the store at Afterplay and discuss what it could mean for finding new games created for old hardware.Afterplay Store:https://afterplay.io/play/storeWe also dive into a new Donkey Kong Land project:https://youtu.be/X-i34Ftxyp0?is=Ynj_8QF4yy4Sz_BJFrom early indie releases and hidden indie games to NES mysteries and new ways to discover aftermarket titles, Episode 93 continues our weekly search through the weird, wonderful, and overlooked corners of the indie gaming scene.
- Aug 9, 20261h 12m
Yokai Hunter Shintaro & Chrono Sword | The Indie-Credible Podcast 92
Episode 92 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, explores early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks helping shape today's indie gaming scene. This week's community pick is Yokai Hunter Shintaro, a retro-inspired action platformer that proves great gameplay doesn't have to come with a premium price. Jeff and Xander revisit the game after completing it, discussing its classic influences, memorable boss battles, and why it's one of the standout community picks featured on the show.Kyle's Trials finally begins the massive task of cataloging the entire NES collection, followed by a fun Xander quiz to test his retro gaming knowledge.The crew also discusses Zaperoo, the exciting new front end for MiSTer FPGA, and whether it could become one of the best ways to organize and experience retro gaming on FPGA hardware. The annual Indie-Credible Secret Santa in July also returns, bringing another round of community fun and game swapping. The Indie-Credible Community List:https://tinyurl.com/indiecrediblelistJeff revisits the NES cult classic Zombie Nation, while Xander returns to Truxton Extreme and completes this week's community pick, Yokai Hunter Shintaro. Community Pick:Yokai Hunter Shintaro Next Up:Zolg Early Indie Releases & New & Noteworthy:Big HopsOverRiderTCL: The Cursed LegacyChrono Sword8-Bit Invaders!BallisticNGAron's Adventure Budget Indie Pick:Avoidvania Game Industry Hardship FundSupport developers affected by industry layoffs:https://itch.io/b/3802/game-industry-hardship-fund Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsRetroBro Kickstarter – Hobo Aldo's Halloween Adventure (NES)https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desertoftheundead/hobo-aldos-halloween-adventure Wrap-UpPatreon StreamsIndie ThursdaysCommunity updatesMore retro gaming and indie discussions every weekFrom retro action platformers and FPGA developments to exciting indie discoveries and NES homebrew, Episode 92 continues highlighting early indie releases, curated community picks, and the ever-growing indie gaming community.early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gaming podcastindie gamingcommunity pickindie gamesindie scenecommunity recommendationsindie podcast trailersjogos indieYokai Hunter ShintaroChrono SwordMiSTer FPGANES homebrewretro indie games
- Aug 2, 20261h 11m
Xeno Crisis & Rubinite | The Indie-Credible Podcast 91
Episode 91 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today's indie gaming scene. This week's community pick is Xeno Crisis, the fast-paced arena shooter inspired by classic 16-bit action games. Jeff and Xander revisit this modern retro favorite, discussing its challenging gameplay, cooperative action, and why it continues to be one of the standout community picks for fans of arcade-style shooters.Kyle's Trials showcases another incredible retro horror video game figure before the crew asks an interesting question:Is the M64 really for retro gamers like us?The discussion explores who the system is designed for, whether it fills a niche in today's retro gaming landscape, and if collectors should be paying attention. The Indie-Credible Community List:https://tinyurl.com/indiecrediblelistJeff spends time with The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and the indie adventure Rubinite, while Xander checks out the Truxton Extreme demo and the charming retro-inspired Kero Kero Cowboy. Community Pick:Xeno Crisis Next Up:Yokai Hunter Shintaro Early Indie Releases & New & Noteworthy:Actraiser RenaissancePardon My French ToastVital ShellSuper Star AdventureA Tiny Sticker TalePhilna FantasyPixel Pixie Budget Indie Picks:Yokai Hunter ShintaroPerino Candy Buster Aftermarket & Homebrew Highlights:Pixel Puphttps://www.retrodotcards.com/pixel-pupPlus a look at the first series of physical e-Reader cards and why collectible releases like these continue keeping classic Nintendo hardware alive.From arcade shooters and RPG adventures to new homebrew releases and budget indie discoveries, Episode 91 continues spotlighting early indie releases, curated community picks, and the creativity driving today's indie gaming scene.early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gaming podcastindie gamingcommunity pickindie gamesindie scenecommunity recommendationsindie podcast trailersjogos indieXeno CrisisRubinitePixel Pupretro gamingNES homebrewbudget indie games
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