Stay ConnectedA weekly show all about indie games! Jill (The Indie Informer), Mike (Six One Indie), Janet (Gameonysus), and Jenny (Kimchica) are our resident indie experts, and they can’t wait to delve into what makes this part of the industry so special.
Expect news, game recommendations, and deeper dives into aspects of the game industry from these four folks who range from PR, marketing, influencer work, development, community management, content creation, and beyond!
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With so many landmark games, it seems like this is a banner year for the industry... but the Council will discuss the darker side of this "greatest year in games" this week.
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As one of our members valiantly fights off the spider scourge, the remaining representatives of The Indie Council rule on which of Steam's Next Fest demos were the best in show. We also break down the best ways to help out your favorite indie titles in these volatile times. Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown
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Links for further reading and playing:
Spirittea: https://store.steampowered.com/app/19...
The Indie Horror Showcase: https://store.steampowered.com/publis...
Another Crab's Treasure: https://store.steampowered.com/app/18...
American Arcadia: https://store.steampowered.com/app/12...
Claw Machine Sim: https://store.steampowered.com/app/24...
Wild Country: https://store.steampowered.com/app/15...
Go Mecha Ball: https://store.steampowered.com/app/20...
Lucky Hero: https://store.steampowered.com/app/24...
Kristala: https://store.steampowered.com/app/12...
Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom: https://store.steampowered.com/app/20...
Honked: a clown noir: https://store.steampowered.com/app/26...
Laika: Aged Through Blood: https://store.steampowered.com/app/17...
Slay the Princess: https://store.steampowered.com/app/19...
Bramble: The Mountain King: https://store.steampowered.com/app/16...
COCOON: https://store.steampowered.com/app/14...
Lake: Season's Greetings: https://store.steampowered.com/app/24...
Moonstone Island: https://store.steampowered.com/app/16...
The Magnus Archives: https://jonathan-sims.com/magnus/
The Council comes together to recommend some of highlights of October's Steam Next Fest as well as dig into the world of indie game Kickstarters!
🎮 The Indie Council now is in session!
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Jill - @Finruin
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Janet - @Gameonysus
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Mike - @itsMikeTown
Jenny - @kimchica25
https://www.geeksandgrounds.com
All rise for the presiding members of The Indie Council! Today, we testify the busy season is in full swing, and examine what that means for indie creators. We also can’t let the gaming glut end without a heaping helping of our favorite fall indies, and polishing off the Unity news. Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown
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What happens to the show when its usual master of ceremonies falls ill for the week? Well, according to an apologetic social post from the acting host, Mike Towndrow, everything goes off the rails. Welcome to the rise of the Goobies Gang. 00:00 Start 05:51 Indie News 23:46 Topic of the Show 1:17:31 What We've Been Playing Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown
https://twitter.com/Gameonysus
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https://twitter.com/Indie_Informer Links for further reading and playing: Goobies: https://store.steampowered.com/app/22... Moonstone Island: https://store.steampowered.com/app/16... Paquerette Down the Bunburrows: https://store.steampowered.com/app/16... Ghostlore: https://store.steampowered.com/app/17... The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/16... Loop Hero: https://store.steampowered.com/app/12... Magical Delicacy: https://store.steampowered.com/app/22... AK-xolotl: https://store.steampowered.com/app/14... Goobies: https://store.steampowered.com/app/22...
The Indie Council's familiar members are back to attend this session -- and it's a good thing! Unity's recent policy change announcement has sent shockwaves through the indie community. You can bet we will be watching that unfolding story closely. The Council also spotlights indie marketing and everything we've been playing. 00:00 Start 02:34 So Many Showcases 04:42 Unity 45:30 Indie Marketing And PAX 1:31:35 Fae Farm, Gunbrella, And What We're Playing Find The Podcast On: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70IeWKJ... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTownhttps://twitter.com/Gameonysushttps://twitter.com/kimchica25https://twitter.com/Indie_Informer Links for further reading and playing: Unity's Blog Post: https://blog.unity.com/news/plan-pric... GameSpot's Jess Howard Roundup: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gam... Stephen Totilo Social Media Thread: https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/sta... Aggro Crab Statement: https://twitter.com/AggroCrabGames/st... Devolver Digital Tweet: https://twitter.com/devolverdigital/s... Fae Farm: https://store.steampowered.com/app/22... Goodbye Volcano High: https://store.steampowered.com/app/13... Gunbrella: https://store.steampowered.com/app/15... [I] Doesn’t Exist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/19... MythForce: https://store.steampowered.com/app/36... Chants of Sennaar: https://store.steampowered.com/app/19... The Room: https://store.steampowered.com/app/28... Sea of Stars: https://store.steampowered.com/app/12... The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood: https://store.steampowered.com/app/13... Nour: Play with Your Food: https://store.steampowered.com/app/11... AK-xolotl: https://store.steampowered.com/app/14...
From the shadows of The Indie Council's vast membership comes another new host. LukeWarmGames' Luke Lewis claims a spot on this week's podcast alongside Janet Garcia and Jill Grodt to pass a verdict on the recently concluded PAX West. Come learn all there is to know about indie journalists covering indie games at this big event. 00:00 Start 01:39 Would You Rather - PAX West Edition 11:13 Tinykin Team's New Game, Day Of The Devs Announcement 33:08 PAX West 2023 1:24:23 Time Flies, Quadroids, Clam Man 2, Mirthwood, And What We Played At PAX
🎮The Indie Council is now in session!
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Follow the council's work on their respective channels:
Jill - @Finruin
https://the-indie-in-former.com
Janet - @Gameonysus
https://www.patreon.com/Gameonysus
Mike - @itsMikeTown
https://www.sixoneindie.com
Jenny - @kimchica25
https://www.geeksandgrounds.com
Special Guests
New members of The Indie Council step out of the shadows as the talented devs from Colorgrave join today's show. And they have some opinions about indies at big gaming events and a game to share! 00:00 Start 02:15 Get To Know Colorgrave 14:13 Gamescom And The Mini Indie Showcase 38:49 Indies At Conventions 1:25:28 Curse Crackers: For Whom The Belle Toils And What We're Playing
Janet Garcia, Mike Towndrow, Jill Grodt, and Jenny Windom call together another Indie Council to deliberate over the past week’s barrage of delays. Luckily, the crisis hasn’t kept the crew from playing some amazing titles this week.
🎮The Indie Council is now in session!
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Follow the council's work on their respective channels:
Follow the council's work on their respective channels:
Jill - @Finruin
https://the-indie-in-former.com
Janet - @Gameonysus
https://www.patreon.com/Gameonysus
Mike - @itsMikeTown
https://www.sixoneindie.com
Jenny - @kimchica25
The Council’s Jenny Windom, Janet Garcia, Jill Grodt, and Mike Towndrow convene to create the ultimate launch lineup for the rumored Switch 2. The members also toast the Wholesome Games Celebration on Steam.
🎮The Indie Council is now in session!
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Follow the council's work on their respective channels:
Follow the council's work on their respective channels:
Jill - @Finruin
https://the-indie-in-former.com
Janet - @Gameonysus
https://www.patreon.com/Gameonysus
Mike - @itsMikeTown
https://www.sixoneindie.com
Jenny - @kimchica25
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