No Small Games
No Small Games is an indie game recap and review podcast brought to you by hosts Kate and Emily! They became friends while streaming on Twitch and bonded over their love of indie video games. In each episode of No Small Games, the two will discuss an indie game they both played independently. They’ll compare their experiences: the good, the bad, their most memorable moments of their playthroughs.
Episodes
Episodes
Friday Apr 12, 2024
PAX East 2024 Recap
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
PAX East 2024 was huge for No Small Games and brought about many firsts for the podcast! Not only was it the team's first time at the expo, it was also Kate and Emily's first time meeting in person and first live event together. And we're bringing you along with us for our highlights from the show! This episode is packed with our impressions of the demos we played, clips of interviews we recorded on the show floor, and deep dives with developers talking about their games. 2024 brought us a huge showing of indie games at PAX East and while we didn't get to play them all, we are delighted and a bit overwhelmed by the number of amazing indie games and demos that we did get to try! We hope you love our PAX East 2024 recap episode.
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:00:30 - Overall Impressions of PAX East 202400:14:20 - Interview - Britt Dye, formerly Chief Accessibility Officer at Whitethorn Games00:26:28 - Interview - Hunter Bond, Co-Director of DreadXP00:39:25 - Interview - Eric Manahan, Developer of LUCID00:51:48 - Interview - Kyle Creamer, Developer of Littlelands01:16:00 - Interview - Lala, Social Media Manager of Toge Productions
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Ep. 21 - American Arcadia
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Trevor Hills just discovered he's the least popular star of the most popular TV show in America... and now he hast to run for his life.American Arcadia follows two protagonists: the unassuming everyman Trevor Hills and the clever, strategic, and mysterious Angela Solano. After a sending a series of shocking and surreptitious messages to get Trevor's attention, Angela reveals a truth that will turn his life upside down: he is one of thousands of cast members of America's most popular reality TV show. And now he's in danger. Play as both Angela and Trevor as they tag-team in their daring plot to help Trevor escape from Arcadia.Join Kate and Emily for episode 21 of No Small Games (and the start of our second spring season), as they discuss American Arcadia by Out of the Blue Games. The two chat about their favorite puzzles from the game and their reactions to the many twists and turns of the plot. We hope you love this latest episode!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:07:18 - Weekly Boss Battles00:15:51 - American Arcadia Game Discussion01:36:54 - American Arcadia Spoilers02:04:12 - Game Ratings02:09:55 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Yearbook Vol. 1
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thank you to all of our listeners, guests, and supporters for making it a fantastic first year of No Small Games!In No Small Games' inaugural Yearbook Episode, we are recapping and reminiscing about the first full year of the show. Get a peek behind the curtains as Kate and Emily reflect on each season, their lessons learned and their successes, as they ventured into their first year of podcasting.In addition to recapping all of the games covered in the first four seasons of the show, Kate and Emily reveal their picks for their Top 5 games from the 2023-2024 year, and the fan favorite episodes voted on by YOU! Featuring superlatives and thank you's to No Small Games supporters, this episode is a tribute to all of you and all of these impactful indie games and game developers mentioned in the first year of the show!
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Game Dev Chat - Hyperdrive Inn with Juho Kuorikoski
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
In the latest No Small Games developer chat, Kate and Emily talk with Juho about his creative process and the design and development of his latest game, Hyperdrive Inn. Juho describes the facets of his career, from journalism to R&D development, that all ultimately led him to his work in game development. The three discuss his upcoming title, and the non-linear design process behind this non-linear game. We hope you love listening to his story and the work behind Hyperdrive Inn!
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Ep. 20 - Thirsty Suitors
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Starting fresh can be hard to do, especially when your past keeps popping back up to fight you...In Thirsty Suitors, developed by Outerloop Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, you play as Jala, a young woman returning to her hometown for the first time in years. Jala is intent on moving forward after a recent big breakup, but first must rebuild the many past relationships she left in the rubble when she left home.Join Kate and Emily for episode 20 of No Small Games, in which Kate and Emily review their experiences playing Thirsty Suitors. This one has a ton of banter and personal anecdotes, folks! In addition to their thoughts on the game, the two reminisce about their own exes and past relationships. Episode Timecodes
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:10:20
Thirsty Suitors Game Discussion ✦ 00:18:13
Thirsty Suitors Spoilers ✦ 01:21:25-01:34:42
Game Ratings ✦ 01:46:30
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:49:34
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Ep. 19 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits feat. dprince216
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Befriend both cute and formidable friends to fulfill the brutal yet rewarding role of Spirit Guide...Explore a forgotten village and it's surroundings as you help bring peace to unsettled spirits, who are longing to move on. Kena: Bridge of Spirits, developed and published by Ember Lab, features intense combat and heartfelt stories of love and loss. On a quest to find and reconnect with her father, the Spirit Guide before her, Kena must face up to spirits corrupted by anger and grief. Ultimately you and Kena learn the fate of this long-deserted region.In Episode 19 of No Small Games, special guest Rio (known online as dprince216) joins Kate and Emily to review the "Disney souls-like" game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The three discuss the toughest boss fights, compare impressions of the storylines, and most importantly... which hats they put on their little spirit world companions.Episode TimecodesMeet our Guest - Rio aka dprince216 ✦ 00:00:35Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:20:15Kena: Bridge of Spirits Game Discussion ✦ 00:24:37Kena: Bridge of Spirits Spoilers ✦ 01:21:43Game Ratings ✦ 01:27:25Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:34:23
Meet our Guestdprince216 aka Rio (he/him)@dprince216Rio, also known on Twitch as dprince216, is a content creator who plays a wide variety of games. He is a self-described lifelong gamer and huge fan of narrative games, as well as online PVP games. He streams a combination of AAA and indie games, including Stardew Valley, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, and Kena Bridge of Spirits!
Follow Rio on the following platforms:TwitchYouTubeTwitterKeep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Ep. 18 - Stray Gods
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Imagine a week where being accused of murder isn't the wildest thing that happened to you... because you just discovered every Greek god you had ever heard of is real.That's exactly the week that main character Grace is experiencing in the game Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, developed by Summerfall Studios. After a chance (or maybe fated) encounter with the muse Calliope, Grace finds herself abruptly dropped in the middle of centuries-old drama and tensions among the Greek pantheon of gods and idols. But processing this brand new information is the least of Grace's worries, as she's given an ultimatum to prove her innocence within seven days or be tried for Calliope's murder.Join Kate and Emily for episode 18 of No Small Games, in which Kate and Emily review their experiences playing Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical. Kate shares her expertise in theater, revealing the many considerations that writers and composers make when designing a musical. The two share their favorite moments and impressions of this cinematic musical adventure.
Episode Timecodes
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:06:58
Stray Gods Game Discussion ✦ 00:11:56
Stray Gods Spoilers ✦ 01:16:00
Game Ratings ✦ 01:27:17
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:33:38
Keep in touch with us on social media:Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Ep. 17 - Secret Santa Games feat. Underplayed
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Ho ho ho!! Santa came early this holiday season and he (or she) is brining us indie games!
Buckle up for a very special holiday episode of No Small Games!! Kate and Emily are joined for the first ever Secret Santa Games, by guests Bo_Po and DiscoCola, the co-hosts of the indie game podcast Underplayed. The four got together for a festive Secret Santa event where all the gifts were indie games! This event riffs on the Underplayed segment "Secret Games" in which the hosts each play a game in secret and reveal it along with their review of the game.
In the very first Secret Santa Games, each of the four co-hosts was paired up in secret with someone else in the group and gifted them an indie game of their choosing! In addition to this being the first holiday episode, this is also the first time No Small Games has featured four game reviews at once. We hope you enjoy this very special episode and have a happy holiday season!
Episode Timecodes
Meet our Guests - Bo_Po and DiscoCola from Underplayed ✦ 00:00:53
Holiday Questionals ✦ 00:14:01
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:29:45
What is Secret Santa Games? ✦ 00:35:30
DiscoCola's Secret Santa Game ✦ 00:39:07
Kate's Secret Santa Game ✦ 01:03:09
Bo_Po's Secret Santa Game ✦ 01:33:19
Emily's Secret Santa Game ✦ 01:56:55
Plugs!! ✦ 02:37:26
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 02:41:28
Meet our GuestsUnderplayed Podcast@underplayedpodOn Underplayed, Bo_Po and DiscoCola review indie games of all kinds—the games with small budgets but big hearts, the lesser-known experiences with imaginative ideas. A typical episode has two main segments: first, they each reveal and review a game they've been playing in secret; then, they have an in-depth discussion on a prestigious title within the indie landscape.Check out Underplayed on the following platforms:SpotifyApple PodcastsTwitch
Bo_Po@Bo_PoBo_Po loves games featuring platforming, puzzles, and inventive storytelling. You can catch him streaming games of all kinds on twitch at bo__po (two underscores!)Check out Bo_Po on the following platforms:TwitterTwitchGG App
DiscoCola@DiscoColaIn addition to indie games, DiscoCola is a huge fan of Digimon and Mega Man games. You can catch him streaming indie games for Underplayed on twitch at DiscoCola.Check out DiscoCola on the following platforms:TwitterTwitchGG App
Keep in touch with us on social media:
Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames
Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com
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