No Small Games

Ep. 29 - INDIKA feat. OrzulsPlace

In Episode 29 of No Small Games, our hosts are joined in their review of INDIKA by special guest OrzulsPlace, who affectionately goes by Orzul, Orzu, or Zuzu. Before they dive into the game discussion, Emily and Kate get to know Orzul better, learning about their deep connection to music and the bands they plays in. During their discussion of INDIKA, Orzul and Kate discuss their personal connection to the themes of the game and the main character's internal journey. The three continue to uncover fascinating new observations about the game throughout the episode. This is a very special and heartfelt episode; we hope you enjoy!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:00:50 - Meet Our Guest00:23:40 - Weekly Boss Battles00:30:30 - INDIKA Discussion02:37:20 - Game Ratings02:43:20 - One Small Thing02:49:40 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
Meet our GuestOrzulsPlace (she/they)@OrzulsPlaceOrzul is a 30-something year-old Midwesterner who has loved games their entire life. New to the streaming world and excited to connect with others, she loves RPGs, horror, rogue-likes, and cozy games! Orzul is also a musician, who has been playing shows with both their bands. She currently plays guitar and will soon be picking up the banjo.
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Indie Game Roundup - July: Clickolding, Stray Gods DLC, Valley Peaks, and more

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
This summer continues to be hot and heavy with indie game releases, and we've got some big drops to discuss from July! Kate played Clickolding on its release day (and now will never look at a clicker counter the same way again). Emily got into the climbing mindset with early access to Valley Peaks. The two also discuss the epic new Stray Gods DLC, focused on Orpheus (voiced by Anthony Rapp), some very intriguing demos, and more new releases!Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:16:40 - Demos00:28:20 - Full Release Games00:28:45 - Witchy Life Story00:32:15 - Stray Gods Orpheus DLC00:41:30 - Super Crush K.O.00:46:00 - #BLUD00:51:15 - Clickolding00:58:50 - Valley Peaks
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Ep. 28 - Bendy and the Ink Machine feat. JenIsOnline

In Episode 28 of No Small Games, special guest Jen (known online as JenIsOnline) joins Kate and Emily to review the horror puzzle game, Bendy and the Ink Machine. Jen sheds light on some of the intricate lore beneath the surface of Bendy, including Alice Angel's origins and the identity of some of the cursed creatures who stalk the studios. The three discuss which chapters they enjoyed most, which foiled them most, and when they encountered the biggest jumpscares.
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:00 - Meet Our Guest00:16:00 - Weekly Boss Battles00:21:10 - Bendy and the Ink Machine Discussion01:21:10 - Game Ratings01:26:15 - One Small Thing
Meet our GuestJenIsOnline (she/her)@JenIsOnlineJen is a High energy, comedy-forward; body-positive streamer! She streams indie & fantasy games with a side of horror! Jen is a proud member of the Twitch Women's Guild and has recently become a Twitch Partner! Jen also hosts the Overprepared DM podcast, where she discusses the ins and outs of being a Dungeon Master for Dungeons & Dragons.
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Ep. 27 - Bramble: The Mountain King

Join Kate and Emily for episode 27 of No Small Games for their review and plot recap of Bramble: The Mountain King. You'll hear the two share their scariest moments, favorite boss fights, and overall thoughts on the Scandinavian folk adventure. PLUS, this episode features one of the biggest disagreements the two have had about a moment in a featured game!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:08:45 - Weekly Boss Battles00:15:10 - Bramble: The Mountain King Discussion01:45:05 - Game Ratings01:48:05 - One Small Thing
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Indie Game Roundup - June 2024

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demo and new release discussions.
Our second installment of Indie Game Roundup was a whirlwind and so was the month of June! This month we're discussing Steam Next Fest, which took place from June 10-17 and featured over 1800 game demos. Next Fest is one of our favorite events of the year and we covered a lot of ground, playing a total of over 50 demos between us. We're excited to share our highlights and favorite demos from the event!
Also, huge thanks to our first Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page.
Featured Indie Game DemosEmily's Favorite Demos
Grunn - Sokpop Collective
Tiny Bookshop - neoludic games
I Am Your Beast - Strange Scaffold
Afterlove EP - Pikselnesia
Fowl Damage - May Gardens, Red Nexus Games Inc.
Crab God - Chaos Theory Games
Vampire Therapist - Little Bat Games
Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers - Purple Moss Collectors
Selfloss - Goodwin Games
Kate's Favorite Demos
ODDADA - Sven Ahlgrimm, Mathilde Hoffmann
Building Relationships - Tan Ant Games
What the Car - Triband
A Last Song - Anomalie Studio
Galaxy Burger - Galactic Workshop
Dungeon Clawler - Stray Fawn Studio
Super Farming Boy - LemonChili Soft
Pine: A Story of Loss - Made Up Games
Urban Jungle - Kylyk Games
Featured Indie Games
SunnySide, developed by RainyGames
Coffee Caravan, developed by Broccoli Games
Pepper Grinder, developed by Ahr Ech and MP2 Games
Dredge, developed by Black Salt Games
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Ep. 26 - Crow Country

What really happened at the Crow Country amusement park two years ago? Special Agent Mara Forest is on the case.We're kicking off our Scary Summer season with a review of Crow Country from SFB Games, which released earlier this year. You play as Mara, who has just arrived to investigate a missing person's case at the abandoned amusement park. The further you get into the park, the more the plot thickens, and the owner Edward Crow remains out of reach. Crow Country is styled after iconic retro horror titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, and packs in equal amounts of scares and lore.Join Kate and Emily for episode 26 of No Small Games for their Crow Country review and plot recap. The two chat about their experience of this particular genre of horror, their impressions of the puzzles, and thoughts on gameplay. Then, you'll hear Emily and Kate recap the plot, sharing which twists surprised them the most! We hope you love the start of Scary Summer!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:05:57 - Weekly Boss Battles00:11:05 - Scary Summer Lineup Announcement00:16:10 - Crow Country Discussion01:27:30 - Crow Country Spoilers01:40:40 - Game Ratings01:44:40 - One Small Thing
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Summer Game Fest 2024 Recap

This year brought us a huge showing of indie game announcements at Summer Game Fest, and we were truly blown away by the volume of exciting news delivered in the participating showcases. In this special Summer Game Fest edition of No Small Games, you'll hear our recap of our biggest highlights from these events. We're bringing you our favorites from Day of the Devs, Devolver Direct, Wholesome Direct, Latin American Games Showcase and Women-led Games Showcase! 
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:06:30 - Day of the Devs Highlights00:33:54 - Devolver Digital  Highlights00:39:40 - Wholesome Direct Highlights01:02:55 - Latin American Games Showcase Highlights01:23:50 - Women-led Games Showcase Highlights
ShoutoutsPlease check out our dear friend Meezy, who co-streamed the Wholesome Direct with us! She streams a combination of co-working, indie games and AAA games on Twitch:Check out @McMeezy_ on TwitchMeezy's Twitter
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Game Dev Chat - Sky: Children of the Light with Community Manager Amelia Razinha

Sky: Children of the Light is a cozy MMO, developed by thatgamecompany, the studio behind Journey and Flower. The game places a focus on exploration, discovery, and wholesome player interactions. Consent and cooperation are baked into engagement between players.In the latest No Small Games developer chat, Kate and Emily chatted with Amelia Razinha, Community Manager at thatgamecompany. They discussed her work with the Sky community and what it takes to cultivate such a kind and respectful gaming space. We hope you love this special interview from No Small Games!
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