No Small Games

Ep. 32 - Vampire Therapist feat. Cyrus Nemati, Little Bat Games

Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure where you play as a vampire-cowboy therapist-in-training, and is the debut title from Little Bat Games. You play as Sam Walls, American cowboy, traveling to Germany in search of your new mentor, Andromachos. Andromachos intends to teach Sam the ways of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and start him on his way to helping many other vampires on their mental health journeys. We laughed, we cried, and we learned a heck of a lot about ourselves and the funny ways vampires (and humans) think!In Episode 32 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily break down their experiences and takeaways from playing Vampire Therapist. Turns out, a game about therapy is a powerful concept, and both hosts had pretty profound experiences playing this very unique game. A special game requires a special episode, so stay tuned through the end for a special interview with Cyrus Nemati, the Creative Director of Little Bat Games, and the primary developer of Vampire Therapist!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:05:40 - Weekly Boss Battles00:14:55 - Vampire Therapist Discussion01:35:30 - Game Ratings01:41:00 - One Small Thing01:50:25 - Next Episode's Game Announcement01:52:00 - Interview with Cyrus Nemati, Creative Director of Little Bat Games
Meet our GuestCyrus Nemati (he/him)@ahoymeheartiesCyrus Nemati is the Creative Director for Little Bat Games, he is a writer and voice actor with a background in marketing, PR, and advocacy. He is a self proclaimed “ridiculous voice actor” and is most known for his roles in Hades, by Supergiant Games. He was also the primary developer of Vampire Therapist, and we loved getting to learn more from him about the game and his creative process.
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Indie Game Roundup - September 2024

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
September was PACKED with wild indie game news stories. From Annapurna Interactive's entire team leaving en masse, to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company finally announcing a lawsuit against Palworld's developer Pocket Pair, we discuss our thoughts on these big moves and shakes in the indie game world. We also discuss the demos we've been playing, plus new releases like Wild Bastards, Tiny Glade, REKA and more!Also, huge thanks to our newest 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.
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:05:010 - Indie Game News00:38:20 - Demos00:48:55 - Full Releases
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Ep. 31 - Cozy Caravan feat. Esnueil

Depart on a heartwarming and homey adventure with your bestie Bubba in Cozy Caravan. This chill management sim, developed by 5 Lives Studios, entered Early Access in May 2024. In this game, you'll travel around an adorable and picturesque countryside in a bee-drawn caravan, taking in the sights and helping out the local townsfolk.In Episode 31 of No Small Games, Esnueil (or Essy, for shot) joins Kate and Emily to talk about Cozy Caravan, the very first Early Access game covered int he podcast. They discuss their likes and dislikes among the unique and innovative features of this management sim game. A striking resemblance to a certain 2023 cozy life sim brings up some unpleasant memories for the three. You'll also get to hear the group share their thoughts on the premise of Early Access at a high level. We hope you love this season opener for Cozy Fall!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:03:50 - Weekly Boss Battles00:10:45 - Meet Our Guest - Esnueil00:23:10 - Cozy Caravan Discussion02:04:05 - Game Ratings02:14:15 - One Small Thing02:21:20 - Next Episode's Game Announcement
Meet our GuestEsnueil (she/her)@EsnueilA storyteller, singer, & inclusive cozy creative. Esnueil (or Essy for short) is a variety streamer, who plays a wide range of cozy games and game demos, including many indie games. She is also a musician, and you will regularly find her singing and playing the guitar for her lovely community on Twitch. She has also been known to do co-working streams and read cozy bedtime stories to chat. We're honored to have her join us for this episode!
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Bonus - Cascadia & Board Game Digital Adaptations feat. alonechark

If you love a good board game night, it might just be time to call up your friends, pop that popcorn and... fire up your PC!In this very special B-B-B-BONUS episode of No Small Games, Kate and Emily got to sit down with Chark (or alonechark, as she goes by online) to talk about digital adaptations of board games! Specifically, the NSG team got the hookup through Chark to try out the beta version of the upcoming game Cascadia digital, developed by Dire Wolf Digital. Cascadia is a much beloved board game about the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, made by Flatout Games, and is getting its own indie video game adaptation. We hope you love learning from Chark about the wide world of indie board games and their crossovers into the digital world!
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:00:50 - Meet Our Guest00:24:23 - Weekly Boss Battles00:35:15 - Cascadia & Board Game Digital Adaptation Discussion01:28:45 - One Small Thing
Meet our GuestChark (she/her)@alonecharkChark is a fake redhead, board game enthusiast, community manager, Twitch streamer, and works as convention staff for Flatout games. She expertly demos and teaches board games of all kinds. In addition, she is a cat parent and freelancer and we highly recommend you go check her out on all the platforms below!
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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

Indie Game Roundup - August 2024

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.
August was a wild month for our co-hosts, but in the end, Emily and Kate played quite a few games and demos that they're excited to share with you! From the brand new horror title Dark and Deep, to the playful music-maker ODDADA, to the cute and colorful dungeon crawler Slash Quest, we've got a huge range of new titles to discuss this month. This month was also filled with exciting game demos, including the demo for Constance, from the creators of The Berlin Apartment, and the Tiny Garden demo from Spanish game studio Ao Norte.Also, huge thanks to our newest 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.Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:16:55 - Demos00:34:40 - Backlog Games00:43:25 - Full Release Games
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Ep. 30 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

In episode 30 of No Small Games, Kate and Emily get to the bottom of what is going on in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. You'll get the perspectives of both puzzle-positive (Emily) and puzzle-averse (Kate) players, as we dig into the core question: did Simogo make this game TOO hard? The hosts get philosophical at the end as they dig into the messages and themes of the game's story. But the biggest mystery of all remains unanswered: what the heck was the tampon for??
Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:11:25 - Weekly Boss Battles00:21:30 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Discussion01:45:30 - Game Ratings01:52:15 - One Small Thing
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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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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