No Small Games

Ep. 13 - Coffee Talk & Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly feat. Sheilur

Serve up a piping hot cup of tea while your customers spill their tea to you...It's yet another a No Small Games double feature! This episode of No Small Games features a review of both games in the Coffee Talk series, in which you play as a barista at a late night coffee joint in alternate universe Seattle (yes, that Seattle), in which mythical creatures live a bustling modern life alongside humans. Get to know the intimate details of your customers lives as you craft beautiful beverages to soothe their souls.In the lucky 13th episode of No Small Games, special guest Sheila (aka Sheilur) joins Kate and Emily to review Coffee Talk and Coffee Talk 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. The three discuss this fantastical, yet relatable world, their favorite characters, and of course, share their favorite hot beverages. The squad share their highlights, the challenges they faced, and good, chill vibes in this episode.Episode TimecodesMeet our Guest - Sheilur ✦ 00:00:35Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:19:40Coffee Talk Game Discussion ✦ 00:27:41Coffee Talk Spoilers ✦ 00:52:45Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Game Discussion ✦ 01:13:06Game Ratings ✦ 02:00:07Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 02:11:07
Meet our GuestSheilur aka Sheila (she/her)@sheilurSheila is  an African French Canadian 20-something year-old content creator, Twitch partner and YouTube vlogger. She primarily streams indie games and co-working sessions on Twitch, and publishes lifestyle vlogs to YouTube. A soft-spoken streamer, she has created a relaxing and welcoming environment within her online communities.
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Ep. 12 - Venba

Food and cooking have the ability to connect us across generations, cultures and time itself. Who do you connect with through food?
Follow the story of Venba and Paavalan, who leave their home in India to start a new life and new family in Canada. This game provides an intimate view into their lives, as they face the challenges of immigration, parenthood, and all of the nuances in between,
Join Kate and Emily for the twelfth episode of No Small Games, Kate and Emily review their experiences playing the narrative cooking game Venba, by Visai Studios. The two discuss their relationship to cooking, family recipes, and their favorite moments from this phenomenally beautiful and thoughtful game.

Episode Timecodes
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:10:50
Venba Game Discussion ✦ 00:18:27
Game Ratings ✦ 01:17:49
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:18:50
Kate & Emily's One More Thing ✦ 01:21:49
Some cool things you should check out
Venba Soundtrack - Tracks composed by Alpha Something
My Perfect Console - A fantastic video game podcast hosted by Simon Parkin of The New Yorker and The Observer
Kagayaki (2014) by Masakatsu Takagi - Kate's latest musical obsession

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Ep. 11 - Lakeburg Legacies feat. MarcyLaycelle

What if the most important renewable resource in your society... was love?
Lakeburg Legacies is a social-based village management game where resource generation and progress centers around your townsfolk and their relationships. Grow your town's population through your matchmaking prowess, optimize production with some clever career coaching, and put Lakeburg on the map!
In the eleventh episode of No Small Games, special guest Marcy aka Marcylaycelle joins Kate and Emily to review Lakeburg Legacies, while they discuss their own personal gaming journeys and dating experiences in the process. The squad share their highlights, the challenges they faced, and oodles of friendship and laughs in this episode.
Episode Timecodes
Meet our Guest - MarcyLaycelle ✦ 00:00:45
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:19:35
Lakeburg Legacies Game Discussion ✦ 00:30:20
Next Episode's Game Announcement & Wrap up ✦ 01:49:00
Links to Check Out
Moonlight Wreath on Etsy
Black Girl Gamers - Play or Pass
Game: Vampire Survivors on Steam
Documentary: Coded Bias on Netflix
Meet our Guest
Marcy is a live streamer, content creator, and small business owner. Her streams are focused on mental-health, tarot, gaming, and makeup. She runs an Etsy shop, Moonlight Wreaths, selling beautiful, handcrafted wreaths and flower crowns of her own creation. In 2023, Marcy was also featured in the United States debut of Black Girl Gamers Play or Pass.
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Etsy
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Bonus - Happy Birthday Ooblets!

Wishing Ooblets 1.0 a very happy one-year anniversary!!
The quirky, colorful, farming sim, creature collector, card game adventure Ooblets first release in early access in July 2020. Since then, the game has evolved, grown, and developer Glumberland released the official 1.0 version of the game on September 1, 2022. In the last few years, Ooblets has touched the hearts and ignited the imaginations of many players, including both No Small Games hosts, Kate and Emily!
This bonus episode is a love letter to Ooblets. From the cute, funky little Ooblets and their slick dance moves, to the off-beat and relatable townspeople of Badgetown, Kate and Emily chat their favorite elements of the game.

Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro & Fall Season Announcement00:12:12 - Ooblets Game Discussion00:59:10 - Wrap-up
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Ep. 10 - Lake feat. Catsareme

Experience postal service Zen while you contemplate the life paths less traveled in this serene lakeside town...
In Lake, a narrative postal sim game developed and published by Whitethorn Games, you play as Meredith Weiss: a 39 year-old working in the tech industry in 1986, who has journeyed from the big city back to her hometown of Providence Oaks. Meredith is taking time off work so that her parents can go on a much needed vacation, while she covers the work at her father's job: the United States Postal Service. Deliver mail, get to know the quirky townsfolk, and decide which of many possible futures Meredith will explore during her two weeks as a mail carrier.
In the tenth episode of No Small Games, special guest Alissa aka Catsareme joins Kate and Emily to review their experiences playing this heartfelt and relaxing game. The three share challenges in their own lives that they see mirrored in Meredith's story, discuss the different endings they unlocked for the protagonist, and giggle over town gossip from good old Providence Oaks, Oregon.
Episode Timecodes
Meet our Guest - Catsareme ✦ 00:00:450
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:25:50
Lake Game Discussion ✦ 00:34:20
Lake Spoilers ✦ 01:40:45
Next Episode's Game Announcement & Wrap up ✦ 02:02:05
Listen to the Lake soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Hc8Ca4tZ3tNadmBA2sOVo?si=ed49c4aec3e24a20 
Meet our Guest
Catsareme is a content creator and variety streamer by night, PhD candidate studying genetics and neuroscience by day. She plays a wide variety of games, from action adventure, to cute and cozy indie games, and even horror games. Alissa also moderates a Discord community galled Gamer Guild, which brings together content creators, viewers, gamers, and everyone in between.
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Ep. 9 - Oxenfree & Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

Something sinister is in the air on Edward's Island, very literally...
It's a No Small Games double feature, in which Kate and Emily review both Oxenfree and its sequel Oxenfree II: Lost Signals. In Oxenfree, you play as teenager Alex, on a beach trip to Edwards Island with her friends and new step brother, Jonas. The weekend quickly devolves into supernatural chaos as the teens uncover the dark mysteries of the island. In Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, you help Riley and Jacob to combat paranormal forces in the oceanside town of Camena.
In the ninth episode of No Small Games, Kate and Emily review their experiences playing the supernatural narrative adventures Oxenfree and Oxenfree II: Lost Signals. The two discuss their favorite characters, most shocking twists, and best memories from playing these two games.
Episode Timecodes
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:09:00
Oxenfree Game Discussion ✦ 00:20:45
Oxenfree Spoilers ✦ 00:52:45
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Game Discussion ✦ 01:24:00
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Spoilers ✦ 02:01:30
Next Episode's Guest & Game Announcement ✦ 02:31:05
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Ep. 8 - Spiritfarer feat. Pink Umbrella

At the end of their days, on their way to the beyond, lost souls can always count on the Spiritfarer...
Follow Stella, the brand new Spiritfarer, as she learns the meaning of her role to the many spirits she encounters and befriends on their way to the after life. But a Spiritfarer's job isn't limited to getting to know these new friends, she must also care for them, provide them with food and lodging, and upgrade the ship on which they all live in order to accommodate these needs. Farm, cook, craft and sail your way through this beautiful indie game, but be sure to bring plenty of tissues on your way to say goodbye and send each spirit on to the next life.
In the eight episode of No Small Games, special guest Pink Umbrella joins Kate and Emily to review their experiences playing the 2D platformer and management sim game Spiritfarer, by Thunder Lotus Games. Learn who were their favorite spirits, which goodbyes hit them the hardest, and even their personal thoughts and feelings about death.
Episode Timecodes
Meet our Guest - Pink Umbrella ✦ 00:02:45
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:16:15
Spiritfarer Game Discussion ✦ 00:31:00
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 02:03:30
Meet our Guest
Pink Umbrella is a French Canadian content creator and variety streamer, who mainly plays creative and cozy games like The Sims, Disney Dreamlight Valley, as well as indie games like Spiritfarer, Bear and Breakfast and more. Outside of content creation, Pink is also a grad student, studying Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Ep. 7 - Cult of the Lamb

Do you have what it takes to build a loyal following, take on the old gods and become the one true cult?
Cult of the Lamb bridges multiple genres, bringing farming simulation, base building and resource management together with adrenaline-packed roguelike combat, to create an immersive and addictive gaming experience. Players serve an ominous figure, The One Who Waits, by cultivating a following and taking on the Old Gods.
In the seventh episode of No Small Games, Kate and Emily review their experiences playing the cute and cozy roguelike Cult of the Lamb, by Massive Monster. The two discuss their favorite in-game weapons, the ideologies with which they guided their followings, and the dangers of modern-day cults.
Episode Timecodes
Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:13:58
Cult of the Lamb Game Review ✦ 00:21:45
Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:24:20
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That's Tabu podcast, hosted by Emerald
Underplayed podcast, hosted by Bo_Po and DiscoCola
Jane Wright (aka creativejanewritght) on Instagram
A Quick Correction
In this episode, Kate mentions the "Federal Church of Latter Day Saints" but meant to say the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-day Saints.
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