The Indie Council Podcast

A new member of The Indie Council has stepped out of the shadows! Giovanni Colantonio is here to endure a tell-all rapid-fire interview and sing the praises of Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. We also all reveal our mid-year top ten indies list and unleash our experiences playing the big May 9 games. It’s a fully packed show.

What are the gaming stigmas we're still holding onto as an industry (or as Indie Council members?) -- Janet, Jenny, Jill, and Mike explore gaming stigmas as well as the recent ID@Xbox Showcase and Tribeca line-up. Official show notes: https://bit.ly/TheIndieCouncil-ShowNotes⁠ Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 https...

Are Steam Playtests the new hotness? We shall see what happens on the heels of the Hades 2 playtest! The Council also shares the impact and purpose of playtests across different parts of the industry! Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 https://twitter.com/Indie_Informer https://twitter.com/IndieCouncil_ Show Notes: http...

This week, the Council shares highlights from the Nintendo Indie Showcase, Mike's Hades II access, and discusses the recent Gamergate 2.0 events. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/TheIndieCouncil-ShowNotes⁠ Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 https://twitter.com/Indie_Informer https://twitter.com/IndieCouncil_

The Triple-I Showcase has landed, and while it showed off plenty of news to get excited about, it also got the Council debating, once again, exactly what constitutes an 'indie' (and what does 'Triple-I' mean?) Show Notes: https://bit.ly/TheIndieCouncil-ShowNotes Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 https:/...

The council is together after a week of whirlwind travel, and they come with favorite selections from both PAX East and GDC!

The results are in (Denny's or IHOP?) and in addition to revealing the TRUE diner winner, we highlight a few platforms where you can find indie games! Show notes: https://bit.ly/TheIndieCouncil-ShowNotes Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 https://twitter.com/Indie_Informer https://twitter.com/IndieCouncil_

We have a special guest member of the Council today: Xalavier Nelson Jr! Not only do we celebrate his incredible news, but we get to duke it out in a events battle of the century: PAX East? Or GDC? You get to determine the victor! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/TheIndieCouncil-ShowNotes Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 ht...

What makes for a perfect indie storm? The Council discusses latest hit, Balatro, reminisce about previous successes... and see if they can predict the next indie wonder! Find The Podcast On: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70IeWKJBCSvtvDWH6JIBDZ   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indie-council-podcast/id1700898215   Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3...

The Dark Pedestal (Mike and Janet) are holding down the Indie Council this week! They talk burnout, the Indie Direct roundup, and the latest update from Little Devil Inside!

The council highlights standout Steam Next Fest demos and share more personal stories and perspectives surrounding the continuing industry layoffs. Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 https://twitter.com/Indie_Informer https://twitter.com/IndieCouncil_

Watch out: the Indie Council is watching the Sony State of Play LIVE! This is an experimental episode of our first ever live-react to a showcase (and a non-indie centric one at that!)

We dig into the monster-catching craze taking over the internet: Palworld! Love it, hate it, worried about what it means -- we discuss all that and more. Remember folks: be the Pal you want to see. Follow everyone at: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 https://twitter.com/Indie_Informer https://twitter.com/IndieCouncil_

What's that? You need games to wishlist? We've got you! The Council unites to discuss their most anticipated indies for 2024. ======== Follow everyone at -- Mike: https://twitter.com/itsMikeTown Janet: https://twitter.com/Gameonysus Jenny: https://twitter.com/kimchica25 Jill: https://twitter.com/Indie_Informer The Podcast: https://twitter.com/IndieCouncil_

It's time! The final verdicts are here, and the most chaotic awards show has begun! Welcome to the last episode of The Indie Council for 2023! Find The Podcast On: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70IeWKJBCSvtvDWH6JIBDZ   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indie-council-podcast/id1700898215   Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNjIxZjhmNC9wb...

It's been a week of Discourse, but we're hoping to take a spin and use this as a learning opportunity to share some common misconceptions about working in the game industry. Fortunately, we've got rabble-rouser Greg Miller here to share some of his takes, including what HE counts as an indie game! Thanks for listening! Find The Podcast On: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70IeWKJ...

It's time, we start to draw the lines in the sand for the titles we're staking out as TGA winners: do you agree? Listen in, and let us know!

Janet and Mike take the stage and start talking about Game Awards nominations as the official 'dark pedestal' of the Council! Follow everyone at: https://www.twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://www.twitter.com/Gameonysus https://www.twitter.com/kimchica25 https://www.twitter.com/Indie_Informer https://www.twitter.com/IndieCouncil_

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. Follow everyone at: https://www.twitter.com/itsMikeTown https://www.twitter.com/Gameonysus https://www.twitter.com/kimchica25 https://www.twitter.com/Indie_Informer https://www.twitter.com/IndieCouncil_

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 https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 https:/...

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! ---------- 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...

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 https://twitter.com/Gameonysus https://twitter.com/kimchica25 ht...

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/...

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 Ind...

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:...