The Indie-Credible Podcast

Episode 87 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  early indie releases ,  new indie releases , and  community picks  shaping today's  indie gaming scene .  This week's  community pick  is TMNT Rescue-Palooza, the massive fan-made celebration of everything fans love about classic TMNT games. Jeff and Xander discuss the huge roster, nostalgic gameplay, and wh...

Episode 86 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  early indie releases ,  new indie releases , and  community picks  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s  community pick  is  Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers , a unique shoot 'em up that combines classic arcade action with a stylish retro sci-fi presentation. Jeff and Xander discuss what makes the g...

Episode 85 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  early indie releases ,  new indie releases , and  community picks  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week, Jeff finally gets hands-on with  Ball x Pit , one of the most talked-about indie games in recent months, sharing impressions on how it blends arcade action, progression systems, and addictive gameplay...

Episode 84 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  early indie releases ,  new indie releases , and  community picks  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s spotlight continues with  Mina the Hollower , as Jeff spends more time digging into one of the most anticipated retro-inspired indie adventures in development. Meanwhile, Xander explores the stylish...

Episode 83 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  early indie releases ,  new indie releases , and  community picks  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s spotlight lands on  Mina the Hollower , one of the most anticipated retro-inspired indie games in development. Jeff and Xander both spend time with the latest build, discussing how it channels classi...

Episode 82 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases ,  community picks , and hands-on impressions shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s  community pick  is  One Btn Bosses , a fast-paced arcade-style indie game built around simple controls and intense boss encounters. Jeff and Xander discuss how the game’s minimalist approach creates s...

Episode 81 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases ,  community picks , and hands-on impressions shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s  community pick  is  Ninja 1987 , a retro-inspired indie action game that channels classic arcade ninja energy while delivering modern pacing and challenge. Jeff and Xander break down what works, what...

Episode 80 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases ,  community picks , and hands-on impressions shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s  community pick  is  Mawthorne , a retro-inspired indie title that sparks discussion around design, atmosphere, and how modern indie developers continue blending classic ideas with fresh mechanics. The...

Episode 79 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases ,  community picks , and hands-on impressions shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s spotlight includes  Micro Mages Maker , a huge development for fans of retro-inspired indie games, bringing creative tools to one of the most beloved NES-style modern titles. Alongside that, Jeff and X...

Episode 78 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases ,  community picks , and the growing impact of  NES homebrew  on today’s  indie gaming scene .  Recorded live from the Midwest Gaming Classic, this special episode features our  Indie-Credible Byte-Off VI Awards , where we celebrate the standout games from one of the most exciting indie competitio...

Episode 77 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases ,  community picks , and hands-on impressions shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s  community pick  continues with  Byte-Off VI Preview 2.0 , where Jeff and Xander dig into more NES homebrew entries ahead of the upcoming awards show. While these may be runner-up titles, they still sh...

Episode 76 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases ,  community picks , and hands-on impressions shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s  community pick  returns to  Byte-Off VI Preview 2.0 , where Jeff and Xander continue breaking down standout NES homebrew entries ahead of the upcoming awards show. While saving their final rankings, t...

Episode 75 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases ,  community picks , and hands-on impressions shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s  community pick  is a full  Byte-Off VI Preview , where Jeff and Xander break down some of the most exciting NES homebrew entries ahead of the awards show. Without revealing final rankings, they highli...

Episode 74 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases , hands-on impressions, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s community spotlight lands on  Lords of Exile , a retro-inspired action platformer that channels classic ninja-style gameplay with modern indie polish. Jeff and Xander break down how it plays,...

Episode 73 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases , hands-on impressions, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s community spotlight focuses on  Katanaut , an action-packed indie experience that continues to gain traction across the indie gaming community. Jeff and Xander break down how it plays, how it...

Episode 72 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases , hands-on impressions, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s community spotlight features  Slime Attack Survivor , a chaotic, survival-style indie game, and we’re giving away two keys to listeners. Jeff and Xander break down what makes the game addicti...

Episode 71 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases , hands-on impressions, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s community spotlight lands on  The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight , an action-packed indie platformer that delivers a chaotic ride through dozens of stages and relentless enemies. Jeff and...

Episode 70 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases , hands-on impressions, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s discussion highlights  MIO: Memories in Orbit , a beautifully animated sci-fi Metroidvania that continues to build excitement in the indie scene. Jeff shares early impressions and why the gam...

Episode 69 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an indie gaming podcast, dives into  new indie releases , hands-on impressions, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s spotlight lands on  Hunt the Night , a stunning Zelda-like action RPG with horror aesthetics and a world structure reminiscent of  A Link to the Past . After getting lost in its open overworld,...

Episode 68 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an indie gaming podcast, dives into  new indie releases , hands-on impressions, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week, Xander revisits  Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania , exploring how the expansion honors the legacy of Castlevania while maintaining its fast-paced roguelike action. Meanwhile, the community spot...

Episode 67 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , an  indie gaming podcast , dives into  new indie releases , hands-on impressions, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s community spotlight is  Fist Slash of Ultimate Fury , a fast-paced indie action game by  Sinclair Strange . Jeff and Xander break down how it feels across platforms, from slower PC controls t...

Episode 66 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast  dives into  new indie releases , retro-inspired action, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This episode’s spotlight lands on  Operius DX , a Tempest-inspired arcade shooter that blends classic vector-style intensity with modern indie polish. Jeff and Xander discuss why it stands out among this week’s new indie releases...

In this special episode of  The Indie-Credible Podcast , we celebrate  the Best of the NESmaker Byte-Off , spotlighting the most memorable  NES homebrew games , standout winners, and  community recommendations  from the NESMaker Byte-Off competitions spanning  2019 through 2025 .  Jeff and Xander revisit each Byte-Off year to break down  Audience Choice winners ,  Wombat selections , and  Best Gam...

Episode 64 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast  dives deep into  new indie releases , spotlighting both cutting-edge modern titles and standout  NES homebrew  projects shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  This week’s centerpiece is  Aethos , a brand-new  NES homebrew game  by TheRetroBro. Jeff and Xander go in-depth on its design, gameplay, and why it stands out among modern indie releases built for...

Episode 63 of  The Indie-Credible Podcast  dives into  new indie releases , hands-on impressions, and  community recommendations  shaping today’s  indie gaming scene .  Jeff and Xander break down the community-chosen chaos of  Expendabros , asking whether the over-the-top action still holds up, while Jeff also spends time with  Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment , exploring how its large-scale c...