Best Deckbuilder Podcasts (2025)

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Forest Heroes is Short and Sweet Deckbuilding Bliss - Indie Game Arcade 063 42:57

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We're talking about Forest Heroes on episode 63 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Grimshire, The King is Watching, Sands of Hope, and more! For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. From pixel art rogu…

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Wheel World Speaks to Spokes Lovers - Indie Game Arcade 064 55:30

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We're talking about Wheel World on episode 64 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Holy Shoot, The Abbess Garden, Static Dread, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and more! For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. …

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10 Cards You Should Buy for $10 | 689 42:26

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Looking to tune up your Commander decks without taking out a loan? This episode we’re here to show off some cheaper sleeper hits you can nab for a total of 10 bucks. These cards give a ton of bang for your buck, so don’t miss our list of underappreciated tech. The budget is low but the power is high—come see what made the cut! -------- Support the …

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The Alters is Sci-Fi Riddled with Moral Dilemmas - Indie Game Arcade 062 55:25

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We're talking about The Alters on episode 62 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Kabuto Park, He is Coming, Advent Neon, Forest Heroes, DiceyHacker1999, and more! For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games…

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Edge of Eternities’ Best Cards (In the 99) | 688 2:15:26

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In Edge of Eternities, we learn the vastness of space contains a vast amount of cards—but which are worth bringing aboard your favorite Commander decks? This episode, we’re breaking down this new set’s best and brightest stars to go in the 99. Which new tech will power up your engine to warp speed? What cards are powerful in a vacuum… of SPACE! Tun…

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Episode 2: Multiverse Mayhem – From Alpha Lore to Secret Lairs 2:22:06

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In this episode, we dive deep into a wild mix of fandoms and formats! Join us as we explore the cosmic depths of Edge of Eternities, relive the emotional highs of Final Fantasy, and swing through thoughts on Spider-Man and Avatar. We spotlight our Deck of the Week, unpack some juicy Secret Lair drops, and time-travel back to the early days of Magic…

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Kindfolx Throws Real-Time Challenge at Deckbuilding - Indie Game Arcade 061 51:55

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We're talking about Kindfolx on episode 61 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include The Drifter, The Necromancer's Tale, Arashi Gaiden, Void War, and more! For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. From pixel…

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Arcane Nexus Episode 1 51:14

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🎙️ Step into the Arcane Nexus: Our MTG Journey Begins! 🎉 Join Belle and two of her sons Brandan-Lee and Conall, along with our friend L as we launch our Magic: The Gathering podcast! In this premiere episode, we share our MTG origin stories, favorite color combinations, beloved decks, and the memorable moments that captured our hearts. (And keep an…

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Most Powerful Commanders in Edge of Eternities | 687 1:45:04

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In space, no one can hear your opponents scream. Even when you play an out-of-this-world commander from Magic’s latest set Edge of Eternities! We’re going over all of the most powerful new legends from MTG’s first foray into the great unknown, laying out all the synergies and strategies you need to know so your next interstellar deck is guaranteed …

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IGA 060: Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 is Real‑Time Rogue Knight Action - Indie Game Arcade 38:38

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We're talking about Tiny Pixels Vol. 2: Stormy Knights on episode 60 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Last Report, Muffle's Life Sentence, M.O.O.D.S., Raining Blood: Hellfire For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and great…

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“Counter Intelligence” Precon Upgrade | Edge of Eternities | 686 1:07:45

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Magic’s newest set addresses the age-old question: “Is there intelligent life in the universe?” The answer is YES! It’s in the new “Counter Intelligence” (blue/white/red) precon from Edge of Eternities. So to make you look extra smart at your next game night, we’re bringing you our $50 upgrade guide, with 10 cards to add for big-brain plays, and 10…

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IGA 059: PEAK is the Peak of Indie Game Design - Indie Game Arcade 59:15

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We're talking about PEAK on episode 59 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Seasonala Cemetery, Noobs Are Coming, Hollow Survivors, Death Ring: Second Impact For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. From…

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IGA 058: Wishing For More From BloodRush Undying Wish - Indie Game Arcade 39:45

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We're talking about BloodRush: Undying Wish on episode 58 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, Beneath Oresa, Highway to Heal For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest …

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“World Shaper” Full Deck Reveal & Upgrade | Edge of Eternities | 685 1:06:22

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With Edge of Eternities, Wizards is shaping whole new worlds, and with this never-before-seen Commander precon, you can do the same! It’s time to reveal the brand new land-sacrifice themed “World Shaper” (Black/Red/Green) deck, including the two Commanders and 10 cosmically powerful new cards. Then we’ll help you terraform the list with our $50 10-…

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IGA 057: Dragon is Dead Mixes Diablo and Dead Cells - Indie Game Arcade 38:13

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We're talking about Dragon Is Dead on episode 57 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include The Roottrees Are Dead, Soulstone Survivors, Rungore, Become the Moon, Bonds of the Zodiac For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greates…

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IGA 056: Shuffle Tactics is an Underrated Genre Mashup - Indie Game Arcade 44:52

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We're talking about Shuffle Tactics on episode 56 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Mushroom Musume, Grifford Academy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, A Wicked Game For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and…

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You're Doing Commander Politics Wrong | The Command Zone 684 1:06:44

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If you want to win more in Commander, it’s not just about how you play your decks—it’s about how you play your opponents! This episode, we’re revisiting some political tips and tricks that still hold up at today’s tables. Whether you’re new to the social game or just want a refresher, don’t miss this masterclass in manipulation. -------- Support th…

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IGA 055: Become the Moon is Roguelike Hearthstone - Indie Game Arcade 44:27

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We're talking about Become The Moon on episode 55 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Soulstone Survivors, Date Everything!, Ruffy and the Riverside, Wordatro!, Peak For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie ga…

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The Best Token Commanders | The Command Zone 683 1:08:04

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Wanna brew something broken with tokens? Then look no further, because this episode we’re breaking down the best commanders for going wide. Come see which legends will help you wreck with a board full of rectangles, and don’t miss any of the hot tech you’ll need to make things really pop off. With our help, you won’t just be creating tokens with yo…

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IGA 054: Soulstone Survivors is Bullet Heaven Crack - Indie Game Arcade 47:45

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We're talking about Soulstone Survivors on episode 54 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Outrider Mako, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, Seasonala Cemetery, Noobs Are Coming, Vessels of Decay, The Dark Queen of Mortholme For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destinat…

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Are These Commander Staples Worth It? | 682 1:30:50

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A lot of Commander’s most high-impact staples also come at a high price point. But which of the format’s costly cardboard rectangles are actually worth it? This episode, we’re going through some expensive cards that actually do pay for themselves (in wins), and calling out some that may feel more like a rip-off. They say money can’t buy happiness, …

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IGA 053: Date Everything is the Horniest Game Ever Made - Indie Game Arcade 50:39

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We're talking about Date Everything! on episode 53 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Cast n Chill, April Grove, Wizard of Legend 2, StarVaders, Wordatro!, Ruffy and the Riverside, Bygone Dreams, Rungore For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dive…

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IGA 052: Next Fest Part 2 June 2025 - Indie Game Arcade 46:49

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Here's part two of our discussion about all the amazing indie game demos we played during this Summer's Steam Next Fest on episode 52 of Indie Game Arcade! Game discussions include Ball X Pit, Absolum, Windswept, Big Hops, Hotel Barcelona, Dead Finger Dice, Train Jumble, Star Overdrive, The Diary, Shuffle Tactics, Outrider Mako, Mina the Hollower F…

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We Draft the BIGGEST SPLASHY SORCERIES | 681 1:18:41

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The Command Zone hosts are going head-to-head-to-head once again in an epic fantasy draft of Commander’s splashiest sorceries! This episode, Rachel, Jimmy, and JLK will be choosing from the biggest and baddest spells the format has to offer. What effects will be worth first-picking? Who will end up with the flashiest final pool? You just have to wa…

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IGA 051: Next Fest Part 1 June 2025 - Indie Game Arcade 56:31

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In this two part episode we're talking about all the amazing indie game demos we played during this Summer's Steam Next Fest on episode 51 of Indie Game Arcade! Game discussions include Dispatch, Gigasword, Pirate's Gambit, Run TavernQuest, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Is This Seat Taken?, Glaciered, Lotus: Lost Memories, Monster Train 2, Cast n Chill,…

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IGA 050: Rusty Lake is the BEST Game Series You've Never Played - Indie Game Arcade 39:38

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We're talking about The Rusty Lake and Cube Escape series on episode 50 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Strange Horticulture, Fran Bow, The Forgotten Hill series, Parallel Experiment For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest …

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Final Fantasy’s Most Iconic Commanders | 680 2:04:51

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Everyone has a favorite Final Fantasy character. And this episode, we’re here to help you make them as impactful on the battlefield as they were on your console! We’re covering all the most iconic legends from Magic’s new set: from loveable Chocobos, to brooding swordy-bros, we’ve got something for everyone. Jump in and let’s start turning those ch…

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IGA 049: Throes of the Watchmaker is How DLC Should Be Done - Indie Game Arcade 35:53

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We're talking about Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker DLC on episode 49 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Rise of the Golden Idol: The Sins of New Wells DLC & The Lemurian Phoenix DLC, Dispatch For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives in…

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IGA 048: PaperKlay is a Tactile 3D Platformer with Whimsy - Indie Game Arcade 41:25

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We're talking about PaperKlay on episode 48 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Debugging Hero, Kabuto Park, The Ember Guardian, The Alters, Date Everything, Boogey Hunters, Dice & Fold, Dice Legends For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives int…

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IGA 047: Gunbot Diplomacy is a Bullet Hell with Infinite Possibilities - Indie Game Arcade 50:24

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We're talking about Gunbot Diplomacy on episode 47 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Pup Champs, Monster Train 2, Desktop Survivors 98, Voidsayer, Project Warlock 2, Parallel Experiment, Forgotlings, QuestBoard, Big Hops For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destina…

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The Best Final Fantasy Cards (In the 99) | 679 2:25:30

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A good Commander deck doesn’t just need a strong protagonist—the whole party’s gotta pack a punch! Today, we’re breaking down which cards from Magic’s latest set, Final Fantasy, are most worth including in the 99. How busted is the Buster Sword? How far can a Traveling Chocobo take you in a game of Commander? This set is full of new tech to level u…

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Final Fantasy’s Most Powerful Commanders | 678 2:12:00

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Final Fantasy is completely revealed and it is FULL of powerful legends from across the franchise’s over-30-year history! But which of these new Commander contenders are the absolute strongest? This episode, we’ve narrowed down the roster to the most playable characters. We’ll lay out the strategies and synergies you’ll need to min/max their potent…

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IGA 046: Star★Vaders Reinvents an Arcade Classic - Indie Game Arcade 45:56

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We're talking about Star★Vaders on episode 46 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Nice Day for Fishing, Sea of Stars, Voidsayer, Deltarune, Ruffy and the Riverside For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into t…

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IGA 045: Monster Train 2 is a Hell of a Ride - Indie Game Arcade 52:37

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We're talking about Monster Train 2 on episode 45 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include KIBORG, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, Kabuto Park, The Rewinder 2, Sol Cesto For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest in…

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Final Fantasy 6 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Revival Trance” | 677 1:13:55

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Final Fantasy VI did a LOT with only 16 bits, but we’re here to do even more with only 10 cards! That’s right! It's time for our $50 budget upgrade guide for the new Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy “Revival Trance” (red/white/black) precon Commander deck. We’ll bring you 10 cards to add as playable characters, and the 10 you can cut from the par…

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IGA 044: Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo is Bittersweet Nostalgia - Indie Game Arcade 46:08

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We're talking about Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo on episode 44 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Doki Doki Literature Club, Signs of the Sojourner, Griftlands, 9 Kings, Rhythm Witch: Beat Death, Decade, Nice Day for Fishing, Starlight Re:Volver, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown For more gaming con…

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Final Fantasy 10 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Counter Blitz” | 676 1:18:24

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Ready to begin your pilgrimage across the land of Spira to defeat Sin and save the world? You’re definitely going to need the Final Fantasy X “Counter Blitz” (green/white/blue) preconstructed Commander deck from the new Universes Beyond set, Final Fantasy! To help you along the way, check out our $50 upgrade guide, showing you 10 cards to add and 1…

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Our Final Fantasy Preview Card is a BEAST 42:46

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The Final Fantasy + MTG crossover is going to be huge… TITANIC even! And today we’re summoning an equally enormous preview card: “Summon: Titan!” It could leave a massive footprint in multiple formats, so if you don’t want to get stomped, you need to be in the know. Come find out what this cool new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy saga does! -------…

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IGA 043: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is Painful - Indie Game Arcade 44:36

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We're talking about Clair Obscur Expedition 33 on episode 43 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Pup Champs, KIBORG, MISC: A Tiny Tale, Monster Train 2, Kabuto Park, The Siege and the Sandfox For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the la…

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IGA 042: Into the Restless Ruins Has You Design the Adventure - Indie Game Arcade 34:47

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We're talking about Into the Restless Ruins on episode 42 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Rhythm Witch: Beat Death, Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker DLC, Out of Sight, None Shall Intrude For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into t…

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Final Fantasy 14 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Scions & Spellcraft” | 675 1:19:12

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Ready to go from MMO to MTG? Now you can with the new FFXIV Esper (white/blue/black) precon deck “Scions & Spellcraft” from the latest Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy set! We’re here to save you some time loot-farming by providing you with our $50 upgrade guide. We’ll show you 10 cards to add to your party and 10 to remove, so that the next time yo…

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IGA 041: Savara is a Monster Hunter Style Action Roguelike - Indie Game Arcade 43:15

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We're talking about Savara on episode 41 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Drop Duchy, Nubs Arena, Nitro Express, Kiborg For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. From pixel art roguelikes to heartfelt…

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Final Fantasy 7 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Limit Break” | 674 1:11:04

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BOOM! No, that’s not a Mako reactor exploding, it’s Final Fantasy 7 busting out of Midgar and into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Today, we’re bringing you our upgrade guide for the brand new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy 7 “Limit Break” (white/red/green) Commander precon deck. Equip Cloud, Tifa, Aerith and the rest of Avalanche with 10 cards…

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IGA 40: Why Indie Games are Better - Indie Game Arcade 34:30

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We're talking about why indie games are better through the lens of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on episode 40 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include FREERIDE and more! For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie game…

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We used to HATE these Commanders! But Are They Still Bad? | 673 1:47:16

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In 2018, we thought these Commanders were the worst of the worst, the scourge of the game, we HATED them! But do these boogeymen from the past still haunt our nightmares? This episode, we’re taking a look back and reacting to episode 561 “Commanders We Hate Playing Against” to see how our evaluations hold up. Which are still banes of the format, an…

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IGA 039: Deck of Haunts is a Deckbuilding Horror Game You Don't Want to Escape - Indie Game Arcade 41:05

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We're talking about Deck of Haunts on episode 39 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include The Horror at Highrook, Midnight Special For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. From pixel art roguelikes to heartf…

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How Bad is Braids, Anyway? | 672 1:29:56

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After 15 years on the banlist, the dastardly Braids, Cabal Minion has been UNLEASHED on the world of Commander once again! But after such a long time on ice, is Braids the unbridled force of evil she once was? There’s no question that the game of MTG has changed since the last time this game changer saw play, so it’s time to look at a brand new Bra…

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IGA 038: Monster Con Brings the Dating Sim Series Back to Form and Fun - Indie Game Arcade 39:58

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We're talking about Monster Prom 4: Monster Con on episode 38 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Necrophosis, The HappyHills Homicide 2, The Horror at Highrook, Deck of Haunts, Midnight Special For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the…

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IGA 037: Out of Hands is an Unsettling Deckbuilder - Indie Game Arcade 50:37

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We're talking about Out of Hands on episode 37 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Little Rocket Lab, Blue Prince, Freeride, Pup Champs For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dives into the latest and greatest indie games. From pixel art roguelikes…

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What’s Wrong with the Commander Brackets? | 671 1:42:25

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Commander Brackets: It’s the new WotC-led deck classification system that’s taking the format by storm! But wait-- they’re in BETA! So what’s keeping Commander Brackets from being a complete and final product? In this episode, Jimmy and Rachel sit down to discuss this question and many more in-depth. Do brackets work well as-is? What issues need to…