Best Jacob McCourt Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 45 - 1000xRESIST feat. Jenny Windom 3:34:44

1d ago3:34:44

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1000xRESIST, developed by Sunset Visitor and published by Fellow Traveler, took 2024 by storm in the indie game world. You navigate a strange yet slightly familiar futuristic society as Watcher, whose role is to be witness to the Allmother's memories. Touching on topics of resistance and social change, generational trauma, love, friendship and moth…

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Indie Game Roundup - April 2025 1:51:32

2d ago1:51:32

1:51:32

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. 2025 is ramping up, people!! April brought us more showcases, a huge number of new releases, and some brand new indie game demos to check out. We're unpacking our experiences with demos from the Galaxies and Triple…

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Ep. 44 - Afterlove EP 1:52:14

16d ago1:52:14

1:52:14

Afterlove EP, developed by Pikselnesia, is a slice-of-life story that follows a young musician named Rama, as he struggles to reconnect with his friends and his music in the wake of the death of his girlfriend. The game takes place in modern day Jakarta, and players will find themselves immersed in the sights and sounds of the city through the game…

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196: Wanderstop 1:27:40

26d ago1:27:40

1:27:40

We spilled some tea in Wanderstop. Developer: Ivy Road | Publisher: Annapurna Interactive | Initial Release: February 24, 2025 Jacob and special guest Matt Storm aka Stormageddon run through the forest, grow some fruit and reflect on our own lives. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (Bluesky) SPECIAL GUEST: Matt Storm aka Stormageddon (Bluesky) Web: LeftBehind…

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Ep. 43 - Guacamelee Gold Edition 1:49:18

1M ago1:49:18

1:49:18

Guacamelee is an indie classic, that released by in 2013 from DrinkBox Studios. This action platformer is a stylish take on the Metroidvania genre and its story and vibes were inspired by Mexican-culture and folklore. You play as a young farmhand-turned-luchador, who escapes the world of the dead using a magical mask. As you traverse these gorgeous…

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Ep. ? - Haven 1:43:57

1M ago1:43:57

1:43:57

Surprise!! It’s a rare Tuesday edition of No Small Games. And there’s absolutely nothing unusual going on here. Just another totally normal episode of No Small Games, the indie game podcast hosted by Bo_Po and DiscoCola! In this episode, the two cover the beautiful action RPG Haven. In this game, developed by The Game Bakers, you play as two lovers…

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Indie Game Roundup - March 2025 feat. Jacob McCourt 1:33:16

1M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. Welcome special guest Jacob McCourt to No Small Games! We were delighted to have Jacob join us for our March Indie Game Roundup episode. First, we dug into indie game news from the past month, and discussed winter …

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Ep. 42 - Mouthwashing feat. Dave Jackson 2:41:27

2M ago2:41:27

2:41:27

Mouthwashing, developed by Wrong Organ and published by CRITICAL REFLEX, is a psychological horror game following the actions of the Tulpar's crew as they work together to survive a catastrophic crash in the middle of outer space. Tensions rise as food and supplies run low. You play as Jimmy, the acting captain, as he grapples with how to take resp…

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Ep. 41 - Grunn 1:41:53

2M ago1:41:53

1:41:53

Grunn is a completely normal gardening game, developed by Sokpop Collective and Tom van den Boogaart, where nothing strange or off-beat is going on. You arrive by bus at a quaint Dutch village in the countryside, with instructions to clean up the manor house's garden by the end of the weekend. Very soon, however, you begin to notice some strange go…

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Indie Game Roundup - February 2025 feat. Michael Gruar, Lunar Chippy Games 2:04:41

2M ago2:04:41

2:04:41

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. This has been both the longest and shortest month in existence, but the good news is that we're back with a bunch of awesome indie games to talk about! This roundup features some brand new releases from the tail en…

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195: Indika 1:09:18

2M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

We pray near the well in Indika. Developer: Odd Meter | Publisher: 11 bit studios | Initial Release: May 2, 2024 Jacob, Katie and Travis gather religion points, run from dogs and push some boxes. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (Bluesky) Katie Lesperance (Bluesky) Travis Colenutt (Bluesky) Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Bluesky: leftb…

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Yearbook Vol. 2 2:02:51

2M ago2:02:51

2:02:51

Believe it or not, we just closed out our second year of No Small Games! This has truly been such a wild ride! From meeting in person for the first time at PAX, to helping to judge the Indie Game Awards, to launching our written reviews on the website, we've cherished every minute and every opportunity. And we can't thank you all enough for support…

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Ep. 40 - Crypt Custodian feat. Matt Storm 2:37:45

3M ago2:37:45

2:37:45

Crypt Custodian, developed by Kyle Thompson, is a touching and adorable metroidvania. You play as Pluto, a little cat who has just arrived in the afterlife, after a tragic end cut short his cozy life with his human family. Some accidental shenanigans lead to him being banned to spend all of eternity cleaning up trash from the outskirts of the under…

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Indie Game Roundup - January 2025 1:51:53

3M ago1:51:53

1:51:53

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. This has been both the longest and shortest month in existence, but the good news is that we're back with a bunch of awesome indie games to talk about! This roundup features some brand new releases from the tail en…

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194: Citizen Sleeper 2 1:02:07

3M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

We build our crew and escape our captor in Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector! Developer: Jump Over the Age | Publisher: Fellow Traveller | Initial Release: January 31, 2025 Jacob and special guest Adam Gumbert roll many dice, race against the clock and question the humanity of android life. Thanks to our friends at Fellow Traveller for sending cod…

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Game of the Year 2024 2:45:57

3M ago2:45:57

2:45:57

It's that time again and we're ready to bring the heat! It's the end of the year and Will has returned to join me in judging our Game of the Year 2024! So this year has been incredible, but we're switching up our formula for delivery. We're not only heralding what we think were our favorites of 2024 - we're giving plenty of other games their just d…

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193: Citizen Sleeper 56:41

3M ago56:41

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We explore Erlin’s Eye in Citizen Sleeper! Developer: Jump Over the Age | Publisher: Fellow Traveller | Initial Release: May 5, 2022 Jacob and special guest Luke Lewis eat some mushrooms, befriend rogue AIs and consistently run out of time. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (Bluesky) SPECIAL GUESTS: Luke Lewis Bluesky | Crossplay Conversations | LukeWarmGames…

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FNGC Reviews: Metaphor Refantazio (ft. Dave Jackson & Sam Heaney) 3:05:01

3M ago3:05:01

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One of the biggest JRPGs of 2024 deserves one of the biggest FNGC episodes of Season 3 and we are here to deliver! This week I'm joined by Same Heaney (of No Limits!) and Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog) to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Metaphor Refantazio. A fascinating title that expects much of the player and provides even more in ret…

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Ep. 39 - Another Crab's Treasure feat. HamonCutta 2:01:12

3M ago2:01:12

2:01:12

Another Crab's Treasure is a combat-oriented soulslike adventure set in an underwater world overrun by a few greedy creatures trying to get their grubby little claws, fins and tentacles on all the wealth of their community. You play as Kril, a tiny hermit crab whose shell was repossessed by a literal loan shark. Now, Kril has to fight his way throu…

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FNGC Reviews: Dragon Age The Veilguard (ft. Claineyys) 2:44:58

4M ago2:44:58

2:44:58

We're back folks!!! Coming back on this outstanding Friday to review one of the hotly anticipated WRPGs of 2024, Dragon Age: The Veilguard!! This week Nick is joined by Courtney to discuss the ups and downs of this infamous title. This game got a lot of flack in various internet pockets of "those who shall not be named" but Courtney did a great job…

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Ep. 38 - Selfloss 1:30:27

4M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Selfloss, developed by Goodwin Games, is an emotional action adventure game where we play as Kazimir, an old man who has found himself caught in between life and the beyond. As he moves through the purgatory he finds himself in, you must help him clear an infectious miasma that threatens this world. You also encounter a cast of friendly (or at leas…

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Indie Game Roundup - December 2024 1:48:50

4M ago1:48:50

1:48:50

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. Even as the year closes out, 2024 does not slow down with fantastic indie game releases. In this latest roundup, we're recapping our participation in judging the Indie Game Awards, with a quick review of some of ou…

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Ep. 37 - Lake: Season's Greetings DLC feat. Jacob Price of The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast 2:26:27

4M ago2:26:27

2:26:27

The Lake: Season's Greetings DLC follows the holiday shenanigans of Thomas Weiss, and the other inhabitants of Providence Oaks, the setting of the base game story. Thomas is the father of Meredith Weiss, the protagonist of the original game, and in 1985 is the one and only mail carrier in town. This special holiday story gives players another cozy …

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192: Brutal Legend 1:04:59

4M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

We rock & roll in Brutal Legend! Developer: Double Fine Productions | Publisher: Double Fine Productions | Initial Release: October 13, 2009 Jacob, Katie and special guest Roger Reichardt drive through the wasteland, fly around the battlefield on devil wings and talk to heavy metal legends. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (Bluesky) Katie Lesperance (Bluesky…

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Ep. 36 - UFO 50 1:49:47

5M ago1:49:47

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UFO 50, developed by Mossmouth, is not just a single game. This is a retro-inspired pack of 50 games, that represent the full library of titles published by the fictitious game company UFO Soft. These games' fictitious release dates span from the years 1982-1989 and were playable on three made up consoles. As you can tell, the lore goes deep in thi…

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FNGC Reviews: Star Wars Outlaws (ft. Nate & Jono of The Elder Trolls) 2:13:48

5M ago2:13:48

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This week, Nate & Jono return to the podcast to join us to review Star Wars Outlaws! The latest title from Ubisoft and an open world "Scoundrel Simulator" has all kinds of interesting things that the boys need to help us break down for everybody. Walk into the cantina with us to fully take in this hive of scum and villainy >:) Please follow The Eld…

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Indie Game Roundup - November 2024 1:23:59

5M ago1:23:59

1:23:59

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. This month has been incredibly packed with indie game news, events and lots of exciting new releases! Looking back, we can't believe all of this took place in just one month! In the November Indie Game Roundup, we'…

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FNGC Reviews: Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero (ft. Jared of Play Along Podcast) 1:28:15

5M ago1:28:15

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“On the path of Budo one does not strive for victory over an opponent... one strives to avoid defeat by one's own self.” - Akira Toriyama This week we are joined by Jared from Play Along Pod to charge up our ki and review this incredible entry into the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise! Dragon Ball is Super (heh) important to all three of us and is a sig…

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Ep. 35 - Little Kitty Big City feat. OlivesCrossing 1:27:04

6M ago1:27:04

1:27:04

Little Kitty Big City is an open world adventure game where you play as a small house cat who has fallen off of their cozy window perch and finds themselves on the streets of the big city. You have to get home, but the climb back up to your perch seems so daunting! But thankfully there are unexpected friends awaiting you in the urban sprawl. With t…

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191: Finding Paradise 40:47

6M ago40:47

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We cry like babies in Finding Paradise. Note: It was just Jacob. Developer: Freebird Games | Publisher: Freebird Games | Initial Release: December 14, 2017 Jacob and special guest Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played Podcast dive into dreams, fulfill our greatest fantasies and destroy our regrets. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) SPECIAL G…

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Spooktober 2024 1:24:02

6M ago1:24:02

1:24:02

The boys have never been more back in the spookiest month of the year. We're coming at you with our perennial topic of covering some of the scariest games that we've loved either from this year or in the past. Whether it's running from the incredibly large castle mommy or learning about how time loops in Nowhere, we have you covered for this year. …

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Ep. 34 - The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood 1:58:28

6M ago1:58:28

1:58:28

In The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, developed by Deconstructeam and published by Devolver Digital, you play as Fortuna, a witch who has been banished to one thousand years of isolation on her asteroid home. In a moment of desperation, Fortuna makes the dangerous and illegal decision to summon the behemoth Abramar. Abramar presents her with an opportuni…

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190: GDEX 2024 Mega Show 43:06

6M ago43:06

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Jacob and Katie build the list of their favourite games from GDEX 2024. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub SHOW NOTES: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Our Thoughts on GDEX 2:30 Housekeeping 3:45 Collapsus Interview with Jay Kidd from Wraith Games…

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Indie Game Roundup - October 2024 1:52:04

6M ago1:52:04

1:52:04

Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions. If you can believe it, another Steam Next Fest has come and gone. In this installment of the Indie Game Roundup, we're talking demos and discussing the October Steam Next Fest, which took place from October 14-21 a…

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189: Telling Lies 1:41:13

6M ago1:41:13

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We solve a mystery in Telling Lies. Developer: Sam Barlow & Furious Bee | Publisher: Annapurna Interactive | Initial Release: August 23, 2019 Katie and Travis take off the hosting training wheels and spend a lot of time on Zoom with strangers. PLAYERS: Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt) Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter…

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FNGC Reviews: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 1:12:14

7M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

For Glory & Honor, Nick and Will review Space Marine 2!! This week we have 40k on the docket to round out this action-packed fall season. In this episode Will and I both go in-depth on what makes this game sing on a technical level and how it offers a brilliant presentation worthy of being a hallmark entry into next gen consoles. From battling Tyrr…

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Ep. 33 - Fields of Mistria feat. MintendoGaming 2:14:53

7M ago2:14:53

2:14:53

After suffering a great deal of damage from a huge earthquake, the town of Mistria needs your help! Luckily, there's a free farm, with lots of land in it for you, and lots of mysteries to discover in the area. Even better, there's a shocking number of very attractive singles inhabiting the town, as well! Fields of Mistria offers many of the classic…

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FNGC Reviews: Astro Bot (ft. Jacob McCourt) 1:17:29

7M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

I AM ASTRO BOT!!! What's up everybody!!! Starting off our content for October we're coming in strong. Will, Jacob and I all platinumed Astro Bot and decided we had to join our forces together to give in a comprehensive review. From the platforming, level design, boss design and pure nostalgia baked in we're covering everything here! Please follow J…

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Ep. 32 - Vampire Therapist feat. Cyrus Nemati, Little Bat Games 2:36:53

7M ago2:36:53

2:36:53

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…

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Indie Game Roundup - September 2024 1:27:38

7M ago1:27:38

1:27:38

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 Pocke…

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FNGC Reviews: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (ft. Kolby Moyer) 2:30:11

7M ago2:30:11

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The review of 2024 is finally upon us. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH IS HERE!! Want to say thanks to all our fans and listeners for being so patient for this release it means the world to us. This week I'm joined by Kolby Moyer from the Switch It Up Podcast and #1 Sephiroth stan to discuss this incredible title. This week we're digging into narrative s…

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What The Car? Interview & Impressions 17:03

8M ago17:03

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On this special bonus episode of the show, Jacob is here to talk all about What the Car? in time for its release on Steam. To kick off the show, we have an interview with Sarah Sander, Triband’s Community Manager. Then, Jacob will give you his impressions of the game after completing its first nine episodes. Thanks to Triband for providing us with …

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Ep. 31 - Cozy Caravan feat. Esnueil 2:22:50

8M ago2:22:50

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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 …

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188: PAX West 2024 Mega Show 2:22:15

8M ago2:22:15

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Jacob and special guests Asa Greenriver & Darren Simmons Jr. build the list of our favourite games from PAX West 2024. Technical note: Asa’s had a little bit of mic crackle throughout and Darren’s computer exploded at about 1:39:00, so bear through the occasional mic issue! PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) SPECIAL GUEST: Asa Greenriver (@agre…

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Bonus - Cascadia & Board Game Digital Adaptations feat. alonechark 1:37:36

8M ago1:37:36

1:37:36

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…

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187: Life is Strange: True Colors [Chapter 5 – Side B] 1:02:25

8M ago1:02:25

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It’s all about Jed-i mind tricks in Life is Strange: True Color, Chapter 5. This is part 5 of a 5-part series! Developer: Deck Nine | Publisher: Square Enix | Initial Release: September 10, 2021 Jacob, Katie, Flora and special guests Claire Helmberger and Luke Lewis join a session in progress, make morbid mine discovery and run away (or decide to s…

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Did Ya Hate It? Rune Factory 4 Review 28:37

8M ago28:37

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Hi Everybody! Surprise FNGC Drop for your Wednesday listening pleasure (remember every day can be a Friday if you Believe hard enough). This has been exclusive on Patreon for quite some time since April so on the cusp of posting our Asura's Wrath review over there, and in light of scheduling issues over here, now is the perfect time to let the worl…

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186: Life is Strange: True Colors [Chapter 4 – Flicker] 53:27

8M ago53:27

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We play in a band in Life is Strange: True Color, Chapter 4. This is part 4 of a 5-part series! Developer: Deck Nine | Publisher: Square Enix | Initial Release: September 10, 2021 Jacob, Katie, Flora and special guests Claire Helmberger and Luke Lewis gave roses, talked through our Miranda rights and gasped audibly often. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (@J…

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Indie Game Roundup - August 2024 2:02:20

8M ago2:02:20

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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 musi…

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Revenge of the Retro: Gen V Gaming Part 2 (Directors Cut) (ft. Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover) 1:50:19

9M ago1:50:19

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So you thought we were done talking about this era of retro gaming last time huh? WELL GUESS WHAT WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN!! This time around we have an outstanding guest, Chris Coplien, from Retro Hangover Podcast jumping on board with us to discuss his favorite aspects of one of the most iconic console generations - Gen 5 (so iconic it even deserves …

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