Fresh Juice: An Indie Game Podcast

119. Ashes of Creation Shuts Down, Indie Demos, and more!

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod [https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod] Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e [https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e] For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com [freshjuicepod@gmail.com] CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 119 Introduction * 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up: Crib Transitions and Dad Life * 00:05:51 Tommy's Week: Flesh and Blood Tournament Struggles * 00:09:11 Screw Talk and Home Projects * 00:11:46 Discord Announcement and Juiciest Take Segment * 00:12:27 Juiciest Takes: Switch 2 and Indie Gaming * 00:24:11 Notable Indie Releases: Tearscape Preview * 00:26:32 More Notable Releases: Skewer Squad and Pirates Gambit * 00:32:00 Rogue Masters and Free-to-Play Co-op Discussion * 00:34:24 Breaking News: Ashes of Creation Shuts Down * 00:40:37 MMO Genre Discussion and Industry Challenges * 00:50:27 Demo Impressions: Lucid Platformer * 00:55:23 Forbidden Solitaire Demo: Meta Horror Card Game * 01:00:17 Cursed Words Demo: Roguelike Word Puzzler * 01:03:45 Playtest Coverage: Gambinanza Chess Roguelike * 01:10:13 Gang of Frogs Playtest: Helldivers Meets Deck Building * 01:13:28 Dice Vaders and Burn With Me Playtests * 01:21:04 Listener Questions: Hot Dogs and Music * 01:27:39 Record Room Recommendations Notable Releases This Week: * Tearscape - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/Tearscape/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/Tearscape/] * Skewer Squad - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3926160/Skewer_Squad/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3926160/Skewer_Squad/] * Pirate’s Gambit - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3532360/Pirates_Gambit/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3532360/Pirates_Gambit/] * Rogue Masters - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063590/Rogue_Masters/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063590/Rogue_Masters/] NEWS: MMORPG Ashes of Creation Suddenly Implodes 52 Days After Steam Early Access Launch - https://wccftech.com/mmorpg-ashes-of-creation-suddenly-implodes/ [https://wccftech.com/mmorpg-ashes-of-creation-suddenly-implodes/] REC ROOM: LORT - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2956680/LORT/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2956680/LORT/] Thiefs Market https://pickpocketgames.com/products/thiefs-market?srsltid=AfmBOorzPTCkEXlfz8qdNpbTQ4G7pgwXfFWNWKnOJoNLjz2Lh7BBIYqb Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games

118. MIO: Memories in Orbit Review

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. MIO: Memories in Orbit: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/MIO_Memories_in_Orbit/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod [https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod] Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e [https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e] For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com [freshjuicepod@gmail.com] CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 118 Introduction * 00:01:47 Weekend Catch-Up: Snow Prep and Crib Building * 00:03:16 Tommy's Weekend: Ski Resort Event and Nick Mangold Kegs * 00:09:12 Discord Announcement and Hot Take Segment Debut * 00:10:18 Notable Indie Releases: High Guard Launch Drama * 00:17:02 Karin Summit Climbing Game and Roots Devour * 00:24:53 Indie Game Hot Takes of the Week * 00:30:52 What We've Been Playing: Fish Hunters and Dead Engine * 00:34:31 Pinkeep Demo Impressions * 00:41:52 MIO: Memories in Orbit Review - Gameplay Overview * 00:57:52 MIO - Story and World Building * 01:02:38 MIO - Hand-Drawn Art and Visual Design * 01:07:46 MIO - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating * 01:12:07 Listener Questions: Favorite Donuts and Kirby Powers * 01:18:23 Rec Room: Music and Coca-Cola Formula Video Notable Releases This Week: Highguard - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguard/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguard/] Cairn - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/] Roots Devour - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2612690/Roots_Devour/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2612690/Roots_Devour/] REC ROOM: Matter of Taste - Tyler Ballgame - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnrZNOz0LjE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnrZNOz0LjE] LabCoatz - Replicating Coca-Cola - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDkH3EbWTYc Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,metroidvania, mio memories in orbit, mio review, new metroidvania 2026

117. Valve Changes AI Disclosure Policy?!

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod [https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod] Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e [https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e] For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com [freshjuicepod@gmail.com] CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 117 Introduction * 00:02:20 Weekend Catch-Up: Ohio Travel and Airplane Yapper * 00:09:06 Matty's Weekend: 3D Printing and Content Planning * 00:18:58 Discord Announcement and 3D Printing Discussion * 00:20:01 Notable Indie Releases: Gold River Project * 00:21:59 Survival Game Genre Deep Dive * 00:32:22 More Notable Releases: Turnbound and Blightstone * 00:40:14 Rogue Jack 21 and Balatro Comparisons * 00:42:13 Valve's AI Disclosure Policy Changes * 00:58:41 What We've Been Playing * 01:04:45 Listener Questions: Salsa, Snow Days, and Pixar * 01:14:31 Recommendations: GeoWizard and Andy's Watches Notable Releases This Week: * The Gold River Project - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1253220/The_Gold_River_Project/?curator_clanid=4777282 [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1253220/The_Gold_River_Project/?curator_clanid=4777282] * Turnbound - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/Turnbound/?curator_clanid=4777282 [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/Turnbound/?curator_clanid=4777282] * Blightstone -https://store.steampowered.com/app/2832280/Blightstone/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2832280/Blightstone/] * RogueJack21 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3446840/RogueJack21/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3446840/RogueJack21/] NEWS: Valve rewrite Steam's GenAI disclosure rules to more explicitly allow AI-powered "efficiency" tools - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/valve-rewrite-steams-genai-disclosure-rules-to-more-explicitly-allow-ai-powered-efficiency-tools [https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/valve-rewrite-steams-genai-disclosure-rules-to-more-explicitly-allow-ai-powered-efficiency-tools] REC ROOM: Geowizard - https://www.youtube.com/@GeoWizard/ [https://www.youtube.com/@GeoWizard/] Andy’s Watches - https://www.tiktok.com/@the.watch.chronic Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, valve ai policy, valve ai disclosure

116. Dunecrawl Review

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. Dunecrawl: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833200/DuneCrawl/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833200/DuneCrawl/] 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod [https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod] Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e [https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e] For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com [freshjuicepod@gmail.com] CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 116 Introduction * 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up: Birthday Week and Dad Life * 00:03:40 Tabletop Gaming Adventures * 00:12:49 Discord Announcement and Munchkin Debate * 00:13:07 Peak Dev on Game Pricing Psychology * 00:25:12 Notable Indie Releases This Week * 00:33:34 Dunecrawl Review - Gameplay Overview * 00:47:02 Dunecrawl - Story and World Building * 00:51:03 Dunecrawl - Visuals and Art Design * 00:57:12 Dunecrawl - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating * 01:03:22 Listener Questions: Missed Reviews and Favorite Bosses * 01:14:19 Rec Room: 3D Printing and Winter Burrow Notable Releases This Week: * Big Hops - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops/] * Hytale - https://hytale.com/ [https://hytale.com/] * Cassette Boy - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2334330/CASSETTE_BOY/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2334330/CASSETTE_BOY/] NEWS: Peak Dev Explains The Completely Bonkers Psychology Behind Game Prices - https://kotaku.com/game-pricing-indie-steam-peak-content-warning-2000658886 [https://kotaku.com/game-pricing-indie-steam-peak-content-warning-2000658886] REC ROOM: Bambu Lab A1 - https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1 [https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1] Dexter and the Moonrocks - https://www.dexterandthemoonrocks.com/ [https://www.dexterandthemoonrocks.com/] Winter Burrow - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/Winter_Burrow/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/Winter_Burrow/] Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,dunecrawl review, dunecrawl gameplay

115. Biggest indie genre of 2026?

Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod [https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod] Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e [https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e] For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com [freshjuicepod@gmail.com] CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 115 Introduction * 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up and Dad Life Updates * 00:05:02 Tommy's Week: Painting and New Year's * 00:09:03 Discord Announcement and Winter Burrow Update * 00:12:35 Notable Indie Releases: Gamblers Table and Past Fate * 00:17:23 Fickle Card Legend and Evo Krio * 00:22:08 Death Machine and Dreadmist Previews * 00:26:10 Star Rupture Deep Dive * 00:30:06 Steam Winter Sale Haul * 00:35:06 Hollow Knight Silksong Wins Steam Awards * 00:41:31 2026 Indie Games to Watch * 00:45:18 More 2026 Previews: Don't Stop Girly Pop and Demon Tides * 00:49:16 Slay the Spire 2, Abyss X Zero, and Mina the Hollower * 00:52:34 Virtue and a Sledgehammer Plus Witchbrook * 00:55:52 Listener Questions: Animal Crossing and Pretzels * 01:01:52 Biggest Indie Genre of 2026 Prediction * 01:05:05 Rec Room Recommendations Notable Releases This Week: * Winterburrow: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/Winter_Burrow/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/Winter_Burrow/] - winter solstice update * Gamblers Table: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618390/Gamblers_Table/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618390/Gamblers_Table/] * Past Fate: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1028510/Past_Fate/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1028510/Past_Fate/] * Fickle Card Legend: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4087980/Fickle_Card_Legend/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4087980/Fickle_Card_Legend/] * EvoCreo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3791450/EvoCreo/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3791450/EvoCreo/] * Death Machine: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741830/Death_Machine/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741830/Death_Machine/] * Dreadmyst: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4241850/Dreadmyst/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4241850/Dreadmyst/] * StarRupture: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631270/StarRupture/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631270/StarRupture/] NEWS: https://frvr.com/blog/hollow-knight-silksong-wins-steams-game-of-the-year-with-a-staggering-43-million-votes-from-pc-players/ [https://frvr.com/blog/hollow-knight-silksong-wins-steams-game-of-the-year-with-a-staggering-43-million-votes-from-pc-players/] https://www.inverse.com/gaming/biggest-upcoming-indie-games-2026-most-anticipated [https://www.inverse.com/gaming/biggest-upcoming-indie-games-2026-most-anticipated] REC ROOM: Morsels - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1719040/Morsels/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1719040/Morsels/] Delta Online - https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/1pxcejs/delta_online_is_available/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/1pxcejs/delta_online_is_available/] Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games