Fresh Juice: An Indie Game Podcast

128. RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike 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. Raccoin: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3784030/RACCOIN_Coin_Pusher_Roguelike/ 🎮 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 128 Introduction * 00:01:36 Weekend Catch-Up: Easter Celebrations and Family Time * 00:10:27 Discord Announcement and Hot Streak Board Game * 00:10:50 Juicy Take: Pokemon Go's Unmatched Impact * 00:19:04 Notable Indie Releases: Card Coder, Chopped Chains, and More * 00:29:44 Triple i Initiative Showcase Preview * 00:32:34 Gaming News: Ocarina of Time Remake Leak and Resident Evil Movie * 00:41:08 Indie Pass Discussion and Community Concerns * 00:42:42 Raccoin Review: Gameplay Overview and First Impressions * 00:57:08 Raccoin Review: Visuals, UI, and Balatro Comparisons * 01:02:28 Raccoin Review: Sound Design and Performance * 01:04:41 Raccoin Review: Final Ratings and Verdict * 01:10:57 Listener Questions: Magical Athlete and Podcast Future * 01:22:04 The Record: Game Native and Send Help Recommendations Notable Releases This Week: * Card Coder - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3355940/Card_Coder/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3355940/Card_Coder/] * Chop Chains - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4139720/Chop_Chains/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4139720/Chop_Chains/] * Skull Horde - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199360/Skull_Horde/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199360/Skull_Horde/] * Nullpoint Protocol - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3520420/Nullpoint_Protocol/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3520420/Nullpoint_Protocol/] NEWS: Triple III Showcase on April 9th - https://iii-initiative.com/ [https://iii-initiative.com/] OOT remake leak? - https://www.vice.com/en/article/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-switch-2-console-leaked-by-insider/ [https://www.vice.com/en/article/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-switch-2-console-leaked-by-insider/] Resident Evil movie test screening reactions vs gamer concerns - https://fandomwire.com/resident-evil-zach-cregger-fury-road-fans-hate-reasons/ [https://fandomwire.com/resident-evil-zach-cregger-fury-road-fans-hate-reasons/] IndiePass Announced: https://x.com/Wario64/status/2039706774584906170?s=20 [https://x.com/Wario64/status/2039706774584906170?s=20] REC ROOM: GameNative - https://github.com/utkarshdalal/GameNative [https://github.com/utkarshdalal/GameNative] Send Help - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Send_Help Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,raccoin review, coin pusher roguelike, coin pusher game

127. Best Indie Games At PAX East 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 127 Introduction * 00:01:16 Weekend Catch-Up: PAX East 2026 Journey Begins * 00:03:12 Discord Announcement and Juicy Take Segment * 00:03:49 Juicy Take: 2026 Game Awards Will Be All Indies * 00:14:24 Notable Indie Releases: Raccoin, Curse Words, and More * 00:23:22 PAX East 2026 Overview and Convention Reflections * 00:25:01 Dreadmore: First-Person Fishing Adventure * 00:27:43 Mechtech: MOBA Meets Clash Royale * 00:30:41 Crystal Mancers: Tetris Meets Roguelike * 00:34:00 Tower Tanks: Co-op Tank Building Combat * 00:39:58 Coin and Cauldron: Runescape-Inspired Sorcery * 00:42:49 Polyfighter: Roguelike Fighting Game * 00:46:44 D6: Dice-Based Survivor-Like * 00:50:19 Ordo Automatic and Oris: More PAX Discoveries * 00:54:25 Gallipoli: World War I Tactical Shooter * 00:59:01 Toroban: Infinitely Wrapping Puzzle Game * 01:02:07 Listener Questions: Disappointments and Hidden Gems * 01:06:47 Genre Discussion: What's Overdone and Underdone * 01:09:22 Rec Room Recommendation: Bukowski's Tavern Boston * 01:12:00 Closing and Where to Find Us Notable Releases This Week: * https://store.steampowered.com/app/3784030/RACCOIN_Coin_Pusher_Roguelike/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3784030/RACCOIN_Coin_Pusher_Roguelike/] * https://store.steampowered.com/app/3856460/Cursed_Words_The_Word_Game_That_Isnt/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3856460/Cursed_Words_The_Word_Game_That_Isnt/] * https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157830/John_Carpenters_Toxic_Commando/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157830/John_Carpenters_Toxic_Commando/] * https://store.steampowered.com/app/3493400/BLOODLETTER/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3493400/BLOODLETTER/] REC ROOM: Bukowski’s Tavern - https://bukowski-tavern.com/ [https://bukowski-tavern.com/] Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,pax east 2026, indie games pax east, pax indie games

126. Grind Survivors 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. Grind Survivors: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3816930/Grind_Survivors/ 🎮 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 126 Introduction * 00:01:29 Weekend Catch-Up: Baby Milestones and PAX East Prep * 00:04:22 AYN Odin Thor Handheld Impressions and Emulation Talk * 00:10:21 Discord Announcement and Spring Sale Discussion * 00:11:07 Juicy Take: Indie Games Losing Originality * 00:20:15 Notable Indie Releases: Nutmeg and No Vacation for an Executioner * 00:28:35 Grind Survivors Review - Gameplay Overview * 00:44:12 Grind Survivors - Visuals, UI, and Art Design * 00:50:44 Grind Survivors - Sound, Performance, and Final Ratings * 00:57:34 Listener Questions: AI in Indie Games and Sleep Paralysis Demons * 01:08:13 Rec Room Recommendations and Closing Notable Releases This Week: * https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590560/NUTMEG_A_Nostalgic_Deckbuilding_Football_Manager/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590560/NUTMEG_A_Nostalgic_Deckbuilding_Football_Manager/] * https://store.steampowered.com/app/2949120/No_Vacation_for_an_Executioner/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2949120/No_Vacation_for_an_Executioner/] Rec Room: EmuLnk - https://github.com/EmuLnk/emulnk [https://github.com/EmuLnk/emulnk] It’s Not Going to be Okay - Joshua Burnside https://open.spotify.com/album/6AsWzHfb8cfeQbebqChYeo?si=ZPtPyQukQ12q9fGUlWtbfw [https://open.spotify.com/album/6AsWzHfb8cfeQbebqChYeo?si=ZPtPyQukQ12q9fGUlWtbfw] Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,grind survivors, grind survivors review, grind survivors gameplay, new survivor like, new vampire survivors

125. Is Subnautica 2 SAVED?

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 125 Introduction * 00:02:17 Weekend Catch-Up: Layoffs, Mall Adventures, and St. Paddy's Day * 00:06:17 Tommy's New Chair and Mall Shopping Adventures * 00:11:38 Matty's Week: New Car, St. Patrick's Day, and Home Projects * 00:14:03 St. Patrick's Day vs St. Joseph's Day Debate * 00:09:33 Lego Store Reflections and Pricing Controversy * 00:17:30 Discord Announcement and Juicy Take Segment * 00:17:55 Juicy Take: Game Design Philosophy and Core Tenets * 00:26:28 Jeff Kaplan Validates Tommy's Story Take * 00:29:07 Notable Indie Releases: Death with Dice and Skellis Seller * 00:34:18 Fallen Tear: The Ascension and the Metroidvania Renaissance * 00:36:40 What We've Been Playing: Moonlighter 2, Naquan, and Slay the Spire 2 * 00:38:54 Tommy Returns to Super Mario 64 * 00:40:01 Gaming News: Cozy Game Restoration and Cleaning Cartridges * 00:42:57 Breaking News: Subnautica 2 Legal Victory * 00:47:51 Next Week Preview: Grind Survivors Review * 00:48:19 Listener Questions: Discontinued Snacks and Video Game Roommates * 00:55:13 Rec Room: Handcuffed Reality Show and Dick's Sporting Goods Notable Releases This Week: * Dice With Death - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3435260/Dice_With_Death/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3435260/Dice_With_Death/] * Skeleseller - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3226210/Skeleseller/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3226210/Skeleseller/] * Fallen Tear: Ascension - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446900/Fallen_Tear_The_Ascension/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446900/Fallen_Tear_The_Ascension/] REC ROOM: Handcuffed - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/handcuffed-last-pair-standing [https://www.channel4.com/programmes/handcuffed-last-pair-standing] Dicks - https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/ [https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/] Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,

124. Slay The Spire 2 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. Slay The Spire 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868840/Slay_the_Spire_2/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868840/Slay_the_Spire_2/] 🎮 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 Introduction * 00:02:15 Weekend Catch-Up: Family Adventures and Board Games * 00:09:25 Tommy's Weekend: Flesh and Blood Tournament and New Cat * 00:13:22 Discord Announcement and Juicy Take Segment * 00:14:17 Juicy Take: Survivors-Like Genre is Played Out * 00:20:04 Notable Indie Releases: Solitaria, Typing Escape, and More * 00:27:31 Slay the Spire 2 Review - Gameplay Overview * 00:47:09 Slay the Spire 2 - Story, Art, and Sound Design * 00:59:02 Slay the Spire 2 - Performance and Final Ratings * 01:04:47 Listener Questions: Gaming Recommendations and Industry Talk * 01:21:27 Rec Room Recommendations and Closing Notable Releases This Week: * Solateria - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2947280/Solateria/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2947280/Solateria/] * Dyping Escape - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3406810/Dyping_Escape/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3406810/Dyping_Escape/] * Wireworks - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4206270/Wireworks/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4206270/Wireworks/] * Haunted Lands - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980900/Haunted_Lands/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980900/Haunted_Lands/] REC ROOM: Wikigacha - https://wikigacha.com/?lang=EN [https://wikigacha.com/?lang=EN] Flamecraft Duals https://www.allplay.com/board-games/flamecraft-duals/ [https://www.allplay.com/board-games/flamecraft-duals/] Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, slay the spire 2, slay the spire 2 review, slay the spire 2 gameplay, is slay the spire 2 worth it