Fresh Juice: An Indie Game Podcast

121. Tommy Is Famous, Next Fest Coming Soon, 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 121 Introduction * 00:01:54 Weekend Catch-Up: Valentine's Day and Baby Adventures * 00:11:53 Discord Announcement and Scammer Zoo * 00:12:58 Juicy Takes: Tommy Goes Viral and Deck Builder Insecurity * 00:24:12 Notable Indie Releases: Rivia, Insider Trading, and More * 00:36:34 Steam Next Fest Preview and Developer Strategies * 00:39:01 Star Wars Racer Revenge Jailbreak Phenomenon * 00:43:28 What We've Been Playing: CiniCross and Goblin Sushi * 00:54:21 Listener Questions and Figure Skating Dreams * 01:01:58 Rec Room Recommendations and Closing Notable Releases This Week: Rhythia - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2250500/Rhythia/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2250500/Rhythia/] Insider Trading - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3166810/Insider_Trading/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3166810/Insider_Trading/] Hold the Mine - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164960/Hold_The_Mine/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164960/Hold_The_Mine/] Under The Island - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1583520/Under_The_Island/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1583520/Under_The_Island/] Forgotlings - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059570/Forgotlings/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059570/Forgotlings/] News: Steam Next Fest coming up on Feb 23rd: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest [https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest] Star Wars Racer Revenge PS4 re-release https://www.ebay.com/itm/186238158585 [https://www.ebay.com/itm/186238158585] REC ROOM: HumanitZ - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1766060/HumanitZ/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1766060/HumanitZ/] Bloodline by Mon Rovia - https://monroviaboy.bandcamp.com/album/bloodline Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games

120. Tearscape 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. Tearscape: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/Tearscape/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/Tearscape/] 🎮 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 120 Introduction * 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up: Super Bowl Party and Baby Playdates * 00:05:25 Tommy's Week: Hershey Work Events and Frozen Pipes * 00:09:08 Discord Announcement and Notable Indie Releases * 00:09:38 Mio Genics Launch and Binding of Isaac Discussion * 00:13:36 More Notable Releases: Cinecross, High on Life 2, and Cadence * 00:22:02 Juiciest Takes: Video Games and Storytelling * 00:29:18 Tommy's Juicy Take: Steam Next Fest's Impact on Devs * 00:34:52 Tearscape Review - Gameplay Overview * 00:47:46 Tearscape - Story and World Building * 00:48:34 Tearscape - Visuals and Art Design * 00:53:32 Tearscape - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating * 01:02:06 Listener Questions: Food Stocks and Sports Snacks * 01:10:39 Rec Room: J. Cole's The Fall Off and Bad Bunny Notable Releases This Week: https://store.steampowered.com/app/686060/Mewgenics/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/686060/Mewgenics/] https://store.steampowered.com/app/3933120/CiniCross/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3933120/CiniCross/] https://store.steampowered.com/app/2069250/High_On_Life_2/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2069250/High_On_Life_2/] https://store.steampowered.com/app/362800/Cadence/ [https://store.steampowered.com/app/362800/Cadence/] REC ROOM: The Fall-Off - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall-Off [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall-Off] DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deb%C3%AD_Tirar_M%C3%A1s_Fotos Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, tearscape review, tearscape gameplay, zelda like game, soulslike game

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