Best PIXEL ADDICTED Podcasts (2025)

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It’s Not You vs. Your Teen — It’s All of Us vs. Addictive Tech | Dino Ambrosi 28:32

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Could reframing one conversation turn your teen from defensive to collaborative about screen time? Host Patricia Cangas talks with Dino Ambrosi, founder of Project Reboot, who turned his college struggle with phone addiction into a program now reaching over 50,000 students. Dino walks through surprising data showing 70% of teens at top schools self…

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Dicey Bugs, Devil Jam, Service with a Shotgun and More - Indie Game Arcade 093 1:11:41

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We're talking about Dicey Bugs, Devil Jam, Dog Witch and more indie games on episode 93 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. ----- TImestamps: 0:44 Intro 02:40 Dicey Bugs Review 17:19 Devil Jam Review 36:13 Rift of the Necrodancer Review 41:51 Service With A Shotgun Review 50:18 Strange Seed Review 54:19 Dog Witch Review 57:04 Dead Static Drive Flop D…

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The Séance of Blake Manor is Folk Horror with a Message - Indie Game Arcade 092 58:23

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We're talking about The Séance of Blake Manor and more indie games on episode 92 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Set in 1897 Ireland, The Séance of Blake Manor is a gothic, point-and-click supernatural detective mystery where private investigator Declan Ward investigates the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote manor-hotel, balancing time-li…

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Godbreakers Is So Close to Greatness - Indie Game Arcade 091 58:50

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We're talking about Godbreakers and more indie games on episode 91 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Godbreakers is a fast, third-person co-op action roguelite hack-and-slash where 1–4 players dodge-cancel through fluid combat, steal and chain enemy powers to craft wild Archetype builds, and tackle MMO-style raid bosses across six ever-shifting bio…

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Slots & Daggers Mixes Fantasy Roguelike Combat with Slot Machine Gambling - Indie Game Arcade 090 47:19

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We're talking about Slots & Daggers and several Halloween themed indie games on episode 90 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Slots & Daggers is a compact retro-fantasy slot-machine roguelike from Summerhouse creator Friedemann and Future Friends Games, where turn-based battles unfold on a pub-style slot as you spin sword/shield/coin tokens, unlock …

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Is Ball X Pit Balatro-Level Addictive? - Indie Game Arcade 089 55:30

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We're talking about Ball X Pit and many more indie games on episode 89 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Ball X Pit is a fast-paced fantasy survival roguelite that fuses Breakout-style brick-breaking, ball-bouncing combat and ball-fusing upgrades with base-building city-builder meta-progression, resource management, and hero recruitment as you desc…

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Tech Addicts 2025 - Keep your EV 1:28:05

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Gareth and Ted from get nostalgic and novel to the cutting-edge and practical. There's a focus on unique hardware, including the launch of the world's first ceramic mechanical PC keyboard, the introduction of a new BOOX Palma 2 Pro color E Ink e-reader with 5G capabilities, and a $6,000 solar-powered, wind-resistant inflatable camping tent. They al…

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Spindle is the Ultimate Zeldalike - Indie Game Arcade 088 52:32

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We're talking about Spindle and many more indie games on episode 88 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Spindle is an indie top-down, pixel-art Zelda-like action-adventure where you play as the Grim Reaper with a trusty pig companion, delving through handcrafted dungeons, solving puzzles, and battling bosses to restore balance to a world where death …

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October Next Fest 2025 - Indie Game Arcade 087 51:19

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We're talking about the October Steam Next Fest with 8 indie game demos on episode 87 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. ----- TImestamps: 0:42 Intro 08:13 Skull Horde 12:02 Vending Machine Co. 18:03 Shard Squad 21:01 Escape From Ever After 27:40 Hell Maiden 33:49 Shuffles n' Scuffles 39:05 Winnie's Hole 46:11 War of the Western Deep ----- For more …

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Tech Addicts 2025 - ChatGPT for adult users 1:20:52

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With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Andy Morris Just been listening to the latest Podcast, and got to the bit about Duty Free and paying in. the US. The reason …

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Dicealot is a Farkle Roguelite - Indie Game Arcade 086 52:19

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We're talking about Dicealot and many more indie games on episode 86 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Dicealot is an Arthurian, Camelot-set roguelike dice-builder/deckbuilder that turns Farkle-style push-your-luck into strategic, turn-based runs as you bag-build “Quest-Dice,” chain scoring combos, and gamble every roll in high-stakes battles. ----…

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What Video Games Teach: How Kids Learn Through Play | Dr. Kelli Dunlap 42:35

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What do Minecraft, D&D, and Fortnite actually teach your child's developing brain? Dr. Kelli Dunlap, a licensed clinical psychologist with a master's in game design and executive director of Take This, joins us to explore video games as tools for learning and development. Dr. Dunlap explains why humans play, what games teach children at different a…

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Battle Suit Aces Mixes Gundam and Card Battles - Indie Game Arcade 085 57:57

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We're talking about Battle Suit Aces and many more indie games on episode 85 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Battle Suit Aces is a charming mecha card-battling RPG from Trinket Studios (creators of Battle Chef Brigade) where you recruit, befriend, and upgrade over 30 ace pilots, build synergistic faction decks, and command streamlined 5v5 grid ba…

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Tech Addicts 2025 - The Ultimate Price Hike 1:31:37

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New Episode: Join us for the latest episode of TechAddicts! We're chatting about Linux issues, the Retroid Pocket Classic plus updates on Honor's MagicPad 3 Pro and Amazon's new hardware. Oh, and beware: Xbox Game Pass fans are cancelling their subs due to a price hike! With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe Feedback, Fallout and Contribu…

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Cloverpit is the MOST ADDICTIVE Roguelite Yet - Indie Game Arcade 084 53:26

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We're talking about Cloverpit and many more indie games on episode 84 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. CloverPit is a grim, slot-machine driven roguelite from Panik Arcade (published by Future Friends Games) that blends Balatro-inspired gambling mechanics, trinket/ combo systems and a claustrophobic survival-horror “debt-repayment” loop—pull the l…

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Hades II Perfected the ARPG - Indie Games Arcade 083 54:29

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We're talking about Hades II and many more indie games on episode 83 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Hades II is Supergiant Games’ bewitching, fast-paced roguelike action-roleplaying dungeon-crawler starring Melinoë, where you wield dark sorcery, snag Olympian Boons, and tackle procedurally generated, endlessly replayable runs to topple the Titan…

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Baby Steps is the Soulslike of Walking Sims - Indie Game Arcade 082 54:22

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We're talking about Baby Steps and many more indie games on episode 82 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Baby Steps is an absurdist, physics-based walking-sim / open-world hiking-exploration indie in which you — as a onesie-clad, clumsy protagonist — micromanage each leg in deliberately awkward, QWOP-adjacent locomotion to clumsily scale a misty mo…

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SWORN is Hades with Friends - Indie Game Arcade 081 45:20

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We're talking about SWORN and many more indie games on episode 81 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. SWORN is a 1–4 player co-op action roguelite hack-and-slash steeped in Arthurian lore—team up to explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot, combine unique knightly abilities and weapon builds, and master procedural runs and progression to overthrow a corr…

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Violent Video Games: The Science Behind the Headlines | Dr. Rachel Kowert 21:08

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"Parents can be worried about all the other million things that we're worried about for our kids. But violent video games in and of themselves should not be at the top of that list." - Dr. Rachel Kowert Host Patricia Cangas sits down with Dr. Rachel Kowert, a psychologist and game researcher whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Wall St…

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Wander Stars is an Anime JRPG with Weaponized Words - Indie Game Arcade 080 46:09

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We're talking about Wander Stars and many more indie games on episode 80 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Wander Stars is a 90s anime-inspired, story-driven, episodic turn-based JRPG from Paper Castle Games (published by Fellow Traveller) that pairs vibrant retro-anime visuals and a found-family narrative with a novel word-combo combat system—coll…

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Shape of Dreams Brings MOBA Elements to Action RPG Gameplay - Indie Game Arcade 079 1:01:58

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We're talking about Shape of Dreams and many more indie games on episode 79 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Shape of Dreams is an isometric, MOBA-inspired action roguelite that fuses twin-stick PvE co-op combat, procedurally-generated dream realms, deep character customization and explosive build-synergy systems for fast, replayable runs—develope…

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Overlooting Turns Simple Roguelite Mechanics Into INSANELY Complex Builds - Indie Game Arcade 078 41:43

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We're talking about Overlooting and many more indie games on episode 78 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Overlooting is a roguelike RPG with auto-battler mechanics where players craft powerful synergies, loot endlessly, and survive waves of chaotic dungeon encounters with strategic play. ----- TImestamps: 0:43 Intro 01:55 Overlooting 22:41 Gloomy …

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Speech, Screens & Kids: What Parents Should Know | Denise Ford 40:14

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Episode Summary Pediatric speech-language pathologist Denise Santos Ford, M.S., CCC-SLP joins Pixel Parenting to demystify what SLPs actually do (far beyond “fixing R’s”), how screen time intersects with social-emotional and language development, and practical, evidence-aligned ways parents can use tech—together with their kids—to spark more words.…

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The Most ANTICIPATED Indie Game of ALL TIME - Indie Game Arcade 077 49:07

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We're talking about Hollow Knight: Silksong and many more indie games on episode 77 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Hollow Knight: Silksong is a hand-drawn Metroidvania action-adventure where Hornet ascends through vast interconnected kingdoms, mastering fluid combat, platforming, and exploration in a hauntingly beautiful bug-filled world. ----- …

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Rogue Labyrinth is a Bouncy Hunger Games Roguelike - Indie Game Arcade 076 54:27

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We're talking about Rogue Labyrinth and many more indie games on episode 76 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Rogue Labyrinth is a fast-paced roguelike dungeon crawler where players battle through shifting labyrinths in a deadly Hunger Games–style competition, turning fallen enemies into projectiles while chasing randomized loot, hyping up the crow…

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Jotunnslayer is Diablo-like Horde Survival with Norse Flavor - Indie Game Arcade 075 50:58

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We're talking about Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel and many more indie games on episode 75 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a brutal action-packed roguelike RPG and horde-survivor that plunges you into the dark realms of Norse mythology, tasking you with blasting through relentless waves of monstrous foes using diverse …

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Quartet is the 90s JRPG We've Been Waiting For - Indie Game Arcade 074 46:17

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We're talking about Quartet and many more indie games on episode 74 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Quartet is a retro-inspired, story-rich, turn-based JRPG featuring four unique, non-linear character arcs that converge into an eight-member ensemble in tactical, character-swap combat, wrapped in nostalgic pixel-art style and modern narrative dept…

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Mortal Sin is the Bloodiest Roguelike of the Year - Indie Game Arcade 073 47:51

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We're talking about Mortal Sin and many more indie games on episode 73 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Mortal Sin is a brutal first-person roguelike horror dungeon crawler that blends visceral melee combat, roguelite progression, and nightmarish survival elements in a dark, procedurally generated labyrinth. ----- TImestamps: 00:46 Intro 01:32 Mor…

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Tech Addicts 2025 - A Galaxy of Honor 1:14:47

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Gareth and Ted look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra specs, a couple of new devices from Honor, Motorola & Lenovo's Massive IFA Leak, Marshall's jumbo-sized speaker, the soundcore Work portable AI voice recorder and a new Google TV box from… Acer! Gareth picks up a BOSGAME E2 Mini and Ted prepares to take the reigns of PSC! With Gareth Myles and…

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Raygun Gadabout is the Best Metroidvania You Never Heard About - Indie Game Arcade 072 48:07

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We're talking about Raygun Gadabout on episode 72 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Raygun Gadabout is a stylish retro-inspired, sci-fi action-adventure platformer where you blast across vibrant pixel worlds with your trusty raygun, combining fast-paced run-and-gun combat, precision platforming, and intergalactic exploration. Other game discussions…

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The Girl From Arkanya is a Perfect Zelda-like - Indie Game Arcade 071 50:30

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We're talking about The Girl from Arkanya on episode 71 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. The Girl from Arkanya is a charming pixel-art, top-down action-RPG adventure inspired by classic 2D Zelda titles, where a daring treasure-hunter teams up with a magical capybara to explore hand-crafted Amazonian jungles, conquer dungeons, solve puzzles, wield …

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Screens, Brains and 5 Healthy Screen Habits | Julianna Lorenzen 52:55

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In this episode of Pixel Parenting, I talk with Julianna Lorenzen, co-founder of Healthy Screen Habits, about how screens shape kids’ brains, and what we can do about it. Julianna has a background in sports medicine and is also a mom of four. She shares how her medical expertise and parenting journey led her to co-found a nonprofit that helps famil…

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Tech Addicts 2025 - A Plucky Pixel Perspective 1:23:08

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This week, Gareth and Ted unpack the latest tech buzz. Is Valve's "Fremont" console the future of gaming? The ROG Ally impresses as a solid portable Xbox experience. Plus, Ted showcases an innovative AI-powered tablet with a projector that teaches kids a new language. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.li…

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Ovis Loop Could Be the Best Action Roguelike of 2025 - Indie Game Arcade 070 45:15

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We're talking about Ovis Loop on episode 70 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Ovis Loop is a 2D pixel-art action roguelite (or roguelike) with deck-building style combo crafting, fluid hack-and-slash combat, procedurally looping runs, and a post-apocalyptic sci-fi aesthetic where you wield weapons and evolving skills as Omega—a robotic sheep—agains…

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Deadzone: Rogue is a Hard Hitting Sci-Fi FPS Roguelike - Indie Game Arcade 069 39:56

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We're talking about DeadZone: Rogue on episode 69 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Deadzone: Rogue is a fast-paced, roguelite first-person shooter (FPS) set aboard an overrun space station, where you fight, die, revive, and grow stronger with each run using elemental weapons, upgrades, and augments, playable solo or in online co-op—perfect for fan…

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Tech Addicts 2025 - A Monopolistic Perplexity 1:24:32

3M ago1:24:32

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Gareth and Ted swelter as they chat about Perplexity AI eyeing Google Chrome, Microsoft court action over Windows 10, a battery issue with the GPD Win 5, Insta360 new 8k drone, Linux Mint Zara beta, FydeOS, VPNs vs Proxies and Honor Magic V Flip 2. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss Direct …

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Inkshade is Inscryption 2.0 - Indie Game Arcade 068 40:37

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We're talking about Inkshade, developed by Studio Vezelle, on episode 68 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. Inkshade is a turn-based tactics game that unfolds in a bizarre, beautiful, and cruel world. The game board is a strange collection of intricate wooden miniatures, laid out within a web of locked rooms, all of it controlled by an otherworldly …

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The Warrior Changes the Perspective on Platformers - Indie Game Arcade 67 34:30

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We're talking about The Warrior, developed by ThornDuck, on episode 67 of the Indie Game Arcade podcast. The Warrior is a unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and even the mechanics of the game are always changing. One moment, you might be a nimble warrior traversing treacherous landscapes, and the next, you could be a massiv…

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Tech Addicts 2025 - Decant a Rant 1:12:10

3M ago1:12:10

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Gareth and Ted reunite for another show. This week more on the Uk Online Safety act Gareth lost his shit about last week. Ted looks at the Nothing Phone 3 debacle, iKKO's new device, Google finish fiddling with Steam on Chromebooks, stolen load of Galaxy Z Fold 7s and PixelSnap be's a thing. Plus loads more. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us…

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Static Dread Creates Lovecraftian Paperwork - Indie Game Arcade 066 50:45

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We're talking about Static Dread: The Lighthouse on episode 66 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Beneath Oresa, Sands of Hope, Paper Animal Adventure, Shepherd Knight, and more! For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate destination for deep dive…

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The King is Watching Brings Surveillance to Strategy - Indie Game Arcade 065 55:05

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We're talking about The King is Watching on episode 65 of Indie Game Arcade! Other game discussions in this episode include Sockventure, Rusty Rangers, Heartworm, Peak, Atomic Owl, Whisper Mountain Outbreak, Goblin Cleanup, Empire Game: Pixel Hero and more! For more gaming content visit youtube.com/NerdSloth Indie Game Arcade is your ultimate desti…

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Tech Addicts 2025 - Think of the children 1:42:21

4M ago1:42:21

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Gareth and Ted return for an August run of the show, this week talking about the UK's online safety act, the humble VPN, protecting children, TOR, the Honourable Peter Kyle Secretary of State for Science Innovation and Technology, Linux, Bazzite, Lutris, Voyager 1, Ulefone, Apple Iphone 17 slim, C64 Mini and much more. With Gareth Myles and Ted Sal…

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

4M ago55:30

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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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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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Building Mental Health Skills Through Play | Dr. Celeste Sangiorgio 33:07

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In this conversation, Dr. Celeste Sangiorgio discusses the intersection of video games and mental health, exploring how gaming can be utilized as a therapeutic tool. She shares insights on designing games that address mental health challenges, the importance of narrative in engaging players, and how games can influence identity development and empa…

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

4M ago55:25

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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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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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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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The Camera Creations Podcast Episode 2 – Pilot 2 of 2 1:05:55

4M ago1:05:55

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Whilst the Tech Addicts are away... the Camera Creators will play. Sir Ted Salmon, Joe Hickey, Chris Kelly, and Ian Bundey return to podcasting with Camera Creations, discussing all things camera and photography in episode 2. They delve into their expectations for the podcast, introduce themselves, and brainstorm ideas. The show will continue to be…

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

4M ago59:15

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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…