Hey guys, we are back. Or at least I (Cal) am.

It's been a rough few months, but come hell or high water, I'm determined to keep giving you guys some Indie content, and while I am just one small boi, I'm doing what I can.

The format is changing a little as I need to produce these podcasts in a vacuum without my lovely colleagues, who are sorely missed. So now I will be doing a weekly, what I been playing, focusing on one game, and going through what I liked, what I disliked, and more.

If this is something you like, be sure to let me know, and thank you all for continuing to listen to the IGC podcasts back-catalog while we were away, it means a lot!

If you want to find more indie content, you can head over to ⁠Indie Game Culture⁠, where you can find lots of exciting indie game news, reviews, and guides!

Want to know a secret about award panels? They get it wrong sometimes, especially when they are dealing with indie games.

Over the years, The Game Awards have showcased some incredible indies, with even a few sneaking into the main Game of the Year category. However, there have been some shocking decisions and painful omissions we need to vent about. So, in this episode's big discussion, JT, Melika, and Cal look back at the last decade of awards and decide what was right and what was wrong.

Plus, as is custom, the trio also talks about the games they have been playing, and a few games on their radar, too.

Games Been Playin'

• Spirittea
• Lethal Company
• Dredge The Pale Reach DLC
• New Super Lucky's Tale
• The Frog Detective Trilogy
• Among Us
• Mineko's Night Market
• Moonstone Island
• Cuisineer
• Pizza Possum
• Turnip Boy Robs A Bank

Games On The Radar

• Last Man Sitting
• Arizona Sunshine 2
• Knuckle Sandwich
• Worldless

If you want to find more indie content from Cal, JT, and Melika, you can head over to ⁠Indie Game Culture⁠, where you can find lots of exciting indie game news, reviews, and guides!

Expanding on the worlds of 30 Rock's Liz Lemon, our topic this week sees us look at a variety of amazing indie game worlds and utter the words 'I want to go to there.'

In this episode, Melika, JT, and Cal sit down to discuss the various in-game worlds that they would love to take an extended vacation to, or perhaps relocate to permanently if the option arose.

Plus, as is custom, the trio will talk about the games they've been playing recently and will also have a discussion about the games on their radar!

Games We Been Playin'

• Cuisineer
• The Frog Detective Trilogy
• Jusant
• Thirsty Suitors
• A Tiny Sticker Tale
• Sea of Stars
• Among Us
• Lords of the Fallen
• Headbangers: Rythym Royale
• Jackbox Party Pack 10

Games On The Radar

• Coral Island
• Roots of Pacha
• Calico
• Spirittea
• House Flipper 2
• Doomsday Paradise
• Risk of Rain Returns
• Dungeons 4

It's that time of year when we all wrap ourselves in blankets, chug cups of hot chocolate and stick on Spooky films. Or, if you're a gamer, you'll be playing Halloween games that fit the mood just right.

The only problem is that you might not know what indie games offer the best spooky experiences. So we aim to help you! In this episode, JT, Cal, and Super-sub Monica sit down to discuss the best spooky games to make you feel like a spooky scary skeleton.

Plus, as always, the trio talk games on the radar, and games they have been playing.

Games We're Been Playing:

• Laika: Aged Beyond Blood
• Risk of Rain 2
• Superhot
• Mail Time
• The Forgotten City
• Saltsea Chronicles
• Lords of the Fallen

Games On The Radar:

• Cuisineer
• Little Goody Two Shoes
• Coral Island
• The Talos Principle 2
• Mika and the Witches Mountain
• Penny's Big Breakaway

Ever get annoyed that you can't have indie game news pumped right into your eardrums on a fortnightly basis? Well, IGC is about to remedy that with our new quickfire segment, the IGC news blast.

In this bite-sized pod, Cal goes through some of the biggest stories within the world of indie gaming over the last few weeks, giving you the lay of the land on all things indie.

It's a nice way to engage with IGC's indie news content on the go, because who has the time to read all those words on a screen, right?

News this week includes:

• My Five Must-Plays @ Steam Next Fest
• Industry Layoffs Update
• Stardew's New Orchestral Concert Tour
• Dave The Diver Update
• Unity CEO Resigns
• Games to play right now

If you want to find more indie content from Cal, JT, and Melika, you can head over to www.indiegameculture.com, where you can find lots of exciting indie game news, reviews, and guides!

We love it when an indie game knocks our socks off, but there have also been more than a few times when indie games have promised us the world and delivered very little. Whether it be a game that didn't live up to the hype we built for it, or a game that was rightfully critically panned we want to air out our grievances today.

So in this episode, JT, Melika and Cal have collected their thoughts on some of the worst indie experiences they have ever had, and aim to warn you off these underwhelming indies, allowing you to focus on bigger and better games on your wishlist.

Also, as usual, the trio will talk about the games they have been playing, and will also give you a rundown on the indie games on their radar.

Games We Been Playin:

• Shadows of Doubt
• Moonstone Island
• COCOON
• Lies of P
• The Messenger
• Paleo Pines
• Party Animals
• Roadwarden

On The Radar:

• Wizard With A Gun
• Mail Time
• Cuisineer
• Jusant
• Headbangers: Rhythm Royale
• A Tiny Sticker Tale
• The Fabulous Fear Machine
• Dotage

If you want to find more indie content from Cal, JT, and Melika, you can head over to Indie Game Culture, where you can find lots of exciting indie game news, reviews, and guides!

Ever get annoyed that you can't have indie game news pumped right into your eardrums on a fortnightly basis? Well, IGC is about to remedy that with our new quickfire segment, the IGC news blast.

In this bite-sized pod, Cal goes through some of the biggest stories within the world of indie gaming over the last few weeks, giving you the lay of the land on all things indie.

It's a nice way to engage with IGC's indie news content on the go, because who has the time to read all those words on a screen, right?

News this week includes:

• Mediatonic hit hard by recent Epic Games Layoffs
• Stardew Valley - A Sneak Peak at 1.6
• Unity Backtrack on recent policy update
• Lies of P Patch makes game much easier
• New announcements and delays
• Devolver Digital plans to avoid Xbox Game Pass

If you want to find more indie content from Cal, JT, and Melika, you can head over to www.indiegameculture.com, where you can find lots of exciting indie game news, reviews, and guides!

Ever get annoyed that you can't have indie game news pumped right into your eardrums on a fortnightly basis? Well, IGC is about to remedy that with our new quickfire segment, the IGC news blast.

In this bite-sized pod, Cal goes through some of the biggest stories within the world of indie gaming over the last few weeks, giving you the lay of the land on all things indie.

It's a nice way to engage with IGC's indie news content on the go, because who has the time to read all those words on a screen, right?

News this week includes:

• The Xbox Leaks and this effects indie gaming
• A Unity Policy Update (Sort of)
• Tokyo Game Show
• Dredge and Core Keeper New Updates
• Lies of P is Bloodborne 2.0
• Hades 2 Surpasses Hollow Knight Silksong on Steam Wishlist's

If you want to find more indie content from Cal, JT, and Melika, you can head over to www.indiegameculture.com, where you can find lots of exciting indie game news, reviews, and guides!