Best Indie Mages Podcasts (2024)

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Indie Carbon Copies: Are They Good? 1:04:06

20d ago1:04:06

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It seems like everyday, a new indie game is released that’s “inspired by” a classic video game that found success in the past. Are these games good for the industry and are they worth playing? We use the new indie game, Athenian Rhapsody as a case study.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mag…

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1000XResist and Fading Afternoon 1:02:21

2h ago1:02:21

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During this recent absence of big budget RPGs, David and Jordan get to their backlogs and share their impressions on Fading Afternoon, 1000XResist and Skald. Jordan also share his experience of playing Pokémon with his sons.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly …

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - The Nibel Region Retrospective 53:08

1h ago53:08

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Only two episodes remain in our extensive coverage of perhaps the greatest video game ever made, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This episode, we head back to the Nibel region and discuss what was great about traveling back to Cloud and Tifa’s hometown, and share our favourite moments.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news a…

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Circling Back to Some RPGs 1:01:48

5d ago1:01:48

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With so many RPG releases, it’s impossible to play everything once it releases. Sometimes, it’s nice to go back to games we’ve either passed up or fell off of to see what we missed. This episode, we give Starfield and Legend of Legacy another try. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is n…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Cosmo Canyon 1:02:06

20d ago1:02:06

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Our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is winding down as David and Casey share their favourite moments and memories from the third to last region: Cosmo Canyon.

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Broken Roads and Slovakian Castles 1:12:18

27d ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Paige shares her review of two recently released indie RPGs: Broken Roads and Felvidek

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#75 Godot Switch 6:53

30d ago6:53

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I am thinking of Moving to godot engine for my Indie Game Dev Project. Godot https://godotengine.org | Follow Newsletter https://cgboss.substack.com | All my Links https://beacons.ai/cgboss--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cgboss/message

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - The Gongaga Region 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

The pub continues their adventure through Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, this time making our way through the jungle terrain of the Gongaga Region.

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes 1:17:30

1M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Jordan provides a spoiler-free review of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and the pub discusses how spiritual successors of retro classics should be made in the modern era.

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#75 Using Game Ads to learn Game Dev 12:30

2M ago12:30

12:30

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xemoWWwgu50 Many game ads, like Age of Origns, feature simple yet engaging mechanics that can be replicated in popular game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine. By dissecting and recreating these mechanics, we can gain valuable insights into game development.🟨 👉 FOLLOW:Patreon: / cgboss Newsletter: https://c…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Corel Region 1:20:51

2M ago1:20:51

1:20:51

The Corel Region in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is one of the more pivotal areas, unfolding across the stretches of North and South, each with distinct encounters from the beach of Costa del Sol to the arid plains of the desert. This region, rich in quests and the lore of characters like Dyne, becomes a central stage in chapters 6 through 9, where ad…

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#74 Why health is important for creativity 2:54

2M ago2:54

2:54

I recently found out that health is important for creativity and making games.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cgboss/message

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Which RPG Catalog is Superior - SNES or PS1? 1:12:15

2M ago1:12:15

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This podcast episode ventures beyond just listing JRPGs, but also exploring how these game systems contributed uniquely to the evolution of the genre. From the pixel art of Square Enix classics to the groundbreaking narratives in games like Final Fantasy VII and Chrono Cross, we'll dissect what made each platform stand out.…

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Command & Conquer 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

The Command & Conquer (C&C) real-time strategy series, first developed by Westwood Studios, has been a genre-defining and commercially successful franchise ever since its introduction in the mid-nineties. Any kid from that era who grew up with a PC capable of playing games has likely played at least one title from the long running series.This podca…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Junon Region 59:15

2M ago59:15

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Our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth coverage continues, as the pub relives their adventures in the Junon region.For any hardcore Final Fantasy 7 fan, the name Junon conjures upon the visage of a colossal cannon and the unmistakable yet insidious shadow cast by the notorious power conglomerate, Shinra Electric Power Company. As role-playing enthusiasts im…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - The Grasslands Region 1:07:01

3M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Get ready to immerse yourself once more in the legendary world of Gaia with "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth," the anticipated second installment in the "Final Fantasy VII Remake" project. The game promises to bring beloved characters and memorable stories to life with breathtaking visuals and a modernized combat system that blends real-time action with …

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Unicorn Overlord - Initial Impressions 57:16

3M ago57:16

57:16

Unicorn Overlord, a tactical RPG developed by Vanillaware and published by ATLUS, is captivating players on every console, including all three platforms of Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox Series X|S. Vanillaware’s latest project offers a rich blend of over-world exploration, real-time combat, and customizable parties with up to 60 unique cha…

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Testing the New Riverside Workflow 0:38

3M ago0:38

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Riverside Workflow Test --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cgboss/message

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Accolades and Golden Sun 36:27

3M ago36:27

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Developed by Camelot Software and published by Nintendo, Golden Sun stands out as one of the most recognizable RPGs to grace the Game Boy Advance. With its recent addition to the Nintendo Online Service, the Golden Sun franchise is once again on the hearts and minds of Nintendo fans, but are the pair of games still holding up 20 years after their r…

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Why Is It Called Infinite Wealth? 1:04:49

3M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

We have our first Game of the Year contender for 2024. David and Jordan discuss all their favourite things about Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Spoilers!

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Who Doesn’t Love Retro Games? 1:01:35

4M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

After a little Octopath Traveller 2 discussion, David and Casey discuss Pokemon Black and what you can play on a Mister FPGA.

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Dark Souls 2 1:08:13

4M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

The FromSoftware Boys once again found the time and patience to complete a playthrough of Dark Souls 2.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Early Impressions 58:54

4M ago58:54

58:54

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth has finally released, and David and Jordan share their experiences of the first four chapters.

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Indies with Potential and an NES Classic 1:00:58

4M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

David and Jordan once again go through the past, present and future of the RPG genre as they review 3 different games.

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Is Xbox Finally An RPG Powerhouse? 1:03:45

5M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Jordan and David share their favourite RPGs currently available in Xbox GamePass and discuss if it’s finally worth owing a Series X.

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The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 1:00:21

5M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

After the holidays, the podcast is on a Game Boy Advance kick starting with perhaps the best game on the platform, The Minish Cap.

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2024 is Gonna be Crazy 1:10:31

5M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

David and Paige take a look ahead to 2024 and preview all the amazing games with a release date and a few without.

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In Stars and Time 1:00:32

5M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The hottest new RPG this November was In Stars and Time, and David gets to have a in-depth conversation about the game with the developer, Adrienne.

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#73 Write and Make someting worth talking about 2:59

5M ago2:59

2:59

Not really into personal branding, we should put our heads down and just work. Blog Post: https://ariabento.wordpress.com/2024/01/06/personal-branding-sucks-do-this-instead/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cgboss/message

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A Look Back on a Great Year 1:03:31

6M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

In the final episode of the year, the pub takes a looks at some of the biggest disappointments and pleasant surprises of 2023.

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#72 A reflection on Goals, Content and AI 11:53

6M ago11:53

11:53

Reflections on this year and thinking about goals and changes for CG BOSS. The thoughts on AI, getting into web dev and AI Dev. I want to venture to use AI to make my games and shows someday. Creators can use AI to make Shows for Netflix? Movies Mentioned The Creator, Godzilla Minus One.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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The Top 10 Video Games of 2023 1:07:54

6M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

The crew has a discussion about the top 10 video games that released in 2023.

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Thirsty Suitors - Xbox GamePass Gems 49:49

6M ago49:49

49:49

David is joined by the Creative Director of Outerloop Games, Eka, to get more insight to the fantastic RPG, Thirsty Suitors.

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Persona 5 Tactica and Small Saga 1:07:43

6M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

David and Paige get into the weeds (spoiler-free) of Persona 5 Tactica with talk about the indie RPG, Small Saga.

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A November to Remember- Super Mario RPG Impressions 51:37

6M ago51:37

51:37

One of the greatest years for video games ends on a strong note with a slew of incredible November releases, including: Super Mario RPG, Persona 5 Tactica, and Thirsty Suitors.

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Super Mario Wonder 49:29

7M ago49:29

49:29

Jordan and Casey take a brief departure from RPGs to play the latest 2D Mario Adventure from Nintendo.

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Charting Our Childhoods Through Video Games 57:39

7M ago57:39

57:39

Our esteemed co-host Jordan Rudek has wrote a book about the timeless video games and how they affected his life. In the episode, we discuss how folks born from the 80s on have grown up with video games by their side throughout their lives.

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Goodbye Despair, Hello Diablo IV Season 2 56:49

7M ago56:49

56:49

As Jordan welcomes the second season of Diablo IV, David says goodbye to despair after having completed the first Danganronpa and much of the second.

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A Deep Dive Back Into Dark Souls 1:05:04

7M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Casey has recently rediscovered the joy of playing FromSoftware titles, and after a journey through the latest Armored Core game, he and Jordan jump back into the flagship adventure: Dark Souls.

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#71 Layoffs in the Games Industry, Making own games 9:10

8M ago9:10

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Layoffs in the games industry and animations it’s part of a larger trend in the Tech Industry. Maybe it might be better to keep a day job and make games on the side. Blog Post: https://cgboss.digitalpress.blog/layoffs-gaming/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cgboss/message…

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Greetings from PAX Australia 1:05:15

8M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

No matter how far, Paige will manage to find the latest and greatest RPGs, and this episode she tells us about the most exciting games from PAX Australia.

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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Backlog Reduction 27:26

8M ago27:26

27:26

With Thanksgiving (Canadian) causing scheduling problems, David is on his own as he shares his spoiler-free impressions of the first half of the Spike Chunsoft hit: Dangenronpa.

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Infinity Strash or Infinite Trash? 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

This week on the pod, Jordan shares his impressions on Infinity Strash: The Adventure of Dai and why he decided to start playing Nier Replicant. David and Casey share their thoughts on Kingdom Hearts and Dark Souls.

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Starting Our Christmas Wishlists 1:05:32

8M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

It's never too early to start planing for the holidays, so David and Paige go through all the recent RPG announcements as well as talk about the demos of Silent Hope and Star Ocean Second Story R.

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Stories From Baldur's Gate 3 51:28

8M ago51:28

51:28

Baldur's Gate is all the rage, and in this podcast episode we provide a bunch of stories that explain why this game is so good.

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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin - One Reed at A Time 45:38

9M ago45:38

45:38

David and Jordan put a check mark on another game in their backlogs, this time with a 5 hour go at Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.

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Sea of Stars - Early Impressions 1:04:31

9M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

David and Paige talk about the first few hours of Sea of Stars and whether they're feeling the same vibes as the rest of the internet. Afterwards, they go through each other's Steam library to see if they remember the games they've played.