indieRift Podcasts

YouTube video by indieRift Cullen McGuire Creative Lead of Heartleaf Games | DevDive: Side Table Episode 8

Our own @batchild.bsky.social sat down with @heartleafgames.bsky.social to chat about creating incredible 3rd party #dnd content, publishing #TTRPG content & so much more!

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YouTube video by indieRift Dominic Crapuchettes - Designer at Northstar Games | DevDive Side Table Episode 7

Pull up a chair at the Side Table to chat with Dominic Crapuchettes of @northstargames.bsky.social to talk about surviving the turbulent game table top gaming world and upcoming game #Nature !

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YouTube video by indieRift GIGASWORD Is A UNIQUE Metroidvania w/Zelda-Like Dungeons & One Massive Blade! | DevDive

On this week’s dive we welcome Jack Breen, solo #indiedev of #GIGASWORD - a 2D retro-inspired #metroidvania in which you wield a massive sword with massive weight.

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Stellar Blade’s PC Release Proves That Good-Ass Games Always Win When Stellar Blade was first revealed, it wasn’t just eye-catching, it felt like a promise, a throwback to the PS2

At the end of the day, #StellarBlade is proof that good-ass games will always win. When you focus on tight combat, striking art direction, memorable characters, and a clear creative vision, players show up.

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These Four Metroidvanias Ruled PAX East 2025 Reshaping A Classic Genre There was a time not that long ago when you couldn’t shake a stick in the

"While roaming the show floor at PAX East this year, I came across a handful of 'metroidvanias' that reminded me why I fell in love with the genre..."

Our own Jimmy Fitzpatrick has some new insights into some upcoming #metroidvania #indiegames

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From Sicily With Style: Mafia The Old Country Delivers a Powerful First Impression at PAX East 2025 | Exclusive First Look The acclaimed mobster series is back, this time shifting from its traditional American backdrop to early 20th-century Sicily. Mafia: The

"The acclaimed mobster series is back, this time shifting from its traditional American backdrop to early 20th-century Sicily. #MafiaTheOldCountry serves as an origin story not just within the franchise, but in the broader context of modern organized crime."

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Get Tangled Up in Cozy Fun with Strings Theory, The Puzzle Game You Didn’t Know You Needed | PAX East 2025 Hands-On Impression Sometimes a game can just be one thing, and that’s perfectly okay. The industry has evolved to where games often

"there’s something truly comforting about a game that aims to be straightforward and fun, a return to form that feels just right." #StringsTheory is that game.

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YouTube video by indieRift The BEST of PAX EAST 2025! | indieRIFT Podcast #23

#PAXEast 2025 was AWESOME! From the Best Boomer Shooter to the Best Horror Game, Andy & Steve have handpicked the best of the best.

Plus, stick around for story time where Andy share's exactly how not to run a game demo.

#indiegames #indiegame #PAXEast2025 #indiegamepodcast

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come hang with us! We love to chat about all things indie gaming.

You came out SWINGING!

Yoooooo happy to be the first of probably many!

From the indieRift crew: #PAXEast2025 was incredible. The indie scene is thriving and we may be in for 18 months or so of the best indie gaming we've had in years!

Now...Who wants to see us cover #PaxWest for the first time later this year?

The game is all meat…only potatoes were us idiots playing it!

A fantastic game! Well deserved!

Well deserved!!!

Mewgenics LIVES?! | The indieRift Podcast Episode #22 IndieRift Podcast · Episode

The duo also covers the latest Baldur’s Gate 3 updates and wraps up with a wishlist roundup featuring standout indie titles like #ApocalypseExpress, #FogPiercer, & #rootbound + a revigorated look at the long-lost, now-resurfaced #Mewgenics!

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YouTube video by indieRift Mewgenics LIVES?! PLUS! Andy Spills the Beans on Spilled! | The indieRift Podcast Episode #22

This week, Steve & Andyshare a heartwarming follow-up with the #UnderShadows dev & offer first impressions of #DungeonsofHinterberg & #RogueJungle. Andy delivers a full review of #Spilled, the unexpectedly captivating eco-cleanup game.

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indieRift Welcome to our YouTube home for all things indieRift! indieRift is on a mission to showcase the diverse talents and groundbreaking experiences that only indie developers bring to the gaming landscap...

Lets test Bluesky's reach - Our 3 shows dedicated to #indiedev & #indiegaming need to get in front of more 👀.

DevDive is our interview show with gaming devs, DevDive Side Table is with #tabletopgames devs & indieRift Pod is our news/re/previews show for #indiegames.

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DevDive: Side Table Podcast · indieRift · Steve Fontana interviews the creators of board games, trading card games, table-top RPGs and much more! Take a deep dive into how these games are created from conception to shipp...

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YouTube video by indieRift Bringing DMs & GM's across the country w/ Nick Francia of Gehenna Gaming | DevDive: Side Table Ep 2

What happens when arcane machines meet cosmic horror?
Eldritch Automata — the new TTRPG from @GehennaGaming.
Get the inside scoop on the latest episode of #DevDiveSideTable 👇
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#ttrpg #indiettrpg #eldritchhorror #devdivesidetable

YouTube video by indieRift Bringing DMs & GM's across the country w/ Nick Francia of Gehenna Gaming | DevDive: Side Table Ep 2

DevDive: Side Table is BACK with Nick Francia, Marketing & Creative Director of @gehennagaming.bsky.social to talk about their upcoming #TTRPG & how they went from humble GM's to one of the biggest GM-for-hire companies out there & much more~

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#boardgames #indiedev

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if you are bringing a #tabletopgame to show off at #paxeast2025 - LET US KNOW! We are booking our appointments up and we want to get as many #boardgames and the like on our schedule!

#paxunplugged #indiedev #ttrpg

🎲 Dive into the minds behind your favorite indie tabletop games! DevDive: Side Table brings creators to the mic to share their journey. Hosted by Steve Fontana. 🎙️ Listen now: devdivesidetable.podbean.com (on all podcast apps) or here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#TTRPG #GameDesign

YouTube video by indieRift Switch 2 Direct: Silksong Confirmed, Gungeon 2 Revealed + Undershadows Shines | indieRift Podcast

On this week's show - we stumbled across a post on Reddit by the developer of #Undershadows, who was looking for feedback of any kind. Intrigued, we just had to give it a shot. This is why we cover #indiegames and #indiegamedev. Give a watch or listen!

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YouTube video by indieRift Mini Game Tins! Interview w/ Galen McCown of Galen's Game Designs | DevDive: Side Table Episode 3

Our latest Side Table is OUT! @batchild.bsky.social sat with @galens-games.bsky.social to chat about the awesome Mini Game Tins and so much more!

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#indiegames #indieboardgames #boardgames #gametins #indietabletopgames #devinterview

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Share the show to anyone who is a huge #boardgamegeek and spread the love! Lets make this the BEST table top gaming podcast in the world!

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We discuss how the collaborative process was challenging and rewarding in its own right, and way more!

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YouTube video by indieRift This Game Is Killer! an Interview w/ Smirk & Dagger Games | DevDive: Side Table Episode 2

Our latest #DevDiveSideTable has @smirkanddagger.bsky.social on to talk about #thisgameiskiller! This was a great convo with Curt, Ivan & Gaeton where we learned how his game went from a small 18 card game designed by Ivan to release!

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#indiegames #indieboardgames #boardgames

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Do YOU play D&D or other #ttrpgs ?

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#D&D #DND #tabletopgaming

YouTube video by indieRift Lunar Rush, Cyber Pet Quest, & MORE! An interview w/ Dead Alive Games | DevDive: Side Table Ep 1

Our 1st episode of DevDive: Side Table is up! In Ep1
@batchild.bsky.social interview @deadalivegames.bsky.social

founders Brendan Kendrick & Bernie Lin to talk about #Lunarrush, #cyberpetquest, & so much more!

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