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Indie World Showcase
Episodes
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
We discuss the Nintendo Indie World for March 2026 and dive into the wonderful world ready to explore in Pokémon Pokopia.
SHOW DOT POINTS
The Indie World Showcase featured a variety of new indie games.
Dylan expressed excitement for the game Densha Attack.
The game My Little Puppy has a unique premise involving dogs and heaven.
Heave Ho 2 was announced, continuing the multiplayer co-op experience.
Moonlighter 2 is set to release on Nintendo Switch in 2026.
Dylan shared his thoughts on the shadow drop trend in gaming.
Rumours suggest the next God of War game will feature Faye as the lead character.
The gaming community has mixed reactions to the idea of a female lead in God of War.
Capcom's recent showcase highlighted announcements for Mega Man and Resident Evil.
Ubisoft announced a remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, raising questions about their choice. Assassin's Creed Black Flag remains a fan favourite.
New titles like Hex and Invictus are on the horizon for Assassin's Creed.
Live service games face high risks and rewards in the gaming industry.
Local events like Level Up Tasmania support game development communities.
Pokémon Pokopia has received high praise and is the highest-rated Pokémon game to date.
The gameplay in Pokopia allows for creative environmental interactions.
Scott Pilgrim EX expands on the beloved original game with new content.
The emotional storytelling in games is becoming more prominent.
The gaming community is eager for new multiplayer experiences.
Game reviews provide insights into the evolving landscape of gaming.
YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:30 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase00:13:45 - God of War Spin-Off Rumours00:20:50 - Capcom Spotlight 00:25:20 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Is 100% Real00:30:50 - Highguard Is Now Being Shutdown00:35:10 - Level Up Tasmania Is Back00:36:00 - Pokémon Pokopia Impressions00:48:50 - Poker Night at the Inventory & Scott Pilgrim EX Reviews00:51:10 - Outro
RESOURCES
Everything Announced at the March 2026 Indie World Showcase - Explosion Network
The next God of War game stars a new protagonist rather than Kratos, insider claims, and will be revealed this year | Eurogamer.net
Capcom Spotlight March – All the Trailers and Announcements - Explosion Network
Ubisoft Confirms Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake - Explosion Network
Two Months Later, Highguard Is Already Closing - Explosion Network
Level Up Tasmania 2026 Dates Confirmed for April 17–18 - Explosion Network
Poker Night at the Inventory Review - Explosion Network
Scott Pilgrim EX Review - Explosion Network
CREDITS
🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
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Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
The Wolf Among Us 2 still lives, and we've looked at all the games shown in the latest Indie World Showcase.
Show Dot Points
The release of Fallout 4 and its tie-in with the Fallout TV show has led to increased sales of the game.
DreamHack Melbourne is an exciting event for gamers, featuring Pokemon Go activities and various esports tournaments.
Harold Halibut is a unique game with a claymation art style, but it lacks engaging gameplay elements.
Wolf Among Us 2 has resurfaced with new screenshots after a delay, generating excitement among fans. The hosts are excited about the upcoming release of Wolf Among Us 2 and speculate on its release date.
They discuss the games shown at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase and share their thoughts on titles like Silksong, Steamworld Heist 2, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splinter Fate.
The hosts express their excitement for games like Animal World, Duck Detective, and Shim.
They plan to play these games and share their anticipation for their releases.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Resources
Fallout 4 jumps to No.1 across Europe following TV show launch | GamesIndustry.biz
The Wolf Among Us 2 resurfaces after last year's delay with four new images | Eurogamer.net
Everything Announced At The Nintendo Indie World Showcase
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Is Dave the Diver an indie game? No, it's not. It's not a debate, but somehow it has become one. Nonetheless, we dive into that, plus the rest of The Game Awards 2023 nominees.
Also on the show this week:
Indie World Showcase
Persona 5 developer Atlus increases employee salary
Koalaty Critics for Persona 5 Tactica & Super Mario RPG
American Arcadia review
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:02 - Black Friday SalesTHE NEWS #100:04:09 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase00:09:53 - Samurai Punk Shutting Down00:12:48 - Atlus Gives More Money To Its WorkersREVIEW IN PROGRESS00:17:03 - Persona 5 Tactica ImpressionsKOALATY CRITICS00:26:25 - Koalaty Critics - Super Mario Bros RPG00:28:51 - Koalaty Critics - Persona 5 TacticaREVIEW/ARTICLE SHOUTOUTS00:29:29 - American Arcadia Review00:31:40 - Gunhead ReviewTHE NEWS #200:32:37 - The Game Awards NomineesOUTRO01:24:11 - Goodbye
Resources
Explosion NetworkAmerican Arcadia Review – The Running Truman ShowAussie studio Samurai Punk is shutting its doors after 10 yearsGunhead Review – Simple Pirate Mech-ingIndie World Showcase – November 2023: Everything announced and all the trailersKoalaty Critics: Super Mario RPG- Australian Review RoundupThe Game Awards 2023 nominees have been revealed
Nintendo LifePersona Developer Atlus Is Raising Its Average Employee Salary By 15%
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