Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve.

In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.

MIO: Memories in Orbit: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/MIO_Memories_in_Orbit/

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Chapters

• 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 118 Introduction
• 00:01:47 Weekend Catch-Up: Snow Prep and Crib Building
• 00:03:16 Tommy's Weekend: Ski Resort Event and Nick Mangold Kegs
• 00:09:12 Discord Announcement and Hot Take Segment Debut
• 00:10:18 Notable Indie Releases: High Guard Launch Drama
• 00:17:02 Karin Summit Climbing Game and Roots Devour
• 00:24:53 Indie Game Hot Takes of the Week
• 00:30:52 What We've Been Playing: Fish Hunters and Dead Engine
• 00:34:31 Pinkeep Demo Impressions
• 00:41:52 MIO: Memories in Orbit Review - Gameplay Overview
• 00:57:52 MIO - Story and World Building
• 01:02:38 MIO - Hand-Drawn Art and Visual Design
• 01:07:46 MIO - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating
• 01:12:07 Listener Questions: Favorite Donuts and Kirby Powers
• 01:18:23 Rec Room: Music and Coca-Cola Formula Video

Notable Releases This Week:
Highguard - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguard/
Cairn - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/
Roots Devour - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2612690/Roots_Devour/

REC ROOM:

Matter of Taste - Tyler Ballgame - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnrZNOz0LjE

LabCoatz - Replicating Coca-Cola - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDkH3EbWTYc

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