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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.
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected]
00:00 Intro
01:20 Catch Up
12:15 Juicy Take: Steam Next Fest and AI Clones
17:34 Castle Away Demo Impressions
23:54 Alchemortis and Ashes & Blood
26:21 Emberville Demo Impressions
35:27 Emberville's Last-Minute Delay
39:34 AI Clone Extortion Targets Indie Developers
43:16 Team Lazerbeam and Indie Game Bundles
47:40 Wishlist Picks: Shattered Divide and Roguefort
50:49 Notable Releases This Week
56:38 Steam Scream V Fest
57:23 Hull Rupture
58:18 Listener Questions: Christmas Wishlists
01:03:54 Childhood Halloween Costumes
01:05:41 Rec Room: Active.Games
01:12:55 Rec Room: You Can See Everything
01:21:31 Outro
NEWS:
Emberville Delays Early Access Launch at the Last Minute - https://www.ign.com/articles/emberville-delays-early-access-launch-at-the-last-minute
Indie Dev Receives AI Clone Extortion Email Demanding $200 in Steam Items - https://www.tweaktown.com/news/114164/indie-dev-gets-ai-clone-extortion-email-demanding-dollars200-in-steam-items-within-24-hours/index.html
Steam Scream V Fest - https://store.steampowered.com/category/scream
Team Lazerbeam: Shroom and Gloom x Wildfrost Bundle - https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/86744/Shroom_and_Gloom_x_Wildfrost/
Notable Releases This Week:
* REKA - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1737870/REKA/
* Fangtopia - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010170/Fangtopia/
* Probably Stolen: Cyberpunk Shopkeeper Sim - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4348910/Probably_Stolen_Cyberpunk_Shopkeeper_Sim/
* ShredDead - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4704520/ShredDead/
Rec Room:
* Active.Games - https://active.games
* You Can See Everything - https://a24films.com/films/you-can-see-everything
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,emberville,emberville demo,emberville delay,castle away,steam next fest,ai game clones,team lazerbeam,shroom and gloom,active games
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.
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected]
00:00 Intro
02:11 Catch Up / What We've Been Playing
14:22 Juicy Take: Steam Early Access and Abandoned Games
21:17 Bad House Demo Impressions
25:43 Notable Releases: Mycopunk 1.0
27:59 Tape to Tape 1.0
30:40 Emberville Demo
35:08 Wyldheart Demo
36:49 DeadRoot Gameplay Trailer
38:58 Steam Next Fest: AI Slop and Demo Discoveries
57:01 Listener Questions: Surviving a Horror Franchise
59:06 Alter Egos and Trading Lives for a Day
01:03:29 Halloween Candy Picks
01:09:04 Rec Room: NVIDIA SHIELD Pro and Doom Scroll
01:13:16 Outro
NEWS:
DeadRoot | Cozy After Dark Trailer - https://youtu.be/bIyzfQ1X8R4
Steam Next Fest - https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest
Bad House Demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/5058480/Bad_House_Demo/
Notable Releases This Week:
* Mycopunk 1.0 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3247750/Mycopunk/
* Tape to Tape 1.0 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1566200/Tape_to_Tape/
* Emberville Demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295170/Emberville/
* Wyldheart Demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3642910/Wyldheart/
Rec Room:
* NVIDIA SHIELD Pro - https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/
* Doom Scroll - https://www.doomscrollband.com/
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,steam next fest,steam early access,ai in games,indie game demos,bad house,mycopunk,tape to tape,emberville,wyldheart,deadroot
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.
๐ฎ Stay Juiced! ๐น
๐ If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe.
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected]
00:00 Intro
01:44 Catch Up
09:23 Juicy Take: Too Many Balatro-Likes?
16:53 What We've Been Playing: Thronefall
21:24 Isle Goblin Playtest
25:52 Enshrouded 1.0 and Sparkworks
30:15 Slow Game Club
32:31 Notable Releases
39:11 Triple-I Showcase Highlights
51:36 Indie Game Sales
53:11 No Man's Sky on iPhone and iPad
55:55 App Store Indie Games Week
57:09 Listener Question: Your Real-Life Pokรฉmon
01:00:15 Rec Room
01:03:29 Outro
NEWS:
Triple-I Initiative October Showcase - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/triple-i-initiative-october-2026-everything-announced-at-the-showcase/
No Man's Sky on iPhone and iPad - https://www.nomanssky.com/2026/10/no-mans-sky-ios/
App Store Indie Games Week - https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/12/app-store-indie-games-week/
Slow Game Club - https://www.slowgame.club/
Notable Releases This Week:
* Chained Beasts - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3569420/Chained_Beasts/
* over the hill - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2929250/over_the_hill/
* Castlevania: Belmontโs Curse - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4231820/Castlevania_Belmonts_Curse/
Rec Room:
* Ted Lasso Season 4 - https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy
* Ribbon Factory - Madra Salach - https://music.apple.com/us/song/6814616252
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,balatro,balatro likes,triple i initiative,thronefall,isle goblin,enshrouded,no mans sky,mobile indie games,chained beasts,castlevania belmonts curse
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
๐ฎ Stay Juiced! ๐น
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected]
NEWS:
RuneScape 4 announced - https://play.runescape.com/4
AAA developers going indie - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/its-less-risky-to-be-the-masters-of-our-own-fate-the-aaa-developers-going-indie
CAA launches Frame 1 Games - https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/caa-indie-game-fund-frame1games-1236841590/
Steam Autumn Sale - https://store.steampowered.com/
Notable Releases This Week:
* Wildaria - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1965550/Wildaria/
* Echo Weaver - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2184080/Echo_Weaver/
* Burn With Me - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/Burn_With_Me/
* Poly Fighter - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3977340/Poly_Fighter/
Rec Room:
* Gears of War: E-Day - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010850/Gears_of_War_EDay/
* Orbita - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/452324/orbita
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,runescape 4,rs4,thronefall,craaghelm,minecraft dungeons 2,aaa developers going indie,frame 1 games,gears of war e-day
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
๐ฎ Stay Juiced! ๐น
๐ If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe.
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected]
00:00 Intro
01:51 Catch Up
07:29 Juicy Take: Quality of Life Should Be There at Launch
13:57 Notable Releases
20:51 Minecraft's New Dimension
23:51 Batomon Showdown Impressions
28:49 RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Console
37:00 Deified Review
38:09 Deified Gameplay & Relic System
46:58 Deified Visuals
47:46 Deified Sound & Music
48:45 Deified Story
50:13 Deified Traps & Environment
51:41 Deified Performance & Final Thoughts
53:02 Deified Final Rating
56:14 Listener Questions
01:05:20 Rec Room
01:05:29 Slow Horses Season 6
01:08:01 Resident Evil
01:11:43 Outro
NEWS:
Minecraft's New Dimension: The Sift - https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/26/minecraft-new-dimension-sift-dungeons-2/
Notable Releases This Week:
* Deskrawl: Idle ARPG - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4623570/Deskrawl_Idle_ARPG/
* Gridlords - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3768400/Gridlords/
* Songs of Glimmerwick - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706510/Songs_of_Glimmerwick/
Rec Room:
* Slow Horses Season 6 - https://tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5o
* Resident Evil (2026) - https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/residentevil8
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,quality of life updates,game design,early access,valheim,deified,deified review,batomon showdown,runescape dragonwilds,minecraft dungeons 2
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
Shroom and Gloom: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3271280/Shroom_and_Gloom/
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected]
00:00 Intro
01:27 Catch Up / What We've Been Playing
15:04 Juicy Take
21:18 Notable Releases
30:59 News
34:28 Shroom and Gloom Review
35:00 Gameplay
44:45 Visuals
47:22 Sound & Music
47:58 Story
50:45 Performance
52:24 Final Rating
56:23 Listener Questions
1:02:42 Rec Room
NEWS:
The Triple-i Initiative Showcase Returns Oct. 8 With 40 Game Announcements - https://gamesbeat.com/the-triple-i-initiative-showcase-returns-oct-8-for-40-game-announcements/
Notable Releases This Week:
* Deified - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3623530/Deified/
* Well Dweller - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/Well_Dweller/
* Furyball: Rogue Revenge - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2713120/Furyball_Rogue_Revenge/
* Dicevaders - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3917700/Dicevaders/
Rec Room:
* Slots and Daggers (Mobile) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCFQiFS9ikA
* Gusto by Boko Yout + "Imagine" Music Video - https://youtu.be/HtjOiRrpYag
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,shroom and gloom,shroom and gloom review,shroom and gloom gameplay
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.
๐ฎ Stay Juiced! ๐น
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
NEWS:
Steam PvE Survival Craft Fest Until September 7th - https://store.steampowered.com/category/pve_survival_crafting
Gamescom booth thefts spark backlash - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/indie-devs-and-publishers-hit-in-gamescom-equipment-thefts
Lofsรถng - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3845010/Lofsng/
Amphibian - https://store.steampowered.com/app/5014960/Amphibian/
Sweetheart - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4896980/Sweetheart/
C.L.A.Y. โ The Last Redemption - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1411890/CLAY__The_Last_Redemption/
CONQUISTA: Tide of Wills - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4890620/CONQUISTA_Tide_of_Wills/
Like or Die - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4559400/Like_or_Die/
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4173010/Ninja_JaJaMaru_Yokai_Night_Parade/
4:AM - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2537270/4AM/
DeadRoot - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374540/DeadRoot/
Glasshouse - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2244700/Glasshouse/
Wishseeker - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4226690/Wishseeker/
Notable Releases This Week:
Rec Room:
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,gamescom 2026,gamescom indie games,feed the scorchpot,steam pve survival crafting fest,indie game news
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
๐ฎ Stay Juiced! ๐น
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected]
NEWS:
Gamescom Indie Section Grows 16% Year Over Year - https://ixbt.games/en/news/2026/08/18/428893-vystavka-gamescom-2026-stanet-krupneisei-za-vsiu-istoriiu-provedeniia-meropriiatiia.html
Darkest Dungeon Gets First DLC in 6 Years - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4964110/Darkest_Dungeon_The_Fires_Edge/
Steam's Pins & Pegs Fest Helps Solo Dev Sell 10K Copies - https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3947040/view/206754827006380644?l=english
Notable Releases This Week:
* Goaldeck - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4638590/Goaldeck
* Wordless Forest - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3978240/Wordless_Forest/
* Ultrapool - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4195110/Ultrapool/
* Fractured Worlds - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1879860/Fractured_Worlds/
* Combolands - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4075620/Combolands_Roguelike_Citybuilder/
* Feed the Scorchpot - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3966510/Feed_the_Scorchpot/
Rec Room:
* Tires Season 3 - https://www.netflix.com/title/81758875
* dnup - https://www.dnup.game/en/
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,deck builders,slay the spire,roguelike deck builder
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.
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๐ If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe.
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
NEWS:
Devolver Digital plan to go private again - https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/devolver-digital-plan-to-go-private-again/
Notable Releases This Week:
Rec Room:
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,steam wishlists,indie game demos,steam next fest,dominus automa,dungeon lurker,ethra,wild n chill
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
๐ฎ Stay Juiced! ๐น
๐ If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe.
๐ Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes.
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: [email protected]
NEWS:
One of the Year's Best Indie Games Sold Over 1 Million Copies in Less Than a Week - https://kotaku.com/one-of-the-years-best-indie-games-sold-over-1-million-copies-in-less-than-a-week-2000723126
Notable Releases This Week:
* Cult of PiN - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3144340/Cult_of_PiN/
* Hole Is Mine - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4508020/Hole_Is_Mine/
* Pax Autocratica - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1067360/Pax_Autocratica/
Rec Room:
* Zoominoes - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3282420/Zoominoes/
* Gradient Weather - https://gradientweather.app/
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,gears e-day,wild frost,cult of pin,hole is mine,pax autocratica,big walk.
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