March 08, 2026

Indie World Surprises + Pokémon Pokopia First Reactions

51 minutes

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 - Intro

00:00:30 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase

00:13:45 - God of War Spin-Off Rumours

00:20:50 - Capcom Spotlight

00:25:20 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Is 100% Real

00:30:50 - Highguard Is Now Being Shutdown

00:35:10 - Level Up Tasmania Is Back

00:36:00 - Pokémon Pokopia Impressions

00:48:50 - Poker Night at the Inventory & Scott Pilgrim EX Reviews

00:51:10 - 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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