Episode 79 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and hands-on impressions shaping today’s indie gaming scene. 

This week’s spotlight includes Micro Mages Maker, a huge development for fans of retro-inspired indie games, bringing creative tools to one of the most beloved NES-style modern titles. Alongside that, Jeff and Xander both spend time with Saint Slayer, sharing impressions and gameplay moments that highlight its strengths as a rising indie release.

 Community Pick:
This week shifts to a special MGC Memories episode, revisiting Midwest Gaming Classic from start to finish — including the Thursday pre-show, Friday’s Byte-Off events, the Saturday panel, and everything that followed. These community picks highlight how real-world events and player experiences continue to shape the indie gaming scene.

Jeff also dives into VR for the first time, playing Beat Saber, Vader Immortal, and Superhot VR, while revisiting titles like Echoes of the Unread. Xander explores Pragmata and continues his run with Saint Slayer.

 New & Noteworthy Indie Games:
Constance, Captain Wayne Vacation Desperation, Wrack Reclamation, Dinopunk the Cacops Adventure, LOST EMBER Rekindled, Umigame, Kings of Hell, and Micro Mages Maker.

 Budget Indie Pick:
Lumo

 Aftermarket & Homebrew Highlights:
A massive wave of Kickstarter and indie hardware projects including Bio Creeps, Stellerator, Jett Rider, Jixa Lady Tiger, The Unnatural Hunter, Kurohi, Packet, Annalog, The Mariana Sequence, Fortune & Glory, Donut Dodo (N64), and The Calcu: Call from Above.

From convention memories to emerging indie tools and retro homebrew innovation, Episode 79 continues to spotlight new indie releases, evolving community picks, and the future of indie gaming.

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