The Nerd Circuit: Indie Devs Talking About Indie Games (The Nerd Circuit LLC)

Lots of new and exciting games this week, a few that we ourselves were able to check out! This also included some news from the Dev behind Stardew Valley that you'll want to stick around for! Go checkout and wishlist all of these games on steam or wherever they are found!

Into the Pit- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422410/Into_the_Pit/

Echo Generation- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1072300/Echo_Generation/

Escape Simulator- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1435790/Escape_Simulator/

Dead Estate- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1484720/Dead_Estate/

Nuclear Blaze- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1662480/Nuclear_Blaze/

Tandem a tale of shadows- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1436920/Tandem_A_Tale_of_Shadows/

Gravewood High- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1239300/Gravewood_High/

Last Soul Kickstarter- https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/wulum 

Steam- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1425580/Last_Soul__Prologue/

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

Kickstarter has become an amazing tool in the past few years to bring us some instant hits, so we take a look at how they have helped build the indie game community. We also share some suggestions of some new campaigns with a lot of potential so you can go check them out and support them.

Crowsworn- http://kck.st/36pJEcN

Marko: Beyond Brave- http://kck.st/3khqr51

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A quick breakdown of some of our top Gamescon indie picks! Lots of great games coming out in the next couple years, so go check out some of the ones we share so you can get ahead of the crowds. As well as our reveal for this months kickstarter pick, a dystopian sci-fi game that could rival cyberpunk!

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shodanon/peripeteia/community

Our producer Nick breaks down the ins and outs of making effective sound effects. Join us for some tips, tricks, and hint to make cool and effective sounds for your indie projects, whether it's movies, games, or even music!

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

Join us for the known and unknown Indie releases this week to see if there is something new that you would love to play. Plenty to choose from if you have a few extra bucks to support some indie devs. Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

A short breakdown of the biggest differences between the Rasberry Pi and the MiSTer FPGA, the two big retro emulators on the market today, at least as far as we understand them. 

Where to get a MiSTer FPGA- https://misteraddons.com/ 

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Check out our thoughts on the recently released game, Industria! Come find out what we thought worked or didn't work in this post apocalyptic thriller, and join us as we take on hordes of unhappy robots and the ATLAS AI.

 Steam- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172650/INDUSTRIA/

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A few more spooky horror games for everyone to check out as halloween is approaching fast, as well as a promising Indiegogo project that needs your support to bring it's phantoms to life. Join us as we look at the newest indie releases this week on PC and the Switch!

Osylla- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1722390/Osylla/

Poppy Playtime- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1721470/Poppy_Playtime/

The Bear and The Admiral- Switch https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/the-bear-and-the-admiral-switch/ Itch:io https://jackboylan.itch.io/the-bear-and-the-admiral-demo

Despot's Game- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227280/Despots_Game_Dystopian_Army_Builder/

Lumione- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1339860/Lumione/

The Last Campfire- https://store.steampowered.com/app/990630/The_Last_Campfire/

Gravity Runner- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1642640/Gravity_Runner/

Phantom Project- Demo https://store.steampowered.com/app/1745480/Phantom_Project/ Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/phantom-project#/faq

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Join us as we talk to Green Isle Games indie dev team and get to know more about their game, Isle of the Lost Blade, and how they balance life, school, and work so they can make this fantastic 90's style shooter. There's some good experience here from some fairly new devs, so come see how they are making a fantastic new game for you to cut your way through!  Go follow them on Twitter and Instagram, then head over to itch.io to play the dem and get a feel for this new and interesting game! https://twitter.com/GreenisleGames https://www.instagram.com/greenislegames/ https://greenislegames.itch.io/isle-of-the-lost-blade Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

Our thoughts on the hit early access indie game, Death Trash! Dive on in with us as we break down what we liked in this dystopian cyberpunk world filled with disgustingly beautiful flesh monsters. Join us as we review the game as is, in anticipation for the full release in the next year or so.  Check it out and support them by purchasing early access on Steam- https://store.steampowered.com/app/941460/Death_Trash/ Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

Our review of Ender Lilies following our first hour preview of the game and our experiences with it since. We then breakdown some of the key factors and tips to make a horror game as we ourselves switch gears to a new game idea! Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod

A snail hell bent on revenge against slugs: that's Clid. Now, we bring you our thoughts as developers and what we think could be better about this game.

Find Clid the Snail on the Playstation Store and the Demo on Steam- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1597580/Clid_The_Snail/ 

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Today we talk about some of our thoughts on the 2021 E3 conference so far, and the games that were presented and are now excited about! Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod

Nerds pitch the worst - we bring you the worst game ideas we can come up with and try to pitch it as best we can! Join our discord https://discord.gg/URvDknmJEu and follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod

Nick goes in depth on the audio side of games and how to get your foot in the door of becoming an audio engineer. He also shares some of the tools he uses to do his work for the podcast and for other audio work he's done. Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod  DAW's (Digital Audio Workstation) that have a Demo or Free trial  Pro tools- https://www.avid.com/pro-tools  Logic X Pro- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/logic-pro-x/id634148309?ign-itscg=20200&ign-itsct=rv_LPX_google&mt=12&mttnagencyid=2433&mttncc=US&mttnpid=305109&mttnsiteid=141192&mttnsubad=lpx&mttnsubkw=ag-67301574143-ad-433699244585&mttnsubsite=AppleLogicPro  Garageband- https://www.soundtrap.com/pricing?param1=RB1&gclid=CjwKCAjwqIiFBhAHEiwANg9szj5wZAE4Q8E2Ca6-GVQ3rOOGrKd0-fTxMVeNq0dkKBbJvWkknIoLJxoCUV8QAvD_BwE Ableton live- https://www.ableton.com/en/live/

Join us as we talk with Anton, the lead developer of Beast Hour. He shares his inspiration, process, and plans for this future PvP parkour game of cat and mouse, or rather Raider and Beast! Come here how to survive the town or end up as the Alpha, as well as some tips for those interested in making multiplayer indie games and other options to use when Kickstarter isn't an option. Beast Hour is an awesome experience and we're excited to see how it expands and grows in the future, so go check out their Twitter and Patreon to show your support and interest in what Beast Hour has to offer!

Twitter- https://twitter.com/BeastHourGame

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/beasthour

Steam- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1563250/Beast_Hour/ 

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A lost episode- A discussion on why games don’t work as movies, our dislike for so many unnecessary remakes, and some updates on our business. Find our links to YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and more below. https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

Meet the newest member of the nerd circuit Moroni! Get to know him, his motivations, and his role with the podcast.  https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod/media

We share some of our thought as game devs on Remnant: From the Ashes. We talk about the game mechanics, level design, art, and the audio production of the game and share our review.  Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod Remnant: From the Ashes- https://www.remnantgame.com/en

We share some of the many jobs that make up a game studio and other jobs that make up the game industry. For more check out these links- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

We breakdown and review the ins & outs of the game GRIME, by Clover Bite studio. Tune in to see our opinions of the game from a developers perspective and our final rating of the game.

We are changing our podcast to a new format.

A discussion on the how the future of gaming and media is digital downloads. With many systems going diskless, and streaming and cloud services on the rise, one day everything we enjoy will be digital, but what does that mean for the indie creators? Find out with the nerd circuit, and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts by reaching out to us on social media! Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

Making a game is fun, and can be a very rewarding accomplishment, but if no one plays your game, it is hard to keep making your own game. We break down some of the possible marketing strategies and ideas to help devs get the word out about their games so they can make money to make their next big and awesome game! 

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We look at Biomutant and give our thoughts about the upcoming game. We talk about the Art, level design, and the sound design of what we seen before the game comes out later this week. Check our youtube to see the 1st hour of gameplay! Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod 1st Hour of Biomutant- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ulSZc3A_ho Biomutant- https://www.biomutant.com/en/

Horror game enthusiast, Dead by Daylight veteran and 2+ years twitch streamer, Mell0wKiller joins us and tells us about his journey through streaming on twitch. https://m.twitch.tv/mell0wkiller/home

Our very first episode, so please forgive the poor quality. A short introduction to the founders of the podcast, Chris and Nick, an a little about what we are doing. https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod

Welcome to the motherboard of The Nerd Circuit

Our indie games and projects can’t succeed by just making what we want, there is so much more to keeping these small businesses alive. Here are some of the other jobs small teams must take on and some they may need to hire out to in the future! Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

We share what to expect from the newest indie console and break down our thoughts on the new hit indie game, Death’s Door, to see whether it lives up to the hype. 

(Intro/Outro): Hack the System- Infraction

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Come check out some of the newly released indie games we think will be a hit on Steam and Xbox Game Pass! Links to our weekly top picks below!

Peripeteia- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1437760/Peripeteia/

Breathedge- https://store.steampowered.com/app/738520/Breathedge/

The Artful Escape- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122680/The_Artful_Escape/

Flynn: Son of Crimson- https://store.steampowered.com/app/737520/Flynn_Son_of_Crimson/

Skatebird- https://store.steampowered.com/app/971030/SkateBIRD/

Sable- https://store.steampowered.com/app/757310/Sable/

Lemnis Gate- https://store.steampowered.com/app/950180/Lemnis_Gate/

Unsighted- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062110/UNSIGHTED/

Neeron: The Blade of Nature- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1747080/Neeron_The_Blade_of_Nature/

Eastward- https://store.steampowered.com/app/977880/Eastward/

Follow the Cat- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1725480/Follow_The_Cat/

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What retro games would you like to see remade, revamped, or refurbished? In this age of remakes, we look at a few games we think deserve another chance in the spotlight and how we think they could upgrade them for a new generation!

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

Our first big interview with veteran YouTuber The Stupendous Wave. He shares his experiences working with YouTube and how he became a successful independent creator, as well as plenty of fantastic tips he shares for those who want to get into content creation. Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit The Stupendous Wave YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdIt7cmllmxBK1-rQdu87Gg (Intro/Outro)- Infraction: Hack the System

Let's take a look at some of our favorite retro games that have not received much love in the past few years. How could we rebuild them and make them relevant in today's gaming scene. Featuring, an arcade co-op classic, Smash TV, Nintendo's forgotten Captain-except in Smash Bro's- Captain Falcon in F-Zero, and a platforming gem, Joust.  Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit 

We break down the pipeline a game goes through from start to finish, using our future game PL7: Extraction Impossible as an example. We share some tips and experiences we've had working in this pipeline as indie devs.  Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod UE5 Early Access 

Special Guest Jamahl, a fellow Full Sail Student. We discuss his degree and future plans. Then a discussion on the software and hardware that we use in the game dev pipeline. Don't forget to check us out on twitter, let us know your thoughts and questions!  Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod/media

We talk about the Pros and Cons of an indie studio versus a triple A Studios. Links to some of the games we discussed and our Twitter below. Hope you enjoyed the episode!  Just Read the Instructions- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1461370/Just_Read_The_Instructions/  Bleak Faith: Forsaken- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mivukcevic/bleak-faith-forsaken  Ripout- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1558830/RIPOUT/  6 Days in Fallujah- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1548850/Six_Days_in_Fallujah/  Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod/media

Join us for an update on The Nerd Circuit Studio, then jump right into some hit indie games that have just released on Steam this week! Then we share our Kickstarter pick for the week.

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit  

Kickstarter Pick Timemelters- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/autoexecgames/timemelters?ref=section-games-projectcollection-1-category

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1096140/Timemelters/ \

The Plane Effect- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1448760/The_Plane_Effect/

Beyond Contact- https://store.steampowered.com/app/877010/Beyond_Contact/

Severed Steel- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227690/Severed_Steel/

One Fateful Night- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733310/One_Fateful_Night/

Chessplosion- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1571220/Chessplosion/

We share tips we have picked up, on how to design a level.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod/media

In todays episode we are talking about what we are planning to do for our first game, getting some of our ideas on paper. If you like what you hear, check out our Youtube and Twitter, links below.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2PjDqu6Ljln9GAsbtH4BA https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod

Join us for the known and unknown Indie releases this week to see if there is something new that you would love to play. Plenty to choose from if you have a few extra bucks to support some indie devs.

Unpacking- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135690/Unpacking/

Kill It With Fire- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1179210/Kill_It_With_Fire/

Subway Midnight- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1750570/Subway_Midnight/

Tunche- https://store.steampowered.com/app/887450/Tunche/

Dogs Organized Neatly- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1597730/Dogs_Organized_Neatly/

Ancient Dungeon VR- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125240/Ancient_Dungeon/

Time Loader- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1301950/Time_Loader/

Arkos- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1596440/ARKOS/

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

Breakdown of the XBOX and Nintendo Indie Showcases, and exciting news for BIONICLE. Info correction - Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous comes out March 1, 2022 on XBOX/PS5 consoles. PC release is sept. 2.

BIONICLE: Masks of Power Steam- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1704850/BIONICLE_Masks_of_Power/

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We share a few more indie horror games to play alone or with friends this month to hype you up for Halloween! Go check out these games on steam and Xbox Game Pass, and then go show them some love on Twitter and give the devs a follow.

Lightout- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1763610/Lightout/

Imposter Factory- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1182620/Impostor_Factory/

Haunt Chaser-https://store.steampowered.com/app/1450180/Haunt_Chaser/

FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/FIST_Forged_In_Shadow_Torch/

Industria- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172650/INDUSTRIA/

The Twins' Experiment- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733100/The_Twins_Experiment/

Serene Asylum- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1746870/Serene_Asylum/

Souno's Curse Kickstarter- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kiroteam/sounos-curse

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1711700/Sounos_Curse/

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

We give a review for tenet, shortly after it's release, as well as our thoughts on our favorite movies over the years.  https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod

Our first horror game review! As future horror game devs ourselves we played and took a deep look at In Sound Mind, and there is a lot of praise to share here! Come see what we loved about In Sound Mind and what we think could be improved, then go try out this psychological horror for yourself and dive into the mind of Desmond Wales! Steam- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1119980/In_Sound_Mind/ Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

We share some of what we saw and learned about Unreal Engine 5’s early access demo after we took a look at it and played around with it! Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod

Do you need some new horror games to play on Halloween? Here is a few of our last indie horror (and not horror) picks to keep you going tomorrow so you can scare yourself and maybe a few friends!

Father Forgive Me- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1590910/Forgive_Me_Father/\

Moonglow Bay- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1361400/Moonglow_Bay/

Midnight Scenes the Nanny- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771070/Midnight_Scenes_The_Nanny/

P.U.R.G.A.T.O.R.Y.- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1760980/PURGATORY/

Prognostic- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1671280/Prognostic/

Dirge- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374580/Dirge/

Happy Game- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206060/Happy_Game/

Silent Santicado- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vastudios/silent-santicado

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1287930/Silent_Santicado/

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

We talk a little about how books are ruined by moviemakers, and how most media doesn't stay true to the authors original vision.  https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod

Some of our thoughts on this years E3 conference, what games we’re excited for, what indie titles stood out, and how we think it went! Twitter- https://twitter.com/nerdcircuitpod

Join us for the known and unknown Indie releases this week to see if there is something new that you would love to play. Plenty to choose from if you have a few extra bucks to support some indie devs. Also an update on the state of the playdate for those interested in preordering one and what is going on with the Unity and Weta merger.

Iron Rebellion- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1192900/IRON_REBELLION/

Conway: Disappearance of Dahlia View- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1548750/Conway_Disappearance_at_Dahlia_View/

House Builder- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244630/House_Builder/

Punk Wars- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1541790/Punk_Wars/

Slice of Sea- https://store.steampowered.com/app/750290/Slice_of_Sea/

Kainga: Seeds of Civilization- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269710/Kainga_Seeds_of_Civilization/

Liblade- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736300/LIBLADE/

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit

It's the first week of October, the spookiest month around! So here are a few indie horror games to keep you scared throughout the month! Every week check back in with us to see what new horror games are dropping as Halloween approaches. We also take a look at some interesting looking free games from steam, as well as a new hit that could be what Elder Scrolls 6 wants to be (if it ever releases).

Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward- https://store.steampowered.com/app/812070/Project_Nightmares_Case_36_Henrietta_Kedward/

Them and Us- https://store.steampowered.com/app/915600/Them_and_Us/

In Sound Mind- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1119980/In_Sound_Mind/

Medieval Dynasty- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1129580/Medieval_Dynasty/

A Jugglers Tale- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252830/A_Jugglers_Tale/

Dagon: By H.P. Lovecraft- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481400/Dagon_by_H_P_Lovecraft/

If On a Winter's Night, Four Travelers- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1603980/If_On_A_Winters_Night_Four_Travelers/

Project Save the Hero- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/save-the-hero/salvage-writes-save-data-to-your-cartridge?ref=section-games-projectcollection-15-staff-picks-category-ending-soon

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date with all things nerdy, and then join us on Discord to get to know the nerds personally. Links in our Linktree- https://linktr.ee/TheNerdCircuit