#102 Why more gamers are flocking to indies lately

Not to hate on AAA, AA, A, or even AAAA games, but sometimes indie games just do it better. In a time where everything wants our time, experiences that convey an actual, tangible vision from a creative unit are more valuable than ever. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESFrogmonster: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1853760/Frogmonster/Schedule I: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164500/Schedule_I/Playdate handheld: https://play.date/Zero Zero: Perfect Stop (mentioned train game from some Sonic Mania devs): https://play.date/games/zero-zero/Mars After Midnight: https://play.date/games/mars-after-midnight/Sasquatchers, cryptid Pokemon Snap-esque game: https://play.date/games/sasquatchers/Souljia Boy playing Braid: https://youtu.be/gWqnz-7iQbYTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Trav has a voice today17:37 Nicco breaks his silence on Balatro (doctors hate him)26:00 Talkin bout value30:08 Remember the Playdate? You do now41:00 Big games exhausting the paths indies forged45:18 Being able to feel the vision goes a long way56:08 Azure3890's Crubscriber Question of the Week ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★