I Dream of Indie

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber Ashton and Seren talk about Sony's major announcement to end physical media. The dynamic duo also discusses what they have been up to recently, enjoy a chilly icebreaker, and so much more!

This week is a bit of a mishmash as Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns take on the first half of the episode, and Mike and Seren tackle the topic of the day. Discussions include 4th of July festivities, weirdest games ever played, and more!

This week Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss weird gaming myths and stories! From the legendary Tomb Raider nude code to whether gamers spend ALL of their hard earnings on games, we've got ya covered. Games that have been played recently are also discussed, along with the return of our ICEBREAKER.

This week ScrambledAshton and Liv discuss the rise of cozy gaming. How has this genre become so popular? Games they have been playing recently are also discussed and we dive into the mailbag.

This week Tricky Tom and BarelyMagicMike discuss favorite SGF announcements. A slew of indie games were revealed alongside a surprising number of old favorites. We also dive into your mailbag questions.

This week ScrambledAshton and Tricky Tom team up to discuss how they feel about newer gaming showcases such as SGF. Are we starting to get nostalgic for E3? Also, a new awkward ice breaker question, what they've been playing, and more!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber: Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns talk about the massive lengths of modern games, many of the movies they have recently seen, and skateboarding! Voice to the voiceless!

This week ScrambledAshton welcomes Seren for her very first podcast! The two discuss the indie releases they have been playing, and dive DEEP into the topic of gaming media. Are women more accepted in games media today? How are things different from the days of magazines? Let's discuss.

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber BarelyMagicMike is joined by the newest member of The Dream Team, Tricky Tom! The two discuss movies, games, and what they have been playing recently. Enjoy!

This week ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike discuss Q1 of 2026 in gaming! The good, the bad, and the ugly. Plus, our icebreaker returns and more!GAMES MENTIONEDAdorable AdventuresBattlestar Galactica MixtapeSarosCall of the Elder GodsDungeon ClawlerDead as Disco

This week ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike are discussing all of the upcoming indie releases through the remainder of 2026 that have them excited! Plus, our icebreaker question returns and more.

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber: ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike discuss the recently released Indie Pass subscription service. They also get into the many games they have been playing and read out your Patreon panel responses!Games MentionedShantyTownPrism: Opus PeakScriptoriumAll Will FallAether and IronHeart of the ForestSintopiaLOK DigitalQuarantine Zone: The Last CheckFinal Sentence

This week Ole Gamer Joe is riding solo as he discusses the massive slew of content released this past week and more. So many indie games so little time!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber: Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss what they have been up to lately, and the rising costs of games and gaming consoles. Our icebreaker question is back, and life events are shared. Enjoy!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber: BarelyMagicMike and SilentSigns discuss the negative aspects of being a gamer. They also talk about what games they have been playing recently and dinosaurs!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber: Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss their latest adventures at Pax East. Plus, our icebreaker question returns in all of its glory!Games mentioned:Grime 2Marvel Maximum CollectionBlood Breaker: Labyrinth of the WitchDREADMOORRain 98GnawThis is Fine: Maximum CopeGrave Seasons

This week, BarelyMagicMike and ScrambledAshton dive into the newly announced AI tech, DLSS 5, and explore what it could mean for the artistic integrity of games moving forward. Plus, your usual icebreaker, game rundown, and more.Games mentioned: Timberborn, Pieced Together, Lost and Found Co., Fallen Tear: The Ascension, Slay the Spire 2, Starship Troopers, Screamer, Reanimal, RoboQuest, Project Songbird, and Piece by Piece.

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns reunite to chat about what they’ve been playing, share a few life updates, and dive into their big topic of the week: how age shapes our gaming habits. All that and more in an exciting new episode!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike discuss why so many live‑service games are dying in record time. The duo also goes over all of the exciting indie games they've been playing, and some… awkward situations. Enjoy!

This week in a massive episode of Outside of the Echo Chamber BarelyMagicMike and ScrambledAshton go over the many game demos they have been playing during Steam Next Fest. Enjoy!

This week, ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike dive into the wildest rides they’ve ever taken, what they’ve been playing lately, and how indie developers can level up their marketing game. All that and plenty more on this episode of Outside of the Echo Chamber!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, Ole and Gamer Joe dive into indie games that took bold creative swings—and actually pulled them off. They also catch up on recent life events, chat about what they’ve been playing, and tackle the truly important questions, like whether either of them has ever gone skinny‑dipping.

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns dive into the surprising success of Iron Lung and what its momentum could mean for future self‑funded indie projects. They also chat about the latest games they’ve been playing, and our icebreaker takes a nostalgic turn as we revisit our favorite childhood pastimes.

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber BarelyMagicMike, SilentSigns, and Ole Gamer Joe discuss games and traits of genres that make them angry. They also attempt to answer the age-old question, does size matter? All of this and some indie gaming too!

This week Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss the rising costs of PC components and consoles, the Nex Playground and why they love it, and exercise. All of this and more on the latest episode of Outside of the Echo Chamber!

Have you ever fallen out of love with gaming? Today ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike explore this topic while also discussing what they've been playing and more! Enjoy :)

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, ScrambledAshton is joined by BarelyMagicMike to break down the “new” definition of indie. They also dive into what they’ve been playing and their least favorite mechanics in games. Enjoy!

Greetings, Indie Warriors, and welcome to the first episode of Outside of the Echo Chamber for 2026! This week, Ole Gamer Joe joins SilentSigns to dive into what has them most excited for the year ahead in gaming, share what they’ve been up to lately, and yes… that infamous ice‑breaker question makes its triumphant return. Enjoy!

This week Ole Gamer Joe and ScrambledAshton discuss why people aren't buying new games! The duo also discusses the worst injuries they have ever sustained, what they have been playing recently, and the struggles of content creation. Enjoy!

Greetings Indie Warriors! On this week's episode ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike discuss their favorite consoles, game award announcements, and Christmas shopping skills! All of this and more on Outside of the Echo Chamber!

This week, Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss their favorite Christmas gaming memories! We also go over what we have been playing recently, some of the fun movies we’ve watched, and other random stuff. Enjoy

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber: Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss Thanksgiving, the effects of AI on media, some of the movies they have been watching, and of course, video games! But our big topic of the day? It's all about gaming mascots we want to see return for new adventures! All of this and so much more on Outside of the Echo Chamber! Patreon members are enjoying this episode early due to the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States.

On this week's episode, SilentSigns and BarelyMagicMike discuss the impact that Valve's recently announced Steam Machine could potentially have on the gaming market. The two also discuss Thanksgiving Day plans, what they have been playing recently, and answer your community questions!

Greetings Indie Warriors and welcome to another episode of Outside of the Echo Chamber! This week, ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike are discussing all of the exciting Steam hardware that was recently revealed. If that weren't enough, they share what's been good in life, some of the recent indies they have been playing, and their favorite indie gaming soundtracks.

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber: Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss the impact that remasters and remakes have on classic games. The two also talk about Thanksgiving traditions and the many indie games they have been playing recently. Enjoy!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike discuss Halloween festivities, the games that they have been playing, sing Christmas songs, and tackle the oh-so-important topic: how important are video games to them?

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber: SilentSigns and ScrambledAshton discuss Halloween happenings, what they have been playing recently, and the state of the gaming industry. Are videogames heading down a bad path?

On this episode of Outside of the Echo Chamber, SilentSigns and BarelyMagicMike discuss their favorite indie games to play during the Halloween season! They also shout out some fun Steam Next Fest demos and share the usual life stories. Please enjoy and thank you for listening as always!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, Ole Gamer Joe and Silentsigns discuss all of the latest indie games they have been playing. The duo also talks about current life events involving Halloween and a recently released poll, which shows 60 percent of gamers in the United States purchase just two games a year. Enjoy!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber! BarelyMagicMike and Ashton discuss what they have been playing lately, the scariest games they have ever played, and the many boneheaded decisions of Microsoft, including recent Game Pass price hikes.

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber: Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss cringe moments in gaming that made them go YUCK! We also talk about all of the exciting indie games we have been playing recently and share life happenings along the way. Voice to the voiceless!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, BarelyMagicMike and ScrambledAshton discuss games that make them feel good inside. The two also discuss their favorite Halloween costumes, YouTube views being destroyed, and what they have been playing recently. Enjoy!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss price points for indie games and what might be considered acceptable. The duo also talks about current life events and gives some great autumn indie gaming recommendations!

This week Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss their brand-new studio, plans for IDOI, and whether they believe Valve can find success in the console market. Apologies for the abbreviated episode but things are getting back to normalcy now!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber ScrambledAshton and BarelyMagicMike discuss their five favorite indie games of all time! The duo also discusses Silksong, Steam potentially getting into the console market, and so much more!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns discuss the big announcement about Silksong getting a release date—and it's soon! They also go over all of the games that they have been playing recently, what they've been up to, and make some fun game recommendations for the audience.

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, Ole Gamer Joe, Ashton, and BarelyMagicMike discuss the current state of the gaming industry. Have bloated budgets and lack of innovation finally caught up with AAA developers and publishers? We also discuss all of the latest games that we have been enjoying, and our favorite and least favorite aspects of content creation. Enjoy your early episode and thank you for your support!

This week, Ole Gamer Joe, Ashton, and BarelyMagicMike discuss the latest Nintendo Indie Direct, the success of AAA franchises such as COD and GTA despite audiences constantly shitting upon them, and the last time they threw up off of drinking. Oh, and what they've been playing and whatnot too. Enjoy—Voice to the voiceless!

This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber, Ole Gamer Joe and SilentSigns dig into the latest in indie gaming, including a surprising Steam ban on a new horror title. We also unpack recent law changes around age-gated content—could face scanning be part of the future?

Greetings Indie Warriors! This week on Outside of the Echo Chamber BarelyMagicMike and Ashton discuss the recent announcement of a new Hellraiser game with Clive Barker's involvement! Other topics include an equally unexpected announcement of an Elf on the Shelf game, and the Stop Killing Games movement hitting a bit of a snag. Plus, our topic of the day: Which genres are the least represented in the indie gaming scene?