The Game Raven Review Podcast

One of the biggest highlights of GeekFest West 2024 was the Seattle Indies booth, where our team met with various indie developers to discuss their upcoming games.Intro by Martha Macabare and Sam Hipp.Additional music by GameChops.

In July, GeekFest West took over Everett, WA, for the first time. Listen in as we chat with Tyler Walior and Nathan Mumm about the challenges, triumphs, and behind-the-scenes moments of bringing this everything-geek game expo to life.Intro by Martha Macabare and Sam Hipp.Additional music by GameChops.

Our Ravens are live at MAGWest 2023 with Veronica Christie, Program Division Chair at MAGWest and Board of Directors member for MAGFest. Intro by Martha Macabare and Sam Hipp.Additional music by GameChops.

This week our writers talk about their favorite and not-so-favorite parts of gaming conventions.Intro by Martha Macabare and Sam Hipp.Additional music by GameChops.

Summer is here! This week our Ravens talk about their most anticipated indie games of Summer 2023.Featured Games: Oxenfree 2: Lost SignalsKao and the Five Pirates of MaraKristalaElementsLies of PVaudevilleDaydream: Forgotten SorrowI am FutureIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops.

This week we are looking back to a podcast we recorded in July of 2022 on BIPOC indie developers.Featured Games:She Dreams ElsewhereJumpalaGarden StoryNever YieldBefore I forgetSweetxHeartIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChops

Explore the convention floor with us this week as our Ravens interview a variety of indie game developers showcased at MAGFest 2023.Featured Games:HALTDon’t Fraud My HeartHazuki Dies: She Has No NameWildmenderGrowing my GrandpaKids of KarendowFire and RescueNomnivore GamesIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChops

This week, our Ravens talk about their experience at MAGFest 2023!Joined by MAGFest chairman Gabriel Gutierrez, founder and creative director of November Reign and host of the Above the Flaw podcast, and Eseme Koge, programmer of Don’t Fraud My Heart at Dogwood Gaming.Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Overworld by Helynt / GameChops

This week, our Ravens share their most anticipated indie games released this Fall 2022!Featured games:Potion PermitThe Last Hero of NostalgaiaAnglerfishFlying Neko Delivery!Paradise MarshThe Excavation of Hob’s BarrowIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Roost Café by Curly / GameChopsFinale by Holder / GameChops

Back in August, our Raven @SarahSweetBee sat down with MAGWest Staff member Gabriel Gutierrez, founder and creative director of November Reign, and host of the Above the Flaw podcast.Stay tuned for additional content from MAGWest 2022 on our website.Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Outset Island by Helynt / GameChops

Our Ravens are recording live from PAX West 2022 this week!Stay tuned for additional interviews from PAX West 2022 on our website.Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops.Roost Café by Curly / GameChopsFinale by Holder / GameChops

This week we’re talking about our favorite multiplayer indie games with some of our amazing Raven Party Twitch Streamers!Featured Games:It Takes TwoAmong UsUltimate Chicken HorsePummel PartyTowerFallNidhoggSuper Animal RoyaleV RisingPotion PartyIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Roost Café by Curly / GameChopsPokémon League by Duzzled / GameChops

This week we follow @SarahSweetBee as she explores the convention floor at Otakon 2022!Featured Studios:Boba StudiosSliced KiwiRetrowareIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Lavender Town by Mikel / GameChops

This week we sit down with solo developer Verinius to talk about our experiences with burnout.Featured Games:Lawmage AcademyPoly VitaIKAIKingdom Hearts III ReMindLeague of Legends Wild RiftEchoes of ManaFF7 First SoldierIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Dearly Beloved by Coffee Date / GameChopsContinue by Helynt / GameChops

Our Ravens get together this week to talk about their experiences with chronic illness and gaming.Featured Games:IKAIPokemon Cafe RemixGhost of TsushimaWytchwoodAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsLemon CakeCats & SoupHaloSims 4Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Dearly Beloved by Coffee Date / GameChopsPopulation Growing! by Curly / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

We have some incredible Ravens here at Game Raven Review so we decided to shine a light on some of them during our podcast. This week, @samsaiditdfw hosts @YourNeighborTJ for our very first Game Raven Spotlight! Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops.

This week, @samsaiditdfw, @taztdevil3 & @PuppetMasterEN chat with Seattle-based indie game developer, Charles Kimball, to talk about his upcoming game, Minotaur Princess!Featured Games:Kingdom Hearts IIIPokémon GoPokémon Café RemixFF14Sims 4NoitaIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Dearly Beloved by Coffee Date / GameChopsPopulation Growing! by Curly / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

On our podcast this week, @samsaiditdfw@sarahsweetbee@taztdevil3 & @PuppetMasterEN share their favorite female leads.Featured Games:Tomb RaiderLittle NightmaresHorizon Zero DawnThe Walking Dead: Season 2BayonettaThe Last of Us Part IIHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeFinal Fantasy X-2Final Fantasy XIIIPersephoneHazel the Plant WitchIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Dearly Beloved by Coffee Date / GameChopsPopulation Growing! by Curly / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week, our writers talk about some of the most influential women in the gaming industry. Roberta Williams Amy HenningKim SwiftNatalia MartinssonAya KyogokuAstral Clocktower Studios SkyReach StudiosIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops.

Our Spring Preview is finally here! This week our writers share their most anticipated games this Spring 2022.Featured Games:Bundle for UkraineSons of the ForestWe Were Here ForeverVampire SurvivorsSelflossCult of the LambLil Gator GameHave a Nice DeathPoppy Playtime: Chapter 2Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Population Growing! by Curly / GameChopsPokémon League by Duzzled / GameChops

On this week’s podcast, we listen back to our interview in January on sound design with composer and sound designer, Fabri.Featured Games:TwilightStar: Heart of EirTribes of MidgardA Space for the UnboundStardew ValleyYs VIIIOverwatchKoi KoiIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Population Growing! by Curly / GameChopsPokémon League by Duzzled / GameChops

This week, our writers discuss their most anticipated indies this Winter 2022.Featured Games:The PatagoniansStrayNeJBear and BreakfastSifuThe Stanley Parable: Ultra DeluxeIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Population Growing! by Curly / GameChopsRoost Café by Curly / GameChopsLavender Town by Mikel / GameChops

Our writers talk about some of their favorite games shown at the Indie World Showcase by Nintendo.Featured Games:Dungeon MunchiesSea of StarsAfterlove EPRiver City Girls 2Aliisha: The Oblivion of the Twin GoddessesEndling - Extinction is ForeverGerda: A Flame in WinterParkasaurusIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week, our writers share their thoughts on the 2021 Game Awards.Featured Games:The Game Awards Nominees 2021Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Population Growing! by Curly / GameChopsNuvema Town by Duzzled / GameChopsPokémon League by Duzzled / GameChops

Our writers talk about some of their favorite solo-developed indie games this week!Featured Games:The PathlessScarlet Hollow PapeturaFive Nights at Freddy’s UndertaleDoki Doki Literature ClubOmoriGhost of a TaleLemon CakeStardew ValleyIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChops

Our writers sit back this week and chat about some of the most ridiculous indies they could find.Featured Games:OctodadDo Not Feed the MonkeysChicken PolicePoppy PlaytimeDuru: About Mole Rats and DepressionWanted RacoonThe Greatest Penguin Heist of All TimeIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Finale by Holder / GameChopsPokémon League by Duzzled / GameChops

What does “indie” mean anyway? This week, our writers discuss this question alongside special guest @HourADayGamer!Featured Games:Cygnus Pizza RaceTwilight Star Heart of EirPokemon Shining Pearl & Brilliant DiamondKonosuba: Fantastic DaysGraveyard KeeperScarlet HollowIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Roost Café by Curly / GameChopsPokémon League by Duzzled / GameChops

This week, our writers talk about their experiences as game testers.Featured Games:Poppy PlaytimeCrab GamePokemon EmeraldHalo 3Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Roost Café by Curly / GameChops

This week, our writers talk about their experiences as LGBTQ+ in gaming.Featured Games:Demon SlayerAt Eve’s WakePlanet ZooStardew ValleyLost EmberDivinity 2Traveler’s Rest Drinks with FrenemiesEastward Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops

Happy Halloween! This week our Ravens talk about their favorite indie horror games in this extended Halloween special.Featured Games:Never AgainNo One Lives Under the LighthousePhasmophobiaDeceitGraveyard KeeperIn SilenceAt Eve’s WakeApsulov: End of GodsThe ForestDead by DaylightDying FlameLayers of FearDoki Doki Literature ClubThe Witch’s House MVInmostIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops: & BlackLynk.Lavender Town by Mikel / GameChops

Our writers talk about their favorite cozy games this week with special guest Victoria Caña!Featured Games:EastshadeFarm TogetherSpiritfarer ACNHGraveyard KeeperMoonlighterAutonautsSunhavenUnpackingIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Population Growing! by Curly / GameChopsLavender Town by Mikel / GameChops

This week our writers host a conversation about localization in games with localization specialist AstralBode of Kristala, and Verinius, solo developer of Lawmage Academy.Featured Games:KristalaLawmage AcademyGenshin ImpactXcom2WoWFinal Fantasy XVPokemon UniteInside Lovecraft TalesBorderlands 3Konosuba FDMTG ArenaGirl Cafe Gun Potion CraftThe Room SeriesElder Scrolls IV: OblivionIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Population Growing! by Curly / GameChopsLavender Town by Mikel / GameChopsContinue by Helynt / GameChops

This week our writers bring you their most anticipated indie games of Fall 2021.Featured Games:Evil TonightWytchwoodForgive Me FatherAlien CubeGloomwoodJurassic World Evolution 2Chainmonsters BunhouseLen’s Island Mineko’s Night MarketIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Finale by Holder / GameChopsPokémon League by Duzzled / GameChops

This week we talk about all the games we loved from the Seattle Indies Expo 2021!See more about SIX2021 at their website.Featured Games:Forest GroveVideo HoleAstronaut: The Best Which WizardDungeons of EderaTic Tac Together Rain on your ParadeNeon NoodlesLaundry SimulatorIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Population Growing! by Curly / GameChopsLavender Town by Mikel / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week on our podcast our writers talk through their favorite and not-so-favorite video game movies.What We’re Playing:Life is Strange: True ColorsMTG ArenaEastwardSkyward Sword HDKonoSuba: Fantastic DaysLittlewoodVisit our websitefor more indie news & reviews!Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Nuvema Town by Duzzled / GameChopsFinale by Holder / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

Our episode this week is filled with interviews with the incredible indie devs our writers met at PAX West this year!Visit our websiteto learn more about the amazing discoveries we made this year at PAX West 2021.Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week our writers celebrate Game Raven Review’s first birthday while at PAX West!What We’re Playing:Fire Emblem 3 HousesJoy of CookingMTG ArenaGroundedHOAKonoSuba: Fantastic DaysCoffee TalkCozy GroveLittlewoodIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Let’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week our writers are revving up for PAX West and talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly of gaming conventions.What We’re Playing:CattailsHOAChicken PoliceRave HeartLove NikkiIt Takes TwoKonoSuba: Fantastic DaysCoffee TalkDoki Doki Literature ClubUnbound: Worlds ApartIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week we chat with members of Astral Clocktower Studios about marketing indie games.What We’re Playing:KristalaAlan WakeCurse of the Dead GodsHalf-Life: AlyxNaraka: Bladepoint Garden Story Doki Doki Literature ClubSkyward Sword HDIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week we welcome programmer and narrative designer Cam Perry to talk about dialogue and story writing in games.See their work at camperrygames.comWhat We’re Playing:Death’s DoorRakuenPortalA Plague TaleMuckThe Blackout ClubIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops.Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChops

This week we chat with game maker Ezra Szanton about Game Jams.What We’re Playing:Yes, Your GraceSpelunky 2Don’t Starve TogetherIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week we recap our 24-Hour Charity Stream and talk about gaming for charity through Extra Life.Learn more about Extra Life and Seattle Children’s Hospital.What We’re Playing:Death’s DoorSpirit FarerFar Cry 5Don’t Starve Together RaftStardew ValleySuper Animal RoyaleJackbox Party Pack 6ValheimGartic PhonePummel PartyAmong UsIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week our writers get a little wild as they talk about game mechanics.What We’re Playing:PreyDestroy All HumansGartic PhoneThe Witch’s House MVRaftDuru - A Game about Mole Rats and DepressionA Mortician’s TaleMonster Hunter Stories 2Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

Our writers bring you their most anticipated games of Summer 2021.What We’re Playing:Ori and the Blind Forest Cattails Destroy All Humans! State of Decay 2Intro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week we are joined by indie tabletop devs Victoria Caña and Chris Nearman.What We’re Playing:GladiusStardew Valley: The Board GameBeat SaberLegends of RuneterraMagic: The GatheringResident Evil VillageThe Witch’s House MVGhost of a TaleThe CompanionIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Let’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / Game Chops

This week we chat with our writer NuclearArachnid about gaming with his family.What We’re Playing:Cozy GroveOri and the Blind ForestSea of ThievesMass Effect Legendary EditionHaloDOOMIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Outset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week we shoot the breeze with our new podcast host, Sam P, and reflect on our gaming lives. What We’re Playing:Cozy GroveAnimal CrossingMario Golf: Super RushIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Let’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week we say goodbye to our podcast host and producer Henry J and break down all the new games announced at e3.What We’re Playing:Days GoneGetsuFumaDen: Undying LightHalo 3Overcooked! 2Hell is Other DemonsCities: SkylinesIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChops

This week we speak with Kristala Devs Astral Clocktower Studios about starting a women-fronted dev studio and women in gaming.Follow Astral Clocktower Studios.What We’re Playing:Persona 5 RoyalCities: SkylinesPersona 4 GoldenThe Witch’s House MVReturnalIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsLet’s Go Home by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops

This week is a little more chill than normal since Puppet and Taz are getting married soon! We preview our June podcast calendar and talk about what we are playing in this week’s episode.What We’re Playing:Persona 5 RoyalVivietteElite DangerousResident Evil VillageIntro by Martha Macabare.Additional music by GameChops:Continue by Helynt / GameChopsOutset Island by Helynt / GameChops