India’s Gaming Framework, Ban or Boost? | Best Gaming Podcast
India just passed the Online Gaming Act 2025, banning real-money games while boosting esports. Is this a crackdown or a catalyst? Ongamecast breaks down what the law means for players, startups, and the future of gaming in India.
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From Silksong to Samurai Spirits, The Indie Revival and Samurai Showdowns That Defined Gamescom 2025 | Best Gaming Podcast
Gamescom 2025 was more than just flashy trailers, it was a showcase of gaming’s evolving balance between AAA blockbusters, surprising AA standouts, and indie gems that stole the spotlight. In this episode of Ongamecast, we break down the biggest reveals, highlight the creative mid-scale projects making waves, and celebrate the indie darlings like Saltsea Chronicles and the unexpected viral hit Duckside. Whether you’re in it for the spectacle or the creativity, this recap captures why Gamescom 2025 proves the future of gaming is brighter, and more diverse, than ever.
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BattleBit Remastered — the Triumphant Return of Teamplay and Low-Poly Chaos in 2025 | Best Gaming Podcast
BattleBit Remastered made a splash in 2023 with massive 254-player battles, destructible environments, and smooth, low-spec gameplay. But after over a year of silence and mounting negative reviews, the dev team has finally teased a comeback: Operation Overhaul. In this episode of Ongamecast, we break down the game’s origins, why it gained cult success, the cold shoulder it faced afterward, and what the future could hold as hopes rise again. Whether you're team classic FPS or mock the graphics—this is a story of redemption, community, and the durability of fun multiplayer design.
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Metroid Prime: 4 Beyond — First Hands-On at Last & What It Means for Nintendo’s Future | Best Gaming Podcast
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally real, and playable. In this episode, we explore what this long-awaited reveal means for Nintendo, Samus’s legacy, and the future of first-person exploration in 2025 and beyond.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance — How 2D Hand‑Drawn Aesthetics Are Making a Comeback in 2025 | Best Gaming Podcast
Shinobi is back—and it's hand-drawn, deadly, and deeply refined. In this episode, we dive into Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and explore why 2D aesthetics are dominating 2025's game design scene. It's not just retro—it's revolutionary.
Welcome to Ongamecast, the podcast where every game is more than a pastime… it’s a world, a story, and a legacy waiting to be explored. I’m your host, Ikecy Christian, and every week we crack open the games you can’t stop playing and the ones you never saw coming.
From indie darlings to AAA epics, retro legends to genre-defining masterpieces, this is where we go beyond the surface. We dive into the design, the narrative, the emotion, and the culture behind the pixels.
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer, a lore junkie, or just here for the ride, here is your portal into the heart of gaming.
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