Indie Next Fest Frenzy: The Hidden Gems And Hype of 2025’s Biggest Indie Showcase - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are diving headfirst into
this year’s Indie Next Fest, exploring the wild, creative world of indie gaming at its best. From atmospheric horror experiments to cozy hits and chaotic roguelike surprises, we’re breaking down the standout video games that stole the show — and the ones that maybe missed the mark. Is this new wave of indies pushing the boundaries of gaming, or are we starting to see the same ideas recycled under a fresh coat of pixel art? We’ll cover what caught our attention, what deserves more hype, and which video games might just be the next breakout success story. Don’t miss this celebration of creativity, chaos, and everything indie in gaming — only on the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Arc Raiders Impressions, Game of the Year Complete and Pokemon Z-A - Gaming Podcast
Gaming Hosts Ryan, Ace and Josh are back with another packed episode of This Week in Gaming. This week the video game world is abuzz about Arc Raiders after hundreds of thousands of people tried it out. Battlefield 6 sets franchise records, Pokemon Z-A disappoints video gamers everywhere, and we got the results of the way to earlier Game of the Year from Gamescom Asia. It’s another awesome, video game packed episode from your favorite gaming podcast!
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Hijack a host -Doki Doki Literature Club - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Ryan and Ace are sitting back this week as the
Patreon supporters hijack Josh and force him into the pastel nightmare
that is Doki Doki Literature Club! In this special Hijack a Host
episode, Josh dives headfirst into one of the most deceptively twisted gaming experiences ever made. What starts as a cute, wholesome club meeting quickly spirals into one of the darkest turns in video games history — and Josh is not ready.
We break down his reactions, the game’s shocking moments,
and how Doki Doki Literature Club manages to flip every expectation of
what gaming can be. If you love video games that mess with your mind and push the boundaries of storytelling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Get ready for chaos, confusion, and maybe a few tears on this unforgettable episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!
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The Evolution of Indie Horror Games - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are diving deep into the
eerie evolution of indie horror in gaming. From the early pixelated nightmares that defined the genre to the modern psychological terrors shaping today’s scene, the crew unpacks how independent creators changed the way we experience fear in video games. They’ll explore the rise of cult classics, the bold experimentation that big studios won’t touch, and why indie horror continues to push the boundaries of what gaming can be. If you love video games that send chills down your spine, this one’s for you. It’s a spine-tingling, nostalgia-packed episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Grumpy Gamers! - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are putting on their grumpy
gamer hats for this episode of the Video Gamers Podcast! From broken launches and overpriced DLC to endless live service updates and unfinished releases, the guys are venting about everything that drives them crazy in the gaming world. Is modern gaming losing its soul, or are we just becoming those “back in my day” gamers? We break down the biggest frustrations in video games today, what trends we wish would stop, and why some classics still do it better. If you ever rage-quit video games or rolled your eyes at yet another battle pass, this is one video game packed episode you don’t want to miss from the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Video game podcasts are generally loud and obnoxious or boring and mundane -- until now. Video Gamers Podcast is a life-changing gaming podcast from a small group of friends who have loud opinions. We aren’t experts but you bet we will act like them. Join us as we break down our own world of video games, share some laughs, share our experiences, rank our favorites, and help inform you as you search for the next great game. (...and which ones to avoid). A daily video games podcast you can make part of your routine. Come check out our website at videogamerspod.com and reach out to us on X or Instagram @videogamerspod.
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