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		<title>The Indie Showcase Collection for 7/7/26</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the collection of the indie games I&#8217;ve (Josh Bycer) done shorts to cover over the week. Josh BycerOwner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series and &#8220;20 Essential Games to &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/the-indie-showcase-collection-for-7-7-26/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "The Indie Showcase Collection for 7/7/26"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is the collection of the indie games I&#8217;ve (Josh Bycer) done shorts to cover over the week.</p>



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		<title>Two Original Indie Games To Enjoy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a double review of No Players Online and Blippo+ played with review keys. (Editor&#8217;s note: I [John Harris] wrote about Blippo+ some time ago.) 00:00 Intro00:20&#160;No Players Online3:35&#160;Blippo+ Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/two-original-indie-games-to-enjoy/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Two Original Indie Games To Enjoy"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a double review of No Players Online and Blippo+ played with review keys. (Editor&#8217;s note: I [John Harris] <a href="https://setsideb.com/blippo/">wrote about Blippo+ some time ago</a>.)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:20&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2701800/No_Players_Online/">No Players Online</a><br>3:35&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3323850/Blippo/">Blippo+</a></p>
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		<title>The Weekly Indie Shortcase (8/24/26)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the weekly collection of indie games I (Josh Bycer) am covering on my indie short showcase series on the Youtube channel. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/the-weekly-indie-shortcase-8-24-26/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "The Weekly Indie Shortcase (8/24/26)"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is the weekly collection of indie games I (Josh Bycer) am covering on my indie short showcase series on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/game-wisdom">the Youtube channel</a>.</p>



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		<title>One More Collection of Fantastic Demos from Next Fest</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the final part of my look at steam next fest October 2025 and the great demos I (Josh Bycer) played. 00:00 Intro00:23&#160;House 22:27&#160;Goblin Sushi4:06&#160;Saga of Yurina4:58&#160;Hermit and Pig6:36&#160;The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time8:20&#160;Idosra: The Electric Renaissance10:49&#160;Uncle Lee&#8217;s Cookbook: Five Recipes of Disaster11:56&#160;Obelus Manor13:19&#160;Requiem of Reuinis16:29&#160;Shadows of the &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/one-more-collection-of-fantastic-demos-from-next-fest/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "One More Collection of Fantastic Demos from Next Fest"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is the final part of my look at steam next fest October 2025 and the great demos I (Josh Bycer) played.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:23&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2586440/House_2/">House 2</a><br>2:27&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3734290/Goblin_Sushi/">Goblin Sushi</a><br>4:06&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3894600/Saga_of_Yurina/">Saga of Yurina</a><br>4:58&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/Hermit_and_Pig/">Hermit and Pig</a><br>6:36&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2809660/The_Remake_of_the_End_of_the_Greatest_RPG_of_All_Time/">The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time</a><br>8:20&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2808350/Idosra_The_Electric_Renaissance/">Idosra: The Electric Renaissance</a><br>10:49&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3777930/Uncle_Lees_Cookbook_Five_Recipes_for_Disaster/">Uncle Lee&#8217;s Cookbook: Five Recipes of Disaster</a><br>11:56&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3980510/Obelus_Manor/">Obelus Manor</a><br>13:19&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3377810/_Demo/">Requiem of Reuinis</a><br>16:29&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2506100/Shadows_of_the_Afterland/">Shadows of the Afterland</a><br>18:06&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3187880/The_Fable_Manga_Build_Roguelike/">The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike</a><br>20:35&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2112740/Humanica/">Humanica</a><br>22:16&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1221950/Nighthawks/">Nighthawks</a></p>
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		<title>Double the Incremental Fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a double review of Astro Prospector and Legends of Dragaea played with a review key and press key respectively. 00:00 Intro00:20&#160;Astro Prospector2:57&#160;Legends of Dragaea Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/double-the-incremental-fun/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Double the Incremental Fun"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a double review of Astro Prospector and Legends of Dragaea played with a review key and press key respectively.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:20&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3503440/Astro_Prospector/">Astro Prospector</a><br>2:57&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2712380/Legends_of_Dragaea_Idle_Dungeons/">Legends of Dragaea</a></p>
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		<title>Incremental Fun With Progress Racer RPG and Maktala</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/incremental-fun-with-progress-racer-rpg-and-maktala/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a review and preview of two incremental games,&#160;Progress Racer RPG&#160;and&#160;Maktala. Played with a retail key and demo build, respectively. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series and &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/incremental-fun-with-progress-racer-rpg-and-maktala/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Incremental Fun With Progress Racer RPG and Maktala"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a review and preview of two incremental games,&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3346820/Progress_Racer_RPG/">Progress Racer RPG</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4005560/Maktala_Slime_Lootfest/">Maktala</a>. Played with a retail key and demo build, respectively.</p>
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		<title>Vampire&#8217;s Best Friend is an Adorably Challenging Platformer</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/vampires-best-friend-is-an-adorably-challenging-platformer/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a review of Vampire&#8217;s Best Friend played with a retail key. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series and &#8220;20 Essential Games to Study&#8221; game-wisdom.com/]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a review of <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3583530/Vampires_Best_Friend/">Vampire&#8217;s Best Friend</a> played with a retail key. </p>
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		<title>Steam NextFest 2025 Coverage, Part 9</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/steam-nextfest-2025-coverage-part-9/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2025]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indiegameshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nextfest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[steam]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ninth part of our (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) coverage of Steam NextFest 2025 October edition. 00:00 Intro00:26&#160;Curtains the Clown2:16&#160;Archon Soul4:09&#160;Homura Hime5:59&#160;Malleus Maleficarum6:52&#160;Bottom Up Beatdown: Hostile Takeover8:37&#160;Smash it Wild9:58&#160;Broomstick Exorcist12:03&#160;Earth Must Die13:38&#160;Funky Heart Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/steam-nextfest-2025-coverage-part-9/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Steam NextFest 2025 Coverage, Part 9"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The ninth part of our (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) coverage of Steam NextFest 2025 October edition.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:26&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3766820/Curtains_The_Clown/">Curtains the Clown</a><br>2:16&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3799470/Archon_Soul/">Archon Soul</a><br>4:09&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1820000/Homura_Hime/">Homura Hime</a><br>5:59&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3964560/Malleus_Maleficarum/">Malleus Maleficarum</a><br>6:52&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3822860/BottomUp_Beatdown_Hostile_Takeover/">Bottom Up Beatdown: Hostile Takeover</a><br>8:37&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2432240/Smash_it_Wild/">Smash it Wild</a><br>9:58&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411060/Broomstick_Exorcist/">Broomstick Exorcist</a><br>12:03&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/Earth_Must_Die/">Earth Must Die</a><br>13:38&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3457940/FUNKYHEART/">Funky Heart</a></p>
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		<title>Games of NextFest 2025, Part 8</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/games-of-nextfest-2025-part-8/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[2025]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indiegameshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nextfest]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Part 8 of my (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) coverage of Steam NextFest, October 2025 edition. 00:00 Intro00:20&#160;The Doppel1:27&#160;Terror Type Alchemy3:09&#160;The Spirit Lift4:45&#160;The People of Sea, Sun, and Salt6:17&#160;Terraformental8:28&#160;Heaven Does Not Respond Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/games-of-nextfest-2025-part-8/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Games of NextFest 2025, Part 8"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Part 8 of my (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) coverage of Steam NextFest, October 2025 edition.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:20&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3711330/The_Doppel/">The Doppel</a><br>1:27&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3503810/TERRORtypeALCHEMY/">Terror Type Alchemy</a><br>3:09&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/THE_SPIRIT_LIFT/">The Spirit Lift</a><br>4:45&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3617200/The_people_of_Sea_Sun__Salt/">The People of Sea, Sun, and Salt</a><br>6:17&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3762790/Terraformental/">Terraformental</a><br>8:28&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3817240/Heaven_Does_Not_Respond/">Heaven Does Not Respond</a></p>
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		<title>Next Fest Demo Showcase 2025, Part 7</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/next-fest-demo-showcase-2025-part-7/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is part 7 of my (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) favorite demos from Steam NextFest, October 2025 edition. 00:00 Intro00:23&#160;Servant of the Lake1:25&#160;Painted in Blood3:47&#160;Jackal5:28&#160;Hold the Mine7:28&#160;Amnyam9:19&#160;Keys of Fury10:01&#160;Prince of Darkness Jr10:55&#160;Checkmage! Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/next-fest-demo-showcase-2025-part-7/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Next Fest Demo Showcase 2025, Part 7"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is part 7 of my (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) favorite demos from Steam NextFest, October 2025 edition.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:23&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3636770/Servant_of_the_Lake/">Servant of the Lake</a><br>1:25&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2954080/Painted_In_Blood/">Painted in Blood</a><br>3:47&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3124230/Jackal/">Jackal</a><br>5:28&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164960/Hold_The_Mine/">Hold the Mine</a><br>7:28&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2652590/AMNYAM/">Amnyam</a><br>9:19&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546690/Keys_of_Fury/">Keys of Fury</a><br>10:01&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3716870/Prince_of_Darkness_Jr/">Prince of Darkness Jr</a><br>10:55&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3613550/Checkmage/">Checkmage!</a></p>
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		<title>More NextFest 2025 Demos</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/more-nextfest-2025-demos/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[2025]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[More of my series looking at the best demos from Steam NextFest October 2025 edition. 00:00 Intro00:21&#160;Repel the Rifts2:59&#160;Reanimal4:28&#160;Bloodright6:39&#160;Lady Dracula8:17&#160;Ambrosia Sky10:25&#160;Light Odyssey12:16&#160;A Game About Feeding a Black Hole13:08&#160;Eventide Matter13:26&#160;Outhold Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/more-nextfest-2025-demos/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "More NextFest 2025 Demos"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">More of my series looking at the best demos from Steam NextFest October 2025 edition.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:21&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3686580/Repel_The_Rifts/">Repel the Rifts</a><br>2:59&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129530/REANIMAL/">Reanimal</a><br>4:28&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Bloodright/">Bloodright</a><br>6:39&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3624840/Lady_Dracula/">Lady Dracula</a><br>8:17&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/Ambrosia_Sky/">Ambrosia Sky</a><br>10:25&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902860/Light_Odyssey/">Light Odyssey</a><br>12:16&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694480/A_Game_About_Feeding_A_Black_Hole/">A Game About Feeding a Black Hole</a><br>13:08&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2455780/Eventide_Matter/">Eventide Matter</a><br>13:26&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3767740/Outhold/">Outhold</a></p>
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		<title>Steam NextFest Coverage Part 4</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/steam-nextfest-coverage-part-4/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indiedevshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Continuing our coverage of the best games from Steam NextFest October 2025 edition. 00:00 Intro00:16&#160;Wall World 21:51&#160;Lyara3:32&#160;Neverawake: Flashback5:08&#160;Umigari7:51&#160;Sisyphus is a Bug9:32&#160;Skate Story11:44&#160;Odd Town12:51&#160;Relic Abyss14:02&#160;One Rotten Oath Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/steam-nextfest-coverage-part-4/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Steam NextFest Coverage Part 4"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Continuing our coverage of the best games from Steam NextFest October 2025 edition.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:16&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3467710/Wall_World_2/">Wall World 2</a><br>1:51&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1871260/Lyara/">Lyara</a><br>3:32&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3072510/NeverAwake_FLASHBACK/">Neverawake: Flashback</a><br>5:08&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3772960/UMIGARI/">Umigari</a><br>7:51&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3971000/Sisyphus_Is_a_Bug/">Sisyphus is a Bug</a><br>9:32&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263240/Skate_Story/">Skate Story</a><br>11:44&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2688780/Odd_Town/">Odd Town</a><br>12:51&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3017760/Relic_Abyss/">Relic Abyss</a><br>14:02&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3902710/One_Rotten_Oath/">One Rotten Oath</a></p>
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		<title>Steam Next Fest Coverage Part 3</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/steam-next-fest-coverage-part-3/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is more coverage from Steam Next Fest 2025 October edition. (Previous posts are here: Part 1 and Part 2.) 00:00 Intro00:16&#160;Aerial Knight&#8217;s Dropshot01:49&#160;Super Pinball Adventure2:55&#160;This isn&#8217;t Just Tower Defense4:33&#160;FlippUp6:02&#160;Fatal Claw7:14&#160;Re-activated8:25&#160;Tower Lords9:39&#160;Legends of Dragaea11:20&#160;Fantasy Idle Dungeon12:48&#160;Slimeward Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/steam-next-fest-coverage-part-3/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Steam Next Fest Coverage Part 3"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is more coverage from Steam Next Fest 2025 October edition. (Previous posts are here: <a href="https://setsideb.com/next-fest-2025-demo-showcase-part-1/">Part 1</a> and <a href="https://setsideb.com/next-fest-2025-showcase-part-2/">Part 2</a>.)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:16&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3465190/Aerial_Knights_DropShot/">Aerial Knight&#8217;s Dropshot</a><br>01:49&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3684910/Super_Pinball_Adventure/">Super Pinball Adventure</a><br>2:55&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3653600/This_Isnt_Just_Tower_Defense/">This isn&#8217;t Just Tower Defense</a><br>4:33&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3854060/FlippUp/">FlippUp</a><br>6:02&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2827750/Fatal_Claw/">Fatal Claw</a><br>7:14&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2233170/ReActivated/">Re-activated</a><br>8:25&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3905630/Tower_Lords/">Tower Lords</a><br>9:39&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2712380/Legends_of_Dragaea_Idle_Dungeons/">Legends of Dragaea</a><br>11:20&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3424610/Fantasy_Idle_Dungeon/">Fantasy Idle Dungeon</a><br>12:48&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3913270/Slimeward/">Slimeward</a></p>
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		<title>Next Fest 2025 Showcase Part 2</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/next-fest-2025-showcase-part-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Part 2 of my (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) favorite demos from Steam Next Fest October 2025 edition. EDITOR&#8217;S NOTE: is that a certain bobcat we all know in the preview image? Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/next-fest-2025-showcase-part-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Next Fest 2025 Showcase Part 2"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Part 2 of my (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) favorite demos from Steam Next Fest October 2025 edition. EDITOR&#8217;S NOTE: is that a certain bobcat we all know in the preview image?</p>
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		<title>Next Fest 2025 Demo Showcase Part 1</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/next-fest-2025-demo-showcase-part-1/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[2025]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the first part of my (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) collection of videos of my favorite demos from Steam Next Fest, October 2025. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/next-fest-2025-demo-showcase-part-1/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Next Fest 2025 Demo Showcase Part 1"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is the first part of my (Josh Bycer&#8217;s) collection of videos of my favorite demos from Steam Next Fest, October 2025.</p>
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		<title>Six More Great Indie Games For All Skill Levels</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/six-more-great-indie-games-for-all-skill-levels/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cairn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ClaireALaMode]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dimensionals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EpiphanyCity]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The weekly indie game showcases highlight the many games we check out on the channel. Please reach out if you would like to submit a game for a future one. All games shown are either press keys, demos, or games from my own collection. 00:00 Intro00:14&#160;Voin01:50&#160;Dimensionals3:28&#160;Cairn5:09&#160;Claire A La Mode6:33&#160;Epiphany City8:33&#160;Shady Knight Josh Bycer Owner of &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/six-more-great-indie-games-for-all-skill-levels/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Six More Great Indie Games For All Skill Levels"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:14&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2464530/VOIN/">Voin</a><br>01:50&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2856450/Dimensionals/">Dimensionals</a><br>3:28&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/">Cairn</a><br>5:09&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292860/Claire_a_la_Mode/">Claire A La Mode</a><br>6:33&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1508530/Epiphany_City/">Epiphany City</a><br>8:33&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1155650/Shady_Knight/">Shady Knight</a></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For this interview, I (Josh Bycer) spoke with David Peters who is the designer of Disaster Arms and a lover of modern retro games to discuss the game, being inspired by Treasure, and what it&#8217;s like to make challenging action titles. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/modern-retro-design-with-disaster-arms-and-david-peters-interview/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Modern Retro Design With Disaster Arms and David Peters Interview"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For this interview, I (Josh Bycer) spoke with David Peters who is the designer of Disaster Arms and a lover of modern retro games to discuss the game, being inspired by Treasure, and what it&#8217;s like to make challenging action titles.</p>



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		<title>Checking out First Time Indie Dev Games</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/checking-out-first-time-indie-dev-games/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BasketBots]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ClimbOutOfHell]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DebutDevs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KingStatic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TheLastEmpire]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the recording of our Debut Devs Showcase stream, focusing on first-time indie devs and student projects. If you want to sign up for a future stream, here are the rules and sign-up page 00:00 Intro and&#160;The Last Empire28:44&#160;Basket Bots50:27&#160;Climb out of Hell1:25:20&#160;King Static Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/checking-out-first-time-indie-dev-games/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Checking out First Time Indie Dev Games"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is the recording of our Debut Devs Showcase stream, focusing on first-time indie devs and student projects. If you want to sign up for a future stream, <a href="https://forms.gle/MsRNCt3wgp9kZAkD7">here are the rules and sign-up page</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro and&nbsp;<a href="https://luckyape.itch.io/empires">The Last Empire</a><br>28:44&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3725900/Basket_Bots/">Basket Bots</a><br>50:27&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3712580/Climb_out_of_Hell/">Climb out of Hell</a><br>1:25:20&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2492070/King_Static/">King Static</a></p>
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		<title>Freeride Review</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/freeride-review/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freeride]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a review of&#160;Freeride&#160;played with a press key provided by the developer. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series and &#8220;20 Essential Games to Study&#8221; game-wisdom.com/]]></description>
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		<title>Indie Dev Interview with Jake Houston</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/indie-dev-interview-with-jake-houston/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GameOver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[JakeHouston]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rpg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SoloGamedev]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://setsideb.com/?p=12022</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[For this episode of the perceptive podcast, I spoke with Jake Houston who is a solo developer working on his rhythmic RPG Game Over. We spoke about working on the game, RPG design and more. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/indie-dev-interview-with-jake-houston/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Indie Dev Interview with Jake Houston"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For this episode of the perceptive podcast, I spoke with Jake Houston who is a solo developer working on his rhythmic RPG Game Over. We spoke about working on the game, RPG design and more.</p>
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		<title>Indie Showcase For 3/26/2026</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/indie-showcase-for-3-26-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BoyceTheVoice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indiegameshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NairiRisingTide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PoradoraVsMonstersOfTheWorld]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SacreBleu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[StandAloneEPO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Windswept]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please reach out if you would like to submit a game for a future Showcase. All games shown are either press keys, demos, or games from Josh Bycer&#8217;s own collection. 00:00 Intro00:14&#160;Windswept1:32&#160;Sacre Bleu2:45&#160;Stand Alone EP.O4:09&#160;Nairi Rising Tide5:29&#160;Boyce the Voice6:25&#160;Poradora vs. Monsters of the World Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/indie-showcase-for-3-26-2026/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Indie Showcase For 3/26/2026"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:14&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1660960/Windswept/">Windswept</a><br>1:32&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1081300/Sacre_Bleu/">Sacre Bleu</a><br>2:45&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3171900/STANDALONE__Ep0/">Stand Alone EP.O</a><br>4:09&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225200/NAIRI_Rising_Tide/">Nairi Rising Tide</a><br>5:29&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2759170/Boyce_the_Voice/">Boyce the Voice</a><br>6:25&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3328010/PORADORA_vs_Monsters_of_the_World/">Poradora vs. Monsters of the World</a></p>
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		<title>Cultic Episode 2 Review</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/cultic-episode-2-review/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cultic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://setsideb.com/?p=11741</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[This is a video review of&#160;Cultic Chapter 2&#160;played with a press key. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series and &#8220;20 Essential Games to Study&#8221; game-wisdom.com/]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a video review of&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3918090/CULTIC_Chapter_Two/">Cultic Chapter 2</a>&nbsp;played with a press key.</p>



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		<title>Beyond Sunset Review</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/beyond-sunset-review/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BeyondSunset]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shooter]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://setsideb.com/?p=11720</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[This is a review of&#160;Beyond Sunset&#160;played with a press key. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series and &#8220;20 Essential Games to Study&#8221; game-wisdom.com/]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a review of&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1665260/Beyond_Sunset/">Beyond Sunset</a>&nbsp;played with a press key.</p>
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		<title>Indie Showcase For 2/2/2026</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/indie-showcase-for-2-2-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indiedevshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beastieball]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brazilian drug dealer 3]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indiegameshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nimrods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thunder age]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trash goblin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://setsideb.com/?p=11670</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The indie game showcases highlight the many games we check out on game-wisdom. Please reach out (to Josh Bycer) if you would like to submit a game for a future one. All games shown are either press keys, demos, or games from my own collection. 00:00 Intro00:14&#160;Nimrods1:47&#160;Trash Goblin3:09&#160;Thunder Age4:25&#160;BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/indie-showcase-for-2-2-2026/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Indie Showcase For 2/2/2026"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The indie game showcases highlight the many games we check out on game-wisdom. Please reach out (to Josh Bycer) if you would like to submit a game for a future one. All games shown are either press keys, demos, or games from my own collection.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:14&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086430/NIMRODS/">Nimrods</a><br>1:47&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407830/Trash_Goblin/">Trash Goblin</a><br>3:09&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2969320/Thunder_Age/">Thunder Age</a><br>4:25&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3191050/BRAZILIAN_DRUG_DEALER_3_I_OPENED_A_PORTAL_TO_HELL_IN_THE_FAVELA_TRYING_TO_REVIVE_MIT_AIA_I_NEED_TO_CLOSE_IT/">BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT</a><br>6:22&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1864950/Beastieball/">Beastieball</a></p>
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		<title>A Pair of Great Puzzle Games</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/a-pair-of-great-puzzle-games/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elephantasy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[puzzle]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a double review for&#160;Elephantasy&#160;1 and&#160;Neyyah, played with a retail key and press key, respectively. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series and &#8220;20 Essential Games to Study&#8221; &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/a-pair-of-great-puzzle-games/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "A Pair of Great Puzzle Games"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a double review for&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1459540/Elephantasy/">Elephantasy&nbsp;</a>1 and&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1289720/Neyyah/">Neyyah</a>, played with a retail key and press key, respectively.</p>
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		<title>An Indie Game For Everybody</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/an-indie-game-for-everybody/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indiedevshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AnomalyCollapse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FeedTheDeep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indiegameshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KarateSurvivor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MechShuffle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Neva]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PhantomSpark]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The weekly indie game showcases highlight the many games we check out on the channel. (JH: That would be Game Wisdom, please consider dropping by there!) Please reach out if you would like to submit a game for a future one. All games shown are either press keys, demos, or games from my own collection. &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/an-indie-game-for-everybody/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "An Indie Game For Everybody"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The weekly indie game showcases highlight the many games we check out on the channel. (JH: That would be <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/game-wisdom">Game Wisdom</a>, please consider dropping by there!) Please reach out if you would like to submit a game for a future one. All games shown are either press keys, demos, or games from my own collection.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:14&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2075760/Mech_Shuffle/">Mech Shuffle</a><br>2:06&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3027930/Karate_Survivor/">Karate Survivor</a><br>3:51&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420660/Neva/">Neva</a><br>5:36&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2082410/Anomaly_Collapse/">Anomaly Collapse</a><br>7:48&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2332260/Feed_the_Deep/">Feed the Deep</a><br>9:56&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1924180/Phantom_Spark/">Phantom Spark</a></p>



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		<link>https://setsideb.com/void-breaker-preview/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[VoidBreaker]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://setsideb.com/?p=11595</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[This is a preview of&#160;Void/Breaker&#160;played with a gamespass key. Footage shown is in early access and may not represent the current version. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/void-breaker-preview/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Void/Breaker Preview"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a preview of&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2615540/VOIDBREAKER/">Void/Breaker</a>&nbsp;played with a gamespass key. Footage shown is in early access and may not represent the current version.</p>
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		<title>A Conversation About Covering Indie Games</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/a-conversation-about-covering-indie-games/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IndieEnjoyer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[For this perceptive podcast, the YouTube channel Indie Enjoyer reached out to want to chat about covering indie games, and what it&#8217;s like to be a Youtuber today who enjoys talking about smaller and underrated games. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/a-conversation-about-covering-indie-games/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "A Conversation About Covering Indie Games"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For this perceptive podcast, the YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@IndieEnjoyer123">Indie Enjoyer</a> reached out to want to chat about covering indie games, and what it&#8217;s like to be a Youtuber today who enjoys talking about smaller and underrated games.</p>
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		<title>Indie Game Showcase For 1/26/26</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/indie-game-showcase-for-1-26-26/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indiedevshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DobbelDungeon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entanglement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ExtremeEvolutionDriveToDivinity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indiegameshowcase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ParryNightmare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sniperkiller]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ultros]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://setsideb.com/?p=11493</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The weekly indie game showcases highlight the many games we check out on the (Game Wisdom) channel. Please reach out if you would like to submit a game for a future one. All games shown are either press keys, demos, or games from my own collection. 00:00 Intro00:14&#160;Dobbel Dungeon1:58&#160;Entanglement3:43&#160;Parry Nightmare5:07&#160;Extreme Evolution Drive to Divinity6:46&#160;Ultros9:09&#160;Sniper Killer &#8230; <a href="https://setsideb.com/indie-game-showcase-for-1-26-26/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Indie Game Showcase For 1/26/26"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The weekly indie game showcases highlight the many games we check out on the (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/game-wisdom">Game Wisdom</a>) channel. Please reach out if you would like to submit a game for a future one. All games shown are either press keys, demos, or games from my own collection.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">00:00 Intro<br>00:14&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2622820/Dobbel_Dungeon/">Dobbel Dungeon</a><br>1:58&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2412970/ENTANGLEMENT/">Entanglement</a><br>3:43&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081230/Parry_Nightmare/">Parry Nightmare</a><br>5:07&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111360/Extreme_Evolution_Drive_to_Divinity/">Extreme Evolution Drive to Divinity</a><br>6:46&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2386310/Ultros/">Ultros</a><br>9:09&nbsp;<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2389570/Sniper_Killer/">Sniper Killer</a></p>
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		<title>Incision Review</title>
		<link>https://setsideb.com/incision-review/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Bycer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[indies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[incision]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indie]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a review of Incision played with a press key provided by the publisher. Josh Bycer Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I&#8217;m also the author of the &#8220;Game Design Deep Dive&#8221; series and &#8220;20 Essential Games to Study&#8221; game-wisdom.com/]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a review of <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1734680/INCISION/">Incision</a> played with a press key provided by the publisher.</p>



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