If the end of the world was right around the corner what would you do? Who or what would matter most to you?Fang and their friends are entering their senior year of high school with big ambitions and some big changes. Biggest of all, they're facing the looming threat of an asteroid hurtling towards Earth, threatening all life as they know it. Goodbye Volcano High, developed by indie game studio KO_OP, is part cinematic narrative adventure, part musical rhythm game, and touches on topics of love, friendship and change.Join Kate and Emily for episode 16 of No Small Games, in which Kate and Emily review their experiences playing Goodbye Volcano High. The co-hosts reflect on their high school experiences and compare them to the ups and downs that Fang's friend group goes through in the game. They discuss their favorite gameplay mechanics, favorite characters, and the most shocking moments from their playthroughs. Episode Timecodes Winter Season Game Announcements ✦ 00:05:00 Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:08:50 Goodbye Volcano High Game Discussion ✦ 00:13:45 Goodbye Volcano High Spoilers ✦ 01:13:00 Game Ratings ✦ 01:23:45 Kate & Emily's One More Thing ✦ 01:26:30 Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:29:50 Keep in touch with us on social media:Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

"When I first moved into the old farm house after living in the city, I was surprised at how dark it got at night..."This is how the instruction manual for the game Bear in the Snow begins. This game, along with the album it accompanies, was created by Dan Goldberg, who performs and publishes his music under the name The Spookfish. Each of the ten levels of the game is played along to the music of one of the songs from the album of the same name, and draws on Dan's experiences living in a cabin in rural Northeastern United States. There are many haunting and beautiful moments, as well as many secrets to be uncovered, in Bear in the Snow.In the very first episode of No Small Games featuring a game developer, Kate and Emily chat in depth with Dan about his journey creating the game and learn how he went from zero game dev experience to publishing a ten-level game of his own design. Dan shares the heartfelt backstory behind his love of indie games and provides some insight into which games inspired him the most as he was creating Bear in the Snow. We hope you love this episode as much as we loved chatting with The Spookfish!Meet the Game DevDan Goldberg aka The Spookfish (he/him)@the_spookfishDan is a musician and game developer who created Bear in the Snow, the album and accompanying indie game. You can read more about Dan's music in this feature from the New York Times.Play Bear in the Snow on Itch.io Find The Spookfish's music on the following platforms:Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music Keep in touch with us on social media:Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

It's time for yet another b-b-b-b-bonus episode!! Nintendo held their second Indie World Showcase of 2023 on November 14, featuring over a dozen announcements about new and upcoming indie games coming to the Switch. In this bonus episode, Kate and Emily discuss these updates, comparing which of the Switch releases they are most looking forward to and which trailers they found the most captivating. Did Emily correctly guess the games that Kate was most looking forward to? Did Kate identify the "Emily games" among the list of featured titles? Were there any immediate must haves that the two absolutely HAD to buy? Find out in this special bonus episode of No Small Games!TimecodesLooking for the hosts' reaction to a certain game announcement? Check the timecodes below: Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution - 00:05:20 Core Keeper - 00:08:10 On Your Tail - 00:09:45 Howl - 00:12:35 The Star Named EOS - 00:14:25 Backpack Hero - 00:17:00 Blade Chimera - 00:18:45 A Highland Song - 00:20:20 Moonstone Island  - 00:23:10 Death Trick: Double Blind - 00:25:50 Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition - 00:28:20 Enjoy the Diner - 00:34:50 Heavenly Bodies - 00:37:31 The Gecko Gods - 00:37:50 Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist - 00:38:50 Urban Myth Dissolution Center - 00:40:35 Braid: Anniversary Edition - 00:41:50 Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Will you take on the challenge of discovering the truth about the legendary Nikko, revitalize the Night Market an petting all of the cats?When Mineko and her dad move to a small island town in search of a new life and new opportunities, she has no idea how this town, her new friends, and a giant cat named Nikko will turn her life upside down. It's your task, as Mineko, to help revitalize the town's Night Market as you gain the resources and the knowledge to discovery the mystery of the legendary Nikko.Join Kate and Emily for episode 15 of No Small Games, in which Kate and Emily review their experiences playing the narrative-driven social sim game, Mineko's Night Market. In their review, the two compare and contrast their favorite farming and life sims, reminisce about their childhood rivals, and discuss the characters they were most tickled by in this cute and quirky game.Episode Timecodes Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:10:50 Mineko's Night Market Game Discussion ✦ 00:15:00 Game Ratings ✦ 01:05:00 Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:10:10 Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

You're live on 189.16 - The Scream with Forrest Nash... and someone in town is hunting your listeners!The year is 1987 and Forrest Nash is clocking into his late-night radio slot in a sleepy town in middle America, not knowing what thrills and chills await him and his producer, Peggy. In Killer Frequency, you must use your role as radio DJ to take calls from your frightened callers who are fleeing a masked killer— the Whistling Man, and to hopefully help them escape! Luckily, the radio station is chock full of clues and helpful information that will enable you to solve the puzzles to each of their salvation, so long as you can find them.Join Kate and Emily for episode 14 of No Small Games, in which Kate and Emily review their experiences playing the mystery horror puzzle game, Killer Frequency. The two compare notes on the puzzles they solved, discuss their favorite radio station callers in the game, and share about their own real life experiences working for local radio!Episode Timecodes Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:13:12 Killer Frequency Game Discussion ✦ 00:19:26 Game Ratings ✦ 01:06:20 Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:10:55 Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Serve up a piping hot cup of tea while your customers spill their tea to you...It's yet another a No Small Games double feature! This episode of No Small Games features a review of both games in the Coffee Talk series, in which you play as a barista at a late night coffee joint in alternate universe Seattle (yes, that Seattle), in which mythical creatures live a bustling modern life alongside humans. Get to know the intimate details of your customers lives as you craft beautiful beverages to soothe their souls.In the lucky 13th episode of No Small Games, special guest Sheila (aka Sheilur) joins Kate and Emily to review Coffee Talk and Coffee Talk 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. The three discuss this fantastical, yet relatable world, their favorite characters, and of course, share their favorite hot beverages. The squad share their highlights, the challenges they faced, and good, chill vibes in this episode.Episode TimecodesMeet our Guest - Sheilur ✦ 00:00:35Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:19:40Coffee Talk Game Discussion ✦ 00:27:41Coffee Talk Spoilers ✦ 00:52:45Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Game Discussion ✦ 01:13:06Game Ratings ✦ 02:00:07Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 02:11:07 Meet our GuestSheilur aka Sheila (she/her)@sheilurSheila is  an African French Canadian 20-something year-old content creator, Twitch partner and YouTube vlogger. She primarily streams indie games and co-working sessions on Twitch, and publishes lifestyle vlogs to YouTube. A soft-spoken streamer, she has created a relaxing and welcoming environment within her online communities. Follow Sheila on the following platforms:TwitchYouTubeTwitterKeep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossomEmily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEggNo Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Food and cooking have the ability to connect us across generations, cultures and time itself. Who do you connect with through food? Follow the story of Venba and Paavalan, who leave their home in India to start a new life and new family in Canada. This game provides an intimate view into their lives, as they face the challenges of immigration, parenthood, and all of the nuances in between, Join Kate and Emily for the twelfth episode of No Small Games, Kate and Emily review their experiences playing the narrative cooking game Venba, by Visai Studios. The two discuss their relationship to cooking, family recipes, and their favorite moments from this phenomenally beautiful and thoughtful game. Episode Timecodes Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:10:50 Venba Game Discussion ✦ 00:18:27 Game Ratings ✦ 01:17:49 Next Episode's Game Announcement ✦ 01:18:50 Kate & Emily's One More Thing ✦ 01:21:49 Some cool things you should check out Venba Soundtrack - Tracks composed by Alpha Something My Perfect Console - A fantastic video game podcast hosted by Simon Parkin of The New Yorker and The Observer Kagayaki (2014) by Masakatsu Takagi - Kate's latest musical obsession Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

What if the most important renewable resource in your society... was love? Lakeburg Legacies is a social-based village management game where resource generation and progress centers around your townsfolk and their relationships. Grow your town's population through your matchmaking prowess, optimize production with some clever career coaching, and put Lakeburg on the map! In the eleventh episode of No Small Games, special guest Marcy aka Marcylaycelle joins Kate and Emily to review Lakeburg Legacies, while they discuss their own personal gaming journeys and dating experiences in the process. The squad share their highlights, the challenges they faced, and oodles of friendship and laughs in this episode. Episode Timecodes Meet our Guest - MarcyLaycelle ✦ 00:00:45 Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:19:35 Lakeburg Legacies Game Discussion ✦ 00:30:20 Next Episode's Game Announcement & Wrap up ✦ 01:49:00 Links to Check Out Moonlight Wreath on Etsy Black Girl Gamers - Play or Pass Game: Vampire Survivors on Steam Documentary: Coded Bias on Netflix Meet our Guest Marcy is a live streamer, content creator, and small business owner. Her streams are focused on mental-health, tarot, gaming, and makeup. She runs an Etsy shop, Moonlight Wreaths, selling beautiful, handcrafted wreaths and flower crowns of her own creation. In 2023, Marcy was also featured in the United States debut of Black Girl Gamers Play or Pass. Follow Marcy on the following platforms: Twitch Etsy Twitter YouTube Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Wishing Ooblets 1.0 a very happy one-year anniversary!! The quirky, colorful, farming sim, creature collector, card game adventure Ooblets first release in early access in July 2020. Since then, the game has evolved, grown, and developer Glumberland released the official 1.0 version of the game on September 1, 2022. In the last few years, Ooblets has touched the hearts and ignited the imaginations of many players, including both No Small Games hosts, Kate and Emily! This bonus episode is a love letter to Ooblets. From the cute, funky little Ooblets and their slick dance moves, to the off-beat and relatable townspeople of Badgetown, Kate and Emily chat their favorite elements of the game. No Small Games - Fall Season 2023 We're so excited to introduce our fall season of episode, featuring two stellar special guests! Sept. 14 - Lakeburg Legacies Town Management & Dating Sim feat. MarcyLaycelle Sept. 28 - Venba Narrative Cooking Game Oct. 12 - Coffee Talk 1 & 2 Visual Novel & Barista Sim feat. Sheilur Oct. 26 - Killer Frequency Mystery Horror Puzzler Nov. 9 - Mineko's Night Market Narrative Social Sim Adventure Timecodes Looking for a certain segment in this episode? Use the timecodes below to jump straight there: Intro & Fall Season Announcement - 00:00:10 Ooblets Game Discussion - 00:12:12 Wrap-up - 00:59:10 Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com

Experience postal service Zen while you contemplate the life paths less traveled in this serene lakeside town... In Lake, a narrative postal sim game developed and published by Whitethorn Games, you play as Meredith Weiss: a 39 year-old working in the tech industry in 1986, who has journeyed from the big city back to her hometown of Providence Oaks. Meredith is taking time off work so that her parents can go on a much needed vacation, while she covers the work at her father's job: the United States Postal Service. Deliver mail, get to know the quirky townsfolk, and decide which of many possible futures Meredith will explore during her two weeks as a mail carrier. In the tenth episode of No Small Games, special guest Alissa aka Catsareme joins Kate and Emily to review their experiences playing this heartfelt and relaxing game. The three share challenges in their own lives that they see mirrored in Meredith's story, discuss the different endings they unlocked for the protagonist, and giggle over town gossip from good old Providence Oaks, Oregon. Episode Timecodes Meet our Guest - Catsareme ✦ 00:00:450 Weekly Boss Battles ✦ 00:25:50 Lake Game Discussion ✦ 00:34:20 Lake Spoilers ✦ 01:40:45 Next Episode's Game Announcement & Wrap up ✦ 02:02:05 Listen to the Lake soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Hc8Ca4tZ3tNadmBA2sOVo?si=ed49c4aec3e24a20  Meet our Guest Catsareme is a content creator and variety streamer by night, PhD candidate studying genetics and neuroscience by day. She plays a wide variety of games, from action adventure, to cute and cozy indie games, and even horror games. Alissa also moderates a Discord community galled Gamer Guild, which brings together content creators, viewers, gamers, and everyone in between. Follow Alissa on the following platforms: Twitch Twitter Instagram Keep in touch with us on social media: Kate's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/katerblossom Emily's Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/aSpecificEgg No Small Games Twitter ✦ https://twitter.com/NoSmallGames  No Small Games Instagram ✦ https://www.instagram.com/nosmallgames  Want to learn more and weigh in on what games we should play in future episodes? Check us out and leave a game suggestion at nosmallgames.com