Ep.66 BIPOC DEVELOPERS
This week we are looking back to a podcast we recorded in July of 2022 on BIPOC indie developers.
Intro by Martha Macabare.
Additional music by GameChops.
SHE DREAMS ELSEWHERE
Developed by Studio Zevere, She Dreams Elsewhere is a surreal adventure RPG about dreams and the extent to which they mirror reality. You play as Thalia, an anxiety-ridden, comatose woman on a journey to confront the nightmares preventing her from awakening while also finding out how exactly this mess happened in the first place.
RELEASE DATE: COMING SOON
CONSOLES: STEAM | Xbox ONE | XBOX SERIES X/S | XBOX GAME PASS | NINTENDO SWITCH | GOOGLE STADIA
JUMPALA
Developed by Yokereba Games, Jumpala is all about strategy, superpowers, sabotage, and stage control. Each game is a test of skill and strategy as you try to outscore and outlive your opponents. Compete with your friends in 4-player mode with a variety of stages and an original set of characters and playstyle. This is a great choice for anyone looking for a fast-paced competitive action puzzler with fighting game vibes.
RELEASE DATE: 1/19/2021
CONSOLES: PC
GARDEN STORY
Developed by Picogram, Garden Story is an adorably wholesome action adventure RPG. Play as a young grape who is tasked with combating invasive Rot and restoring the community. This game includes relaxing farming-sim vibes with quirky fruits and veggies. If you’re looking for a cozy game to curl up with, this is the game for you!
RELEASE DATE: 8/11/2021
CONSOLES: STEAM | Xbox ONE | NINTENDO SWITCH |
NEVER YIELD
Aerial_Knight's Never Yield is a 3D side-scroller that plays much like a classic endless runner. The game has an interesting story that keeps players always in motion. Run, Jump, Slide, or "Dash" for acrobatic variants leading to dope combinations and avoid the challenges that await. This game is built for players who love to speedrun games as well as an experience casual players will enjoy.
RELEASE DATE: 5/19/2021
CONSOLES: STEAM | EPIC GAMES | XBOX SERIES X/S | PLAYSTATION | NINTENDO SWITCH | MOBILE
BEFORE I FORGET
Before I Forget by 3-Fold Games is an exploration walking simulator about love and loss and a life well-lived. This game examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled. Grab your tissues and settle in for a mysterious adventure you won’t forget.
RELEASE DATE: 7/16/2020
CONSOLES: STEAM | ITCH.IO | XBOX SERIES X/S | XBOX ONE | NINTENDO SWITCH | LINUX
SWEETXHEART
Can you get through a week in the life of a modern black woman? SweetXheart (pronounced “sweetheart”) is a free-to-play slice-of-life visual novel about microagressions, race, and gender. The game shares creative technologist Catt Small's perspective on being a Black woman seeking success in life, school, and her career.
RELEASE DATE: 1/1/2019
CONSOLES: PC
