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      <title><![CDATA[Genfanad | Indie Gaming Interview | A nostalgic MMORPG all about you! ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Another week delivers a brand new <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqGEJDojmnD8FIbhNzLGsw">Indie Gaming Interview</a> </strong>from The Side Quest!</p><p>Genfanad is a retro inspired MMORPG that started out as a passion project by Heleor, a Seattle-based developer, back in 2019. Today we dive into how the game has evolved, the current state of MMO's, Genfanad's overall development, and the industry as a whole.</p><p>So whether you like chopping down trees, setting out on side quests, or wandering an ever expanding world, it's time to explore everything Genfanad has to offer! </p><p></p><p>Wishlist the game over on Steam - </p><p><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1976290/Genfanad">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1976290/Genfanad</a></p><p></p><p><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><a href="https://genfanad.com/">Website</a></strong> </p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rosetintedgames/genfanad?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=kickstarter">Kickstarter</a></strong> </p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://discord.com/invite/Kyf9u7x">Discord</a></strong> </p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://genfanad.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0707aa522883a7f2884c54626&amp;id=ae6b4e6c44">Newsletter</a></strong> </p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/Genfanad">Twitter</a></strong>  </p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Genfanad">Facebook</a></strong> </p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/genfanad/">Instagram</a></strong> </p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@genfanad_mmo">TikTok</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkzvSpSR3eXTdolzJsq_Pg">YouTube</a></strong> </p></li></ul><p>_____________________________</p><p>And Check out everything <strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/iamthesidequest">The Side Quest has to offer right here</a></strong>!</p><p>Until next time, stay curious, stay entertained and stay Gaming!</p>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kitsune Battlemage | Indie Gaming Interview | PvP Arena Combat meets Elemental Mayhem!]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Another week delivers a brand new <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqGEJDojmnD8FIbhNzLGsw">Indie Gaming Interview</a> </strong>from The Side Quest!</p><p>Time to take a closer look at Kitsune Battlemage, an upcoming action-packed elemental magic combat game where you will face off against your opponents in competitive PvP arena combat! </p><p>Brian and I get into the games development and scope, the challenge of building a multiplayer focused title, the future of AAA and indie games and the evolution of the industry and a whole lot more! </p><p>Wishlist the game and play the demo over on Steam! - </p><p><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1851840/Kitsune_Battlemage/">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1851840/Kitsune_Battlemage/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.everflamestudio.com/">Website</a></strong> </p><p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/everflamestudio">Twitter</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRY-Ur4IfiSH_Bd3rlLBUIA">YouTube</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://discord.com/invite/NaP9JdGcAp">Discord</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/everflamestudio/">Instagram</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/everflamestudio/">Facebook</a></strong></p><p>_____________________________</p><p>And Check out everything <strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/iamthesidequest">The Side Quest has to offer right here</a></strong>!</p><p>Until next time, stay curious, stay entertained and stay Gaming!</p>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Through the Nightmares | Indie Gaming Interview | The King of Dreams & Nightmares Awaits]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Another week delivers a brand new <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqGEJDojmnD8FIbhNzLGsw">Indie Gaming Interview</a> </strong>from The Side Quest!</p><p>Today I'm joined by Albert, the lead developer behind a small team based out of Ukraine currently working on the atmospheric hardcore platformer, Through the Nightmares!</p><p>We discuss the impact of the Russian invasion, its effect on the game's overall development, and the country as a whole-</p><p></p><p>And we take a closer look at the game world and its mechanics, along with the process of development, the music in the game, and a whole lot more!</p><p></p><p>Wishlist the game over on Steam AND play the demo-</p><p><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1266210/Through">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1266210/Through</a><em>the</em>Nightmares/</p><p></p><p><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><a href="https://throughthenightmares.com/">Website</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://discord.com/invite/eraxzJB">Discord</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/throughthenightmares/">Instagram</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SandmanGame">Facebook</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmRiuCPfj8tmUTyTR7mI1vA">YouTube</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/kovnirdev">Twitter</a></strong></p></li></ul><p>_____________________________</p><p>And Check out everything <strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/iamthesidequest">The Side Quest has to offer right here</a></strong>!</p><p>Until next time, stay curious, stay entertained and stay Gaming!</p><p></p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Another week delivers a brand new <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqGEJDojmnD8FIbhNzLGsw">Indie Gaming Interview</a> </strong>from The Side Quest!</p><p>Today I sit down with the one man videogame making machine behind Wolfsden LLC as we dive into his upcoming debut title Manafinder. A japenese styled RPG with turn based combat that explores a beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi.</p><p>We take a closer look at development using RPG Maker, dive into the importance of game localization, and take a look at the gaming industry as a whole, all while I get a better idea of exactly what Manafinder is all about!</p><p></p><p>Wishlist the game on Steam! - <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1582410/Manafinder/">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1582410/Manafinder/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/manafinder">Twitter</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8kbBKzFKQXvF0UOmyz7rw">Youtube</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://wolfsden.itch.io/manafinder">Itch.io</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://manafinder.com/">Website</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/manafinder/">Instagram</a></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://rpgmaker.net/games/10291/">RPGmaker.net</a></strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/manafinder/">Facebook</a></strong></p></li></ul><p>_____________________________</p><p>And Check out everything <strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/iamthesidequest">The Side Quest has to offer right here</a></strong>!</p><p>Until next time, stay curious, stay entertained and stay Gaming!</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Today I sit down with Indie Dev David to break down the release of his first title while looking ahead at a brand new game in the works! </p><p>From his takeaways surrounding <strong><em>The Companion</em></strong>, to his plans looking forward to <strong><em>A Forever Solitude</em></strong> we dive into it all! </p><p>_____________________________ </p><p><strong><em>A Forever Solitude</em></strong> </p><p>Steam Page - <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332780/A_Forever_Solitude/">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332780/A_Forever_Solitude/</a> </p><p>Website - <a href="https://www.foreversolitude.com/">https://www.foreversolitude.com/</a> </p><p><strong><em>The Companion</em></strong> </p><p>Steam Page - <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1392780/The_Companion/">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1392780/The_Companion/</a> Website - <a href="https://www.thecompaniongame.com/">https://www.thecompaniongame.com/</a> </p><p>Where to find David: </p><p>Discord - <a href="https://discord.com/invite/djTQsZn">https://discord.com/invite/djTQsZn</a> </p><p>Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/AtStudio46">https://twitter.com/AtStudio46</a> </p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atstudio46/">https://www.instagram.com/atstudio46/</a> _____________________________ </p><p>Music from the extremely talented </p><p>Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio His channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6hQy4elsyHhCOskZo0U5g">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6hQy4elsyHhCOskZo0U5g</a> ___________________________ </p><p>Until next time, stay curious, stay entertained and stay Gaming!</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Today's indie gaming interview takes a look at solo developer <strong><em>Namra Games'</em></strong> upcoming title, <strong><em>Aka</em></strong>! Quest for inner peace in a beautifully crafted open world, farm and craft in an environment inspired by permaculture, or just unwind by taking a nap on a giant capybara, the choice is all yours!</p><p>_______________________________</p><p>THE TEAM:</p><p>Justine Landau (@JustineLandau)</p><p>-Surfacing artist at Mikros Animation-</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/JustineLandau">https://twitter.com/JustineLandau</a></p><p>And the games composer Kounine</p><p>-Music composer and music teacher-</p><p>Kounine (@kouninecompo)</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/kouninecompo">https://twitter.com/kouninecompo</a></p><p>_____________________________</p><p>Check out the games</p><p>Steam page - <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1591450/Aka/">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1591450/Aka/</a></p><p>Itch.io page - <a href="https://itch.io/profile/namragamedev">https://itch.io/profile/namragamedev</a></p><p>AND Check out Namra Games previous title - A Trip to the Moon <a href="https://namragamedev.itch.io/a-trip-to-the-moon">https://namragamedev.itch.io/a-trip-to-the-moon</a></p><p>______________________________</p><p>Interview Music:</p><p>The extremely talented Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio His channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6hQy4elsyHhCOskZo0U5g">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6hQy4elsyHhCOskZo0U5g</a></p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p>Persuasion (Instrumental) by RYYZN <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn">https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn</a></p><p>Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: <a href="https://bit.ly/-persuasion">https://bit.ly/-persuasion</a></p><p>Music promoted by Audio Library <a href="https://youtu.be/DWjFW7Yq1fA">https://youtu.be/DWjFW7Yq1fA</a></p><p>_______________________________</p><p>Until next time, stay curious, stay entertained and stay Gaming!</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Today's Interview takes a look at <strong><em>Bō</em></strong>, an upcoming 2D Metroidvania based platformer that focuses on Japanese folklore! Play as a tiny fox spirit grown from lotus blossoms, and wield a mighty <strong><em>Bō</em></strong> staff along your journey, but what do else do we know about the upcoming title?</p><p>In today's interview with Chris Stair, the lead developer behind indie game studio, <strong><em>Squid Shock Studios</em></strong>, we discuss the gameplay, the story, and the roadmap moving forward as <strong><em>Bō</em></strong> edges closer to a launch date!</p><p>__________________________________</p><p>Sign up for Alpha testing now! - <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbjHhbcfX_9wiG2uMsJmNABKQhT7sv4B_Vx0FsoqdZvjlhqA/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbjHhbcfX_9wiG2uMsJmNABKQhT7sv4B_Vx0FsoqdZvjlhqA/viewform</a></p><p>___________________________________</p><p>Check out the games Social Media!</p><p>Website - <a href="https://squidshockstudios.com/">https://squidshockstudios.com/</a></p><p>Kickstarter -<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/squidshockstudios/bo-a-hand-drawn-2d-adventure-based-on-japanese-folklore">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/squidshockstudios/bo-a-hand-drawn-2d-adventure-based-on-japanese-folklore</a></p><p>Wishlist on Steam - <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614440/B/?beta=0">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614440/B/?beta=0</a></p><p>Join the Discord - <a href="https://discord.com/invite/zMm9EtN3ph">https://discord.com/invite/zMm9EtN3ph</a> ___________________________________</p><p>Music from the extremely talented Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio His channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6hQy4elsyHhCOskZo0U5g">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6hQy4elsyHhCOskZo0U5g</a> ___________________________</p><p>Until next time, stay curious, stay entertained and stay Gaming!</p>]]></description>
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