Bargain Bin Gaymers – Details, episodes & analysis

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Mei M
MischiefCait
G. Haukur Guðmundsson
Joe Saporito
Martin Marigomen
Jax
Daniel Evans
Lars Di Scenza
Samuel Johnson
Jenediah
Ryan Damon
William J. Jackson
Jonathan Snow
Jerry Antimano
Be Tellarite, Not TellaWrong
Shalimar Luis
Steven
Susan L. DeClerck
David
Jason Anderson
Matt Harker
David Willett
Carl Wonders
Vera B
Tim Cooper
Peter Hong
Tom Van Scotter
Jim McMahon
Justin Oser
Thad Hait
Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi
Joe Mignone

Davey and Mitch bring you their full recap of PAX Australia 2025. Featuring multiple live interviews with indie devs from the expo floor. 

Links to the games covered in this episode:

Memory's Reach
Adaptory
How Was Your Day
Middle Management

and check out CODE! 

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Mei M
MischiefCait
G. Haukur Guðmundsson
Joe Saporito
Martin Marigomen
Jax
Daniel Evans
Lars Di Scenza
Samuel Johnson
Jenediah
Ryan Damon
William J. Jackson
Jonathan Snow
Jerry Antimano
Be Tellarite, Not TellaWrong
Shalimar Luis
Steven
Susan L. DeClerck
David
Jason Anderson
Matt Harker
David Willett
Carl Wonders
Vera B
Tim Cooper
Peter Hong
Tom Van Scotter
Jim McMahon
Justin Oser
Thad Hait
Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi
Joe Mignone

Davey and Mitch sit down with the mastermind of the Melbourne Queer Games Festival, Luke Miller.

http://mqgf.com.au/

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Mei M
Jax
Daniel Evans
Lars Di Scenza
Samuel Johnson
Jenediah
Ryan Damon
William J. Jackson
Jonathan Snow
Jerry Antimano
Be Tellarite, Not TellaWrong
Shalimar Luis
Steven
Susan L. DeClerck
David
Jason Anderson
Matt Harker
David Willett
Carl Wonders
Vera B
Tim Cooper
Peter Hong
Tom Van Scotter
Jim McMahon
Justin Oser
Thad Hait
Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi
Joe Mignone

Davey and Mitch break down their initial impressions of Nintendo's new system. The highs, the lows, and the WTFs!

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Straight!? Is an interactive visual novel that fits into the adult/NSFW category. However, developer Aaryn has infused meaninginful characters, story, and important themes, making it a well rounded experience. Davey and Mitch explore Aaryn's journey to bring his project to life. We think you will enjoy the insights into this deeply personal narrative that has resonated with thousands of people around the world. 

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Davey and Mitch welcome superstars of the queer indie scene, Thomas and Nate from Fnife Games. They have had the world on edge with a demo for their homebrew Game Boy title, Small Town Emo. Also, early footage of their second game, Shellife Art School Detective, has been wetting appetites everywhere. 

The team share their journey as developers and offer valuable insights to those new to the craft. Join us on a personal and often hilarious journey in this special episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers. 

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BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!

Samuel Johnson
Jenediah Seastrom
Ryan Damon
William J. Jackson
Jonathan Snow
Jerry Antimano
Be Tellarite, Not TellaWrong
Shalimar Luis
Steven
Susan L. DeClerck
David J
ason Anderson
Matt Harker
David Willett
Carl Wonders
Vera B
Tim Cooper
Mahendran Radhakrishnan
Peter Hong
Tom Van Scotter
Jim McMahon
Justin Oser
Thad Hait
Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi
Joe Mignone

In this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Davey and Mitch dive into the world of indie game development with none other than Eniko Fox, the creative force behind the award-winning Kitsune Tails. From the highs of bringing a beloved indie project to life to the challenges that come with developing a retro platformer, Eniko shares candid insights on the journey. Plus, the surprising ways Kitsune Tails weaves queer representation into its nostalgic gameplay. Whether you're an indie dev, a platformer fan, or just here for the queer gaming discourse, this episode has something for you!

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In the latest episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Davey and Mitch serve up a delicious conversation with Alex and Jess from Mischief Maker Games about their upcoming indie title, Burger Bois. This cozy, feel-good game flips the script on traditional cooking sims, embracing the joy of making mouthwatering meals—minus the pressure. Whether you're a casual gamer or a culinary enthusiast, this episode is packed with fun insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and a whole lot of flavor

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In the latest episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Davey sits down with Enzi, the creative force behind Gas Station Story, a groundbreaking indie title for the Game Boy Color. Dive into Enzi's inspiring journey as they bring a sci-fi epic to life on the beloved 8-bit handheld console, complete with a diverse cast of LGBTQIA+ characters. This one-of-a-kind episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves retro gaming, indie innovation, and inclusive storytelling!

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In this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Davey is joined by Jake and Warren from Melbourne Gaymers for a deep dive into queer indie games with the brilliant Dr. Xavier Ho. As an award-winning design researcher, Lecturer in Interaction Design at Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA), and Visiting Fellow at the Hunt-Simes Institute in Sexuality Studies, Xavier has been shaping the conversation around queer creativity in games.

Together, they discuss Pride at Play, what makes a game inherently queer, and how to uplift and support LGBTQ+ creators in the gaming space. Whether you're an aspiring queer creative or just a lover of diverse storytelling in games, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! 

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Bargain Bin Gaymers Associate Producer: Sam Johnson
Photo credit on cover art: Cherine Fahd

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