S1E63 - The Indie Game Awards 2025 Reactions (Episode 63)

S1E63 - The Indie Game Awards 2025 Reactions (Episode 63)

Author: Luke Lewis, Joseph Hooper & Jacob McCourt December 23, 2025 Duration: 54:37
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast
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Episode Notes

This week, Jacob and Luke give their thoughts on the 2025 Indie Game Awards! Please note that this episode was recorded before the IGA Team announced that they would be retracting awards for Debut Game, Game of the Year, and one of the Indie Vanguard recipients. If you would like to learn more about the process for the decision you can view the statement by the IGA Team below:

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Find Timestamps for this Episode Below:

  • 0:00 - Intro

  • 1:47 - Icebreaker Question: How are you enjoying playing Expedition 33?

  • 8:56 - The GOTY category

  • 11:38 - Indie Game Awards overall thoughts and breaking down our highlights of the night 

  • 13:47 - The Indie Vanguard Class of 2025

  • 16:12 - Double Aggro Crab win!!17:20 - Solo Development19:24 - Best Narrative 

  • 24:03 - Bite-Sized 

  • 26:29 - Gameplay Design30:53 - Best Visuals

  • 32:43 - Best Music

  • 36:47 - Emotional Impact

  • 41:05 - Showcase Award Categories and Community Picks

  • 46:49 - Our Crossplay Conversations Game of the Year Awards

  • 52:57 - Outro

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