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“The Short Game is the only game review media I consistently follow. Their genuine love of games as media and art and their consistent promotion of small indie games make them unique. The games world is full of the same boring articles and talks on the same boring big budget games. The short game...”Read full review »
realnerdsdontkill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“Recently, I’ve been listening to this podcast a ton! Everyone is really nice and funny.
This isn’t an in-depth review, but I think you should find one episode that interests you and listen to it do decide if it’s a good fit for you.”
Milobib via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/23
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Anony Mist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/22
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“I’m historically drawn to the sort of videogames with epic stories and tons of leveling up and 80 hour playtimes. But, I have kids and work and all that - I don’t have time for that anymore! I really appreciate The Short Game for showing me that it doesn’t have to be that way. There are games...”Read full review »
Michael Hannemann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/22
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“Host Raygan and company bring a delightfully relaxed and hilarious energy to talking about short video games. As someone who keeps up with indie developers and games, this podcast is just right for me, and I would recommend it to anyone who appreciates when video games value their time.”
8bitradmagr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/21
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“Great podcast if you don’t listen to this you should but I want to hear a episode about demon slayer the hinokami chronicles on the PS5”
Vdemon6669 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/21
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“I really enjoy listening to this show. Relatively short episodes about great short games that are respectful of my busy schedule. Would highly recommend!”
Dan115 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/21
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“The Short Game was recommended by my college class instructor and I was skeptical, but decided to listen to a couple podcasts to a least try it out. And I am so glad that I did. I have thoroughly enjoyed almost every episode I’ve listened to. I started with the current episode and worked my way...”Read full review »
Soul Decay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/21
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“Absolutely love this show. I’ve discovered many fantastic games by listening to the intelligent, funny & insightful reviews. The hosts are a delight- I encourage everyone to join the patreon so you can interact on discord!”
NycterisA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/21
“The analysis of the games is very thorough but the podcast maintains a tone that doesn't take itself too seriously. The selection of games is great, and this podcst sheds light on the ever-growing indie scene. It's awesome when the hosts have different experiences, ideas, and...”Read full review »
lurly :^) via Apple Podcasts ·
Philippines ·
10/26/20
“A very well produced show in which the hosts do a great job breaking down and analyzing short games. Theyhave extremely good rapport, and bring in wonderful outside knowledge to relate to the game (plays/personal experience/economics). Better than the average video game podcast. In addition, the...”Read full review »
redheadintervention via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/20
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“Nice people, talking about the games I love. Great way to end the day. Keep it up gang!”
Andeez the guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/20
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“A lovely and lovingly-made show with smart and charming hosts picking out top quality titles. The show has an amiable tone, good sound quality, and fun general topic chats at the end. The concept of spotlighting games you can fit into your everyday life without sinking 20+ hours into it is solid...”Read full review »
BRNLV via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/06/20
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“Love the content of this podcast and just the sound of it. Literally, I love hearing your guys' voices, they sound nice and soothing. And again, the content--I really enjoy the deep dives and analysis and design commentary, etc., that you go into with this podcast. I like how this introduces...”Read full review »
NicknamedMorphoMonarch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/19
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“I was looking for Doki Doki Literature Club content and I found this as my first subbed podcast😆it’s amazing and makes my day brighter and u guys are amazing pls do BATIM”
bendy6364 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/19
“There are two kinds of games: games you play, and games that play on you. This podcasts focus on amazing and impactful short games that demonstrate the power of gaming as a medium. The hosts offer a round table discussion of not only production qualities but also share their personal experiences...”Read full review »
ZER00NE via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
08/02/19
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“So good! A show full of enthusiasm and love for video games and excellent game design. The attention to detail is also a joy with chapters and per-chapter show art.”
bakkerjoeri via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
07/26/19
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“This podcast is great because each member of the cast is thoughtful, genuine, and kind to each other. Although they don’t all love every game, they are fair and respect the industry and the players.
Tune in for a positive, fun take and get to know some great folks at the same time!”
quoterock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/19
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“I love this podcast. I just think that a podcast about video games is plenty of fun for me.”
chillandkute via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/19
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“I really love this podcast. I've been slowly working through listening to the discussions of all of the games that I've already played and when I run out, I'm just going to have to start playing more so I can hear their thoughts! The hosts are smart and so enjoyable to listen to with...”Read full review »
Nat ☀️ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/19
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“I, too, love games that respect my time. I am no longer a young pup who can spend endless hours dinking around giant worlds honing my paint job and elite skillz.
I'm not usually a big fan of the free-form-discussion-about-media type of podcast. The subject though, is so dear to my heart,...”Read full review »
Daniel Talsky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/18
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“Хорошее, очень домашнее шоу для тех, кто любит играть в видеоигры, но у кого на это мало времени. Узнал отсюда о многих отличных коротких играх: Pyre, Far: Lone Sails, Inside.”
Jitronbnbnb via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
11/16/18
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“10/10 would Nate ❤️ Nate out of 10 ❤️”
dudeeverythingelsewastaken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/18
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“I can’t recommend this show enough! I love the way the cast cover a variety of games (not just the new hotness) and the genuine love for each title discussed is clear and infectious (I’ve gone out and bought a few games based on some episodes). It’s also great that the taste of the cast aligns...”Read full review »
DRU192 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/30/18
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“This is my #1 source of game recommendations! I trust the hosts' judgment, especially when they *all* recommend something. Also, as someone who only likes to play certain kinds of games, I appreciate that this show keeps me up to date on games in general. For example, I don't enjoy dating...”Read full review »
lazy_sailor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/18
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“This is a great show to get a survey of shorter, interesting games. The analysis and discussion is really insightful. I’ve enjoyed their takes on games and they’ve encouraged me to try some new ones.”
ArdeaAbe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/18
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“This is great podcast content with great hosts. Whether I’ve played the game being discussed or not, I’m always glad I listened.
The hosts make it clear when they are charting into “spoiler territory”, so I can choose to stop listening until I’ve played the title myself.”
starlinggg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/18
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“My favorite thing about this podcast is that the hosts actually enjoy the games they talk about. They recognize the emotional side of experiencing a video game instead of only the mechanical side and it shows in how they discuss the games. I appreciate their enthusiasm. Lastly, the show...”Read full review »
Scotty Pollen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/18
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“Recently stumbled upon the podcast while searching for Doki Doki Literature Club content on iTunes. I listened to the DDLC episode and loved it. These peeps seem like they are very knowledgeable about games in general. They seem like they are very nice as well!”
metal_butterfly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/18
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“When I received the notification on my phone that said The Short Game had a new episode (for Celeste!!) it immediately put a smile on my face. I couldn’t wait to listen. I can count the podcasts I feel this way about on one hand.
Each of the hosts bring their own flavor, but each host is...”Read full review »
Greg1234512345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/18
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“This is the perfect podcast for the gamer who has grown and only has time for shorter games. While we'd all love to buy and play the Persona 5's and Fallouts, we know that those days are coming to an end as we grow older.
The only downfall is that now instead of buying 1 AAA game every...”Read full review »
The Sweat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/17
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Anonymous dragon221134 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/17
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“The Short Game is about short games, but also about games that are unique, humorous, and enjoyable for other virtues. As someone who is more likely to play indie games than triple-A games, this is an excellent resource for new, worthwhile games to play across many game genres. And it's...”Read full review »
FranklyDarko via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/17
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“for the show”
donnaisobel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/17
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“Insightful game analysis from smart, fun hosts with great chemistry. They're the type of folks you want to hang out with.”Read full review »
stevesteve2017 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/17
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“Been listening since Podcast #1. Such a wonderful show and delightful cast of hosts. The review of the Blaster Master Zero reboot was a slice of nostalgia for me. The NES Blaster Master was one of my favorite games as a kid. I downloaded it replayed it on the Wii and now I'm going to...”Read full review »
Amazing show! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/17
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“Podcast that matches my taste and aesthetic. Really enjoying working through the back catalogue - I've played most of them anyway! Nicely put together, unpretentious but literate, casual but cogent.”Read full review »
matronboy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/25/17
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“What a brilliant idea. Take some short games that you can actually complete and talk about them.
Really enjoy listening about games i know about and those I don't”Read full review »
We're Not Wizards via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/01/17
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“The hosts all have good radio voices and have interesting comments about the games they played, very enjoyable!”
Some dude (84799 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/17
“Looking for a way into the cluttered and sometimes risky indy gaming scene? Or maybe you're a veteran searching for another diamond in the rough? Either way, The Short Game is the place for you.
The Short Game team hits a niche that Retronauts and Watch Out for Fireballs miss via...”Read full review »
Mr_Pacman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/17
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“Fun quick show with charming hosts”
BossCharlie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/16
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“I found this podcast looking for thoughtful discussions on Firewatch - such a good resource! You kept me listening by sharing so many games I need to try out. Your love for this stuff is infectious. Thank you!”
brittanycoleman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/16
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“This podcast has quickly became one of my favorite podcasts only after listening to a few episodes. I love how you guys have done a few episodes on board games but I wish you guys would make more episodes on board games. All the episodes you guys have done on games I have played I 100% agree with...”Read full review »
Some87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/16
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“This is by far the worst gaming podcast, not to mention one of the poorer podcasts in general, that I've had the misfortune to stumble across. Painfully ignorant hosts with very little comprehension of most basic gaming. Not engaging at all. A great podcast to listen to if you are a divorcee...”Read full review »
dequace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/16
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“I wish you had one for AAA games”
GreatTheDave via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/16
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“i greatly enjoy your podcast!! thank you for being very informative without being too spoilery, and for being genuinely nice reviewers!”
taxxon89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/24/16
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“As someone who only has time for shorter games these days this podcast is great to hear about those I might've missed. Good personalities and good audio quality.”Read full review »
PoringSmasher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/16
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“A very sweet Podcast with cool animator, i'm always happy to listen to it”
Ethel Othos via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
11/21/15
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