This week’s big headline is a legendary one. John Romero, the mind behind DOOM, says indie games aren’t just shaping the industry… they’re the future of game development. Andy & Steve break down what that means for devs, players, and the next wave of creativity. Of course, it wouldn’t be the show without some killer game spotlights, so we’re diving into the mysteries of Death Stranding 2, the musical mayhem of Fretless, and a cursed doll Kickstarter you definitely shouldn’t trust...but should probably give all your money to. All this and so much more on The indieRift Podcast! 🔥 Indie Game Adventures:🔥5:50: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdzIwQhYABQ&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD 15:28:  Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2429050/Fretless__The_Wrath_of_Riffson/  📰 Indie News Report: 📰20:00: HELLRAISER: Revival Announced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4kAp6gsZE 22:50: Are Indies the 'Future' of Gaming? John Romero Thinks So…https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/john-romero-says-indies-are-the-future-of-game-development-these-people-are-the-ones-that-make-triple-a-studios-go-wait-a-minute-we-need-to-start-doing-this/  🚧THE WISHLISHT ROUND-UP!: 🚧39:44: The Backworld: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1871640/The_Backworld/ 42:00: Jelly Troops: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3084910/Jelly_Troops/  44:24: Mandated Fate:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3599830/Mandated_Fate/  💰Kickstarter of the Week: 💰47:48: Baptiste:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/firenut-games/baptiste-haunted-mansion-terror-with-a-cursed-doll-awaits https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922250/Baptiste/