What happens when a deep love for games evolves into a mission to uplift others?
In this episode of Gamertagged, we explore how IndieVoice transformed from a childhood username into a platform dedicated to championing indie developers and preserving digital history. From his early days as ShadowMegaManZX to becoming the Neon Guardian of indie games on YouTube, his story is one of evolution, purpose, and impact. A gamer. A developer. A reviewer. A guardian.

We talk:

• The origin of “ShadowMegaManZX” and what it meant
• Why IndieVoice became a mission, not just a moniker
• Game preservation, review ethics, and fighting burnout
• The emotional power of being seen by devs you admire

🃏 And in the ReRoll, we co-create IndieVoice’s official Gamertagged Trading Card — a robotic indie hero lit by a glowing star core, ninja mask on, saber in hand — defending small creators one pixel at a time.

Guest: IndieVoice
Hosts: Scarto46 & Ryanocerus
Produced by: Gamertagged Studios

🎧 IndieVoice:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@IndieVoice
X – https://x.com/TheIndieSupport

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In this episode, we’re taking a moment to spotlight Take This, a nonprofit at the intersection of mental health and gaming. From AFK Rooms at conventions to their Accelerate mentorship program, they’re building safer, more human spaces for players and creators alike. Learn more or support their work at TakeThis.org.

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Digital identities. Real stories.

We explore the meaning behind gamertags, usernames, and online personas through interviews with gamers, creators, and the people behind the screen.

Spotlights & Partnerships
We collaborate with aligned creators and causes. From mental health to digital identity advocacy, we use our platform to lift others up.
Now spotlighting: Take This - Supporting Mental Health in Games https://www.takethis.org/

Meet the Crew
Scarto46 – Host & founder. Game dev, storyteller, identity nerd. Architect of the ReRoll.
Ryanocerus – Cohost & composer. Chaos generator with a lo-fi heart.
Portabella – Producer & editor. Emotional compass of the pod.
Sue-She – Art director. Turns identities into cards and vision.
Marthah Maple – Guest & partnerships lead. Builds the bridge between story and studio.

What is Gamertagged Studios?
A studio built by friends and family. We tell stories that matter about identity, memory, and what it means to be seen online.
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