SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato is the newest game from development studio Studio Bando, and has been one of No Small Games' most anticipated games of the last couple years. The story follows little Miho, a young boy attempting to help his grandma out in the kitchen. Cooking suddenly becomes much less straightforward when Miho is sent into the pantry to get a potato. He discovers a frog getting ready to pilfer the sack of potatoes, and winds up getting launched into a magical world beyond his imagination, just through the back of the pantry. Throughout the rest of SOPA, you guide Miho as he attempts to retrieve the stolen potatoes, save Nana's soup, and meets a colorful cast of characters along the way. In episode 56 of No Small Games, we're finally digging in to SOPA! This has been the on again, off again, will they, won't they game of the last couple years for the show, as we've been following the repeatedly updated release dates and windows that finally led to its release this fall. Kate and Emily share their thoughts on finally getting their hands on the game, surprises about. the final result, and their feelings at the prospect of a sequel.

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:17 - Boss Battles 00:18:57 - SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato Discussion 01:18:38 - SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato Spoilers 01:37:03 - Game Ratings 01:43:53 - One Small Thing 01:50:04 - Next Game Announcement

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Welcome back to the NSG Indie Game Roundup, our monthly series featuring indie games news, plus game demos and new release discussions.

The year is starting to draw to a close, which can only mean one thing: it's gaming awards season!! November was packed with news, from the new Steam Machine announcement to The Game Awards nominations. No Small Games once again had the great honor of getting to participate in the judging committee for The Indie Game Awards, so we also got to recap some of the standouts and surprises from the nominated games that we got to play. But don't worry, 2025 isn't done with the incredible new releases yet, and we have some great new games to tell you about, too! Also, huge thanks to our newest Patreon supporters! In addition to other fun perks, members on Patreon get early access to all of the Indie Game Roundup episodes. If you love No Small Games and would like to support us in growing the show, while also unlocking fun, exclusive content, you can check out our Patreon page. You can find our full show notes, including links and shoutouts, on the No Small Games site: Indie Game Roundup - November 2025 Show Notes

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:35 - Icebreaker Question 00:11:36 - Indie Game News 00:46:23 - Demos 00:58:08 - IGA Judging Prep Games 01:41:26 - The Séance of Blake Manor 01:45:50 - Dead Static Drive 01:51:35 - Egging On 01:56:20 - VIDEOVERSE 02:01:58 - As I Began to Dream

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Blue Prince is the investigation roguelite that set the indie gaming world ablaze this past year. You play as Simon, a young man who has just arrived at the estate of his recently deceased great uncle. An estate which he is now to inherit, assuming he can pass one final test. You must help Simon reach the secret 46th room of this 45-room manor house, which also has the magical property of resetting its rooms after every night. Choose what room you will come upon when you open each doorway, and try to solve the mysteries within to claim your inheritance. Fall season is coming to a close, but it's going out with a bang! In episode 55, Kate and Emily are joined by special guest Jill Grodt of The Indie Informer, to cover one of the greatest new games of 2025. But first, we learn some fascinating lore about Jill, much of which conveniently ties into our game discussion later! Then the three get into all the nitty gritty of the mechanics of the game, the incredible vibes, and spill the tea on their favorite and least favorite rooms.

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:33 - Weekly Boss Battles 00:13:52 - Meet our Guest - Jill Grodt 00:48:53 - Blue Prince Discussion 01:59:13 - Blue Prince Spoilers 02:15:27 - Game Ratings 02:20:12 - One Small Thing

Meet our Guest Jill Grodt (she/her) @finruin.bsky.social Jill Grodt is the Editor-in-Chief at The Indie Informer website, which covers indie game news and reviews. She is also one of the illustrious hosts of The Indie Council podcast. A former editor at Game Informer, Jill is one of the leading voices in indie game media. Check out Jill's work on: Bluesky The Indie Informer The Indie Council Podcast

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