Josh Bycer
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Josh Bycer
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Game Wisdom
I'm Josh Bycer, thanks for checking out Game Wisdom! I’m a Game Design author and analyst who has interviewed video game developers for more than 10 years about game design, development, publishing, a...
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For any new followers, my name is Josh and I cover game design and indie games either through my writings, books, or with videos and developer interviews on my channel youtube.com/c/game-wisdom. And there are links to all my important stuff on my profile.
for the stream tonight, we're making progress in YS 6 and playing more of Total Chaos youtu.be/aNLO4QQpYWc
Making Progress in YS 6 and Fighting Monsters in Total Chaos | #gamewisdom
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November 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
for the stream tonight, we're making progress in YS 6 and playing more of Total Chaos youtu.be/aNLO4QQpYWc
A new review is up for Mohrta by @scumhead.bsky.social and if you're a fan of shooters and soulslikes, then you should check this one out. youtu.be/gJqT5SPL9-E
A Solid Soulslike Shooter | Mohrta Review #gamewisdom #shootergames #soulslike
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November 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
A new review is up for Mohrta by @scumhead.bsky.social and if you're a fan of shooters and soulslikes, then you should check this one out. youtu.be/gJqT5SPL9-E
There are so many games I need to play now, need to look at it for my 2025 wrap up, and there are still some I want to go back to that came out at the start of the year.
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
There are so many games I need to play now, need to look at it for my 2025 wrap up, and there are still some I want to go back to that came out at the start of the year.
I've been going through Total Chaos and enjoying it as kind of a spiritual successor to Condemned. It's one of those games where it's easy/hard until it's not, but then you have to be careful about your resource management.
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I've been going through Total Chaos and enjoying it as kind of a spiritual successor to Condemned. It's one of those games where it's easy/hard until it's not, but then you have to be careful about your resource management.
if you're looking for some great games to play that you can finish in less than a day, be sure to check out my latest set of reviews for Shelldiver and Drill Bird youtu.be/EO7Ykkj1rBc
Two Great Games You Can Finish in a Day | Shelldiver, Drill Bird review #gamewisdom #indiegames
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November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
if you're looking for some great games to play that you can finish in less than a day, be sure to check out my latest set of reviews for Shelldiver and Drill Bird youtu.be/EO7Ykkj1rBc
We have enough sign ups for our next Debut Devs showcase, which I'll be sending out information on scheduling after the holiday week.
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We have enough sign ups for our next Debut Devs showcase, which I'll be sending out information on scheduling after the holiday week.
as a mouse update, it has now managed to not only move the sticky trap, but it grabbed the food, triggered the second trap, and avoided it. I think I'm getting outplayed by a mouse.
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
as a mouse update, it has now managed to not only move the sticky trap, but it grabbed the food, triggered the second trap, and avoided it. I think I'm getting outplayed by a mouse.
for the stream tonight, we're back with more Total Chaos and Ys 6 youtu.be/KTBmmnfq4Pk
Continuing Total Chaos and More of YS 6 | #gamewisdom
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November 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
for the stream tonight, we're back with more Total Chaos and Ys 6 youtu.be/KTBmmnfq4Pk
It's time for another double #indiegamedev review. This is for Shelldiver and Drill Bird, two charming games that you can finish in a day youtu.be/EO7Ykkj1rBc @gagonfe.bsky.social
Two Great Games You Can Finish in a Day | Shelldiver, Drill Bird review #gamewisdom #indiegames
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November 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
It's time for another double #indiegamedev review. This is for Shelldiver and Drill Bird, two charming games that you can finish in a day youtu.be/EO7Ykkj1rBc @gagonfe.bsky.social
I tried some of Terror From the Void of Phoenix Point last night and it seemed good, but after 2 hours of playing, we didn't get to see how it integrated all the DLC for it.
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I tried some of Terror From the Void of Phoenix Point last night and it seemed good, but after 2 hours of playing, we didn't get to see how it integrated all the DLC for it.
If you're a cozy game fan, don't miss my latest podcast chat with @jupiterhadley.com discussing cozy games, her book The Best Life Adventure Games, and more youtu.be/AkFY78Mpdeo #indiegamedev
A Cheerful Chat About Cozy Games With Jupiter Hadley | Perceptive Podcast #indiegames #gamedev
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November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
If you're a cozy game fan, don't miss my latest podcast chat with @jupiterhadley.com discussing cozy games, her book The Best Life Adventure Games, and more youtu.be/AkFY78Mpdeo #indiegamedev
for the stream tonight, we have another megamod to try out with Terror From the Void for Phoenix Point youtu.be/CPU8Hdwrh0I
Another Tactical Strategy megamod: Terror From the Void First Try | #gamewisdom
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November 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
for the stream tonight, we have another megamod to try out with Terror From the Void for Phoenix Point youtu.be/CPU8Hdwrh0I
Kokoro Clover is definitely not the hardest game we've played, but it does have some adorable dialogue
November 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Kokoro Clover is definitely not the hardest game we've played, but it does have some adorable dialogue
setting up next for a little afternoon streaming with Kokoro Clover Season 1 youtu.be/zdNTKN2n6HU
Sunday Streaming With Kokoro Clover Season 1 | #gamewisdom
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November 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
setting up next for a little afternoon streaming with Kokoro Clover Season 1 youtu.be/zdNTKN2n6HU
for the stream, we're doing some multiplayer with Left 4 Dead 2 and Rise of Nations youtu.be/TTVpH_H5aEg
Multiplayer Fun With Left 4 Dead 2 and Rise of Nations Stream | #gamewisdom
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November 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM
for the stream, we're doing some multiplayer with Left 4 Dead 2 and Rise of Nations youtu.be/TTVpH_H5aEg
Apparently, we have mice that I'm trying to catch, and the mouse moved the trap out of the way to get to the food. I think they're getting smarter and I'm going to have to deal with this at some point
November 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Apparently, we have mice that I'm trying to catch, and the mouse moved the trap out of the way to get to the food. I think they're getting smarter and I'm going to have to deal with this at some point
This week's interview is now up with @jupiterhadley.com to discuss cozy games, and her published book: The Best Life Adventure Games youtu.be/AkFY78Mpdeo #indiegamedev
A Cheerful Chat About Cozy Games With Jupiter Hadley | Perceptive Podcast #indiegames #gamedev
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November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This week's interview is now up with @jupiterhadley.com to discuss cozy games, and her published book: The Best Life Adventure Games youtu.be/AkFY78Mpdeo #indiegamedev
for the stream, we're continuing our plays of Total Chaos and YS 6 youtu.be/sqDaQblF0bc
Continuing Total Chaos and More of YS 6 | #gamewisdom
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November 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
for the stream, we're continuing our plays of Total Chaos and YS 6 youtu.be/sqDaQblF0bc
Just had a chuckle thinking that I'm going to be checking out more horror games in November/December than I did in October.
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Just had a chuckle thinking that I'm going to be checking out more horror games in November/December than I did in October.
I replayed some of Gemcraft last night, and I really miss that series, as so many developers went a different direction with the concept of a roguelite tower defense game.
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I replayed some of Gemcraft last night, and I really miss that series, as so many developers went a different direction with the concept of a roguelite tower defense game.
for the stream tonight, we're going to be looking at Phantom Brigade and then going horror with Total Chaos youtu.be/jA04fSRtO2E
Checking out Phantom Brigade and Total Chaos | #gamewisdom
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November 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
for the stream tonight, we're going to be looking at Phantom Brigade and then going horror with Total Chaos youtu.be/jA04fSRtO2E
Total Chaos, a game I really wanted to play, just released today and I had no idea it was even coming out. I haven't even played the games I picked up in September 😫 store.steampowered.com/app/2208350/...
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Fort Oasis is no paradise—it's a decaying nightmare where reality crumbles. The creator of Turbo Overkill unleashes survival-horror stacked with mysteries and monstrosities. Scavenge to craft weapons,...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Total Chaos, a game I really wanted to play, just released today and I had no idea it was even coming out. I haven't even played the games I picked up in September 😫 store.steampowered.com/app/2208350/...
this week's #indiegamedev showcase is now up youtu.be/eN5cJm4ymR0 and here's a 🧵 of six great games to check out
Six Interesting Indie Games to Enjoy | #indiedev Showcase 334 #gamewisdom #indiegames
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November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
this week's #indiegamedev showcase is now up youtu.be/eN5cJm4ymR0 and here's a 🧵 of six great games to check out
Maybe I'm becoming more of a writer these days. I'm taking some time off between the last book and the next one, and I can't stop thinking about what I want to write next.
November 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Maybe I'm becoming more of a writer these days. I'm taking some time off between the last book and the next one, and I can't stop thinking about what I want to write next.
I was thinking about another idea for a big game design presentation and I came up with wanting to talk about how addiction in videogames has evolved and changed over the years.
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I was thinking about another idea for a big game design presentation and I came up with wanting to talk about how addiction in videogames has evolved and changed over the years.