Fake Gamer Bro

A final solute to a wonderful rhythm game. Go get it while you can!Game discussed this episode:BeatstarCreators & Guests Domi - Composer Cam - Guest Tensei - Guest Domi - Editor Jackie's mobile game rec listDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★ Reply on Bluesky

Hiei, my high school boyfriend, was not enough to keep me interested in this game. I am not sure there is more damning criticism.Games Discussed:Yu Yu Hakusho: Slugfest - App Store, Google PlayJackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

The tweet thread that started it all....Also I said that you get hammers in the game and what I meant to say was axes which is definitely very close to the same thing.Games Discussed:Minimal Dungeon RPGJackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Event mini games in mobile games -- not just to farm engagement and microtransactions?? Who would have thunk.Games Discussed:White Out Survival (not Survivor whoops!)Jackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Justin is here to talk Gundam and we ask the big question -- are there a lot of gacha games coming out right now?Games Discussed:SD Gundam G Generation ETERNALShin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2Tensei's BskyBard Rock CafeJackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Shout out to all those idle incremental game enthusiasts who help me actually play these games! Also lmk if you want me to play the new cool gacha games that I have sitting on my phone gathering dust!Games Discussed:Exponential IdleEthos Idle and Grimoire Incremental by Dragon MegalithsJackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

First time guest Tezrak joins to talk about space potatoes and an upcoming game by the folks behind Hero Tale!Here's their Patreon if you want to play the alpha build!Jackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

At first I wondered if I could even fill 10 minutes talking about merge game subgenres but clearly I underestimated myself!Jackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

In which I do way too much math about microtransactions.And apparently forgetting to actually do the show notes the first time around whoopsJackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

This week I discuss how the cats have gone too far.Also how hopefully the episode I have now recorded twice should hopefully come out soon!Jackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Justin's back so you know what time it is: The Tower update time!!And also Capybara Go. Because I have a problem.Tensei's BskyBard Rock CafeJackie's mobile game rec listMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

New game alert! This week I solo the episode to talk about Expelled!, the latest game from Inkle Studios that launches today, March 12th! Go buy it on the App Store (or, you know, Steam, or Switch if you *must* do the non-mobile versions).Games Discussed:Expelled!: App Store $5.99, Steam $14.99, Switch $14.99Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitchE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Rainy's back to talk about a game Cam talked about on our Games of the Year episode -- Cookie Run Kingdom! Rainy's TumblrRainy's BlueskyMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Cam and I talk mobile game ports we love -- including Dredge! Releasing on Google Play and the App store 2/27!!Game discussed this week:Dredge: App Store, Google PlayMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

It's 2025 and Minesweeper games are taking over everyone's free time! What's your favorite Minesweeper game?Game discussed this week:Infinite Minesweeper: App Store, Google PlayFill A Pix: App Store, Google PlayDragonSweeperMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyYoutubeKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

A month off of the podcast did not translate to a month off of mobile games! Here's one that's got my hooks in me, for better or worse.Game discussed this week:Capybara Go: App Store, Google PlayMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

This past month, Cam and I played a selection of games from the top lists on the App Store, Google Play, and The Game Awards. Are they actually good, or did they just spend a lot on advertising?Games discussed this episode:AFK Journey: App Store, Google PlayArranger: App Store, Google PlayBalatro: App Store, Google PlayCookie Run: Tower of Adventures: App Store, Google PlayDo You Really Want to Know? 2: App Store, Google PlayEggy Party: App Store, Google PlayKingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD: App Store, Google Play Pokemon TCG Pocket: App Store, Google PlayThe WereCleaner: App StoreYes, Your Grace: App Store, Google PlayBonus:Short Game Long Pod LinktreeMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Back again with Cam to not talk about Farm RPG this time!And get ready for the episode at the end of the month where we try out some of the top rated mobile games of the year! Do they live up to the hype?Games discussed this week:Holedown: App Store, Google PlayAnimal Crossing Pocket Camp Complete: App Store, Google PlaySuper Auto Pets: App Store, Google Play Magic Survival: Google PlayJacob and Jo playing Super Auto Pets on Alpharad Platinum (né Gold)Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Jackie solos a special episode about The Game Awards and mobile games in general.Discussed this episode:Steel PawsBalatro: App Store, Google PlayLongleaf Valley: App Store, Google PlayNetflix GamesMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Today Domi joins me to talk about Phobies! A game, like many mobile games, with a great premise ruined by microtransactions.Discussed this episode:Phobies: App Store, Google Play Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

First time guest Eric from Short Game Long Talk comes on to talk about Pokemon TCG Pocket, a completely new version of the Pokemon TCG for mobile. Be sure to check out his podcast linked below!Discussed this episode:Retro Bowl: App Store, Google PlayBreach Wanderers: App Store, Google PlayInscryptionMarvel Snap: App Store, Google Play Pokemon TCG Pocket: App Store, Google Play Pokemon Sleep: App Store, Google Play Poketuber recommendations:PM7MandJTVWolfeyVGCEric's links:Short Game Long Pod LinktreeEric's BlueskyEric's ThreadsEric's InstagramSocial Media Interest formJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Little longer to include a request to fill out the social media survey so I can leave Twitter for good! Rainy came on as a first time co-host to talk about the fear of deleting Pokemon Go while I talked about games I only sort of technically played.Also, the game they couldn't remember was Sky: Children of the Light (App Store, Google Play)Discussed this episode:Neopets: Faerie Fragments: App Store, Google PlayAge of Empires: App Store, Google PlayPokemon Go: App Store, Google PlayRainy's TumblrRainy's BlueskyJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

This time on Games of the Week, we keep our ten minutes or less time focused on an oft mentioned never fully discussed game, and an oft "this will be the last time we talk about it" game. Enjoy!Discussed this episode:Pokemon TCG Pocket - For next main episode!: App Store, Google PlayPokemon Sleep: App Store, Google Play The Tower: App Store, Google PlayTensei's BskyBard Rock CafeJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteKo-fiDiscordYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Cam and Jax get together to talk about a selection of Halloween events! What games have you been playing for the holiday?Also, check out the links below for Jackie's games! Both available to play in browser.Discussed this episode:Farm RPG: App Store, Google PlayFire Emblem Heroes: App Store, Google PlayMerge Mayor: App Store, Google PlayNecromerger: App Store, Google PlayLove and Pies: App Store, Google PlayPokemon Sleep: App Store, Google PlayLake PontchartrainPoptart QuestJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Live service games have to limit your progression somewhat, whether to extend the gameplay or buy themselves time to make more game. But some do it better than othersDiscussed this episode:Slime Castle: App Store, Google PlayVampire Legacy: App Store, Google PlayEveryday Puzzles: App Store, Google PlayTensei's BskyBard Rock CafeJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

An episode so good, we did it twice, and even hit the time limit! We're ready to become obsessed with collecting cats again. How about you?Also, I'm not linking Atlas Earth but I did google it and it says it has nothing to do with bitcoins or NFTs even though I swear it used to advertise bitcoins in its older ads. Either it was misleading before, or they got rid of it now.Also also, there's a game called Cube Defender on Steam, but it's a completely different game.Discussed this episode:Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector: App Store, Google PlayRakko Ukabe: App Store, Google PlayCube Defender: App Store, Google PlayFarm RPG: App Store, Google PlayJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Pureya: It's fun! And other games we've been playing. If you have any recommendations for mobile game Halloween events, shoot me an email, @ me on Twitter, or, better yet, join the Discord server and share it with everyone! All links below:Discussed this episode:TCG Card Shop Tycoon 2: App Store, Google PlayPureya: App Store, Google PlayThe Tower: App Store, Google PlayPokemon Sleep: App Store, Google PlayMerge Mayor: App Store, Google PlayFire Emblem Heroes: App Store, Google PlayBalatro: App Store, Google PlayTensei's BskyBard Rock CafeMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyYoutubeKo-fiDiscordE-mailMobile game rec list ★ Support this podcast ★

Dandara is a fun search action game that makes me wish I enjoyed the genre more.Discussed this episode:Dandara: App Store, Google PlayJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Yeah, so, this time it's only about The Tower. I think we're being held hostage.Discussed this episode:The Tower: App Store, Google PlayTensei's BskyBard Rock CafeJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Living in the Ending world is a survival rogue-like text adventure game that maybe relies a bit too much on RNG, but is fun to play through and discover new ways to survive, and even has multiple endings to unlock. Let us know if you end up playing it and if you agree with our thoughts!Discussed this episode:Living in the Ending World: App Store, Google PlayJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteKo-fiDiscordYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

New episode gimmick! Every week we will talk about what games we've been playing, but we only have 10 minutes to do it! This week we managed to wrap up before the time limit, but we'll see if we can keep it up!This gimmick was inspired entirely by Into the Aether's Patron only bonus episodes "Any %" where they have 10 minutes to talk about a topic, usually submitted by patrons.Discussed this episode:Earth Inc: App Store, Google PlayThe Tower: App Store, Google PlayJackie's mobile game rec list Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Weeeeeee'rrrre back! Catching up on some of the mobile games we've been digging. Also I accidentally called Merge Mansion "Merge Manor" in the chapters and it's annoying to edit those on Transistor so this is just my life now.Next episode, if scheduling goes as planned, Cam will be back to talk with me about Living in the Ending World (Android) (iOS)!Discussed this episode:Infinitode 2: Android, iOSMagic Survival: AndroidVampire Survivors: Android, iOSBalatro: Steam, SwitchNecromerger: Android, iOSMerge Mansion: Android, iOSLove and Pies: Android, iOSSage Solitaire: Android, iOSDivineko: Android, iOSCookie Clicker: Android, iOSSlice and Dice: Android, iOSJackie's mobile game rec listTensei's BskyBard Rock Cafe Music by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome back to Fake Gamer Bro! This episode, I'm very excited to talk to a special guest, Stan Minasov from App Magic. We focus on two genres: Merge and Idle Tycoon and how the trends have been changing. AppMagic is primarily focused on game devs who want to know what's trending, but it has a lot of interesting information for hobbyists and mobile game fans as well!AppMagicMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Listen I recorded this back in October. We talk about card games and games that *shouldn't* be mobile games and also a bit of a rebrand that I've talked about on Twitter!Aka I'm using Ko-fi now instead of Patreon.Music and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Justin and Jax back to talk about the pros and cons of earning money by playing mobile games. And, like, other stuff, probably.My Mistplay Code (which I promise I won't plug every episode lol)Music and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Jan is back! I've been pronouncing his name wrong! We've known each other for years! Also we talk about mobile games. One day I will go through and actually list all the games we talk about in each episode. Mostly we talk about Disney Mirrorverse and Merge Mansion. And then get it mixed up with Merge Manor. It's fine.Music and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Jax is joined by co-host Jandi to talk really a whole lot about mobile games in general. Starting off revisiting the Adventure idle game series, then just kinda let our ADHD take us where it will.Music and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

The second part of Justin and Jax attempting to stay on topic about Rogue-ish games!Rogue Adventure WebsiteRogueJack WebsiteTensei's BskyBard Rock CafeMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyYoutubeKo-fiDiscordE-mailMobile game rec list ★ Support this podcast ★

Our first two parter! In this episode, Jax and Justin talk about several of the games developed by Tinytouchtales! Also, if you're a supporter, get ready for some bonus content to drop as my dear, dear editor Domi had to cut some adhd-fueled ramblings.Tinytouchtales WebsiteTensei's BskyBard Rock CafeMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyYoutubeKo-fiDiscordE-mailMobile game rec list ★ Support this podcast ★

Listen we've been talking about it a little bit in other episodes, it was time it got its own!Note: This was recorded at the end of December and there have definitely been changes and improvements in the meantime, so if anything sounds wrong for how things currently work, that's why.FarmRPG websiteFarmRPG on the App StoreFarmRPG on Google PlayMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyYoutubeKo-fiDiscordE-mailMobile game rec list ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Jax is joined by co-host Jandi to discuss Penrose, an interactive story from the creator of A Dark Room, Punball, a new game from the creator of Archero, and a few other games!Games Discussed:Penrose: App Store, Google PlayPunball: App Store, Google PlayMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyYoutubeKo-fiDiscordE-mailMobile game rec list ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Jax is joined by co-host Cam to discuss the extreme ends of story telling mobile gaming with Death Palette, Mystic Messenger, and more!Games Discussed:Death Palette: App Store, Google PlayMystic Messenger: App Store, Google PlayMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyYoutubeKo-fiDiscordE-mailMobile game rec list ★ Support this podcast ★

We're back from an unintentional hiatus, and better than ever!Join Jax and Justin in this new, co-host format!This week, we talk about Solitairica, Pokemon Quest, and more.Games Discussed:Solitairica: App Store, Google PlayPokemon Quest: App Store, Google PlayTensei's BskyBard Rock CafeMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyYoutubeKo-fiDiscordE-mailMobile game rec list ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Jax interviews Etienne, the developer of Guildmasters and the upcoming Breach Wanderers! Check out all the links below and be sure to wishlist Breach Wanderers on Steam!Baronnerie Games WebsiteWishlist Breach Wanderers on SteamBreach Wanderers DiscordGuildmasters on the Google Play StoreGuildmasters on the App StoreGuildmasters DiscordMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Jax talks about a cute story about a robot who just wants to clean the post-apocalyptic world!Game discussed:The Burnable Garbage Day: App Store, Google PlayMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Jax explores the joys of fictional capitalism. And communism. And... history? What does this have to do with Club Penguin and just who is responsible for that theme song that will never leave my head?Hyper Hippo games on Google PlayHyper Hippo games on the App StoreMusic and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Jax gets confused about what genres of games are and how both good AND bad games are addicting.Games discussed:Magic Survival: Google PlaySimplest RPG: App Store, Google PlayMusic by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteBlueskyKo-fiDiscordE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★

Fake Gamer Bro is a biweekly show that discusses mobile games and trends in mobile gaming. Its title is a tongue in cheek reference to how mobile game players aren't considered "real gamers," and the host, Jackie (aka Jax), aims to shine a light on what can be an undervalued medium of gaming.Music and editing by DomiDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteNewsletterKo-fiDiscordTwitterInstagramYoutubeE-mail ★ Support this podcast ★