أفضل بودكاسات The Video Game Review (2025)

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249: Dawnfolk, Assassin's Creed Shadows 36:51

9d ago36:51

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This week we really do run the gamut of indie to AAA with reviews of tile-based solo dev project Dawnfolk, and the latest Ubisoft blockbuster: Assassin's Creed Shadows. Thanks to both developers for the review codes. In the roundup: Everhood 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Promise Mascot Agency. Support this podcast for the price of a coffee each month, a…

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248: Kentucky Route Zero - Act III 1:11:31

11d ago1:11:31

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The third act of Kentucky Route Zero is a chunky one, featuring some new and recurring characters, pivotal story moments, and arguably the most iconic scene in the game. Join this playthrough, get bonus episodes, join the Discord, and support this podcast at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. See the videos and find me on social media: http://gami…

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247: The Best of Steam Next Fest 30:52

17d ago30:52

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This week's episode takes a little breather from the KRZ playthrough as people catch up with Acts II & III. There's a good reason for that: Steam Next Fest happened last week, and a lot of people dived right into the ocean of demos. In fact, the GITW patron community played over 150 demos collectively then voted on their favourites. So this episode…

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246: Kentucky Route Zero - Act II 1:03:19

25d ago1:03:19

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This is second episode of the KRZ deep dive series and community playthrough. We cover Act II of the game — the Bureau of Reclaimed Spaces, The Zero, Random Access Self Storage, The Museum of Dwellings, and the Forest — and the second interlude, an interactive play entitled 'The Entertainment'. Thanks to everyone in the patron Discord who submitted…

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245: Kentucky Route Zero - Act I 55:01

1M ago55:01

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The Kentucky Route Zero deep-dive begins! To mark five years of GITW, we're going back to the game that started it all. The first episode looks at Act I of the game, and the first interlude 'Limits And Demonstrations'. This game is a breakthrough, a landmark, and a high water mark for video games as art. Its acts and interludes contain multitudes: …

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244: The Best Indie Games of the 2020s 43:52

1M ago43:52

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Gaming in the Wild is five! And to celebrate, here's a special episode: a rundown of the 20 best indie games I've covered since the podcast began. Show your appreciation, support the show, and help me hit 100 patrons target! http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xbNKMtNKP8 Thanks for listening everyone…

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243: Ultros Book Launch & The Ludocene App with Andy Robertson 38:01

1M ago38:01

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This week's podcast features an interview with Andy Robertson, the veteran game critic who's launching Ludocene, a new kind of game discovery app. We also reflect on the launch of the Ultros: Design Works book and the podcast's forthcoming fifth birthday, including our community Kentucky Route Zero playthrough! Pre-Order the Ultros book: http://los…

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242: Interview - Citizen Sleeper 2 Creator Gareth Damian Martin 1:08:41

2M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

**Note: CS2 SPOILERS WITHIN!** I'm joined this week by Citizen Sleeper 2 creator Gareth Damian Martin, who dropped by on the eve of the game's release to talk about space kelp, slamhounds, farm stacks, and how they created one of the most compelling sci-fi worlds in all of video games. See a video version and sub to my channel: https://www.youtube.…

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241: Citizen Sleeper 2 - Starward Vector 34:06

2M ago34:06

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This week's episode is a review of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. It's an ambitious, intelligent, heartfelt sequel, and the first must-play indie game of 2025. Also: many thanks to the show's biggest supporter Magic Mind! Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/GAMINGLTJAN⁠. Every order supports the podc…

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240: Citizen Sleeper 2, FFVII: Rebirth, Xbox Developer Direct 32:22

2M ago32:22

32:22

Thanks to #MagicMind for supporting the podcast. Get 45% off your first order with my GITW-exclusive discount link at http://magicmind.com/gamingLTjan. Every sale helps the pod, and there a no-questions-asked 100% refund available. It's a really good product, all shilling aside! *** This week's episode is a newsy roundup featuring the 2025 Xbox Dev…

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239: The Big 2025 Indie Games Preview 40:45

3M ago40:45

40:45

Big thanks to podcast supporter Magic Mind, who are offering listeners 45% off their concentration shots. A genuine endorsement from me: I take one every morning, and I love them. There's a no-questions-asked refund policy, so you've nothing to lose — give it a shot (pun absolutely intended) at ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/GAMINGLTJAN⁠ *** This week'…

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238: GOTY 2024 - The Final Cut 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

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Just under the wire on New Year's Eve — I bring you the Games of the Year Final Cut episode, aka my own top ten games of 2024. And not a Starfield in sight. Support the show on Patreon: http://patron.com/gaminginthewild Follow the show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild. Find the show on BlueSky, Insta, etc: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthe…

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237: GOTY 2024 - The Listener Vote & Blinkoom's Games of the Year 2:20:04

3M ago2:20:04

2:20:04

GOTY season continues! This bumper episode features returning special guest Blinkoom, who dropped by to talk about the Indie Game Awards, the podcast’s patron GOTY vote, and to share his own 2024 faves. It was a great conversation — enjoy! Find Blink on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Blinkoom And Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/blinkoom/home And Bl…

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236: GOTY 2024 - Ciarán Daly's Games of the Year 2024 1:52:56

3M ago1:52:56

1:52:56

The third episode in the 2024 games of the year season features special guest Ciarán Daly, a friend of the show, a journalist, and — as of 2024 — a gamedev-in-training. We had a great chat about his faves of the last twelve months including Animal Well, NanoApostle, The Legend of Zelda - Echoes of Wisdom, Lorelei & The Laser Eyes, Wilmot Works It O…

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235: GOTY 2024 - Erik Dovetail's Games of the Year 2024 1:49:05

4M ago1:49:05

1:49:05

This week’s episode welcomes first-time guest Erik, aka Dovetail — a friend of the pod, and host of the Pages of Play podcast. His show focuses on video game stories, and so do his GOTY picks for 2024. Discussed in this episode show: Arco, Flintlock, Minds Beneath Us, Two Falls, Caravan SandWitch, 1000xRESIST, and Ultros. Follow Pages of Play on Bl…

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234: GOTY Kickoff - Brad Gallaway's Games of the Year 2024 1:51:53

4M ago1:51:53

1:51:53

GOTY season is go! As December approaches, my favourite season of the podcasting year is here. Every December, I rope in some guests, friends, and follow podcasters to discuss their favourite games of the year, with a particular emphasis on little cool Indies that may have fallen through the cracks. The first guest is Brad Gallaway, a veteran game …

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233: Metaphor: ReFantazio, The (Indie) Game Awards 1:01:04

4M ago1:01:04

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This week's episode is a spoiler-free deep dive into epic JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, after 40 hours of play. In the roundup: Stray comes to Switch — but how much of the game made it? Plus Empire of the Ants, The Game Awards '24 nominees, and the arrival of the fantastic and much needed Indie Game Awards: check them out at http://indiegameawards.gg …

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232: Europa, Eastward, Metaphor: ReFantazio 42:27

4M ago42:27

42:27

This episode's featured game is Europa: a lighter than air 3D platformer that's inspired by Studio Ghibli and Journey. It has a fresh look, satisfying flying and gliding, and a concise sci-fi story. In the roundup — Metaphor: Refantazio, Eastward, Beastieball, Interstate 35, and more. The month-ahead video for November: https://www.youtube.com/watc…

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231: Wilmot Works It Out 27:24

5M ago27:24

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Wilmot Works It Out is a relaxing puzzle game about doing multiple jigsaws at once, with a tight core concept, a light, playful story, and a lot of charm. In the roundup: Europa, RE4R, Drive Rally, and more. Join the Patreon for 14 bonus episodes and more fun perks: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Find me on social media as @gaminginthewild. Th…

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230: Neva 46:31

5M ago46:31

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This episode takes a deep dive into the aesthetic, emotional, Ghibli-inspired world of Neva, the second Nomada Studios game after the beloved Gris. It has the same fantastic watercoloured art and emotional tone, and adds some more video gamey elements like health, combat, and fail states — for better, and for worse. In the roundup: Cat Quest 3, War…

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229: The Plucky Squire, Balatro, Outlaws, October Games, & More 39:19

6M ago39:19

39:19

This packed episode includes the Golden Joysticks nominees, some first thoughts on The Plucky Squire, and some final thoughts on Balatro and Star Wars Outlaws. In the roundup: Stardiver, Frostpunk 2, NanoApostle, Phoenix Springs, Drive Rally, Mouthwashing and Clickholding. And as always, thanks to all the show’s patrons - support this pod and get e…

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228: Caravan SandWitch 42:45

6M ago42:45

42:45

The pod's back with a review of lovely French indie game Caravan SandWitch. It's a mellow, low-key open world exploration game set on a dusty, post-industrial sci-fi planet. The game’s story and dialogue have problems, but driving your trusty yellow van around this gorgeous little world makes up for it. Also mentioned: Astro Bot, Ghost of Yotei, Th…

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227: Astro Bot, Outlaws, Q&A 45:31

7M ago45:31

45:31

This week’s episode has some chat about Astro Bot, Arco and Star Wars Outlaws, before settling into a super fun listener Q&A about games, food, spoiler levels and preferences, travel destinations, and more. Thanks to all the show's patrons, and shout out to boss tier patrons Mike Sampier and Schei Guy! Join the Patreon at http://patreon.com/gamingi…

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226: September Games, More Star Wars Outlaws 45:43

7M ago45:43

45:43

It’s the start of a new month, so this week’s pod takes a look at the top games that are coming out in September. We also recap the Nintendo Direct news, and talk more about Star Wars Outlaws. And as always, thanks to all the show’s 75 patrons - including boss tier patrons Schei Guy and Mike Sampier. Support this pod and get extra bonus podcasts at…

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225: Star Wars Outlaws 37:17

7M ago37:17

37:17

I've been quietly playing Star Wars Outlaws all week, and dying to share some thoughts about it! It's good guys, and if you love original Star Wars and a bit of comfort food open world Ubi-stuff, you might be in for a treat. And as always, thanks to all the show’s 76 patrons - support this pod and get extra bonus podcasts at http://patreon.com/gami…

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224: One Btn Bosses, Phantom Spark & More 32:17

7M ago32:17

32:17

This week's show rounds up arcade shooter One Btn Bosses, pixel RPG Arco, an early glimpse at Mika & The Witch's Mountain, sci-fi racer Phantom Spark, and the Star Wars: Bounty Hunter remaster. As always, thanks to all the show’s 74 patrons - support this pod and get extra bonus podcasts at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Extra special thanks t…

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223: Nobody Wants To Die, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Creatures of Ava & More 31:45

8M ago31:45

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This week’s episode is a grab bag of forthcoming and recently released indie games, including: Arco, Phantom Spark, Nobody Wants To Die, Dungeons of Hinterberg, and Creatures of Ava. Links mentioned: So Videogames Episode 400: https://gamecritics.com/brad-gallaway/so-videogames-episode-400/ Pages of Play 1000xRESIST episode: https://open.spotify.co…

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222: Thank Goodness You're Here 30:47

8M ago30:47

30:47

This’s week's episode gives a recap of the podcast's recent downtime, and then covers some hecking video games. British gross-out comedy “slapformer” Thank Goodness You’re Here is the featured game, and Crypt Custodian, Star Wars Outlaws, and Nobody Wants To Die are in the roundup. Links mentioned: August game releases video: https://youtu.be/a82B6…

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221: Islets, RKGK, Listener Q&A 41:19

9M ago41:19

41:19

This week I chat about Islets and RKGK, and answer some listener questions about open world games, the best ever consoles, underrated indies, '80s movies, pineapple on pizza, and lots more besides. And as always, thanks to all the show’s patrons, including new patrons Shaun, Adam, Ant, and Madeleine. If you'd like to join them in supporting the sho…

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220: July Indie Game Preview 31:35

9M ago31:35

31:35

This week’s episode is a look at the indie games coming out in the month of July, including: Flock, Arranger, Slider, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, Gestalt Steam & Cinder, Nobody Wants To Die, SCHiM, Dunegons of Hinterberg, A Star Named EOS, Été, and more. And as always, thanks to all the show’s patrons, including new patrons Shaun, Adam, Ant, and Ma…

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219: Still Wakes The Deep 31:36

9M ago31:36

31:36

Still Wakes The Deep is the latest from The Chinese Room, featuring some excellent environmental design, great Scottish voice acting, a convincing disaster scenario, and not-so-hot gameplay. In the roundup: Times & Galaxy, Riven, Grapple Dogs. And as always, thanks to all the show’s 79 patrons. If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on P…

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218: Steam Next Fest Roundup, Nintendo Direct & More 49:27

9M ago49:27

49:27

This week's podcast covers the June '24 Steam Next Fest, with a roundup of over 30 exciting forthcoming indie games. We also have some Best Of The Fest picks from myself, and the podcast Discord community vote. In the roundup: Still Wakes The Deep, Surmount, Star Stuff, and the Nintendo Direct news. You can support this show and join the community …

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217: Caravan SandWitch, And New Games Galore 42:49

10M ago42:49

42:49

This week show surfs the tidal wave of game reveals, showcases, news, and trailers with a look at the Women-Led Games Showcase, Xbox Showcase, and the Future Games Showcase. I also talk about the ongoing Steam Next Fest, and the excellent Caravan SandWitch demo.You can join the podcast community at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild, and support at…

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216: Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip, Summer Game Fest 2024 38:09

10M ago38:09

38:09

Keighley’s summer circus is in town, so this episode we take a look at the news and highlights from Summer Game Fest and Day of the Devs, including: Cairn, Neva, Battle Suit Aces, Possessor(s), Wanderstop, Project C, Simpler Times, Koira, Arranger, Psychroma, Building Relationships, Afterlove EP, Phoenix Springs, Tenets, Anger Foot, and more. In th…

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215: Senua's Saga, Arctic Eggs, The Rogue Prince of Persia, June Indies 33:51

10M ago33:51

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This week's show is a bit of a grab bag. We start off with a look at the month of indie releases ahead, then mini-reviews of Arctic Eggs, The Rogue Prince of Persia, Hauntii, and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. And as always, many thanks to all the show’s 68 patrons, and especially the very first Boss Tier patron, Mike Sampier. If you'd like to join the…

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214: Interview - 1000xRESIST Developer Remy Siu 1:04:52

10M ago1:04:52

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This week's episode is an interview with Remy Siu, the creative director of the recently released 1000xRESIST. It's a phenomenally good game that pushes video game storytelling forward in several interesting ways. Our discussion touched on games-as-art, diasporic narratives, working through Covid, the origins of "hekki", hooking up with Fellow Trav…

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213: Little Kitty Big City, Dread Delusion, Turbo Kid, Mullet Madjack & More 33:27

10M ago33:27

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Little City, Big City is a short, low-stakes adventure in which side-quests, baubles, and opportunities for mischief catch your eye at every turn. It's a welcome bout of easy-breezy escapism in a stacked month of more involved games. In the roundup: Animal Well, Mullet Madjack, Dread Delusion, Turbo Kid, Dungeons of Hinterberg. And as always, many …

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212: 1000xRESIST 34:25

11M ago34:25

34:25

1000xRESIST is ostensibly a sci-fi tale about a far future society, formed after a disastrous epidemic decimates humanity. But it's a game that never stops growing, weaving a complex tapestry of memorable characters, far-reaching subject matter, poetic dialogue, and unforgettable moments both intimate and shocking. It's a dizzyingly intelligent mas…

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211: May Indie Preview: Hauntii, Nine Sols, 1000xResist, Animal Well, & More 35:17

11M ago35:17

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May is absolutely stacked with top-tier indie releases, so in this episode I take a look my top ten games coming out this month. Games covered: Indika, Animal Well, 1000xResist, Little Kitty Big City, Crow Country, Cryptmaster, Lorelei & The Laser Eyes, Paper Trail, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, Hauntii, and Nine Sols. In the roundup: Moebius-inspired v…

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210: The WASD Episode 45:32

11M ago45:32

45:32

New show notes This week’s episode is about the WASD video game festival that happened in London last weekend. It was super fun to go a showcase like this for the first time – I met up with some developers, games industry folks, and podcasting pals, and got to play tonnes of exciting unreleased games on the show floor, including: NanoApostle, Pine …

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209: Mars After Midnight, April Indie World Direct 30:43

11M ago30:43

30:43

This week's episode is a little roundup. We start with the Nintendo Indie World Direct, including previews of Lorelai & The Laser Eyes, Yars Rising, Bzzzt, Sticky Business, and some other show highlights, before moving onto a 1000xResist preview, and a featured game review of Lucas Pope's Playdate offering Mars After Midnight. There's also a little…

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208: Children Of The Sun 33:07

12M ago33:07

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This week we look at "the feel-bad game of the year", the grim and compelling magic bullet snipe-fest: Children of the Sun. In the roundup: Botany Manor, Pepper Grinder, Broken Roads, Dragon's Dogma 2, and a look at the Triple-i Initiative's first showcase. If you enjoy the show, find more like it on the YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/gamingin…

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207: Stellar Blade, Minishoot' Adventures, Dystopika, Indika, & More 34:28

12M ago34:28

34:28

This week's episode is a roundup of demos you can try right now: Stellar Blade, Minishoot' Adventures, Dystopika, Indika, and Valley Peaks. In the roundup: this month's Game Pass, PS+, and Epic freebies, including The Outer Worlds, Kona, Ghostrunner, Immortals of Aveum, and more. Check out the YouTube for some fresh videos at: http://youtube.com/ga…

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206: Return To Grace, Marvel Snap, April Indie Releases 31:11

12M ago31:11

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Return To Grace is a perfect game for Game Pass: short, interesting, and done in a couple of hours. It's a sci-fi walking sim that raises some interesting questions about the future of AI. I also got addicted to Marvel Snap. In the April release roundup: Botany Manor, Children of the Sun, Broken Roads, Harold Halibut, Pine Harbour No Rest For The W…

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205: Dragon's Dogma 2, Playdate, GDC & PAX East News 32:53

1y ago32:53

32:53

This week's show is a grab bag episode. We start off with a few updates, some Dragon's Dogma chat, a look at FFVII REbirth's fidelity patch, and some first impressions of the Playdate console. The back half of the show is some impressions of demos from GDC & Pax East. Games covered: The Wreck, Whitewater Wipeout, Casual Birder, Mars After Midnight,…

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Bonus Pod: A Short Essay On Horizon Zero Dawn 9:08

1y ago9:08

9:08

I've been making a few video essays over on YouTube lately, and had a couple of requests for them to be added to the podcast feed. So I'm trying it out. If you're on Spotify, you can watch video with this episode, and if not, I hope you enjoy the audio here. This one is a short essay about the Horizon series, which seems blessed with high sales and…

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204: FFVIIR Intermission & Rebirth, Summerhouse, Geometry Survivor 30:40

1y ago30:40

30:40

This week's show looks at FFVIIR Intermission and the newly released Rebirth, a cute cabin builder called Summerhouse, and a bullet heaven called Geometry Survivor. In the roundup: WASD Live, Enshrouded, Solium Infernum, Snufkin; Melody of Moominvalley, Pepper Grinder, and Floramancer: Seeds & Spirits. I also talk about the fun of making YouTube vi…

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203: Balatro, FFVIIR, Pacific Drive, Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game 28:38

1y ago28:38

28:38

This week's show is a roundup episode. There are some thoughts after seeing credits on FFVIIR, and impressions of Pacific Drive, Akka Arrh, and Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game. We run through the March indie releases, and finish with a review of the addictive joker poker phenom Balatro. I also talk about being laid off in the video game industry, and…

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202: Interview - Ultros Dev Hugo Bille, On Making The First Gardenvania 1:01:21

1y ago1:01:21

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This week's show is an interview with Hugo Bille from Hadoque, the developers of Ultros. We talked about video game ecosystems, Metroidvania design tricks, audacious gardening mechanics, and lots more.And a big thank you to the show’s latest patrons, ScheiGuy and NikolaiAtKnight, If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can…

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201: Ultros 1:04:53

1y ago1:04:53

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Ultros is a dazzlingly creative indie game that revitalises the Metroidvania genre. The prismic visuals and symphonic score are a sensual treat, and the game’s ingenious ecosystem slowly blooms into a map-spanning meta-puzzle that demands patience, observation, curiosity, and creativity. It's the first must-play game of 2024.In the roundup: Nintend…

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