Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews

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  293: Splatoon Raiders, Shards of Order, PANIC! Giveaway 24.07.2026 39Min.

  This week we open by stringing together some games industry news stories, and looking for a pattern: namely, Sony nixing discs, high hardware costs, and Xbox trialling streaming with ads. Then we move into lighter territory, with some thoughts on video game tarot decks, Shards Of Order, and Splatoon Raiders.I also launch a brand new patron in partnership with PANIC!, esteemed indie publisher, and the makers of Playdate. New, returning, or upgrading patrons at the Midi tier+ can get a free Steam code for Time Flies, Blippo+, or Despelote — exactly the kind of artistic, interesting video games this podcast was made to talk about. It's also an excuse to lend GITW some (much needed) financial support. Just join up here and I'll be in touch with your code: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Special thanks to my Boss and Benefactor tier patrons: KingChamp, SusannaMaria, Drellesh, Rhyistic Studies, Nate, Noah, Jeremy 1, Jeremy 2, Andrew, and Glenn.Hop here for social links, Steam curator page, the contact form, and everything else: http://gaminginthewild.com.Thanks for listening!
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  292: Black Flag, Vampire Crawlers, Cobalt Core & More 10.07.2026 37Min.

  This week's episode is a grab bag featuring some chat about the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, which is pretty true to the original, with some significant fixes; Cobalt Core, a nice little sick deckbuilder I picked up in the Steam Summer Sale; Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, another winning title in Capcom's banner year; and Vampire Crawlers, which won me over slowly until I'd played the whole dang thing.Join Patreon for Discord and extras, including a free game code: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. See my YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/gaminginthewild BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaminginthewild Steam Curator: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529Special thanks to my Boss and Benefactor Tier Patrons: KingChamp, SusannaMaria, Drellesh, Rhyistic Studies, Nate, Noah, Jeremy, Jeremy 2, and Andrew.Thanks for listening!
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  291: Next Fest, Star Fox, Vampire Crawlers & More 26.06.2026 47Min.

  This week's episode is about the June Steam Next Fest. It was another huge event featuring over 5000 (!) demos — the GITW community played about 150 of them, and the show features a rundown of my top ten, and then the community vote for Best of the Fest.In the roundup: Star Fox, Alabaster Dawn, Vampire Crawlers.You can join the show's Patreon for Discord ($1+), a free hand-picked indie game code ($3+ tiers), a shout out on every show ($10 tier), and other extras: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. See my YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/gaminginthewild BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaminginthewild Steam Curator: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529Thanks for listening!
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  290: Black Jacket, Moonsigil Atlas, Summer Game Fest 12.06.2026 42Min.

  This week is a tale of two deckbuilders, with reviews of Moonsigil Atlas, and the excellent and surprising Black Jacket, which does interesting things with how cards games and narrative design intersect.In the roundup: Mina The Hollower, Summer Game Fest, gen ATLAS, Signet City, how to pronounce "Laufey", and more.Join Patreon for the Discord, and extras from me: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. See my YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/gaminginthewild BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaminginthewild Steam Curator: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529Thanks for listening!
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  289: Mina The Hollower, 007 First Light, & More 29.05.2026 35Min.

  This week's pod is a grab bag of new games, including some warm takes on the much anticipated pixel art adventure Mina The Hollower, and the widescreen stealth-action blockbuster 007: First Light. Then we have some mid-playthrough thoughts on dreamy photography game OPUS: Prism Peak, and what's going on with promising deckbuilder Fame or Folly (which I'm actually helping out on, a little!). Thanks for listening, folks!Join Patreon for Discord and extras: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. See my YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/gaminginthewild Follow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.com Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaminginthewild Follow the GITW Steam Curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529
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  288: Pragmata, Mixtape 19.05.2026 57Min.

  This week's podcast is a double-header: we have a full featured review of the excellent, original, surprising Pragmata — and a pretty chunky look at the recently released and well-reviewed (and regrettably review-bombed) Mixtape. We're really in the thick of 2026 now, and the releases are coming thick and fast, so I decided to cover both games in one bumper hourlong episode.In the roundup: Saros & OPUS: Prism Peak.Enjoy, folks!Support the show, join the community, and get fun extras:Patreon: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewildLinks from the episode:Mixtape video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ERTrQswHdcMixtape article: https://somanygames.co.uk/articles/mixtape-isnt-confused-about-when-its-set-even-if-players-areFind the show elsewhere:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaminginthewildSteam Curator: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529
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  287: Titanium Court Developer Interview, REPLACED, Dosa Divas, Pragmata 08.05.2026 43Min.

  This week I'm joined by AP Thomson, the developer of Titanium Court, to discuss the release of one of the most creative indie games of the year so far. We talked about magic and mania, fairy stories, developing during lockdown, and the NYC gamedev scene that AP is a part of.In the roundup: Pragmata, REPLACED, Dosa Divas, Mixtape.Join Patreon for Discord and extras from me: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.Find GITW on social media: http://gaminginthewild.com.Steam Curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529See the YouTube videos: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild.Thanks for listening!
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  286: London Games Festival & New Game Plus Field Report 24.04.2026 1Std. 20Min.

  This week's episode is a field report from the London Games Festival, including a glimpse of the industry-focussed events, and a report from the show floor of New Game Plus. Games played: Rewilders, Wax Heads, Dark Scrolls, The Florist, Mandrake, Please Watch The Artwork, Rhell, Hearth & Harbour, and There are No Ghosts At the Grand. Additional interviews: Jason from So Many Games, and Hilmar from EVE Online. I hope you enjoy it!Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.Links for social media, Steam curator page, YouTube channel, etc: http://gaminginthewild.com.
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  285: Creating The Sounds Of Ultros (with special guest Ratvadar) 10.04.2026 1Std. 1Min.

  This week's episode is a very special one. It's a conversation with Oscar Rydelius, aka Ratvader — the composer behind the inspired, symphonic soundtrack of Ultros, and its stunning audio and ambience. This interview was originally recorded for Lost In Cult as part of my work on the Ultros: Design Works book. It was included in the deluxe edition on CD. Special thanks to Shaun and Lost In Cult for agreeing that it should also go out in this public feed, for preservation's sake, and to reach as many people as possible.Pick up the Ultros book: http://lostincult.co.uk/ultros.Hear more of Oscar's work, and support him with a purchase: https://ratvader.bandcamp.comCheck out the Ratvader website: https://www.ratvader.comSee my initial 2023 Ultros review (episode 201 in the podcast feed): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8B5Cw3fMSk See my interview with developer Hugo Bille (episode 202 in the podcast feed): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5TJg2-OKqsSupport this podcast: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.Thanks for listening!
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  284: RACCOIN, Eternal Afternoon, Cursed Words, Fame or Folly, & More 03.04.2026 43Min.

  This weeks episode is a grab-bag looking at an assortment of recent releases, and some games we have to look forward to in the month ahead, including: Cursed Words, Dosa Divas, Moomintroll Winter’s Warmth. Gecko Gods, Aether & Iron, Fishbowl, RACCOIN: A Coin-pushing Roguelike, Fame or Folly, Eternal Afternoon, Starfield, Moves of the Diamond Hand, Dosa Divas, Gecko Gods, OPUS: Prism Peak, Pragmata.Full April releases video: https://youtu.be/q2VS2uDo4aoBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaminginthewildSteam Curator: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529Discount game codes (5% goes to the channel): https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=gitwbb.Thanks for listening!
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  283: Pokopia, BAFTA Noms, London Games Festival Preview (with Michael French) 27.03.2026 43Min.

  This week's episode has an interview with Michael French, head of the London Games Festival. He dropped by to talk about the programme, the venue change, and the place of of games in culture — and to answer some lightning round questions like "Spyro or Crash?", "worst controller?", and "best ever indie game?". Find more info on the event at http://games.london.In the roundup: Dread Delusion, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Personal 5 Royal, Esoteric Ebb, Bloodletter, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, Pokopia.Join the patreon: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewildFollow on YouTube, Bluesky, etc: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewildSteam Curator Page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/And as always, thanks for listening!
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  282: Romeo Is A Dead Man 13.03.2026 43Min.

  This week's episode is about the wildly creative, utter bonkers, critically divisive Romeo Is A Dead Man, the latest from Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture. It's a game that throws a huge amount at the wall, from classic hack 'n' slash ('n' guns) combat, to '80s pulp cinema, Japanese mythology, UK rock iconography, Lychian surrealism, and classical philosophy. For me, that led to a fun, punk, oddly intoxicating game experience that acts as a valuable counterpoint to the more safe and predictable big-budget games.In the roundup: Resident Evil requiem, Esoteric Ebb, Homura Hime, London Games Festival.Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewildCheck out YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWfsBe3N3bwFollow the Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/Visit the GITW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaminginthewildThanks folks!
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  281: The Best of Steam Next Fest, Resident Evil Requiem 06.03.2026 52Min.

  This week's podcast is all about February's Steam Next Fest — a feast of new games that myself and the GITW community enjoyed to the fullest. First we run through my impressions of the 20 or so games I played, then move on to a personal top five, and the community's top ten game picks. We had a record number of particpants, with over 150 demos played — thanks as always to patrons Slater and soccr for making the spreadsheet work and crunching the numbers — it was a blast!In the roundup: Resident Evil Requiem, Esoteric Ebb, Raccoin, Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, Planet of Lana II, REPLACED, March Indie Games, and the London Games Festival.LinksJoin the Patreon: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewildMarch indie games video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkNksga-Q4cSo Many Games article: https://somanygames.co.uk/articles/indie-guide-feb-2026Steam Curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.comAnd thanks for listening!
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  280: Duskpunk, Next Fest, Romeo Is A Dead Man, More 27.02.2026 46Min.

  Duskpunk is a quite brilliant "Sleeper-like" that came out at the tail end of last year. Set in the gritty, murky, war-torn city of Dredgeport, it casts those addictive, multi-functional dice and clock tabletop mechanics in a gritty Steampunk world.In the roundup: Romeo Is A Dead Man, Persona 5 Royal, Raccoin, REPLACED, and Steam Next Fest. Join Patreon for Discord and extras and the Next fest community event: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/.Buy discounted game codes via this link to support the channel: https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=gitwbb.And thanks for listening!
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  279: Cairn & The Indie Game Guide To 2026 01.02.2026 1Std. 14Min.

  This weeks episode is a bumper one. First, there's a review Cairn, the ambitious granular climbing simulator; then, there's a 50-game guide ot the games we have to look forward to in 2026. In the roundup: Balatro (... yup, again), and Assassin's Creed Origins, of all things.Support the pod & join the patron community: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewildYouTube channel: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewildCitizen Sleeper 2 book pre-order: http://lostincult.co.uk/citizensleeper2Follow the Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ Social media and so forth: http://gaminginthewild.com Thanks for listening!(00:00:00) Intro(00:10:37) Cairn(00:32:59) Indie game guide to 2026(01:13:10) Outro
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  278: ARC Raiders 22.01.2026 1Std. 26Min.

  ARC Raiders is a multiplayer phenomenon and a surprise smash-hit that’s drawn in players not usually into that kind of thing: including me. To discuss, I’m joined by my ARC wingperson and MVP Ciarán Daly, to talk player behaviour, AI, emergent gameplay, and more.In the roundup: ROG Ally X, MIO: Memories In Orbit, Cairn, Cauldron.Watch me and Ciarán play the game: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGvXMgrjlCYtRfDNBcQ8AWJimHpMutVz4&si=K7El2MJCFzB7JG7X Support the channel, join the community, and get a free game code: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.Follow the Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ Social media and so forth: http://gaminginthewild.com Thanks for listening!
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  277: GOTY 2025 — The Final Cut 29.12.2025 38Min.

  After spending December playing GOTY catchup and posting deliberations with various brilliant guests, it's crunch time. This episode is my personal games of the year list for 2025.Support the pod, join the patron Discord, and get a game code for 1000xRESIST, Citizen Sleeper, Ultros, or In Other Waters: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.See the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5Z4bBENvW0Follow the Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/.And thanks for listening, everybody!
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  276: GOTY 2025 #3: The Listener Vote (with Blinkoom) 21.12.2025 2Std. 25Min.

  The votes are cast and counted, and it's time to unveil the results of the Gaming In The Wild patron GOTY vote 2025!This annual fixture has slowly eclipsed my own GOTY list as the most-hype podcast of GOTY season in my mind. We had a record-breaking 50 voters, selecting 88 games, and one final winner. And to help me go through the results, I had one special guest: Blinkoom aka Steve from Indie Quest podcast. Enjoy the show, folks, it was a blast to create.Find Blink on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Blinkoom See Blink’s GOTY stream: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2648247802 Find Blink's podcast Indie Quest: https://indiequest.buzzsprout.comIf you'd like to join the community, hit up Patreon — new patrons at any tier get a free game code for 1000xRESIST, Ultros, In Other Waters, or Citizen Sleeper (while they last) — and you can vote next year! http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild  Happy holidays folks — I'll be back before NYE with my personal GOTY episode in the final episode of the year.00:00 Intro04:30 Blink's Top Ten51:54 Patron vote: lower ten01:25:53 Patron vote: top ten
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  275: Skate Story, DISPATCH 15.12.2025 25Min.

  This week's show is me catching up on a couple of intriguing late-year indie releases. Skate Story is a fantastical skating game where we play a demon skating out of hell to eat the moon — it's a masterclass in both skating mechanics and aesthetic. DISPATCH is the blockbuster visual novel that takes an original spin on a superhero story, with very human themes.Join the Patreon to support the show, join the community, and get a free game code, a Discord invite, ad-free episodes, and more: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewildSee my videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GamingInTheWildSteam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/Special thanks to my Boss Tier Patrons: ShyGuy, KingChamp, Cerys, SusannaMaria, Nate, and Syd B. And thanks to you for listening :)
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  274: GOTY 2025 #2 (with Brad from So Videogames) 05.12.2025 1Std. 34Min.

  This week's podcast is a GOTY roundup with Brad Gallaway from the excellent So Videogames podcast. Brad brings a mixture of big hitters and hidden gems, including at least four games I hadn't even heard of before, so open your wishlists, and enjoy his picks!You can find the So Videogames podcast here: https://gamecritics.com/podcasts/Hop into Patreon to support this show and join the listener community: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.See the YouTube videos here: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild.And find me on Steam and social media via: http://gaminginthewild.com.Thanks for listening, folks!