Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Windbreaker
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| When a Developer “Levels Up” | Windbreaker Podcast | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:59:05 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the 15th anniversary of Dark Souls to take a look at specific games throughout history where it felt like a given developer had “leveled up” at the time. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| How Could the Zelda Movie Actually Be Good? | Windbreaker Podcast | 29 Sep 2026 | 01:06:52 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, and what it would need to do in order to be an actually good video game adaptation. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Some Games Shouldn't Be Games | Windbreaker Podcast | 22 Sep 2026 | 01:21:09 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at games throughout history that might've worked better in an entirely different medium instead. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Etiquette of Remakes | Windbreaker Podcast | 15 Sep 2026 | 01:11:03 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the news of Nintendo's upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to discuss the etiquette of remakes. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Let's Have a Nice Chat About Grand Theft Auto VI | Windbreaker Podcast | 01 Sep 2026 | 01:36:46 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the recent Grand Theft Auto VI showcase, and the staggering scale that Rockstar is attempting to achieve. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Most Relaxing Spots in Video Games | Windbreaker Podcast | 25 Aug 2026 | 01:22:43 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about their go-to relaxing spots in games where they can just take a beat, slow down, and soak in the vibes. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Worst Ways To Make Us Want Something | Windbreaker Podcast | 18 Aug 2026 | 01:02:57 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the worst ways that a game can make them want something. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Obscure Games We Love | Windbreaker Podcast | 11 Aug 2026 | 01:34:36 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the obscure video games they love, a topic voted for by our wonderful Patrons. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Final Fantasy IX and the Struggle of Going Back to Your Roots | Windbreaker Podcast | 04 Aug 2026 | 01:10:14 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about Final Fantasy IX, whimsy in games, and why it's tough to recapture the magic of your roots Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Asymmetric Horror Games And Why They're Good | Windbreaker Podcast | 28 Jul 2026 | 01:10:39 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Jesse Galena discuss about the wonderful world of asymmetric horror games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Let’s Make Yahtzee and JM8 Choose Their Favorites | Windbreaker Podcast | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:27:52 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty have to choose their favorites in a bunch of different topics. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| 2D vs 3D | Windbreaker Podcast | 14 Jul 2026 | 01:21:09 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty tackle the topic of 2D vs 3D -- our personal preferences, which genres work best in which, and the design freedoms/restrictions that stem from each. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The British Games Are Coming! | Windbreaker Podcast | 07 Jul 2026 | 01:18:40 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty gab about the long history of British-developed video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Art of the Time Loop | Windbreaker Podcast | 30 Jun 2026 | 01:07:06 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty gab about the art of the video game time loop. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Why Are Cards Everywhere In Games? | Windbreaker Podcast (ft. Jack Packard) | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:35:29 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee is on holiday, so Jack is joinging JM8 and Marty to chat about the rise of card-based video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Building Our Indie Game Mount Rushmore | Windbreaker Podcast | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:19:00 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty build their own personal Mount Rushmore of indie games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Catching Yahtzee Up on the Big Summer Game Fest Announcements | Windbreaker Podcast | 09 Jun 2026 | 01:22:46 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dip back into their annual tradition of running down the list of the big trailers, reveals, and announcements from this past week's Summer Game Fest showcases. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| OurFavorite Video Game Expansions and DLC | Windbreaker Podcast | 02 Jun 2026 | 01:26:05 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the news of The Witcher III getting a new expansion 12 years (!) after its initial release to chat about their own personal favorite video game expansions and DLC throughout history. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Let's Talk About Metal Gear Solid | Windbreaker Podcast | 26 May 2026 | 01:15:26 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about how the original 1998 Metal Gear Solid remains a singularly weird and wonderful experience. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Hey Games, Cool It With the Text Logs | Windbreaker Podcast | 19 May 2026 | 01:14:06 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about text/diary/journal/audio logs in video games -- the good, the bad, and the weird. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| How to Keep a Franchise Feeling Fresh | Windbreaker Podcast | 12 May 2026 | 01:17:40 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about what it takes to keep a franchise feeling fresh in 2026. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Games As Comedy Engines w/ Jack Packard | Windbreaker Podcast | 05 May 2026 | 01:21:07 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Jack Packard joins the regular crew to chat about games as engines for comedy. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Let's All Have a Good Cry | Windbreaker Podcast | 28 Apr 2026 | 01:32:10 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty want to expand on the topic of games that have made us cry, which Yahtzee covered in his most recent Semi-Ramblomatic. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Is Hand-Holding Really a Gaming Sin? | Windbreaker Podcast | 21 Apr 2026 | 01:10:44 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty unpack the current state of hand-holding in games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Problem With Trilogies | Windbreaker Podcast | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:29:51 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into trilogies in video games -- which have soared, which have stumbled, why capping off a trio of stories tends to be so difficult for so many franchises, and why we see so few “Part 3s” nowadays. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Let’s Talk About Resurrection | Windbreaker Podcast | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:05:57 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into the act of coming back to life in video games. Twists on the mechanic that have worked, ones that haven’t, and ideas that we haven’t seen tried out yet. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Highs, Lows, and Spoilers of Pokémon Pokopia | Windbreaker Podcast | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:02:03 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, JM8 and Marty dig deep into Pokémon Pokopia -- what they liked, what they didn't, and what lessons Game Freak should crib from it. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Let's Fix Your Boring Fantasy World | Windbreaker Podcast | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:33:56 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into fantasy settings in games -- which work, which don't, and how you can make a boring one feel more alive. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Resident Evil Requiem Spoilercast | Windbreaker Podcast | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:27:55 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty are going full spoilers on their Resident Evil Requiem thoughts. The good, the bad, the lickers, and everything in-between. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| What Makes the Perfect Zone Out Game? | Windbreaker Podcast | 10 Mar 2026 | 01:17:15 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty bounce off recent examples like Pokemon Pokopia, Hades 2, Slay the Spire 2, and Mewgenics to chat about the elements that go into a great game to just zone out to. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| We Forced Yahtzee to Watch the New Silent Hill 2 Movie | Windbreaker Podcast | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:41:37 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty watched Return to Silent Hill, the 2026 film based on Silent Hill 2. And oh boy, do they have some thoughts. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| How Will Xbox Be Remembered? | Windbreaker Podcast | 24 Feb 2026 | 01:24:30 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look back at the 25 years of Xbox, and how its games, consoles, and legacy will be remembered. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Our Favorite Video Game Couple Is Better Than Your Favorite Video Game Couple | Windbreaker Podcast | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:39:20 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty celebrate Valentine's Day by talking about their favorite couples in gaming, what makes a good video game relationship, and why so many stumble. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Wide, Weird, and Wild World of Mods | Windbreaker Podcast | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:30:38 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about their history of mods in games, from '90s shooters and MMOs, to PC ports of Nintendo classics. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| How to (Not) Do Climbing in Games | Windbreaker Podcast | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:02:38 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty use the new game Cairn as a jumping off point to chat about the history of climbing in video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Choosing Our Favorite Games From 5, 10, 20, and 30 Years Ago | Windbreaker Podcast | 27 Jan 2026 | 01:16:15 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty are trying something they call the 5-10-20-30 -- they'll each built a video game playlist by picking one game from the years 1996, 2006, 2016, and 2021. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Will VR Gaming Ever Really Break Through? | Windbreaker Podcast | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:06:06 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into the current state of VR gaming in 2026. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| So Why Was The Alters Yahtzee's Game of the Year? | Windbreaker Podcast | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:07:40 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into why The Alters was Yahtzee's Game of the Year for 2025. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Best Gaming Moments of 2025 | Windbreaker Podcast | 06 Jan 2026 | 01:22:36 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty kick off the new year by looking back at their favorite gaming moments of 2025. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| How Indie Gaming Has Evolved Over the Past 25 Years (ft. Edmund McMillen) | Windbreaker Podcast | 16 Dec 2025 | 01:13:54 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee and Jack are joined by Edmund McMillen (Mewgenics, Super Meat Boy, The Binding of Isaac) to chat about the evolution of indie games throughout the 21st centruy. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Yeah, I'd Eat That Video Game Food | Windbreaker Podcast | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:18:40 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee and Marty get hungry as they chat about the history of food and cooking in video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Games in a Genre of Their Own | Windbreaker Podcast | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:21:45 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee is feeling under the weather, but do not fret! JM8 and Marty are here to discuss their favorite examples of games that feel like they're in a genre of their own (or felt like that at the time of release). Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Past, Present, and Future of Episodic Gaming | Windbreaker Podcast | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:10:41 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the past, present, and future of episodic gaming, in light of the release of AdHoc's Dispatch.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Breaking Down the 2025 Game Awards Nominations | Windbreaker Podcast | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:21:42 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look at the freshly dropped Game Awards nominations for 2025. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| What Makes a Great “Atmosphere” | Windbreaker Podcast | 11 Nov 2025 | 01:15:42 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Jesse Galena discuss about “atmosphere” in games. What does the term mean to us, which games do it well, and why do they succeed? Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Are Tables Better Than Video Games? | Windbreaker Podcast | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:12:31 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Jack discuss about the transition of board games to the screen. Did Video (Games) Kill The Table (Top) Star?**Send any complains about that joke to our podcast producer. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Joys of In-Person Gaming | Windbreaker Podcast | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:44:00 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, JM8, Marty, and Jesse are together in Milwaukee, and chatting about the joys of gaming with pals in-person, from couch co-op, to TTRPGs, and more. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| 5 Years Later, Does the PS5 Have an Identity? | Windbreaker Podcast | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:25:34 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 chat about the current state of the PS5 -- its library, its future, and whether its lacking an identity that previous PlayStations had. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| The Video Game Stories That Stick With Us | Windbreaker Podcast | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:29:10 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 chat about the video game stories that have stuck with them, even years/decades after release. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||
| Does Japan Make the Best Horror? | Windbreaker Podcast | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:25:54 | |
On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 chat about the current state of horror, and where Japan fits in there. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup | |||