This week's pod is a roundup episode featuring Blade Chimera, Midtris, and Death Stranding 2. In the roundup: Tron Catalyst, Tiny Garden, Preserve, Wheel World.

I also talk about moving the podcast's hosting away from Spotify, given the unforgivable actions of the CEO, and discuss removing GITW from Spotify completely. For the record — Pocketcasts does it just as well; and YouTube Music has you covered if you have a YT Premium subscription.

Links mentioned:

My Grapevine cover story: https://grapevine.is/mag/feature/2025/07/04/the-summer-ring-road-around-iceland-in-12-days.

The latest Gaming In The Wild YouTube videos: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild.

Support me on Patreon for bonus episodes, Discord, blogs, and more: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.

Find the BlueSky, Instagram, Steam curator page, etc: http://gaminginthewild.com.

Thanks for listening!

Hey folks! This week's pod gives some initial thoughts on Kojima's new joint Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, then runs through over 20 demos from the recent Steam Next Fest, including Ball X Pit, Herdling, MIO: Memories In Orbit, Hirogami, Death Howl, Gecko Gods, and more.

Join the Patreon for extra stuff: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild

Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/

Video version of the Next Fest section: https://youtu.be/zdqXD205SIk?si=y9ZZus1JclKr92K1

Death Stranding 1 episode: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminginthewild/episodes/62-Death-Stranding-with-special-guest-Ciaran-Daly-e13qrur/a-a61t7f8

Other stuff: http://gaminginthewild.com

Special thanks to boss tier patrons Shy Guy, King Champ and essywoods. And thanks for listening!

London Games Festival 2025 was a packed event this year, with events including New Game+, Now Play This, Good Game Dev Club, Darkfield At The Ditch, the BAFTA Awards, and more. I was in London for the festivities, and this episode is my report on the festival.

Games covered: Herdling, Will: Follow The Light, Passant, Beyond The Board, Battle Suit Aces, Gunboat God, Button Man, Moroi, Henry Halfhead, Time Flies, Wheel World, Lushfoil Photography Sim, All Will Rise, Treeplanter, and Vapourwave Pinball. Check out the Steam demos of some of these here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/LondonGamesFestival2025.

In the roundup: Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency.

Thanks to Genny Dixon, Fergus Craig, Kim & Nathan, New Game+, and Ciaran Daly.

Become a patron for bonus episodes and loads of fun perks: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.

Find me on Bluesky, YouTube, the Steam curator page, etc: http://gaminginthewild.com.

Thanks for listening!

On a little Zelda sabbatical, this week's episode rounds up a few recent indie games. The featured review is Ravenlok – a short, charming fairytale adventure in which we enter a fairytale kingdom through a magic mirror, and take up a quest to liberate the realm from an evil queen. It’s a simple comfort-food video game with plenty of heart and some colourful, fantastical visuals.

In the roundup: After Us, Humanity, The Talos Principle, and a June release roundup with Dordogne, Mask Of The Rose, Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie, Cal of Porcupine, Crime O'Clock, and more.

And many thanks to the show’s latest patrons, Simon, Wayne, John & Mark! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. 

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better.

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/  

Thanks for listening!

This week's episode picks up where we left off with Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom. With special guest Ciaran Daly, we run through the Rito Village quest, and talk about our first steps into The Deep, our hits and misses in device building and puzzle-solving, and more.

In the roundup: The Playstation Showcase, with Alan Wake II, Sword of the Sea, Neva, The Plucky Squire, AC Mirage, Talos Principle II, and more.

And many thanks to the show’s latest patrons, Wayne and John! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. 

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better.

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/  

Thanks for listening!

Tears Of The Kingdom is Nintendo’s impossible sequel. How do you follow up the best game of all time? Their answer was to expand it in all directions. Tears of the Kingdom uses the miraculous Breath of the Wild as its foundations, soaring high and plunging deep to create an astounding adventure in which the possibilities stretch as far as the horizon. 

Note: this show covers the intro, opening sky island area, and landfall sections of the game. I tried to be sensitive about spoilers, and note in advance if I'm touching on anything I feel it might be nice for players to discover for themselves. There are no story spoilers However, this is based on my own interpretation of what could be considered spoiler material, so listener discretion is advised. I'd say this show is probably most suited to players who have played for 10-15 hours, generally speaking.

And many thanks to this month's new patrons, Julia and Simon! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. 

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better.

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/  

Thanks for listening!

Jedi: Fallen Order is a game I first talked about on episode ten of this podcast, way back in 2020. I finally rolled credits this week, so with that, Jedi: Survivor's release, and it being May 4th, it seemed like a good time to talk about it again. It's a nostalgic Star Wars action-adventure game that nails the elusive vibe that made the first trilogy great. There are some significant bumps in the road, but it’s an accomplished game that really does make you feel the force as a Padawan runaway relearning your Jedi skills.

In the roundup: The Last Case of Benedict Fox, Strayed Lights, and a May video game releases preview, including Venba, Dordogne, After Us, Planet of Lana, Tin Hearts, Ravenlok, Miasma Chronicles, Humanity, Cassette Beats, and — of course — The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

If you'd like to support this podcast on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support — it helps make the show better!

You can also come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/  

Thanks for listening!

Betrayal At Club Low is an oddball point ’n’ click adventure game that melds weird storytelling, retro visuals, a loopy nightclub infiltration scenario, and compelling dice-based skill checks into a contemporary refresh for the genre. It's super fun, and feels like an instant cult classic.

In the roundup: Jedi: Fallen Order, Storyteller, Minabo: A Walk Through Life, The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

And many thanks to the show’s latest patron, Julia! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better.

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/

Thanks for listening!

TRON Identity is an atmospheric detective story set in an intiguing building called The Repository, over the course of a single rainy night. The presentation nails TRON’s singular aesthetic, but the story is over before it has really begun.

In the roundup: Horizon: Burning West, and Nintendo's April Indie World showcase, including Animal Well, Paper Trail, Oxenfree II, Cult of the Lamb, Brotato, Shadows Over Loathing, and more.

And many thanks to the show’s latest patron, Matthew! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. 

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better.

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/  

Thanks for listening!

Terra Nil is a relaxing, and at times taxing, terraforming game about repairing the ecosystem of a decimated world, then cleaning up after yourself and leaving it to flourish. It's a profound, philosophically important, and surprisingly emotional experience.

In the roundup: TRON: Identity, Tears of the Kingdom, Horizon: Burning Shores, Tin Hearts, The Last Case of Benedict Fox, Wildfrost, Strayed Lights, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and more.

Music: Terra Nil soundtrack by Meydän. Buy it on Steam, GOG, and elsewhere.

And many thanks to the show’s latest patrons, Eric & Adam! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. 

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it really helps make the show better.

You can also say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

Check out this Steam curator page of all the games the show has ever covered, made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/  

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Tchia is a charming, sun-drenched open-world adventure in which a child protagonist sails, runs, floats, and flies through a beautiful mountainous archipelago. The engrossing world casts a spell that’s occasionally broken by unexpected bouts of combat, but it’s recommended nonetheless.

In the roundup: Terra Nil.

If you'd like to support the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, music, apps, the domain, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better.

Also, come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue to see what pod-recommended games are on sale: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/  

Thanks for listening!

Your host is off galavanting at the London Games Festival this week, so this episode a little inbetweener. It's a look back at the Nintendo Switch — which was *the* place to play indie games on console, for a while — and the great indies it'll be remembered for.

In the roundup: Lushfoil Photography Sim, Promise Mascot Agency, Koira.

This episode's audio is from a YouTube video you can watch here: https://youtu.be/48f-zXDkuaU

Please consider supporting the pod by becoming a patron! You get 15 bonus podcasts, a patron Discord invite, and more: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild

Follow the Steam curator page here to see recommendations while you browse games: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/

And thanks for listening!

Panzer Dragoon will be well known to ‘90s console gamers. It’s a cult classic dragon-riding rails shooter that first arrived on the Sega Saturn in 1996, and got an unexpected remake for Switch and other modern consoles in 2020. In this episode, we take a rare dive into gaming nostalgia to see how it holds up, and touch on its sequels, Zwei, Orta and the legendary Panzer Dragoon Saga.

In the roundup: Pronty, Hi-Fi Rush, DREDGE, & More.

Here’s a link to the expertly written review by Solo Wing that I quoted in the show: https://www.panzerdragoonlegacy.com/literature/870-panzer-dragoon-remake-reviewed-by-solo-wing 

And many thanks to the show’s latest patron, iHenpie! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better.

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue, with all the games the show has ever recommended: https://t.ly/VmhxU

Thanks for listening!

Wild Hearts is an idiosyncratic monster hunting RPG set in a fantasy-samurai world where humanity is beset by wild, aggressive megafauna. You track down these huge, spectacular "kemono" through fun open-world areas, engaging in multi-phase battles using dynamic, mid-battle building. The game's performance is supremely janky, but the addictive combat makes for a thrilling ride. 

In the roundup: Dredge, Storyteller, The Forest Cathedral, Sea of Stars.

If you'd like to support this show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, games, music, editing apps, and so forth. I really appreciate the support, it helps make the show better.

Come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

Check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/

Thanks for listening! 

The Forest Quartet is a lyrical puzzle game about the death of a young singer, and the effect it has on her forest-dwelling bandmates. It's a short game that does a lot with a little, offering glimpses into the lives and minds of each member of the Forest Quartet, as we solve easygoing puzzles to help sooth their varying woes.

In the roundup: Wild Hearts, A Little To The Left, and a March indie games preview, including Dredge, Tchia, Project Dew, Terra Nil, Storyteller, The Forest Cathedral, ONI: Road To Being The Mightiest Oni, and more.

Also: a big thank you to podcast patrons Soccr, who recently organised the Single Sitting Social play-along channel on the Discord, and DovetailTrue, who made a Steam curator page with all the games ever recommended on the show. Follow it here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/

If you'd like to join them in supporting the show, head to Patreon, where you can do so from $1 per month: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to join the Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild.

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music, the domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support!

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

Thanks for listening!

Season: A Letter To The Future is a wistful exploration game in which the player cycles through a picturesque, all-but abandoned valley before it’s washed away by an inevitable flood. We document the sights, sound, traditions, and lives of this odd place, recording the details for posterity in a memorable, freewheeling journey.

Also: a big thank you to podcast patron DovetailTrue17, who made an amazing Steam curator page featuring all the games ever recommended on the podcast, with GOTY sections for the best games of the last few years. Follow it here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/

If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild.

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music, the domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support!

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

Thanks for listening!

This year’s game reviews kick off with a pair of gorgeous, undemanding little games – the Short-Hike inspired Lil Gator Game and Sony’s PS5 pack-in, Astro’s Playroom.

In the roundup: Lone Ruin, Kirby & The Forgotten Land, Jack Move, A Space For The Unbound, Hi-Fi Rush, and more.

Here's the “what game were you most addicted to?” Twitter thread mentioned in the show: https://twitter.com/gaminginthewild/status/1618675499257176065

And a big thank you to shows latest patrons, Gordon and Zap! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild.

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music, the domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support!

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

Thanks for listening!

Act IV of KRZ takes the form of an epic river journey that feels like the centrepiece of the game. It's a voyage down the Echo River aboard the Mucky Mammoth, with the player no longer behind the wheel. We drift between the various members of our ragtag group, deepening our understanding of Ezra, Will, Junebug & Johnny, Shannon, and the ailing Conway, who seems to be losing his grip on the world.

As per this play along series, the pod is sprinkled with comments from patrons, pals, and listeners: thanks to Dovetail, Lenka, Zanem, Ray, Skogstokig, and Dave for chipping in. Y'all outdid yourselves in the act.

You can join this playthrough (and future ones like it) at ⁠http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild⁠. You also get 15 patron bonus episodes, an invite to the Discord community, and the warm feeling of knowing you're supporting me in making this podcast.

I'm away from my home studio for a couple of weeks starting tomorrow, but there's some Gaming In The Wild scheduled for YouTube later this week: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild.

And I'll be posting on social media from the road: ⁠http://gaminginthewild.com⁠.

Thanks for listening, back soon!

It's time for the second episode in the 2022 games of the year series, this time with Louis Brooks, co-host of the excellent Time Played 3hr. Louis brought some super interesting games to the table, including Tunic, Sephonie, Strange Horticulture, Dyling Light 2, Gran Turismo 7, and more. A note: I completely borked by own side of the audio, so very sorry for my sound quality!

Find out more about Time Played 3hr here: https://louisthings.com/timeplayed3hr.

And a big thank you to Lawal, the show's latest Patron! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild.

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music, the domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support!

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And s always, thanks for listening!

This Christmas Eve episode features Bryan Skursha of the wonderful Pixelated Playgrounds podcast, who hopped on to talk about his games of the year in 2022. We discussed Triangle Strategy, Stray, Pokémon Legends Arceus, POINPY, God of War: Ragnarök, Elden Ring, Citizen Sleeper, Tunic, and more. 

Hear more of Bryan on Pixelated Playgrounds, via your podcast service of choice, or here: https://www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/bookclub.

And a big thank you to Lawal, the show's latest Patron! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild.

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music, the domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support!

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

Thanks for listening!

This week we really do run the gamut of indie to AAA with reviews of tile-based solo dev strategy game Dawnfolk, and the latest Ubisoft blockbuster Assassin's Creed Shadows. Thanks to both developers for supplying review codes!

In the roundup: Everhood 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Promise Mascot Agency.

Support this podcast for the price of a coffee each month, and get loads of perks and extras for your generosity! http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild

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Roadwarden is a quite brilliant indie game about a 40-day journey in which you and your humble steed explore the wild northern peninsula of a high-fantasy realm. With meaningful choices, branching paths, plural solutions, and leeway to roleplay as you wish, it's addictive, absorbing, and inspired.

In the spooky-game roundup: Scorn, Little Nightmares, ECHO, and Dead Space.

And a big thank you to all the show's patrons! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild.

All proceeds go into the podcast, covering things like equipment, buying the music and domain name, and the other costs of producing the pod. I really appreciate the support.

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And as always, thanks for listening.

Haiku, the Robot is an indie game in the truest sense of the term—a solo developer project that was successfully Kickstarted all the way to a Steam and Switch release. It’s a delightful, atmospheric exploration adventure that wears its Hollow Knight and Metroid influences on sleeve—and deserves to carry that torch.

In the roundup: Paradise Marsh, Lego: Bricktales, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, Scourgebringer, Rollerdrome, and more.

And a big thank you to show's latest supporter, bsushi! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Patrons get access to a catalogue of bonus episodes, and an invite to the show’s lovely Discord community. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. All proceeds go into the podcast—equipment, music, the domain name, and all other costs of producing the pod. 

I'd love to hear from you on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And as always, thanks for listening!

Deathloop is Arkane’s latest, and some say greatest game. Initially a Playstation console exclusive and 2021 GOTY contender, it’s now getting a second wave of attention as it arrives on Xbox Game Pass and PS+. I talk through the highs and lows in this episode, from the excellent audio-visual presentation, voice acting, movement, and level design—to its tangled, misfiring story and frustratingly didactic structure.

In the roundup: Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur King, Metal: Hellsinger, Fuga: Melodies of Steel, Dorfromantik.

If you'd like to support the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per month and get exclusive episodes, sale recommendations, and an invite to the show’s Discord community – go to http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild for that. You can also support the show via Ko-Fi if that’s your preferred creator platform: http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild.

If you enjoy the show, you can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find the links at http://gaminginthewild.com.

And as always, thanks for listening!

This episode was a strange one to make... how do you talk about a game that you're broadly enjoying, and playing daily – whilst also thinking every aspect of it is in some way strange, off, lacking, or flawed? That's the "gamefeel"-related terrain I attempt to navigate in this episode, all about the newest cutesy village-builder on the block: Ooblets.

In the roundup: Slime Rancher, Assassin's Creed Valhalla. In the outro: Rogue Legacy 2, Tinykin, Immortality, Cult of the Lamb v1.01.

If you'd like to support this podcast on Patreon, get bonus episodes, and join the show's kind and mellow Discord community, you can do so from $1 per month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild if that's your jam. And please do come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all those links and more at http://gaminginthewild.com.

As always, thanks for listening!

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.

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Thanks for listening!