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Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews
Hosted by John Rogers · EN
A chill video games podcast about interesting and creative games, from indie to AAA. Your host: Iceland-based games critic John Rogers. Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch to stay in touch and keep up with new episodes - find links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Gaming In The Wild is a listener-supported. You can support the show at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild to join the listener community, and get bonus episodes and other fun perks.
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294: August Indies, Power Wash x Star Wars, Beast of Reincarnation
1w ago00:36:51Tap to summarizeThis episode covers six of August's most interesting indie releases, before going into detail on Power Wash Simulator 2's Star Wars DLC, and Game Freak's big swing: Beast of Reincarnation.In the roundup: Big Walk, Sovereign Tower, Mortal Shell II, Blood Dungeon, A Plague Tale: Resonance — and how to get your hands on a free Steam code by support the podcast on Patreon!Here's where to sign up: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. August indies video: https://youtu.be/MtrgC8NP2r0Follow on Insta: http://instagram.com/gaminginthewildFollow on 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%2529And thanks for listening!
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293: Splatoon Raiders, Shards of Order, PANIC! Giveaway
4w ago00:39:05Tap to summarizeThis 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
Jul 1000:37:22Tap to summarizeThis 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
Jun 2600:47:27Tap to summarizeThis 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
Jun 1200:42:53Tap to summarizeThis 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
May 2900:35:00Tap to summarizeThis 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
May 1900:57:27Tap to summarizeThis 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
May 800:43:20Tap to summarizeThis 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
Apr 2401:20:07Tap to summarizeThis 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)
Apr 1001:01:28Tap to summarizeThis 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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