Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews

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.

228: Caravan SandWitch

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, The Midnight Walk, Fear The Spotlight, Lego Horizon, Horizon Zero Dawn, Soul Reaver: Legacy of Kain, Switch 2, Annapurna Interactive. Support the pod and join the community: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Find me on all social media: @gaminginthewild. Thanks to all the patrons, and especially boss tier patrons Schei Guy and Mike Sampier. Thanks for listening!

09-26
42:45

210: The WASD Episode

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 Hearts, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, Paper Trail, Zephon, Data Garden, Echo of the Waves, Wax Heads, and Crackernuts. And as always, many thanks to all the show’s patrons! If you'd like to join them in supporting the 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. If you enjoy the show, you can also come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And finally, 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!

04-29
45:32

227: Astro Bot, Outlaws, Q&A

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/gaminginthewild for an invite to the patron-only discord, and to gain access to the bonus episode back catalogue. Music this week: There Is A Then from 1000xRESIST, Silent Grove from Hauntii, and Possum Springs from Night In The Woods.

09-10
45:31

226: September Games, More Star Wars Outlaws

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  http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. You can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter Dovetail: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/   Music this week: Grass Valley from Islets / Mushroom Forest from Hauntii / Star Wars Outlaws theme / Possum Springs from Night In The Woods. Thanks for listening!

09-01
45:43

225: Star Wars Outlaws

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/gaminginthewild. You can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter Dovetail: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/   Music this week: Stowaway from Armored Core VI, various tracks from Eco One, Possum Springs from Night In The Woods Thanks for listening!

08-26
37:17

224: One Btn Bosses, Phantom Spark & More

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 to boss tier patrons Schei Guy and Mike. You can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter Dovetail: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/   Music this week: Syouki Takahashi - Cinematic Atmosphere / Arco - Credits / Night In The Woods - Possum Springs (0:00) Intro Music (00:21) Start (04:38) Arco (06:12) One Btn Bosses (12:55) Mika & The Witch's Mountain (22:14) Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (25:09) Phantom Spark (30:30) Outro Thanks for listening!

08-18
32:17

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

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.com/episode/2jRlJXOdBz3tguXtkyGRs1?si=lAMUuSz9RcmVYn5I9eXMwg  My guest spot on the Pre-Order Bonus show: https://www.patreon.com/posts/indie-w-gaming-107983517  And as always, thanks to all the show’s 74 patrons - support this pod and get extra bonus podcasts from $1 a month at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. You can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter Dovetail: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/   Music this week: Nobody Wants To Die Theme / Hinterwald Dungeons Explore from Dungeons of Hinterberg / Neon Wants A Drink from Nobody Saves The World / Possum Springs from Night In The Woods Thanks for listening! (00:00) Intro Music (00:32) Pod starts (02:22) Podcast reccos (05:56) Patreon (07:00) Phantom Spark (09:47) Arco (13:52) Nobody Wants To Die (21:16) Dungeons of Hinterberg (24:53) Creatures of Ava (30:21) Ending

08-11
31:45

221: Islets, RKGK, Listener Q&A

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 show on Patreon, and getting bonus patron episodes and a Discord invite, you can do so at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. Thanks, it all helps! 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/   Music this week: ‘Grass Valley’ and ‘Iridescent Creatures’ from Islets, and ‘Possum Springs’ from Night in the Woods. Thanks for listening!

07-14
41:19

220: July Indie Game Preview

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 Madeleine, and boss-tier patron Mike Sampier. If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, and getting bonus patron episodes and a Discord invite, you can do so at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. Thanks, it all helps! 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/   Music this week: Various tracks from The Garden Path, SCHiM, and Night in the Woods. Thanks for listening!

07-04
31:35

219: Still Wakes The Deep

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 Patreon, and getting bonus patron episodes and a Discord invite, you can do so at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. 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/   Music this week: Various tracks from Still Wakes The Deep OST, Possum Springs from Night In The Woods. Thanks for listening!

06-29
31:36

218: Steam Next Fest Roundup, Nintendo Direct & More

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 at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild, and find social links and so forth at http://gaminginthwild.com. Thanks to patron Dovetail for organising the Patreon vote. Check out their new podcast Pages of Play: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yHrOPlMwAvWhl2Tq153GZ?si=j40dky-VQ4mSWNgY-zEsfg Music: Syouki Takahashi - Stroll (via Pixabay under Creative Commons), various tracks by Rhys Lindsay from Exo One, Possum Springs from Night In The Woods 

06-22
49:27

217: Caravan SandWitch, And New Games Galore

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 any tier for an invite to the Discord, and a bunch of bonus episodes and blog posts. Check out the YouTube channel for some chill game videos, and find me on social media to say hello — all the links: http://gaminginthewild.com. There's also a Steam Curator page here, so if you can see if what you're browsing comes pod-recommended: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529. Music: Midnight Forest, Stroll, and Side Street by Syouki Takahashi, provided by Pixabay under Creative Commons.

06-15
42:49

214: Interview - 1000xRESIST Developer Remy Siu

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 Traveller, the incredible player and critical response, and lots more. Thanks to Remy for coming on, and enjoy the show! Links & Stuff Support this podcast on Patreon: ⁠http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild⁠ Say hi on on social media: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild Follow the show's YouTube channel for more: ⁠http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild⁠ Steam curator page maintained by pod patron Dovetail: ⁠⁠https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529 Articles mentioned in the show: Natalie Flores for Paste: https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/1000xresist/insist-on-1000xresist-one-of-2024s-best-new-games Cohost article by Kastelpls: https://cohost.org/highimpactsex/post/5960606-1000x-resist-is-a-gam

05-24
01:04:52

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

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 thanks 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 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!

05-19
33:27

212: 1000xRESIST

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 masterpiece that I'll be thinking about for years to come. In the roundup: the class of May 9th - Animal Well, Little Kitty Big City, Crow Country, and Cryptmaster.  And as always, many thanks 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.   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 finally, check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue to see if games you're browsing come pod-recommended: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529.

05-13
34:25

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

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 village builder Synergy, and my first results using the ROG Ally as a desktop PC.  And as always, many thanks 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. 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!

05-07
35:17

209: Mars After Midnight, April Indie World Direct

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 preview of WASD Live at the end, which I'll be attending in London next week. Some links mentioned in the show: 1000xResist demo review show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminginthewild/episodes/188-1000xRESIST--Teardown--Worldless--Coral-Island-e2cehan YouTube: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild WASD Live: http://wasdlive.com And as always, many thanks to the show’s 62 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.  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!

04-21
30:43

208: Children Of The Sun

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/gaminginthewild. You can support the show on Patreon from $1 a month, to get extra podcasts, a patron Discord invite, and other fun perks: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Big thanks to the newest patrons Fergus, JD, Steve, Liz, Libby and Daniel. Finally, find the show on all social media as @gaminginthewild, and follow the show's Steam curator page here to see if what you're browsing comes pod-recommended! https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/   Thanks for listening!

04-13
33:07

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

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/gaminginthewild. And many thanks to the show’s newest patrons Zibby, Daniel and Fergus! 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!

04-06
34:28

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

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, Harold Halibut, Hauntii, Animal Well, Phantom Spark, SandLand, Always In Mind, Anger Foot, Sorry We're Closed. And check out my Youtube channel for loads more stuff! http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild And as always, many thanks to the show’s 70 patrons, including the newest patron Mike! 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!

03-23
32:53

George L

Thank you for this tranquil podcast

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