The Mimic's Veil
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You're in a pub. You overhear three friends talking about video games and you think to yourself "someone should record this and release it as a podcast, every Thursday at 6:30am".
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The Mimic's Veil gang give their initial thoughts on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which you can only listen to if you own the relevant amiibo, otherwise this episode is just an hour of ambient humming. Big new release aside, there's also talk of The Berlin Apartment; Sektori; Hypno Halo; Simogo Legacy Collection; Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road and the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beta.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:42 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond24:30 The Berlin Apartment29:30 Sektori34:48 Hypno Halo37:05 Simogo Legacy Collection40:55 Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road43:56 Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls46:22 Guess the Outro CONUNDRUM 01:01:49 Outro
December is here, and that means it's time for Wishlist or Pishlist, alongside thoughts on Death Stranding 2; Webbed; Marvel Cosmic Invasion; Pools and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro01:06 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach11:38 Webbed19:16 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment24:52 Marvel Cosmic Invasion29:40 Pools35:39 Subliminal demo41:00 Wishlist or Pishlist December 202548:19 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION01:04:47 Outro
This week, the regulars put down ARC Raiders long enough to get stuck into some other recent releases - Lumines Arise; Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. There’s also further thoughts on Öoo and whether it’s possible to pick up an old Baldur’s Gate 3 save without losing your mind.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:41 Lumines Arise14:44 Öoo20:00 Baldur’s Gate 325:11 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection33:54 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment41:57 The Outer Worlds 242:42 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION01:00:30 Outro
Last week, the TMV regulars briefly tossed around the crazy notion of playing ARC Raiders. Oh how they laughed. This week, they spend bloody ages talking about ARC Raiders. There’s also a sprinkling of indies for good measure, including Detective Dotson, Sektori, and closing thoughts on Dispatch.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:49 ARC Raiders30:57 Detective Dotson36:11 Dispatch37:19 FBC Firebreak40:02 Sektori43:04 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION59:35 Outro
This week in The Veil, the belligerent barflies get together with updated thoughts on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Keeper and Dispatch. There's also talk of Cassette Beasts, The Outer Worlds 2 and of course, some Guess the Outro action at the end.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro01:28 Dispatch14:10 Keeper17:23 Pokémon Legends: Z-A20:28 Cassette Beasts27:35 The Outer Worlds 237:43 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION51:41 Outro
This week The Veil is buzzing with chatter about Keeper; Pokémon Legends: Z-A and further developments in the BALL x PIT conversation. There’s also a wee bit of Wreckreation, Strange Antiquities and Powerwash Simulator 2. A quick look ahead at November’s release calendar and a cheeky game of Guess the Outro round out proceedings.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:32 Keeper16:32 Pokémon Legends: Z-A28:07 BALL x PIT34:48 Strange Antiquities40:14 Powerwash Simulator 241:25 Wreckreation45:39 Wishlist or Pishlist November 202555:30 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION01:17:14 Outro
It’s kind of Halloween, so it’s time to talk about some kind of spooky games. Little Nightmares III and REANIMAL will do nicely. But if that all sounds a bit scary, fear not, there’s also talk of Megabonk, Battle Suit Aces and Ghost of Yotei.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:49 Little Nightmares III15:22 REANIMAL22:00 Megabonk28:41 Battle Suit Aces32:27 Ghost of Yotei40:07 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION01:02:29 Outro
This week, Alex whips out his shiny new ROG Xbox Ally X and plonks it on the table for all to admire. There’s also more talk of BALL x PIT, early impressions of Dispatch, final thoughts on Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles and some chat about Noita.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:41 BALL x PIT16:56 Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles21:28 Noita27:57 ROG Xbox Ally X first impressions39:27 Dispatch47:24 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION58:32 Outro
Busy times in The Mimic's Veil this week, as Ben takes us to Tactics Town with Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles and Lewis shares a new found love of Crypt of the Necrodancer (and Ben Starr) and discusses Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC. Meanwhile Alex masterfully juggles balls and floaters in BALL x PIT and Dreams of Another.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:48 Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles15:09 BALL x PIT27:48 Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush32:27 Crypt of the Necrodancer37:15 Dreams of Another44:49 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION01:08:28 Outro
This week in The Veil, the regulars get all misty-eyed, looking back on the N64, and in particular Lylat Wars/Star Fox 64. Things fast forward to the present with some talk about the newly released Absolum and the surprisingly-not-terrible-actually Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:47 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds14:54 Hollow Knight: Silksong19:36 Absolum27:29 Lylat Wars40:55 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION58:46 Outro
Spooky season comes to The Mimic’s Veil this week, as three gnarled old crones hunch over a crooked table, telling tales of Hades II, a game that stars a witch. Witches are spooky. Silksong is also a bit spooky (bugs everywhere!) so there’s some of that. Er… Beacon Patrol isn’t really spooky, and neither are NBA 2K26 or Rematch, but they also get a mention. There’s also a look-ahead to the new releases coming in October 2025 in a spooooooky new segment.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:51 Hades II14:47 Hollow Knight: Silksong22:09 Beacon Patrol32:01 NBA 2K2634:45 Rematch37:09 Wishlist or Pishlist October 202555:24 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION01:15:15 Outro
In The Mimic's Veil this week, a small group of regulars can be overheard discussing feelings and stuff, possibly inspired by the biggest indie release of the week, Consume Me. There's also talk of Borderlands 4, Henry Halfhead, and your regular helping of Silksong.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:35 Consume Me16:00 Henry Halfhead23:20 Hollow Knight: Silksong34:13 Borderlands 443:34 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION01:06:53 Outro
It's a Survivors Corner takeover this week, as our resident bullet heaven boffin Alex walks us through his top 10 survivors-likes. What better way to celebrate the 1.0 release of the excellent Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor? And if you're itching for more Alex and/or survivors-like action, check out his new Twitch channel, AlexSurvives!Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:45 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor06:06 General Survivors-likes thoughts17:10 Alex's Top 10 Survivors-likes48:08 Honourable mentions53:14 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION01:14:30 Outro
Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally here, and two 3rds of The Mimic's Veil regulars are itching to give their first impressions of one of the most highly anticipated works of art of all time. The other third has been playing A Dream About Parking Lots. Other games covered include Sol Cesto; Everybody's Golf Hot Shots; and BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro01:07 Hollow Knight: Silksong24:01 EVERYBODY'S GOLF HOT SHOTS33:00 BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary37:16 Sol Cesto44:29 A Dream About Parking Lots47:56 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION01:02:40 Outro
Rather than twiddling their thumbs waiting for Silksong to end all pain and suffering in the universe, the TMV regulars have been keeping themselves out of trouble by playing Sword of the Sea; and Roger; Is This Seat Taken?; Time Flies; Kill the Brickman; Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; Shovel Knight; Fresh Tracks and Bad Cheese. Let’s listen in…Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:47 Sword of the Sea14:55 Fresh Tracks17:42 Clair Obscur: Expedition 3322:03 and Roger25:01 Time Flies29:04 Bad Cheese35:23 Shovel Knight39:40 Is This Seat Taken?43:31 Kill the Brickman47:08 Guess the Outro CONUNDRUM 57:48 Outro
This week, in what proud Yorkshiremen call T’ Veil, the regulars gather round to discuss Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and how it stacks up next to Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. With all the Silksong buzz, they also return to Hollow Knight, as well as the delightful Öoo, and give some quick impressions on the Lumines Arise demo.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro01:01 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance13:57 Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound25:09 Hollow Knight37:24 TMV Venn diagram listener suggestions41:32 Öoo51:09 Lumines Arise demo53:51 Guess the Outro CONUNDRUM01:09:16 Outro
Let's do some science, shall we? Join your Mimic's Veil regulars as they create a Venn diagram that illustrates exactly where their wildly different gaming tastes intersect. There's talk of Control, there's talk of Lumines, heck there's even some talk of Sonic the Hedgehog as things really start to go off the rails.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro01:05 Our gaming tastes Venn diagram47:31 Guess the Outro CONUNDRUM01:05:09 Outro
It’s a bit of an indie special in The Mimic’s Veil this week, as the regulars discuss D*Fuzed; Back to the Dawn; Word Play; Rift Riff & Clutchtime and somehow find time to discuss the ideal handheld to take away on holiday. Oh, and of course Doronko Wanko.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:49 Back to the Dawn12:27 Doronko Wanko17:37 Word Play24:50 D*Fuzed30:14 Clutchtime35:05 Rift Riff38:35 The ultimate holiday handheld50:17 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION58:41 Outro
Fancy an update on Donkey Kong Bananza? Wondering what Antro is? Craving a trip down memory lane with Black Mesa? Intrigued by the newest soulslike on the block, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers? Well then you, my friend, have come to the right pub.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:49 Wuchang: Fallen Feathers18:36 Antro26:40 Black Mesa36:44 Donkey Kong Bananza44:14 Guess the Outro LOST IN TRANSLATION57:44 Outro
There's a bit of a rock-breaking theme in The Veil this week, with Donkey Kong Bananza and Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor being the big topics. There's also some more PS5 Pro talk, including very, very early impressions of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official The Mimic's Veil store.If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in the pint glass on Patreon.The Mimic's Veil is sponsored by Taste Invader tea. You can get 15% off your order at tasteinvader.co.uk using code TMVTimestamps00:00 Intro00:51 Donkey Kong Bananza27:04 PS5 Pro first impressions36:24 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor41:54 Citizen Sleeper47:11 Guess the Outro CONUNDRUM55:45 Outro
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