The Mimic's Veil

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...

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...

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 . I...

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&#3...

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 Mi...

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T...

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 r...

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...

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 merchand...

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&#...

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 merchand...

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,...

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-...

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 st...

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 yo...

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 st...

In The Mimic’s Veil today, watch out Digital Foundry, because Lewis gives us a technical breakdown of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ’s Steam Deck performance. Alex finds his rhythm in PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY , and gets lost in the hekki good 1000xRESIST . Meanwhile Ben has a sordid confession, and an update on his progress in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth . Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil mercha...

You'd be forgiven for thinking the world's gone topsy-turvy this week as Alex plays a Switch 2 game ( Islanders: New Shores ) and ruddy Lewis plays a ruddy Steam game ( Blade Chimera ). But don't worry, Ben's played a JRPG (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth) so all is well with the cosmos. Oh, there's also some talk about The Alters and then a tangent about AI, but sadly not the only A...

The Veil welcomes in lager-swilling hooligans and prawn sandwich munchers alike today, as we discuss a beautiful game based on the beautiful game: Rematch . Things then get a bit tasty as we move on to Mortal Kombat 1 and Lost in Random: The Eternal Die . Have some of that. Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official ⁠The Mimic's Veil...

It's celebration time in The Mimic's Veil this week, as we commemorate our 50th episode with some exciting updates, a little community Q&A, and all the usual game chat, including Tron: Catalyst; Soulstone: Survivors; Splatoon 3; Iconoclasts; Fast Fusion and Squeakross: Home Squeak Home . Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at t...

Ruffy and the Riverside; Date Everything; The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy ; a look back at the games of Q2 2025 AND a look ahead at what's coming? Surely that leaves no time for a silly little quiz at the end? SURELY!?! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patr...

This week, our beloved barflies dive back into The Wind Waker, thanks to its recent Switch 2 release. There's also a load of indie love, in the form of Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo and a selection of treats from the most recent Steam Next Fest. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Switch 2 is the hot topic this week, as the TMV regulars give their early thoughts on Nintendo's shiny new console; Mario Kart World; Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour and Fast Fusion . Oh and there's also been a bunch of cool games announced at the various summer showcases, so there's a bit of that too. If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our me...

It’s Switch 2 release day! What better way to celebrate than by largely ignoring it, and instead chatting about Elden Ring: Nightreign; PaperKlay; Night in The Woods and Animal Crossing: New Horizons ? 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...

With the Switch 2 just one week away, Lewis furiously scrambles to get Triangle Strategy off his backlog and Alex plays with something dangly whilst pretending to work ( Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo & Desktop Survivors 98 ). Ben takes us to tactics town with StarVaders and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown ; and there’s even time to discuss the hidden gem, American Arcadia . I...