The Mimic's Veil

New and upcoming games are the order of the day in the Veil this time around, with a review of Saros , final thoughts on Pragmata , early impressions of Mouse: P.I. For Hire and a look ahead at May 2026's most interesting releases. 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 regulars go from pub crawlers to Vampire Crawlers this week, as they discuss Poncle's latest release, as well as a couple of Capcom heavy-hitters in the form of Pragmata and Resident Evil 3. There's also talk of Still Wakes the Deep, a terrifying game where you're trapped with some Scottish people that seem to hate you. Sounds familiar. If you'd like to support us, receive a mo...

Grub's up in your favourite gastropub this week, as the regulars play with their food in Dosa Divas . Continuing the chat around new releases, they also give their thoughts on Titanium Court, Replaced and Gecko Gods , as well as revisiting Citizen Sleeper 2 & Uncharted . If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in th...

Today in The Veil, it's the long-awaited return of Cool Game Club. That's it. That's the name. Okay FINE: Cool Game Club for Cool Game Clubbers. It's like a book club for games. But cool games only. The first game to be pitched for your consideration, is the legendary Super Mario World . If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Dis...

This week, we check in on Crimson Desert ; we check in at Hotel Barcelona , and we check out 2023's Lies of P , as well as yet another Balatro-like, Beyond Words . 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 main talking point this week is a previous haircut Lewis had. To a far lesser extent, the regulars also discuss their gaming blind spots, and make a legally-binding verbal agreement to tackle one each. They still somehow make time to cover Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater , and have a cheeky wee round of Guess the Outro before last orders. If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly...

This week in The Mimic’s Veil, there’s early impressions of new releases Crimson Desert, Screamer and The Artisan of Glimmith , as well as the long-awaited return of Survivors Corner. 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...

In the Veil this week, Alex attempts to lure Lewis and Ben into the cult of Pokémon Pokopia, while Lewis braves his backlog with Resident Evil 2 and, to the surprise of nobody, Ben gives his early thoughts on Slay the Spire 2. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Alex drops a big old deuce on the table, as he shares his thoughts on Mario Tennis Fever . Lewis opens up his trophy cabinet as an excuse to talk about Elden Ring again, and Ben scuttles about in a cardboard box for a bit (whilst discussing Metal Gear Solid ). 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...

We use an oddly shaped key to open the creakiest door of The Mimic's Veil this week, and listen in as our big brave boys unpack the horrors of Resident Evil Requiem. And just for balance, they also talk about Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, and the upcoming games for March 2026. If you'd like to support us, receive a monthly bonus podcast, and join our members-only Discord, throw a pound in...

What’s all the kerfuffle? Some wally has brought a massive wheel to The Mimic’s Veil in order to randomly select which game to talk about next. Bit weird, but where else can you sit down and listen to a group of friends talk about Cairn; Cassette Boy; The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; Big Hops; Catherine: Full Body; Persona 3 Reload: Super Bomberman Collection; Yakuza Kiwami 2; Baseless, Ti...

Some freaky new games get plonked onto the table and dissected this week, as the regulars pull apart REANIMAL; Mewgenics; Romeo is a Deadman and ANTHEM#9 . 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...

Listen in as Alex and Lewis brave the echoey school corridors of Ben's brain and explore the games that define him. First stop, weeb central: Persona 5 Royal. 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...

This time around, the regulars regale each other with tales of scaling the seemingly insurmountable heights of Cairn and Baby Steps, before comedically tumbling back down to earth with LOK Digital and a look ahead to February's big releases. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In The Veil this week, Alex and Ben dare to enter Lewis' forbidden mind palace, to uncover the 10 games that define him. Of course, they kick things off with the little known FIFA spin-off, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Lewis shares his thoughts on the big new metroidvania, Mio: Memories in Orbit , as well as Viewfinder. Ben fires up NSO to see how Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance holds up, and gives his impressions of the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined demo. Meanwhile, Alex dives into Yakuza Kiwami and struggles to pull himself away from Sektori . The eagle-eyed and bat-eared amongst you will already know w...

This week, Lewis and Ben pop open Alex’s big old brain and rummage around to discover the 10 games that define him. How many can they guess? How many versions of Tetris will be on there? Why oh why is Ori and the Blind Forest so meaningful to him? Dive in to find out. Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, those bumbling barflies emerge from their Christmas chrysalis to share their thoughts on The Séance of Blake Manor; Star Wars Outlaws; Yakuza Kiwami; Rhythm Doctor ; the Evercade Alpha bartop arcade cabinet and tell you how to get involved in this year’s Fantasy Critic league! Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the official...

The Mimic’s Veil regulars welcome in the new year in much the same way as they said goodbye to the last one, with gaming chat and gobshitery in equal measure. This week they share thoughts on Skate Story; Constance; Return of the Obra Dinn; Dogpile; Slots & Daggers; Melatonin and Earthion . Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at the of...

Gather ye around the fire as three unwise men come bearing gifts, namely some relaxed chat about some of the best 'old' games they've played in 2025. 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 podca...

The Mimic's Veil is positively vibrating with game of the year chat. It's been a heck of a year for games, and the TMV regulars have dabbled in many of them, so it's time to highlight the very best and rank those bad boys. It's a long one, so grab yourself a festive tipple and enjoy! Grab yourself some cool The Mimic's Veil merchandise (t-shirts, caps, beer mugs, the lot!) at t...

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....

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,...

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, bee...

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...