Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews

**Note: CS2 SPOILERS WITHIN!** I'm joined this week by Citizen Sleeper 2 creator Gareth Damian Martin, who dropped by on the eve of the game's release to talk about space kelp, slamhounds, farm stacks, and how they created one of the most compelling sci-fi worlds in all of video games. See a video version and sub to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtf6G9RAHJc Listen to my Citiz...

This week's episode is a review of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. It's an ambitious, intelligent, heartfelt sequel, and the first must-play indie game of 2025. Also: many thanks to the show's biggest supporter Magic Mind! Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/GAMINGLTJAN⁠ . Every order supports the podcast, and there's a no-questions-a...

Thanks to #MagicMind for supporting the podcast. Get 45% off your first order with my GITW-exclusive discount link at http://magicmind.com/gamingLTjan . Every sale helps the pod, and there a no-questions-asked 100% refund available. It's a really good product, all shilling aside! *** This week's episode is a newsy roundup featuring the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct (Ninja Gaiden 4, South of M...

Big thanks to podcast supporter Magic Mind, who are offering listeners 45% off their concentration shots. A genuine endorsement from me: I take one every morning, and I love them. There's a no-questions-asked refund policy, so you've nothing to lose — give it a shot (pun absolutely intended) at ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/GAMINGLTJAN⁠ *** This week's episode is a look ahead at all the i...

Just under the wire on New Year's Eve — I bring you the Games of the Year Final Cut episode, aka my own top ten games of 2024. And not a Starfield in sight. Support the show on Patreon: http://patron.com/gaminginthewild Follow the show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild. Find the show on BlueSky, Insta, etc: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewild Thanks for listening everyone, and see yo...

GOTY season continues! This bumper episode features returning special guest Blinkoom, who dropped by to talk about the Indie Game Awards, the podcast’s patron GOTY vote, and to share his own 2024 faves. It was a great conversation — enjoy! Find Blink on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Blinkoom And Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/blinkoom/home And Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/blinkoom.bsky.soc...

The third episode in the 2024 games of the year season features special guest Ciarán Daly, a friend of the show, a journalist, and — as of 2024 — a gamedev-in-training. We had a great chat about his faves of the last twelve months including Animal Well, NanoApostle, The Legend of Zelda - Echoes of Wisdom, Lorelei & The Laser Eyes, Wilmot Works It Out, Balatro, Fountains, and 1000xRESIST. Suppo...

This week’s episode welcomes first-time guest Erik, aka Dovetail — a friend of the pod, and host of the Pages of Play podcast. His show focuses on video game stories, and so do his GOTY picks for 2024. Discussed in this episode show: Arco, Flintlock, Minds Beneath Us, Two Falls, Caravan SandWitch, 1000xRESIST, and Ultros. Follow Pages of Play on Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/dovetail.bsky.soc...

GOTY season is go! As December approaches, my favourite season of the podcasting year is here. Every December, I rope in some guests, friends, and follow podcasters to discuss their favourite games of the year, with a particular emphasis on little cool Indies that may have fallen through the cracks. The first guest is Brad Gallaway, a veteran game critic and host of the 'So... Videogames!'...

This week's episode is a spoiler-free deep dive into epic JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, after 40 hours of play. In the roundup: Stray comes to Switch — but how much of the game made it? Plus Empire of the Ants, The Game Awards '24 nominees, and the arrival of the fantastic and much needed Indie Game Awards: check them out at http://indiegameawards.gg and help amplify what they're doing! A...

This episode's featured game is Europa: a lighter than air 3D platformer that's inspired by Studio Ghibli and Journey. It has a fresh look, satisfying flying and gliding, and a concise sci-fi story. In the roundup — Metaphor: Refantazio, Eastward, Beastieball, Interstate 35, and more. The month-ahead video for November: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k67NDK3nnmo Support the show on Patreo...

Wilmot Works It Out is a relaxing puzzle game about doing multiple jigsaws at once, with a tight core concept, a light, playful story, and a lot of charm. In the roundup: Europa, RE4R, Drive Rally, and more. Join the Patreon for 14 bonus episodes and more fun perks: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Find me on social media as @gaminginthewild. Thanks for listening!

This episode takes a deep dive into the aesthetic, emotional, Ghibli-inspired world of Neva, the second Nomada Studios game after the beloved Gris. It has the same fantastic watercoloured art and emotional tone, and adds some more video gamey elements like health, combat, and fail states — for better, and for worse. In the roundup: Cat Quest 3, Warhammer 40k: Space Marine II, the latest Xbox showc...

This packed episode includes the Golden Joysticks nominees, some first thoughts on The Plucky Squire, and some final thoughts on Balatro and Star Wars Outlaws. In the roundup: Stardiver, Frostpunk 2, NanoApostle, Phoenix Springs, Drive Rally, Mouthwashing and Clickholding. And as always, thanks to all the show’s patrons - support this pod and get extra bonus podcasts at  http://patreon.com/gamingi...

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...

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...

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 co...

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 Twit...

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 Mi...

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=lAMUuSz9Rcm...

This’s week's episode gives a recap of the podcast's recent downtime, and then covers some hecking video games. British gross-out comedy “slapformer” Thank Goodness You’re Here is the featured game, and Crypt Custodian , Star Wars Outlaws , and Nobody Wants To Die are in the roundup. Links mentioned: August game releases video: https://youtu.be/a82B6mwdCww?si=fVw7WxRESzAtJiYq Grapevine aut...

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 ep...

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...

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...

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 , an...