The Mimic's Veil

We’ve just passed the halfway point of 2026, so this week the regulars cast their beady eyes back over the best games they’ve played so far, including Pragmata, 007 First Light , and Pokopia . There’s also more thoughts on Star Fox , and a brief look ahead to the big hitters that await us in the second half of the year. If you'd like to support us, head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On your six! Etc etc. Star Fox fever has gripped The Veil this week, as they discuss Nintendo's latest release. But with one pilot down, can they complete the mission and bring peace to the galaxy??? There's also some chat about Wax Heads , Final Fantasy VII Remake and Ico , before yet another controversial round of Guess the Outro. If you'd like to support us, head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

With Star Fox hitting Switch 2, the topic of discussion in The Veil turns to Nintendo franchises and how they stack up against each other. Chaos ensues. Nothing compared to the chaos of Guess the Outro FACE OFF of course. If you'd like to support us, head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

For the 100th time, the regulars pull up a stool at their usual table and share thoughts on Mina the Hollower, 007 First Light and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book . They even allow themselves a bit of time to bask in the glory of publishing 100 episodes, sharing some lovely community feedback and details on how YOU can get involved in the big ol' celebration. If you'd like to support us, pop...

According to a sign behind the bar, the term 'Gamer Christmas' is outlawed in The Mimic's Veil. Even still, spirits are high whilst looking over all the gifts the summer showcase season has bestowed upon us. 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 Mimic's Veil travels back in time this week, taking the patented Coolies format and using it to rank the coolest games of 2017. What are your picks? Do you agree with the final list? What year should be next in line for the Coolies treatment? 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It's pub garden weather, so let's see if the sunshine has got the regulars all giddy. Listen in as they discuss Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales ; as well as some other games that don't have long names, like: Gambonanza; Black Jacket; Forza Horizon 6, Hyper Light Drifter and Bubsy 4D . If you'd like to support us, receive a m...

Some big questions get tackled in The Veil this week, including: How good is Forza Horizon 6 ? What is a schooner? Why does Alex hate NieR Automata ? Also, trigger warning for fans of the Welsh rock band Feeder. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Mixtape is the big topic this week, with a full review and even a little spoiler section at the end after the outro. There's also some chat about The Spell Brigade, Oblitacrater, Avenue Escape, Sledding Game, The Exit 8 and Platform 8 . 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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...