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=rtf6G9RAHJcListen to my Citizen Sleeper 2 review: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49XofEg52vW0s8g0pijdGi?si=5d957facf19948cfJoin the Patreon: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild Thanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaming-in-the-wild-video-game-reviews/donations

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-asked guaranteed refund if you don't like it!As always, thanks to all the show’s 92 patrons - you, too, can support this podcast and get patron-exclusive bonus episodes at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.Find the podcast on social media via http://gaminginthewild.com. I'd like to hear from you!And finally, follow this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter Dovetail if you'd like to see when games your browsing come pod-recommended: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ Thanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaming-in-the-wild-video-game-reviews/donations

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 Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Doom: The Dark Ages), plus a preview of the imminent Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, and some thoughts on the PC release of Final Fantasy FVII: Rebirth.In the roundup: Afterlife EP, Eternal Strands, Hangry.Join the pattern: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild Find me on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.bsky.socialFollow the Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463/Thanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaming-in-the-wild-video-game-reviews/donations

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 intriguing indie games coming out this year. In the roundup: Dragon Age - The Veilguard, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Balatro. See the video version of the main segment here to check out the games in action: https://youtu.be/Wjfc7bKO50I?si=wkT9jMHrGjkQLNgz.If you like this podcast, you can support it on Patreon. You get instant access to 15 bonus podcast episodes, and an invite to join the awesome patron community: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.Thanks to new supporters Michael, Glenn, Meisuko, and Garrick. Also thanks to loyal patrons and tier upgraders Juzzy, Zanem, and Andre, and boss tier patrons Hollow, Mike Sampier, and Shy Guy.And finally, thanks Dovetail for helping me organise the 2025 game release spreadsheet. Dovetail also maintains this Steam curator page, so you can see if games you're browsing come pod-recommended: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/Thanks for listening everybody!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaming-in-the-wild-video-game-reviews/donations

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/gaminginthewildFollow the show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewild.Find the show on BlueSky, Insta, etc: http://linktr.ee/gaminginthewildThanks for listening everyone, and see you in 2025!(00:00) Intro(05:00) Shout outs & honorable mentions(21:15) Top Ten(41:12) Top Five(01:03:48) Thanks & outro Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaming-in-the-wild-video-game-reviews/donations

Dive into the excitement of Game of the Year buzz as special guest Blinkoom shares his 2024 faves and reflects on the Indie Game Awards. Explore the quirky charm of 'Arzette: The Jewel of Pheremore' and the innovative dungeon crawling of 'Cryptmaster.' Discover the nostalgic and creative collection of 'UFO 50,' while soothing your senses with the relaxing vibes of 'Caravan Sandwich.' The hosts also unpack the emotional journeys tied to titles like 'Ballatro' and celebrate the significance of '1000xResist' as the standout winner of the year.

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.Support this pod: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewildCheck out the videos: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewildFollow the Steam Curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/Thanks for listening!00:00 Intro03:30 Guest segment begins19:52 Game Awards predictions 30:19 GOTY chat01:50:32 Outro Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaming-in-the-wild-video-game-reviews/donations

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.social — and find the podcast wherever you like to listen. You can support this show on Patron to join our Discord community and vote in the listener GOTYs: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaming-in-the-wild-video-game-reviews/donations

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!' podcast. Brad had some wonderful picks as always, including a couple of lesser-spotted indies that went directly onto my wishlist. Find So... Videogames!: https://gamecritics.com/category/podcasts/so-videogames/ Find Brad on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bradgallaway.bsky.social Find GITW on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.bsky.social Follow the podcast Steam curator list: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ Support Gaming In The Wild podcast on Patreon to join the listener community, and get a whole load of super secret bonus episodes: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild Heartfelt thanks to my 84 patrons for helping the show to run. Thanks everybody! ✌️ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaming-in-the-wild-video-game-reviews/donations

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! As always, thanks to the shows 84 patrons: join us yourself from the teeny tiny price of $1 a month to support this show — http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. You get a patron-only Discord invite, and a catalogue of 14 bonus podcasts! Also, feel free to say hi to me on social media — links via http://gaminginthewild.com. Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaming-in-the-wild-video-game-reviews/donations