

Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews
John Rogers
A chill video games podcast about interesting and creative games, from indie to AAA. Your host: Iceland-based games critic John Rogers. Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch to stay in touch and keep up with new episodes - find links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Gaming In The Wild is a listener-supported. You can support the show at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild to join the listener community, and get bonus episodes and other fun perks.
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May 13, 2020 • 41min
08: Bound, Rez Infinite, Telling Lies, Lonely Mountains: Downhill & No Man's Sky
This episode I talk about five games on PS4, PSVR and Nintendo Switch: Bound, Rez Infinite, Telling Lies, Lonely Mountains: Downhill and – you guessed it – No Man’s Sky. All of these capsule reviews can be considered free of any major spoilers, so you can listen without fear. Things are rounded off with a Q&A session that covers everything from whether VR is here to stay and how to avoid VR motion sickness to whether the Switch roster for 2020 is up to snuff.
Enjoy! You can follow the show and say hi on Twitter, Twitch and Instagram at @gaminginthewild.
Music used this episode:
Bound OST by Oleg Shpudeiko
Rez Infinite OST by Keiichi Sugiyama
Telling Lies OST by Nainita Desi
No Mans Sky OST by 65daysofstatic
Night In The Woods OST (Q&A section) by Alec Holowka

Apr 29, 2020 • 34min
07: The PSVR Episode - Astro Bot, Moss, No Man's Sky
This is a special episode dedicated to my adventures into virtual gaming via a borrowed PSVR kit.
I tried out Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, Moss, and No Man's Sky, which has become an obsession since I began a couple of weeks ago.
I also take questions from Twitter about my favourite game visuals ever, life in Reykjavík, and whether VR makes me wanna hurl.
Follow me on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/gaminginthewild
Follow me on Twitch at: http://twitch.tv/gaminginthewild
Most of the episode features music from No Man's Sky by 65daysofstatic. So thanks to them for the majestic game soundtrack.
Enjoy!

Apr 16, 2020 • 46min
06: In Other Waters, Gravity Rush 2, No Man's Sky, 3DS Classics
Episode six is here, and it’s a monster! After two more weeks of quarantine, I’m bursting to talk about everything I’ve been playing, starting with the brand new indie gem In Other Waters. Next up is the underrated blockbuster Gravity Rush 2. Then I dip a toe into the vast universe of No Man’s Sky, and play a few low-stakes titles like Bulletstorm, Golf Story, Hey! Pikmin and Hyrule Warriors.
Finally, there’s a Q&A session, and a shoutout for the fantastic Twitter gaming community. If you’re interested in joining the conversation there, find me at www.twitter.com/gaminginthewild.
Thanks for listening!
Credits where credits are due:
Buy the In Other Waters soundtrack: https://amosroddy.bandcamp.com/album/in-other-waters-ost
Buy the Gravity Rush soundtrack: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP9000-CUSA07132_00-GR2SOUNDTRACKUS2
Buy the No Man’s Sky soundtrack: https://www.amazon.com/No-Mans-Sky-Infinite-Universe/dp/B01EJQ0PLY
Buy the A Short Hike music (final Q&A section): https://marksparling.bandcamp.com/album/a-short-hike-original-soundtrack

Mar 28, 2020 • 17min
05: ABZU, Night In The Woods, Mutazione, Donut County
Following on from the "chill games" edition, this episode is about ABZU, an underwater odyssey thats sure to take you on a mesmerising trip, all from the comfort of your couch.
After the main review, I also dip into some other wonderful indie titles - some of which are on sale now - namely, Night in the Woods, Mutazione, and Donut County. Enjoy!
Come say hi on Twitter: http://twitter.com/gaminginthewild.
Find the show on Instagram: http://instagram.com/gaminginthewild.
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Thanks for listening! Stay safe and well everyone. ✨

Mar 23, 2020 • 21min
04: Gris, Journey, FAR Lone Sails, Unfinished Swan, Sayonara Wild Hearts
Hi everyone. This episode is something a little different: five soothing, calming, non-violent, mellow games to help you unwind during difficult times. The five games I talk about this episode are FAR: Lone Sails, Journey, The Unfinished Swan, Gris and Sayonara Wild Hearts. I found all of them to be soul-soothing in their own way. None of them are expensive, and most are available cross-platform. I really hope you enjoy listening, and enjoy playing.
I also give a shout out to the amazing Twitter community, with thanks to the people who pushed the show's Twitter account up to 1000 followers this week. Catch up with me there for chats, feedback and pass on your game recommendations at @gaminginthewild. Same handle on Instagram. Finally, RTs, shares, subscriptions, and reviews & ratings in the iTunes podcast app are very much appreciated to help spread the word for this little podcast.
Take care out there, and happy gaming! ✨❤️✨

Mar 14, 2020 • 13min
03: A Short Hike
This charming, heartwarming indie game is currently up for free at the Epic Games Store, so this podcast was made to let people know. I played A Short Hike over Christmas, and found it to be a relaxing experience, so I wanted to pass it on to anyone who hasn't played it yet. Hope you enjoy! You can follow the show on Twitter to say hello, offer feedback on the game or the show, or suggest a game for me to cover: http://twitter.com/gaminginthewild. I love hearing from listeners and chatting about games. Other useful links:
Get the game: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/a-short-hike
Get the soundtrack: https://marksparling.bandcamp.com
Follow the developer: http://twitter.com/adamgryu
Thanks for listening! ✨

Mar 10, 2020 • 19min
02: Control
Things get eerie this episode as we take a spoiler-free sortie into the dark and disturbing world of Control. Remedy’s acclaimed paranormal thriller is up for a bunch of BAFTAs, and is available right now on the PSNow subscription service, so it’s a good moment to visit the compelling, challenging, hard-as-nails environs of The Oldest House.
Follow the show on Twitter to say hi and let me know what you think of Control, and - as always - thanks so much for listening. ✨

Feb 27, 2020 • 14min
01: Horizon Zero Dawn
This blockbuster game was a release title for the PS4, but it looks as good and plays as well now as it did upon its 2017 release. It has since sold over 10 million copies, and as I experienced it for the first time, it was easy to see why. It takes place in a stunningly beautiful wilderness, and tells a brilliant post-apocalyptic story that's as compulsive and bingeworthy as Game of Thrones. Note: HZD is currently available as part of the PSNow "Netflix for games" service, until April 7th 2020. So if you're a member, get on it - the clock is ticking!
Follow the show at: http://twitter.com/gaminginthewild. And thanks for listening.

Feb 19, 2020 • 12min
00: Kentucky Route Zero
Welcome to the first episode of Gaming In The Wild (In honour of our featured game, we're calling it episode zero). This episode is about the surreal and brilliant Kentucky Route Zero, which was recently released by Annapurna Interactive on Steam, Switch and PS4. In this ten minute review, we talk over the weirdness and wonders that have made it an instant classic.
John's review of the game at Switch Indie Fix: http://switchindiefix.com/kentucky-route-zero-tv-edition-switch-review/
Say hello, and offer feedback or game suggestions on Twitter: http://twitter.com/gaminginthewild