Gaming In The Wild - Video Game Reviews

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

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

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!

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! ✌️

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!

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 Patreon to get 14 bonus episodes and join the show's lovely Discord community: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild Follow the show's Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/ Big thanks to my 84 patrons, and especially boss tier patrons Hollow & Mike Sampier. Thanks for listening!

Explore the charming world of a relaxing puzzle game where players tackle multiple jigsaw puzzles at once. The host shares travel mishaps with their gaming gear while diving into reviews of Europa and the Resident Evil 4 remake. Discover the therapeutic joy of 'Wilmot Works It Out,' blending intuitive controls with a delightful story. As the year closes, excitement grows for upcoming game releases and exclusive content for fans. Tune in for a mix of personal stories and engaging game insights!

Dive into the stunning, Ghibli-inspired world of Neva, where breathtaking watercolors meet emotional storytelling. Explore the bond between a protagonist and her wolf cub, as well as gameplay challenges that spark both joy and frustration. The discussion also covers recent gaming highlights like Cat Quest 3 and Warhammer 40k: Space Marine II, alongside critical thoughts on the latest Xbox showcase. Discover the indie game landscape and its potential as listeners are invited to support for more exclusive content.

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/gaminginthewild. You can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter Dovetail: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/   Music this week: The Plucky Squire - Cosmic, Peace In Zip's Mug, Sunset / Balatro Theme / Night In The Wood - Possum Springs Thanks for listening!