

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.
Episodes
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Sep 10, 2024 • 46min
227: Astro Bot, Outlaws, Q&A
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 discord, and to gain access to the bonus episode back catalogue.
Music this week: There Is A Then from 1000xRESIST, Silent Grove from Hauntii, and Possum Springs from Night In The Woods.
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Sep 1, 2024 • 46min
226: September Games, More Star Wars Outlaws
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 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:
Grass Valley from Islets / Mushroom Forest from Hauntii / Star Wars Outlaws theme / Possum Springs from Night In The Woods.
Thanks for listening!
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Aug 26, 2024 • 37min
225: Star Wars Outlaws
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 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:
Stowaway from Armored Core VI, various tracks from Eco One, Possum Springs from Night In The Woods
Thanks for listening!
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Aug 18, 2024 • 32min
224: One Btn Bosses, Phantom Spark & More
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 Mike.
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:
Syouki Takahashi - Cinematic Atmosphere / Arco - Credits / Night In The Woods - Possum Springs
(0:00) Intro Music
(00:21) Start
(04:38) Arco
(06:12) One Btn Bosses
(12:55) Mika & The Witch's Mountain
(22:14) Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
(25:09) Phantom Spark
(30:30) Outro
Thanks for listening!
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Aug 11, 2024 • 32min
223: Nobody Wants To Die, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Creatures of Ava & More
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=lAMUuSz9RcmVYn5I9eXMwg
My guest spot on the Pre-Order Bonus show: https://www.patreon.com/posts/indie-w-gaming-107983517
And as always, thanks to all the show’s 74 patrons - support this pod and get extra bonus podcasts from $1 a month 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:
Nobody Wants To Die Theme / Hinterwald Dungeons Explore from Dungeons of Hinterberg / Neon Wants A Drink from Nobody Saves The World / Possum Springs from Night In The Woods
Thanks for listening!
(00:00) Intro Music
(00:32) Pod starts
(02:22) Podcast reccos
(05:56) Patreon
(07:00) Phantom Spark
(09:47) Arco
(13:52) Nobody Wants To Die
(21:16) Dungeons of Hinterberg
(24:53) Creatures of Ava
(30:21) Ending
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Aug 3, 2024 • 31min
222: Thank Goodness You're Here
Get ready for a wild ride through the absurdity of video games! Dive into the quirky, humorous world of 'Thank Goodness You're Here,' set in the bizarre town of Barnsworth, where odd characters and dark comedy reign supreme. Explore the visually stunning cyberpunk adventures and the immersive storytelling of various titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Crypt Custodian. The host shares personal experiences and insights, making connections with the gaming community while celebrating the creativity of the Icelandic game scene.

Jul 14, 2024 • 41min
221: Islets, RKGK, Listener Q&A
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 episodes and a Discord invite, you can do so at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. Thanks, it all helps!
You can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/
Music this week:
‘Grass Valley’ and ‘Iridescent Creatures’ from Islets, and ‘Possum Springs’ from Night in the Woods.
Thanks for listening!
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Jul 4, 2024 • 32min
220: July Indie Game Preview
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 you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, and getting bonus patron episodes and a Discord invite, you can do so at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. You can also send a one-off tip via Ko-Fi at http://ko-fi.com/gaminginthewild. Thanks, it all helps!
You can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/
Music this week:
Various tracks from The Garden Path, SCHiM, and Night in the Woods.
Thanks for listening!
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Jun 29, 2024 • 32min
219: Still Wakes The Deep
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 and a Discord invite, you can do so at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.
You can come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch - find all the links at http://gaminginthewild.com. And check out this Steam curator page made by podcast supporter DovetailTrue: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/
Music this week: Various tracks from Still Wakes The Deep OST, Possum Springs from Night In The Woods.
Thanks for listening!
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Jun 22, 2024 • 49min
218: Steam Next Fest Roundup, Nintendo Direct & More
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, and find social links and so forth at http://gaminginthwild.com.
Thanks to patron Dovetail for organising the Patreon vote. Check out their new podcast Pages of Play: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yHrOPlMwAvWhl2Tq153GZ?si=j40dky-VQ4mSWNgY-zEsfg
Music: Syouki Takahashi - Stroll (via Pixabay under Creative Commons), various tracks by Rhys Lindsay from Exo One, Possum Springs from Night In The Woods
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