Best Firelink Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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What a Weird Week for the Pokémon Company | Firelink Podcast 1:56:24

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4h ago1:56:24

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about this week's big news, including the passing of Tomonobu Itagaki, a major departure at Rare, more drama from the MindsEye studio, and the very strange week that The Pokemon Company has been having. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon …

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We've Been Hit with Another Sudden Deluge of Good Games | Firelink Podcast 1:45:46

6d ago1:45:46

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about some news bits from the week, as well as what they've been playing, including Ghost of Yotei, Yooka-Replaylee, Absolum, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month …

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Breaking Down This Week's Big AAA Drama | Firelink Podcast 2:09:19

13d ago2:09:19

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the big drama in the AAA space from EA, Xbox, and Ubisoft. They'll also dig into what they've been playing, including Hades 2, Silent Hill f, and Ghost of Yotei. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreo…

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Marvel's Wolverine Looks Exactly As Bloody As It Should | Firelink Podcast 1:38:28

21d ago1:38:28

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This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the big reveals from Tokyo Game Show, including Marvel's Wolverine, Saros, and the Kojima credit card. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Rad 2025 Games That Slipped Under the Radar | Firelink Podcast 1:45:47

1M ago1:45:47

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about their favorite games from this year that didn't get the love they deserved, plus what they've been playing recently (spoilers, it's more Silksong. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWin…

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Nintendo Direct Hopes/Wishes + Silksong Continues to Impress | Firelink Podcast 1:34:44

1M ago1:34:44

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about tomorrow's big hour-long Nintendo Direct, their continued adventures in Silksong, and everything else they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Cronos: The New Dawn, Hell Is Us, Metal Eden, Silksong... Oh My! | Firelink Podcast 1:41:31

1M ago1:41:31

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick talk about Silksong, the James Bond gameplay reveal, and the many other games that have come out over the last week! Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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S1 Episode 08: Dark Souls – A Song of Ice and Firebombs 1:35:01

1M ago1:35:01

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Send us a text It's been a long 5 months but we're back! Brian has a new band, Klaus is back from the not so frost covered north of Germany, and Johnny won't stop throwing firebombs. Join us as we catch up and journey further down into Lordan's Lower Undead Burg. Links for the episode: Polykill Episode 84: Briz & Diddles IndieQuest Episode 71: Shro…

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Silksong Is Causing Other Games to Flee Its Orbit | Firelink Podcast 1:33:02

2M ago1:33:02

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and JM8 chat about the impact of Silksong's release date on other indies, as well as all sorts of games they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Real, and It's Out Very, Very Soon | Firelink Podcast 1:38:32

2M ago1:38:32

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about Silksong's imminent release, the big trailers out of Gamescom, and all the stuff they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Is a "Good Enough" Game Good Enough Anymore? | Firelink Podcast 1:52:01

2M ago1:52:01

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about Mafia: The Old Country, and whether a game that's "good enough" is good enough for folks in 2025. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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There Are SO MANY Games, and We Have Been Playing Them | Firelink Podcast 1:41:12

2M ago1:41:12

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat update their Fantasy Critic League, and chat about a ton of stuff they've been playing, including Battlefield 6, Final Fantasy X, and a bunch of new indies. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/Secon…

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Can Battlefield 6 Still Deliver the Juice? | Firelink Podcast 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

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This week on Firelink, Marty and Nick chat about today's big Battlefield 6 reveal, the underwhelming Nintendo Partner Showcase, and what they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Chatting DK Bananza + Predicting 2025's GOTY Nominees | Firelink Podcast 1:15:31

3M ago1:15:31

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Hey hey! Marty and Jack are going to gab about Donkey Kong Bananza, predictions for the the six games that will be nominated for GOTY at the Game Awards, and some Summer 2025 anime reccos. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Donkey Kong Bananza First Impressions | Firelink Podcast 1:10:45

3M ago1:10:45

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This week on Firelink, Marty and Nick chat about first impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza, the Legend of Zelda movie casting news, and updates on the Krafton/Subnautica 2 drama. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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What Does the Future of Xbox Look Like? | Firelink Podcast 1:30:11

4M ago1:30:11

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This week on Firelink, KC and Nick chat about the massive layoffs at Xbox, including game cancellations and studio closures. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

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A Deluge of Good New Games Is Upon Us | Firelink Podcast 1:35:16

4M ago1:35:16

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This week on Firelink, KC, Marty, and Nick chat about a flood of good new games, including Death Stranding 2, Rematch, Ruffy and the Riverside, and Persona 5: The Phantom X. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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You Should Be Playing The Alters Instead of Watching This Podcast | Firelink Podcast 1:14:46

4M ago1:14:46

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This week on Firelink, Marty and Nick chat about the WB restructuring their games division around four core franchises, the Gex Trilogy being literally unplayable on Switch 2, and why you should immediately play The Alters.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at…

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Switch 2 Soars, MindsEye Sinks, and Silent Hill 1 Is Being Remade | Firelink Podcast 1:52:37

4M ago1:52:37

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This week on Firelink, KC, Marty, and Nick chat about the Switch 2's historic sales, the catastrophic launch of MindsEye, and the original Silent Hill's upcoming remake. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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Nintendo Switch 2: Day One Impressions | Firelink Podcast 1:37:53

5M ago1:37:53

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This week on Firelink, KC, Marty, and Nick chat about the Switch 2 launch, the steps they took to secure hardware, and early impressions of the launch lineup. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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Summer Game Fest 2025 Hopes, Dreams, and Fears | Firelink Podcast 1:38:36

5M ago1:38:36

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This week on Firelink, KC, Marty, and Nick chat about what they hope to see at next week's Summer Game Fest shenanigans. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠

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"If You're a Real Fan..." | Firelink Podcast 1:46:45

5M ago1:46:45

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This week on Firelink, KC, Marty, and Nick chat about Randy Pitchford's ridiculous comments regarding the price of Borderlands 4, Lies of P getting easier, and surprising Street Fighter movie casting. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Seco…

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What Does a 10/10 Actually Mean? | Firelink Podcast 1:50:12

5M ago1:50:12

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This week on Firelink, KC, Marty, and Jess chat about what it means for a game to be a 10/10, another big game delay into 2026, and the impending release of the Persona 5 gacha game. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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Grand Theft Auto VI Is Going to Sell Several Bajillion Copies in 2026 | Firelink Podcast 1:32:46

5M ago1:32:46

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This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about Clair Obscur's success, Mafia: The Old Country's modest ambitions, and the Grand Theft Auto VI delay + new trailer. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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Xbox Just Got More Expensive and Corps Ruin More Games Outlets | Firelink Podcast 1:41:22

6M ago1:41:22

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This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about Xbox's increased prices, the axing of both Polygon and Giant Bomb, and of course the games we've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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Happy RPG Week (Oblivion Remastered + Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) | Firelink Podcast 1:45:34

6M ago1:45:34

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This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about Switch 2 preorders, Ghost of Yotei's release date, and the two big RPGs of the week in Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindG…

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Oblivion Remaster and the State of Bethesda in 2025 | Firelink Podcast 1:32:16

6M ago1:32:16

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This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the worst-kept secret of the Oblivion remaster, and how Bethesda as a whole looks in 2025. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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We've Got Ourselves a GOTY Contender in Blue Prince | Firelink Podcast 1:42:25

6M ago1:42:25

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This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the excellent new puzzler Blue Prince, which is sure to be a GOTY contender when December rolls around. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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Nintendo Switch 2: The Good, the Bad, and the Pricey | Firelink Podcast 1:44:10

7M ago1:44:10

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This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty dive deep into the big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠

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Hitting Pause Episode 02: Bold Font Colon 2:01:10

7M ago2:01:10

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Send us a text Let's catch up in this most recent episode of Hitting Pause! Klaus talks about his mysterious disappearance and Johnny talks at length about all the games he's been playing! (Squeamish warning to tummy talk 08:00-09:30) Thanks for listening! Don't you dare go hollow, heh heh heh. Check us out on Twitter and Bluesky, find Klaus on Twi…

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Amidst Industry Chaos, Japan's AAA Scene Is Thriving | Firelink Podcast 1:28:10

7M ago1:28:10

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This week on Firelink, Nick and Marty chat about the (last?) Switch Direct, Nick's trip to GDC, and why the Japanese AAA scene seems to be thriving amidst the chaos of the industry. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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Early Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions + News on Amazon's God of War Series | Firelink Podcast 1:48:33

7M ago1:48:33

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This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about early Assassin's Creed Shadows impressions, as well as some news that came out about Amazon's upcoming God of War adaptation. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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The Latest Death Stranding 2 Trailer is Peak Kojima in the Best Way | Firelink Podcast 1:34:58

7M ago1:34:58

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about Split Fiction, Silent Hill F, and the new Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠

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Stop Rereleasing Games (Unless It's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3) | Firelink Podcast 2:08:50

8M ago2:08:50

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the news of Tony Hawk 3+4 Remastered, Monster Hunter Wilds' massive sales numbers, and answer a bunch of Patreon questions. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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S1 Episode 07: Dark Souls – Darkrooted to the Max (w. Special Guest Potomax) 2:13:54

8M ago2:13:54

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Send us a text The Trash Panda from Canada steals the show while Klaus is "busy." Potomax joins Brian and Johnny as they run from headless stone statues, stone guardians, and not-stone crystal golems, oh my! Join us on a journey through Darkroot Garden and Darkroot Basin, and see what magical murderous monstrosities await! Special Guest Potomax: Bl…

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We've Played Over 40 Hours of Monster Hunter Wilds, and... | Firelink Podcast 1:48:42

8M ago1:48:42

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty are joined by Javed to chat about Second Wind's big new Animal Well documentary, news coming out of WB Games and The Pokemon Company, and KC's time so far with Monster Hunter Wilds. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month …

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Make Some Time for Avowed and Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | Firelink Podcast 1:34:25

8M ago1:34:25

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat the layoffs from the Marvel Rivals dev, as well as impressions of Avowed and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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PlayStation State of Play Reactions | Firelink Podcast 1:48:33

8M ago1:48:33

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat all the reveals from today's PlayStation State of Play Showcase.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is 2025's First Massive Hit | Firelink Podcast 1:51:29

9M ago1:51:29

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the big release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as well as the rocky news coming out of BioWare.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Favorite First Games From Developers | Firelink Podcast 1:44:56

9M ago1:44:56

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Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroupThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat their favorite first games from a developer/studio, and why it's always good for teams to have to chance to iterate and build upon in a sequel.…

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PlayStation, What the Hell Are You Doing?| Firelink Podcast 1:37:44

9M ago1:37:44

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This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the recent wave of live-service projects being canceled by PlayStation from studios like Bluepoint and Bend, and also share some early thoughts on the Switch 2 reveal.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠…

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The Second Wind Video Game Fantasy Draft! | Firelink Podcast 1:39:08

9M ago1:39:08

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick choose their own roster of games for Second Wind's 2025 Video Game Fantasy Draft. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

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Games We're Looking Forward to in 2025 | Firelink Podcast 1:55:02

9M ago1:55:02

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick kick off the new year by running through a bunch of the big games they're excited to check out in 2025.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Hitting Pause Episode 01: Happy Hollowdays! 1:32:39

10M ago1:32:39

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Send us a text We wrap up 2024 and discuss the standout games that made the year for us. And apparently Johnny left in *that* joke. Thanks for listening! Don't you dare go hollow, heh heh heh. Check us out on Twitter and Bluesky, find Klaus on Twitter and Bluesky, Brian on Reddit and Bluesky, Johnny on Bluesky, and send us an email to KindledAcross…

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2024 Was a _____ Year For Gaming | Firelink Podcast 1:59:58

10M ago1:59:58

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This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick close out 2024 by chatting about the highs, lows, and weirdest moments in gaming this year. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

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Secret Level's First Batch of Episodes Are Here, But Are They Good? | Firelink Podcast 1:38:32

10M ago1:38:32

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This week on Firelink, Marty and KC chat about Fortnite going 5v5 FPS, the new Pokemon project, and their thoughts on the first batch of Secret Level episodes.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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S1 Episode 06: Dark Souls – Bare Nakey Knight 1:49:53

10M ago1:49:53

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Send us a text We cross the Great Bridge, dodge the Hellkite Drake's fiery breath and get rid of the Ultra Greatsword Black Knight, only to be mauled by an armored boar. Eventually we manage to kill both the boar and the pair of Bell Gargoyles waiting for us on the church rooftop. Do you FAP or do you not FAP? Johnny and Klaus get into a heated deb…

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Is the Original PlayStation a Top-Tier Console? | Firelink Podcast 2:02:44

11M ago2:02:44

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This week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original PlayStation. HBD lil' guy! Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

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FromSoftware's Very Strange Week | Firelink Podcast 1:45:18

11M ago1:45:18

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This week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC chat about The Game Award nominations, along with the news that Sony is interested in acquiring FromSoftware's parent company.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…

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Four Years In, How's This Console Generation Holding Up? | Firelink Podcast 1:54:47

11M ago1:54:47

1:54:47

This week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC chat about the state of this current console generation, four years after the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠…