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Marty Sliva, Nick Calandra, and KC Nwosu are back for a brand new podcast here on Second Wind. Each week we'll be discussing the latest gaming news, hot topics, what we've been playing... and maybe even a craft beer review.
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Resident Evil Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia Are Certified Bangers | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the critical and commercial success of Resident Evil Requiem, discuss Sony's move to back away from PC ports, and give some early impressions of Pokémon Pokopia. 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…This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the critical and commercial success of Resident Evil Requiem, discuss Sony's move to back away from PC ports, and give some early impressions of Pokémon Pokopia. 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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Pondering the Future of Xbox + Patreon Mailbag | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC and Marty try to predict the future of Xbox, give some Steam Next Fest recommendations, and answer a bunch of random questions from Patreon. 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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Can Spoilers Make or Break a Game? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about navigating the spoiler waters in 2026, single-player games having long-tail updates, and their time spent playing games like Relooted, Love Eternal, and Nioh 3. 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…This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about navigating the spoiler waters in 2026, single-player games having long-tail updates, and their time spent playing games like Relooted, Love Eternal, and Nioh 3. 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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Sony State of Play Watchalong + Silent Hill Transmission | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick and Marty watch the big Sony State of Play alongside y'all, then do a post-show chatting about everything that was shown off, and finally watch the new Silent Hill Transmission showcase. 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…This week on Firelink, Nick and Marty watch the big Sony State of Play alongside y'all, then do a post-show chatting about everything that was shown off, and finally watch the new Silent Hill Transmission showcase. 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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Losing Ourselves in Cairn, Nioh 3, and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick and Marty chat about the underwhelming Nintendo Partner Direct, the new multiplayer Horizon game that was just revealed, as well the big games they've been playing like Cairn, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and Nioh 3. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as…This week on Firelink, Nick and Marty chat about the underwhelming Nintendo Partner Direct, the new multiplayer Horizon game that was just revealed, as well the big games they've been playing like Cairn, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and Nioh 3. 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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Highguard's Drama Feels Kinda Silly | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the drama surrounding Highguard, Dispatch's censorship on Switch, and impressions of new games like Cairn and Escape From Ever After. 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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Trouble at Ubisoft, Defining "Set Piece," and 2026 Gaming Resolutions | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the big shakeup at Ubsoft, their 2026 gaming resolutions, and dig into what separates a good set piece from a bad one. 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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Resident Evil Showcase, Kratos Casting, and Studio Closures | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the new Resident Evil Showcase, discuss the casting of Kratos in the God of War Amazon series, and run down multiple studio closures this 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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Previewing 2026's Big Games + Drafting Our Fantasy Critic Rosters | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty kick off 2026 by looking at the big games heading our way this year, and drafting their rosters for this year's Fantasy Critic League. 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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Looking Back at Gaming in 2025 | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty wrap up 2025 by looking at the year in gaming -- the highs, the lows, what felt like it was missing, what we think will stand the test of time, and all that jazz. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGrou… -
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Predicting the Game Awards Winners and Reveals | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat next week's Game Awards, the current state of Yacht Club Games, and early impressions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. 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 Partner Showcase Reactions + Tons of Rad New Games | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about today's Xbox Partner Showcase, along with their thoughts on a ton of new games they've been playing, including Dispatch, Kirby Air Riders, and more. 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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Arc Raiders Has Had a Surprisingly Incredible Launch | Firelink PodcastMarty's out of town this week in Japan, so Nick and KC will be hosting and chatting about a bunch of different topics this 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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Our Favorite Video Game Performances Ever | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about what they've been playing, their gaming habits while traveling, and their all-time favorite video game performances. 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 a Weird Week for the Pokémon Company | Firelink PodcastThis 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 for as lit…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 for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup -
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We've Been Hit with Another Sudden Deluge of Good Games | Firelink PodcastThis 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 at patreon…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 at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup -
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Breaking Down This Week's Big AAA Drama | Firelink PodcastThis 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 patreon.com/Seco…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 patreon.com/SecondWindGroup -
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Marvel's Wolverine Looks Exactly As Bloody As It Should | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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/SecondWindGroup -
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Nintendo Direct Hopes/Wishes + Silksong Continues to Impress | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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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Silksong Is Causing Other Games to Flee Its Orbit | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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/SecondWindGroup -
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Can Battlefield 6 Still Deliver the Juice? | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastHey 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 patreon.c…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 patreon.com/SecondWindGroup -
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Switch 2 Soars, MindsEye Sinks, and Silent Hill 1 Is Being Remade | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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/SecondWindGrou…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/SecondWindGroup -
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What Does a 10/10 Actually Mean? | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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/SecondWindGroup -
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Oblivion Remaster and the State of Bethesda in 2025 | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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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Amidst Industry Chaos, Japan's AAA Scene Is Thriving | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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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We've Played Over 40 Hours of Monster Hunter Wilds, and... | Firelink PodcastThis 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 at pat…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 at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup -
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Make Some Time for Avowed and Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup -
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is 2025's First Massive Hit | Firelink PodcastThis 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 at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup -
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Favorite First Games From Developers | Firelink PodcastSecond Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup This 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 PodcastThis 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 patreon.c…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 patreon.com/SecondWindGroup -
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The Second Wind Video Game Fantasy Draft! | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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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2024 Was a _____ Year For Gaming | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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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Is the Original PlayStation a Top-Tier Console? | Firelink PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 PodcastThis 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 -
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Where Have All the AAA Shooter Campaigns Gone? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC chat about Black Ops 6's wild campaign, in a time where do don't see a lot of them in the AAA space. 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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Did You Know Netflix Had a AAA Game Studio? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC chat the sudden closure of Netflix's big push into AAA gaming. 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 State of Trend-Chasing Indies | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC chat about how indie games also fall into the trap of trend chasing as certain genres like deckbuilders, survivor-likes, and a whole lot more are flooding the market. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWi…This week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC chat about how indie games also fall into the trap of trend chasing as certain genres like deckbuilders, survivor-likes, and a whole lot more are flooding the market. 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 Halo's Massive Shakeup Enough to Regain Its Former Glory? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC chat about the massive shakeup surrounding Halo, and what that means for the future of the tentpole franchise. 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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Let's Talk About Sex Appeal in Games | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC chat about the good, bad, and weird uses of sexuality in games. 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 New State of Play Was Sony at Its Best (and Worst) | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss all of the big news coming out of PlayStation's recent State of Play. 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 State of EA in 2024 | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss the state of EA as a games publisher in 2024 following their recent investment day presentation. 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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Following Up an Indie Darling (ft. Dean Walshe - Wild Bastards) | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and JM8 are joined by Dean Walshe, 3D Art Lead & Technical Artist on the new indie Wild Bastards. 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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How Does Something Like Concord Happen? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick break down everything that led to Sony pulling the plug on Concord after only two weeks. 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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Deadlock, Wukong, and Star Wars Outlaws Impressions | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Jesse chat about the big new games they've been playing, including Valve's Deadlock, Star Wars Outlaws, and Black Myth Wukong. 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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Breaking Down the Biggest Gamescom Reveals | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Jesse discuss the biggest news out of Gamescom, including Bethesda's Indiana Jones, the rad-looking Amazon series Secret Level, and the return of Peter Molyneux. 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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Game Music We Can't Get Out of Our Heads | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Jesse discuss the video game music that they just can't seem to get out of their heads. 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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More Layoffs at Bungie While CEO Buys Cars | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick and KC discuss the Bungie layoffs and the fixation on dead games currently holding 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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Is Marvel Rivals Set to be The Next Big Hero Shooter? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick, KC and Jesse discuss Marvel Rivals after spending some time with it. Will it be the next big thing? 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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Launching a New Franchise in 2024... Good Luck | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss launching a franchise in 2024 and the difficulties surrounding that. 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 Continues to Confuse | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss Xbox's confusing changes to Game Pass. 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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Don't Forget to Enjoy Your Hobby | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss just enjoying our hobbies. 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 Shadow of the Erdtree the Best Expansion Ever? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss their thoughts on Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. 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 Winners and Losers | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss their thoughts on Summer Game Fest following all the big reveals. 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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Our Summer Game Fest Expectations and Speculation | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss their hopes, fears, and predictions for the upcoming Summer Game Fest showcases. 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's Weird PR Fiasco | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss the weird PR mishap that Sony just caused with star director, Neil Druckmann, from Naughty Dog. 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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Indie Developers Are Absolutely Crushing It Right Now | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and Frost discuss the recent wave of excellent indie games we've been getting 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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Xbox, What the Hell Are You Doing? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Frost discuss Microsoft... and their baffling decisions. 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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When Developers / Publishers Lose the Trust of Their Fans | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick discuss the times that devs / publishers have lost the trust of their fans, and the road to earning it back. 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 I Think Only I Played | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Frost chat about the strange games from their childhoods that it feels like nobody else ever played. 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 Many Challenges of Games Criticism | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about what it's like to be a games critic as a follow-up to our discussion on how there's just so much media these days! 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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Guys... There's A Lot of Media | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about the absolute deluge of games, movies, and TV that we currently find ourselves in. 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 End of the Game-Funding Gold Rush | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about the end of the game funding gold rush that's been happening over the last few years. 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 Highs and Lows of Dragon's Dogma 2's Noisy Launch | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about the new Marvel game, Ken Levine's latest, and Dragon's Dogma 2. 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 It Weird That We're Already Talking about a PS5 Pro? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Jesse chat about the new reports of a PS5 Pro, and whether it feels like we actually need a console refresh in 2024. 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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Triple A vs Triple I | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick, Marty, and Frost discuss the quiet rise of the Triple-I 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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We Played 100 Hours of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and... | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick, KC and Marty discuss the recent Sony and EA layoffs, as well as all things Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. 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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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Baby! | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick, KC and Marty discuss the Shadow of the Erdtree reveal, today's Nintendo Direct, the Borderlands trailer and more! 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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This Xbox Podcast Could Have Been an Email (ft. Frost) | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick, KC and Frost discuss the new Xbox strategy following today's big updates. 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 "Calm" Before the Xbox Storm | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Marty, KC and Nick discuss the recent rumors around Xbox, what Xbox has been saying about their strategy all along and discuss a bunch of demos we've been checking out from Steam Next Fest. 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…This week on Firelink, Marty, KC and Nick discuss the recent rumors around Xbox, what Xbox has been saying about their strategy all along and discuss a bunch of demos we've been checking out from Steam Next Fest. 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 with Second Wind | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, Nick, KC and Marty react to Playstation's latest State of Play announcements, including Death Stranding 2, Rise of the Ronin, Silent Hill 2 Remake and more! 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 Palworld Hubbub (ft. Kahlief Adams) | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, we're chatting about the social media craziness surrounding Palworld, and checking in with Spawn On Me's Kahlief Adams as he preps for The Spawnies game awards show! 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 Much-Needed Return of Physical Media | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, we're chatting about digital vs physical media. 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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Do "Exclusives" Still Matter in 2024? | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, we're chatting about just what exactly a console exclusive means in 2024, and whether they still matter. 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 Year Ahead | Firelink PodcastThis week on Firelink, we're discussing our plans for Second Wind in 2024, along with what games we're personally looking forward to 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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Our Favorite Games of 2023On this week's episode of Firelink, the trio discuss the recent Insomniac leaks, as well as deep dive into their favorite games of this year -- from tentpole AAA titles to overlooked indie gems. 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 Day AfterThis week Marty, Nick and KC discuss the (official) death of E3, the Sonic 2 'lost stages' recently discovered by the Video Game History Foundation, as well as the ongoing controversy surrounding one of the largest scam projects in recent memory to grace the games industry, The Day Before. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Cons…This week Marty, Nick and KC discuss the (official) death of E3, the Sonic 2 'lost stages' recently discovered by the Video Game History Foundation, as well as the ongoing controversy surrounding one of the largest scam projects in recent memory to grace the games industry, The Day Before. 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, The Game Awards... and LayoffsMarty Sliva, Nick Calandra, and KC Nwosu are back for a brand new podcast here on Second Wind. Each week we'll be discussing the latest gaming news, hot topics, what we've been playing... and maybe even a craft beer review. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at pa…Marty Sliva, Nick Calandra, and KC Nwosu are back for a brand new podcast here on Second Wind. Each week we'll be discussing the latest gaming news, hot topics, what we've been playing... and maybe even a craft beer review. 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
