Second Wind
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From the former team of The Escapist.
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From the former team of The Escapist.
Support us on Patreon. https://patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
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Second Wind
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· Dec 1
It's December 1st which means 25% off our Patreon memberships until the end of the year!
If you enjoy our work, consider joining us and supporting independent media!
You get a bunch of extra perks too including exclusive content, written columns and more!
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You get a bunch of extra perks too including exclusive content, written columns and more!
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40 minutes 'til @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I check out Tearscape, a modern action RPG with an old gameboy-yy feel.
See you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfnC...
See you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfnC...
Checking Out Tearscape, aka Game Boy Color Bloodborne | Hot Monday Energy
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February 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
40 minutes 'til @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I check out Tearscape, a modern action RPG with an old gameboy-yy feel.
See you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfnC...
See you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfnC...
Sam Raimi's Send Help is one of the genre delights of this young year.
The latest column from @darrenmooney.bsky.social is live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
The latest column from @darrenmooney.bsky.social is live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Sam Raimi's Send Help is one of the genre delights of this young year.
The latest column from @darrenmooney.bsky.social is live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
The latest column from @darrenmooney.bsky.social is live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
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I really am not enjoying “Starfleet Academy.”
But I wrote at @SecondWindGroup.com about an aspect of the show that I do really like. Its true embrace of infinite diversity in infinite combinations, and its rejection of rigid boundaries between species.
READ: www.patreon.com/posts/column...
But I wrote at @SecondWindGroup.com about an aspect of the show that I do really like. Its true embrace of infinite diversity in infinite combinations, and its rejection of rigid boundaries between species.
READ: www.patreon.com/posts/column...
February 7, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I really am not enjoying “Starfleet Academy.”
But I wrote at @SecondWindGroup.com about an aspect of the show that I do really like. Its true embrace of infinite diversity in infinite combinations, and its rejection of rigid boundaries between species.
READ: www.patreon.com/posts/column...
But I wrote at @SecondWindGroup.com about an aspect of the show that I do really like. Its true embrace of infinite diversity in infinite combinations, and its rejection of rigid boundaries between species.
READ: www.patreon.com/posts/column...
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So... what happened to big video game companies caring about protecting their IP? Or does big tech get a pass on that too like everything else?
This week's Unpacked from @nickjcal.bsky.social rants about the perilous road we're heading down with things like Project Genie.
This week's Unpacked from @nickjcal.bsky.social rants about the perilous road we're heading down with things like Project Genie.
I Thought Game Publishers Cared About Protecting Their IP? | Unpacked
YouTube video by Second Wind
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February 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
So... what happened to big video game companies caring about protecting their IP? Or does big tech get a pass on that too like everything else?
This week's Unpacked from @nickjcal.bsky.social rants about the perilous road we're heading down with things like Project Genie.
This week's Unpacked from @nickjcal.bsky.social rants about the perilous road we're heading down with things like Project Genie.
So... what happened to big video game companies caring about protecting their IP? Or does big tech get a pass on that too like everything else?
This week's Unpacked from @nickjcal.bsky.social rants about the perilous road we're heading down with things like Project Genie.
This week's Unpacked from @nickjcal.bsky.social rants about the perilous road we're heading down with things like Project Genie.
I Thought Game Publishers Cared About Protecting Their IP? | Unpacked
YouTube video by Second Wind
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February 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
So... what happened to big video game companies caring about protecting their IP? Or does big tech get a pass on that too like everything else?
This week's Unpacked from @nickjcal.bsky.social rants about the perilous road we're heading down with things like Project Genie.
This week's Unpacked from @nickjcal.bsky.social rants about the perilous road we're heading down with things like Project Genie.
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RPG Help Desk is talking sci-fi! Campaigns, world building, and the fun things you can do outside fantasy with Mike Holik from @magehandpress.bsky.social!
Surely this topic was not chosen because Dark Matter now being live on Kickstarter...
See you in 1.5ish hours on
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq98...
Surely this topic was not chosen because Dark Matter now being live on Kickstarter...
See you in 1.5ish hours on
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq98...
Talking Sci-Fi Campaigns and Worldbuilding ft. Mike Holik (Mage Hand Press) | RPG Help Desk
YouTube video by Second Wind
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February 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM
RPG Help Desk is talking sci-fi! Campaigns, world building, and the fun things you can do outside fantasy with Mike Holik from @magehandpress.bsky.social!
Surely this topic was not chosen because Dark Matter now being live on Kickstarter...
See you in 1.5ish hours on
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq98...
Surely this topic was not chosen because Dark Matter now being live on Kickstarter...
See you in 1.5ish hours on
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq98...
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I wonder how people are going to mod every game in existence into this since Thomas has invaded every game he can.
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Train Sim World series developer Dovetail Games has announced narrative adventure game Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam,…
Train Sim World series developer Dovetail Games has announced narrative adventure game Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam,…
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Train Sim World series developer Dovetail Games has announced narrative adventure game Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). A release date was not announced.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
I wonder how people are going to mod every game in existence into this since Thomas has invaded every game he can.
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In about 45 minutes @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are back in Lordran to Unga all the Bungas!!!
Can we slap down Seath or Fuck Up the Four Kings?!?!
Watch Here:
Can we slap down Seath or Fuck Up the Four Kings?!?!
Watch Here:
Kindling All Sorts of Flames in Dark Souls w/ Jack and Jess -- Part 3
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February 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
In about 45 minutes @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are back in Lordran to Unga all the Bungas!!!
Can we slap down Seath or Fuck Up the Four Kings?!?!
Watch Here:
Can we slap down Seath or Fuck Up the Four Kings?!?!
Watch Here:
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So many excellent looking games have already signed up for the Second Wind Games Showcase in April.
Please keep spreading the word around to developers that our signups are open! forms.gle/5bzgppi62TDh...
Please keep spreading the word around to developers that our signups are open! forms.gle/5bzgppi62TDh...
February 5, 2026 at 2:01 AM
So many excellent looking games have already signed up for the Second Wind Games Showcase in April.
Please keep spreading the word around to developers that our signups are open! forms.gle/5bzgppi62TDh...
Please keep spreading the word around to developers that our signups are open! forms.gle/5bzgppi62TDh...
This week on Fully Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed @thegamebakers.com's Cairn.
Yahtzee rock climbs in real-life, but he's so tall that it doesn't really look like he's even climbing anything.
Yahtzee rock climbs in real-life, but he's so tall that it doesn't really look like he's even climbing anything.
Cairn | Fully Ramblomatic
YouTube video by Second Wind
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February 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This week on Fully Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed @thegamebakers.com's Cairn.
Yahtzee rock climbs in real-life, but he's so tall that it doesn't really look like he's even climbing anything.
Yahtzee rock climbs in real-life, but he's so tall that it doesn't really look like he's even climbing anything.
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Today we're excited to open up registration for our upcoming Second Wind Games Showcase which will air on April 23rd, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
February 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Today we're excited to open up registration for our upcoming Second Wind Games Showcase which will air on April 23rd, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
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Don't listen to Jack, the game is called RidgeCreep
In about an hour @thejenna.bsky.social and I are back playing a videogame where we crawl all over sand covered dunes.... I think it's called "The Sand that Couldn't Stop".
Watch Here:
Watch Here:
Learning to Love the Sand in DuneCrawl w/ Jack and Jenna
YouTube video by Second Wind
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February 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Don't listen to Jack, the game is called RidgeCreep
We're testing out a new video series in partnership with @gamemaker.io in which game developers talk about how they made their games using the GameMaker engine!
For the test episode we asked @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social to explain how he used procedural generation in Starstruck Vagabond.
For the test episode we asked @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social to explain how he used procedural generation in Starstruck Vagabond.
How Yahtzee Created Unique Worlds in Starstruck Vagabond | GameMaker Memoirs
YouTube video by Second Wind
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February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We're testing out a new video series in partnership with @gamemaker.io in which game developers talk about how they made their games using the GameMaker engine!
For the test episode we asked @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social to explain how he used procedural generation in Starstruck Vagabond.
For the test episode we asked @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social to explain how he used procedural generation in Starstruck Vagabond.
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This week on Design Delve @designdelve.bsky.social took a look at Path of Exile 2's crafting system... and how it's designed to hate you as a player.
Path of Exile 2's Crafting System Hates You | Design Delve
YouTube video by Second Wind
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February 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This week on Design Delve @designdelve.bsky.social took a look at Path of Exile 2's crafting system... and how it's designed to hate you as a player.
CONSPIRACY CORNER
Put on your tinfoil hats as we try to figure out if the new Stranger Things animated series was made from the remnants of a cancelled Telltale game.
New column is live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Put on your tinfoil hats as we try to figure out if the new Stranger Things animated series was made from the remnants of a cancelled Telltale game.
New column is live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
CONSPIRACY CORNER
Put on your tinfoil hats as we try to figure out if the new Stranger Things animated series was made from the remnants of a cancelled Telltale game.
New column is live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Put on your tinfoil hats as we try to figure out if the new Stranger Things animated series was made from the remnants of a cancelled Telltale game.
New column is live now on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
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It doesn't matter that it's Marvel, it doesn't matter that it's more superhero stuff.
Wonder Man is about a son bonding with his father over their shared love of movies... so I was BALLING MY FUCKING EYES OUT by the end.
10/10
My only note is.. more!
Wonder Man is about a son bonding with his father over their shared love of movies... so I was BALLING MY FUCKING EYES OUT by the end.
10/10
My only note is.. more!
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
It doesn't matter that it's Marvel, it doesn't matter that it's more superhero stuff.
Wonder Man is about a son bonding with his father over their shared love of movies... so I was BALLING MY FUCKING EYES OUT by the end.
10/10
My only note is.. more!
Wonder Man is about a son bonding with his father over their shared love of movies... so I was BALLING MY FUCKING EYES OUT by the end.
10/10
My only note is.. more!
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The crew at @secondwindgroup.com and @nickjcal.bsky.social going from strength to strength and doing even more cool shit
Congrats guys, it’s been so awesome to see you thrive
Congrats guys, it’s been so awesome to see you thrive
It's finally time!
Registration is officially open for our upcoming Games Showcase on @secondwindgroup.com in April 2026!
Registration is officially open for our upcoming Games Showcase on @secondwindgroup.com in April 2026!
Today we're excited to open up registration for our upcoming Second Wind Games Showcase which will air on April 23rd, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
February 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The crew at @secondwindgroup.com and @nickjcal.bsky.social going from strength to strength and doing even more cool shit
Congrats guys, it’s been so awesome to see you thrive
Congrats guys, it’s been so awesome to see you thrive
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Might be the greatest crafting system of all time.. 🦐
This week on Design Delve @designdelve.bsky.social took a look at Path of Exile 2's crafting system... and how it's designed to hate you as a player.
Path of Exile 2's Crafting System Hates You | Design Delve
YouTube video by Second Wind
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Might be the greatest crafting system of all time.. 🦐
Today we're excited to open up registration for our upcoming Second Wind Games Showcase which will air on April 23rd, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
February 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Today we're excited to open up registration for our upcoming Second Wind Games Showcase which will air on April 23rd, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world.
Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d...
Deadline is March 15, 2026!
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A reminder that with Steam Next Fest around the corner again I've created 9 (so far) Starter Packs for game developers and game accounts to follow on Bluesky.
Here's the latest one and you can find the rest on the Starter Packs tab on my profile.
Shares appreciated so more studios join!
Here's the latest one and you can find the rest on the Starter Packs tab on my profile.
Shares appreciated so more studios join!
February 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
A reminder that with Steam Next Fest around the corner again I've created 9 (so far) Starter Packs for game developers and game accounts to follow on Bluesky.
Here's the latest one and you can find the rest on the Starter Packs tab on my profile.
Shares appreciated so more studios join!
Here's the latest one and you can find the rest on the Starter Packs tab on my profile.
Shares appreciated so more studios join!
This week on Design Delve @designdelve.bsky.social took a look at Path of Exile 2's crafting system... and how it's designed to hate you as a player.
Path of Exile 2's Crafting System Hates You | Design Delve
YouTube video by Second Wind
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This week on Design Delve @designdelve.bsky.social took a look at Path of Exile 2's crafting system... and how it's designed to hate you as a player.
The biggest and brightest shows of January were also surprisingly small.
@darrenmooney.bsky.social digs into the success of The Pitt, Wonder Man, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in his latest column, live now on Patreon --
www.patreon.com/posts/column...
@darrenmooney.bsky.social digs into the success of The Pitt, Wonder Man, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in his latest column, live now on Patreon --
www.patreon.com/posts/column...
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The biggest and brightest shows of January were also surprisingly small.
@darrenmooney.bsky.social digs into the success of The Pitt, Wonder Man, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in his latest column, live now on Patreon --
www.patreon.com/posts/column...
@darrenmooney.bsky.social digs into the success of The Pitt, Wonder Man, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in his latest column, live now on Patreon --
www.patreon.com/posts/column...
All of this and more this past week on Second Wind!
Independent media supported by our wonderful community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...
Independent media supported by our wonderful community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...
February 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
All of this and more this past week on Second Wind!
Independent media supported by our wonderful community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...
Independent media supported by our wonderful community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...
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I never thought there'd be fan art of me arguing semantics, but here we are. Doodle by @tianonora.bsky.social to celebrate the return of Battle Masters on @secondwindgroup.com!
January 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I never thought there'd be fan art of me arguing semantics, but here we are. Doodle by @tianonora.bsky.social to celebrate the return of Battle Masters on @secondwindgroup.com!
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Finally got round to watching this and it's an absolute belter from @darrenmooney.bsky.social. While Star Trek is one of the most obviously symptomatic of the sci-fi/specfi greats, I think it's something that a lot of modern reboots or sequels to excellent sci-fi of yesteryear fail to grasp.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is... not great. In fact, we're not even sure who it's for at this point.
The latest episode of The Backdrop from @darrenmooney.bsky.social is now available!
The latest episode of The Backdrop from @darrenmooney.bsky.social is now available!
How Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Betrays the Next Generation | The Backdrop
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 31, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Finally got round to watching this and it's an absolute belter from @darrenmooney.bsky.social. While Star Trek is one of the most obviously symptomatic of the sci-fi/specfi greats, I think it's something that a lot of modern reboots or sequels to excellent sci-fi of yesteryear fail to grasp.