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Playing Catch-up
@playingcatchup.bsky.social
Videogame podcast hosted by two people taking the strain versus their burgeoning backlogs.

If you need help getting to sleep, I also stream on Twitch at twitch.tv/playingcatchup
Our pleasure! Thanks so much for listening; it means a lot.
June 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This was excellent.

Also, that’s a hell of a way to make a book recommendation! I’ve had two or three Murakami books on my shelf for a good while, including that one, and haven’t got to them yet. Must try and rectify that soon.
June 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Thank you! I was pretty astounded that he was up for it given the attention the game got. I guess it just goes to show that it’s worth asking the question sometimes.

I hope you enjoy it; thanks for taking a listen.
June 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Unbelievably, he actually came on the podcast. He was incredibly generous with his time and gave great answers to my bumbling questions, which I’ll be forever grateful for.

It starts at just after 15 mins into Episode 9 - I’ll put the Spotify link below:

open.spotify.com/episode/4S6p...
9: Her Story Special with special guest Sam Barlow
Playing Catch-up · Episode
open.spotify.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Oh man, yes. I remember hearing Green Grass of Tunnel for the first time and excitedly buying the album but thinking it couldn’t possibly live up to it. Wrong!
June 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hi! I actually haven’t explored a great deal outside of the two seasons so far, but I’m fairly sure @mwjimmy.bsky.social has. Any recommendations, Paul?
June 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ah, I see! It’s a fascinating thing really. I have been continually surprised and delighted by the different ideas devs have come up with. They’re not always classics, but almost always interesting at the very least.
June 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Oh nice, I take it you have one? What do you think of S2 so far?
June 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Deepest Fear

@variablestate.com, makers of the outstanding Virginia, are behind this head-spinning shooter that promises a horror-themed immersive sim with metroidvania stylings and realistic water physics. Whether we’re brave enough to actually play it is another matter.

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DEEPEST FEAR™ | Horror FPS | Developer Description | 4K 60fps
YouTube video by DEEPEST FEAR™ - The Game
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June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Call of the Elder Gods

@arilea.bsky.social and Out of the Blue Games follow up fun narrative adventure Call of the Sea with a whole new escapade featuring the voice of Yuri Lowenthal.

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Call of the Elder Gods | Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Kwalee Gaming
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June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
TOEM 2

@swmgames.bsky.social showed off more of the sequel to a game we had only positive things to say about a few episodes back. We’ll be there for this one.

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TOEM 2 - Gameplay Premiere
YouTube video by Something We Made
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June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
ARC Raiders

Embark Studios gave up the release date for a long-awaited game that has gone through significant changes over the years since the initial reveal. That aesthetic still looks striking, so it’ll be interesting to see how it is received come October.

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ARC Raiders | Release Date Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by ARC Raiders
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June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver

@brasslion.bsky.social look set to offer us a whole new way to taste the pain with this surprise reveal.

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Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver | Official Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by Brass Lion Entertainment
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June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Possessor(s)

@heartmachine.bsky.social offered up a fresh look at this promising side-scroller.

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Possessor(s) | Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by DevolverDigital
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June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Hirogami

@kakehashigames.com showed off this origami-styled platformer that looks set to delight.

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Hirogami - New Gameplay & Demo Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Kakehashi Games
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June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School

@coincrewgames.bsky.social follow up the excellent Escape Academy with a sequel that promises to offer open-world escape room puzzling. Intriguing.

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Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School - Summer Game Fest 2025 Announcement Teaser
YouTube video by iam8bit
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June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Sword of the Sea

@giantsquidstudios.com bring the Journey vibes (with good reason) as players surf around gorgeous environments on a magical floating sword. Yeah, another one of THOSE games.

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Sword of the Sea | Launch Date Trailer | PS5 & PC
YouTube video by Giant Squid Studios
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June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM