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I do a deep dive to figure out: Is L is Real real?

When Jenna pitched this by just saying "L Is Real" and nothing else I didn't really even know how to respond to that.

Slay the Spire 2 Launch Day Stream w/ Jack and Jess YouTube video by Second Wind

In about an hour @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I will be playing Slay the Spire 2... literally the minute it comes out.

We might have to just tell stories for a bit while it downloads... I know how much you all hate that!

Watch Here:

One of my favorite projects to date! Had a lot of fun animating (& editing) this one, amplified by @thejenna.bsky.social's wonderful insight! Check it out when you get the chance--only on @secondwindgroup.com!

L is Real: Mario 64's Biggest Conspiracy | Game Arcadia YouTube video by Second Wind

A new episode of Game Arcadia from @thejenna.bsky.social is now available!

This time we're looking at the L is Real conspiracy. It's a weird one.

Crisol: Theater of Idols | Fully Ramblomatic YouTube video by Second Wind

This week's FR is on Crisol because I needed another week to come to terms with my feelings about RE:Requiem www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXv4...

There were so many good demos for Steam Nextfest this year. A lot of great indie games are getting made. Highly recommend checking this out and seeing which of these games click with you.
And if one caught your attention, feel free to tell me so I can look at it.

Yay Forbidden Solitaire got a mention.

"That's an insta-download from me!"

Jack and Jenna Play Risk of Rain Returns YouTube video by Second Wind

In about an hour @thejenna.bsky.social and I are playing Risk of Rain Returns…

No really.
Actually.
Pinky promise!!!

Watch Here:

Our picks here only scratched the surface of cool demos that were available.

We've got a new reel up including our most recent work for @lostandfound.media!

On the lookout for new projects to work on, so if you're needing help with marketing, trailers, social strategy and more reach out!

14 Games We Loved From Steam Next Fest YouTube video by Second Wind

Another Steam Next Fest has come and gone, and we've got a big list of games for you to keep an eye on.

Featuring Marty Sliva, @sigmagears9.bsky.social, @rexiconjesse.bsky.social, @prettygrimgames.bsky.social, @thejenna.bsky.social.

The Secretive Company Filling Video Game Sites With Gambling And AI After being sold to Clickout Media, sites like GamesHub, The Escapist, Videogamer, and others have added gambling and casino stories and AI content

This is why you support independent media.

Protecting Cute Critters at All Costs in Herdling | Hot Monday Energy YouTube video by Second Wind

What are these called? Blueskees?
Whatever it is, @prettygrimgames.bsky.social is herding cats with @sigmagears9.bsky.social and me while she herds some sort of cow thing in Herdling on HME tonight. See you on
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcmf...

We're on the lookout for some sponsors for our upcoming Games Showcase on April 23rd!

If you wanna support independent games media and the time I'm putting into going through and curating almost 1000 submissions... well, this is a good way to do it! :P

So the third book in my Jacques McKeown trilogy, Will Leave the Galaxy for Good, has only had an audio version available for ages so I want to address that and say I'm afraid the print and ebook version won't be out until TOMORROW POW SHADOW DROP www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQJKJ6N6

The Secretive Company Filling Video Game Sites With Gambling And AI After being sold to Clickout Media, sites like GamesHub, The Escapist, Videogamer, and others have added gambling and casino stories and AI content

This is why you support independent media.

We Forced Yahtzee to Watch the New Silent Hill 2 Movie | Windbreaker Podcast YouTube video by Second Wind

We're going live with Windbreakers in just a few moments as we made @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social sit down and watch a movie for this week's episode.

You're welcome!

Presented by @gamemaker.io.

Dying? Already dead? Long live the MMO genre 💪

Are MMOs a Dying Genre? | Design Delve YouTube video by Second Wind

This week on Design Delve, @designdelve.bsky.social is taking a look at the MMO genre and if it's dying... considering the amount of failed games in the genre.

Presented by @gamemaker.io.

In his latest Patreon column, @darrenmooney.bsky.social dug into Chainsaw Man, and how its dehumanizing horror speaks to life in the modern era.

www.patreon.com/posts/column...

a video game character with blue hair and a crown on his head . Alt: a video game character with blue hair and a crown on his head .

Super Smash Sunday, coming right up!

12:30 PM ET over on www.twitch.tv/secondwindgr...

Let's start March off right.

Second Wind Games Showcase Second Wind is excited to put on our first ever games showcase event on April 23, 2026. We have long supported games discovery in the industry and we're excited to once again host a showcase focused o...

Only a couple weeks left to submit your game for the Second Wind Games Showcase in April!

Submit here: forms.gle/HrLvhgqyXhia...

If you have games you need to submit confidentially, drop me a DM or an email and we'll get you sorted!

[COLLUMN] Scream 7 Doesn't Just Hate Itself - It Hates Its Audience | by Darren Mooney | Second Wind Get more from Second Wind on Patreon

FREE COLUMN!

At @secondwindgroup.com , I wrote about the strange soullessness of "Scream 7", a movie about the condescending emptiness of fan service nostalgia that revels in condescending empty fan service nostalgia.

Give it a read! If you want.

READ: www.patreon.com/posts/collum...

Jack Wants to Show You His Cat Collection in Mewgenics w/ Jack and Jess YouTube video by Second Wind

In about an hour @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I will be putting all the cats into a cat battle sim in order to make more cats be better at cat battling....
I'm playing Mewgenics and I like it!

Watch Here:

The Best Kinds of Difficulty Settings | Semi-Ramblomatic YouTube video by Second Wind

On this week's Semi-Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social has some thoughts on how we go about selecting difficulty settings in games.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkli...

Romeo is a Dead Man | Fully Ramblomatic YouTube video by Second Wind

On this week's Fully Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social digs into Romeo is a Dead Man, the latest game from Suda51.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XraB...

Someone get this man a No-ble prize!

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Asks What It Means to Be Noble | The Backdrop YouTube video by Second Wind

New episode of #TheBackdrop at @secondwindgroup.com, from @janjozone.bsky.social and I!

This week looking at the small nobility of #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms.

It’s an optimistic show for a cynical time.

WATCH: youtu.be/xTZDYqv83rc?...