Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Where Enemies Become Legends
The Gravewalker Your browser does not support the audio element. A Ranger Returned from Death There’s something immediately compelling...
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The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast
Come take a load off by the campfire as your host Nomad shares his thoughts and experiences with a video game that he's discovered for the first time or maybe rediscovered as he roams the Retro Wildlands. Using game music and sound, you'll be pulled into the game as we go!
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Retro Wildlands #79 - Fatal Frame II
Step into the darkness with this episode of The Retro Wildlands as we explore Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, one of the most haunting survival horror experiences ever released on the PlayStation 2....
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Retro Wildlands #79 - Fatal Frame II
Step into the darkness with this episode of The Retro Wildlands as we explore Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, one of the most haunting survival horror experiences ever released on the PlayStation 2. In this episode, we’re not just talking about the game… we’re playing through a bit together. From...
Expedition Log #5 - RoboCop: Rogue City
“Dead or alive, you’re coming with me.” RoboCop: Rogue City promised a return to the brutal, satirical world of the original films... but does it actually deliver? In our gaming wildlands Expedition Log #5, I break down the gameplay, story, and pure RoboCop energy behind this surprise release. Wheth...
Expedition Log #4 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Some games entertain you. Some games stay with you. In our newest Expedition Log entry, I dive into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a game about mortality, legacy, and why some journeys stay with you long after the credits roll. I’ve tried many times explaining why this game means so much to me… and I ...
Expedition Logs
Check out some written game reviews and other topics, chronicled during my journey into the gaming wildlands.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership – A Fun Ride That Runs a Little Long
Shipshape Island Your browser does not support the audio element. Setting Sail for Concordia The Mario & Luigi series has always h...
Super Mario Wonder: A MAR10 Day Celebration
Overworld Your browser does not support the audio element. Happy Mario Day, Wildlanders! March 10th has become a fun little holiday fo...
Metropolis: Lux Obscura – A Puzzle Box of Crime and Consequence
Battle Your browser does not support the audio element. Black, White, and Blood Red I don’t remember where I first heard about Metropo...
Mini Marios & Maximum Mayhem in Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Mario Toy Company B Your browser does not support the audio element. Wind-Up Mayhem Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch is a ful...
No Fate But What We Play - Terminator 2D: No Fate
Cyberdyne Factory Level Your browser does not support the audio element. No Fate but What We Make I deliberately waited to play Termi...
The Quiet, Empty House That Says It All - Gone Home
The House, Part 1 Your browser does not support the audio element. Revisiting a House Full of Memories It feels like forever ago now, ...
Road 96 – A Journey, Not a Destination
On the Road Your browser does not support the audio element. Road 96 is a narrative-focused adventure game set in the fictional author...
Dispatch: Not All Heroes Wear Capes. Some Wear Headsets
Leaderboard Your browser does not support the audio element. A Hero’s Journey, Viewed from a Desk Chair At first glance, Dispatch look...
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THIS. SHOW. RULES. Each episode feels like you're right there with Nomad as he starts the game and talks about the controls, design of the game, gameplay mechanics, and lot more. He uses lots of music from the games, sound effects, and more. He covers a really wide variety of retro games, which I really enjoy. If y...
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Informative, fun podcast
Nomad is a friendly host, full of information, stories and insight. The show is really well-produced too!