Marty Sliva, Nick Calandra, and KC Nwosu host a weekly podcast discussing the latest gaming news, hot topics, and what they've been playing, occasionally including craft beer reviews. The show is part of the Second Wind network.
Episodes
The Elder Scrolls VI Has a Name and God of War Laufey Has a Delay | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel, Xbox/Arkane drama, God of War Laufey's delay, and thoughts on what they've been playing, including the opening hours of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 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/SecondWind
Pouring One Out For BioWare | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the end of BioWare, Duskbloods slipping to 2027, and all the rad 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
Game Companies Sure Seem to Love Their AI Controversies... | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink Nick, KC, and Marty chat about just how many times game companies can step in the AI pile in one week. Apparently, it's a lot.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
Burnout Is Back in Star Wars: Galactic Racer | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink Nick, KC, and Marty chat about Xbox XP, games like Silent Hill and Control being fixed after launch, and all the big games they've been playing, including Star Wars: Galactic Racer, aka, the spiritual successor to Burnout.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGr
Frankly, There Are Too Many Video Games to Play Right Now | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the deluge of big games they've been playing, including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Silent Hill: Townfall, Control: Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, 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
Bungie's Big Reset & Halo Goes to... Activision? | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink Nick and KC chat about the big game news and releases of the week, and discuss the big Halo news that has a lot of divided opinions on the internet.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
Why Is Marvel's Wolverine Breaking the Internet? | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the big game news and releases of the week, including a deep dive into everything surrounding Marvel's Wolverine.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
Kojima Drama, Steam's Wild Leak, and Ocarina of Time Remake Thoughts | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the Kojima/PlayStation/Xbox drama, the wild leaks coming out of Steam, the Nintendo Direct + Zelda showcases, and thoughts on big new games like Onimusha.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
The Fall Release Floodgates Have Opened | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick and Marty chat about the deluge of releases both big and small that show no sign of stopping -- Moonlighter 2, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Halloween, 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
So About That Grand Theft Auto VI Showcase... | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty go deep on the Netflix Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase, clean up some lingering Gamescom stories, and chat about the new games they've been playing, including Star Wars Zero Company and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com
We Finally Know What The Duskbloods Is | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the info dump surrounding From Software's The Duskbloods, reports surrounding Sony's Horizon franchise, and impressions of 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
The Slippery Slope of "Inspired By..." | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick and Marty chat about the slippery slope of making a game fully "inspired by" a classic, the small bit of Elder Scrolls 6 news, and Saber Interactive's CEO being a completely out of touch corpo.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
How Much Did Netflix Pay For Their Grand Theft Auto 6 Debut?! | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, KC and Marty run down this week's news, including the next big Grand Theft Auto VI reveal debuting on Netflix, Nintendo's latest Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct, and reports that Dave Bautista might be stepping into the role of Kratos.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at pat
The Remakes Will Continue Until Morale Improves | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty continue their chat about their history with video game remakes and why the current trend of all AAA publishers doing them is here to stay.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
Modern Indie Games That Changed the Industry | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty continue their discussion from last week, this time focusing on the modern indies that have reshaped the gaming landscape.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
Modern Games That Changed the Industry | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about recent games that changed 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
What Are We Doing Here, Xbox? | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the recent update in Xbox's big studio reset.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
PlayStation Just Dealt Game Preservation a Massive Blow | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about Sony's decision to move away from physical 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
The Road to GTA 6 Has Begun | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the details surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI's launch, Netflix's new horror game, 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
The Xbox News Is Infuriating, Devastating, and Exhausting | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the reports of a bloody summer for Xbox.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
Highs (and Lows) of Summer Game Fest 2026 | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about their favorite games of Summer Game Fest, refresh their Fantasy Critic draft, and bemoan yet another round of layoffs at Ubisoft and Xbox.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
Summer Game Fest Predictions and Speculation | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty give their thoughts on Tuesday's State of Play showcase before looking forward to this weekend'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
Stop Watching This and Go Play Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the pair of excellent new releases in Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light, break down the insane price increases on Valve's Steam Deck, and marvel at The Witcher III getting a new expansion 12 years later.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon
Dream Pairings of Developers and IP | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the Kingdom Come devs making a Middle-earth game, Destiny's uncertain future, and early impressions of the big new 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
Mortal Kombat II Impressions, Mixtape’s Ridiculous Drama, and More | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the the silly drama surrounding Mixtape, a game update from Sega, impressions of the new Mortal Kombat movie, 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
Nintendo's Star Fox Surprise | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the surprise Star Fox announcement, the new Stranger Than Heaven showcase, and the new 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
Our Early Thoughts on Saros, the Big New PS5 Exclusive | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about their time in the opening hours of Saros, PlayStation's DRM drama, and Xbox's dour financials.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
Building a Showcase, Black Flag Returns, and More | Firelink Podcast
<p>This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about what goes into building a video game showcase, Black Flag Resynced, and Xbox Game Pass getting the rare price reduction.</p><p>Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/SecondWindGroup" target=
Pragmata Rules, Rockstar's Been Hacked, and Bloodborne Is Getting Movie'd | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the specific high and low points of each major platform, thoughts on the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, 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
The High (and Low) Points of Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the specific high and low points of each major platform, thoughts on the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, 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
Marathon, Crimson Desert, and Super Mario Wonder Have a Hold on Us | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty are back together to chat about the news, as well as their continued time spent with Marathon, Crimson Desert, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Switch 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
Stranger Than Heaven Looks Impossibly Cool | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about today's Xbox Partner Showcase, massive layoffs at Epic, and KC's positive impressions of Crimson Desert.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
The Subnautica 2 Drama Gets Even Weirder, Crimson Desert Reviews Land, and More | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, Nick and KC are both out, but the show must go on. So Marty is here for a Fireside Chat to gab about Crimson Desert reviews, DLSS5 falling on its face, the Subnautica 2 situation getting even stranger, and some Pokopia love.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGro
Xbox Gives Us Project Helix Details + SEGA's Woes + Pokopia Rules | Firelink Podcast
This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the details of Xbox's next-gen consoles, figure out how to fix SEGA's sales woes, and chat about the majesty 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
Resident Evil Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia Are Certified Bangers | Firelink Podcast
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
Pondering the Future of Xbox + Patreon Mailbag | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Can Spoilers Make or Break a Game? | Firelink Podcast
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
Sony State of Play Watchalong + Silent Hill Transmission | Firelink Podcast
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
Losing Ourselves in Cairn, Nioh 3, and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined | Firelink Podcast
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/SecondWindGr
Highguard's Drama Feels Kinda Silly | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Trouble at Ubisoft, Defining "Set Piece," and 2026 Gaming Resolutions | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Resident Evil Showcase, Kratos Casting, and Studio Closures | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Previewing 2026's Big Games + Drafting Our Fantasy Critic Rosters | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Looking Back at Gaming in 2025 | Firelink Podcast
This 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/SecondWindGroup
Predicting the Game Awards Winners and Reveals | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Xbox Partner Showcase Reactions + Tons of Rad New Games | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Arc Raiders Has Had a Surprisingly Incredible Launch | Firelink Podcast
Marty'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
Our Favorite Video Game Performances Ever | Firelink Podcast
This 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
What a Weird Week for the Pokémon Company | Firelink Podcast
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/SecondWind
We've Been Hit with Another Sudden Deluge of Good Games | Firelink Podcast
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
Breaking Down This Week's Big AAA Drama | Firelink Podcast
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
Marvel's Wolverine Looks Exactly As Bloody As It Should | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Rad 2025 Games That Slipped Under the Radar | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Nintendo Direct Hopes/Wishes + Silksong Continues to Impress | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Cronos: The New Dawn, Hell Is Us, Metal Eden, Silksong... Oh My! | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Silksong Is Causing Other Games to Flee Its Orbit | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Real, and It's Out Very, Very Soon | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Is a "Good Enough" Game Good Enough Anymore? | Firelink Podcast
This 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
There Are SO MANY Games, and We Have Been Playing Them | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Can Battlefield 6 Still Deliver the Juice? | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Chatting DK Bananza + Predicting 2025's GOTY Nominees | Firelink Podcast
Hey 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
Donkey Kong Bananza First Impressions | Firelink Podcast
This 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
What Does the Future of Xbox Look Like? | Firelink Podcast
This 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
A Deluge of Good New Games Is Upon Us | Firelink Podcast
This 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
You Should Be Playing The Alters Instead of Watching This Podcast | Firelink Podcast
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
Switch 2 Soars, MindsEye Sinks, and Silent Hill 1 Is Being Remade | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Nintendo Switch 2: Day One Impressions | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Summer Game Fest 2025 Hopes, Dreams, and Fears | Firelink Podcast
This 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
"If You're a Real Fan..." | Firelink Podcast
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
What Does a 10/10 Actually Mean? | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Grand Theft Auto VI Is Going to Sell Several Bajillion Copies in 2026 | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Xbox Just Got More Expensive and Corps Ruin More Games Outlets | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Happy RPG Week (Oblivion Remastered + Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Oblivion Remaster and the State of Bethesda in 2025 | Firelink Podcast
This 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
We've Got Ourselves a GOTY Contender in Blue Prince | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Nintendo Switch 2: The Good, the Bad, and the Pricey | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Amidst Industry Chaos, Japan's AAA Scene Is Thriving | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Early Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions + News on Amazon's God of War Series | Firelink Podcast
This 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
The Latest Death Stranding 2 Trailer is Peak Kojima in the Best Way | Firelink Podcast
This 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
Stop Rereleasing Games (Unless It's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3) | Firelink Podcast
This 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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