John • Gaming In The Wild
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New year, new me, new pinned post.
Hey, I'm John—an Iceland-based maker of videos, podcasts, books & more. I cover video games of all shapes & sizes—take a look!
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Hey, I'm John—an Iceland-based maker of videos, podcasts, books & more. I cover video games of all shapes & sizes—take a look!
🍿 youtube.com/gaminginthewild
🎧 gaminginthewild.com
😶🌫️ tinyurl.com/steam-curator
📖 lostincult.co.uk/ultros
🎉 patreon.com/gaminginthewild
Goddamnit. I ordered an ROG Ally X on eBay after months of poring over listings. The seller was chill & nice. Posted—tracked—all going smoothly—until marked as delivered, but no parcel. It's gone from the system; nicked, no doubt. Buckling up for a lot of phone queues, ref numbers & nervous waiting.
January 16, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Goddamnit. I ordered an ROG Ally X on eBay after months of poring over listings. The seller was chill & nice. Posted—tracked—all going smoothly—until marked as delivered, but no parcel. It's gone from the system; nicked, no doubt. Buckling up for a lot of phone queues, ref numbers & nervous waiting.
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She says ICE agents mocked her: “The ICE agent who had pepper sprayed into the vents of my car said ‘you guys gotta stop obstructing us, that’s why that lesbian b—— is dead,’ verbatim, speaking of Renee Good. Which filled me with absolute rage and shock..."
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
‘I was flooded with fear’: Minnesotans describe their encounters with ICE, being detained
From an Uber driver to a school drop off, MPR News spoke with Minnesotans who were stopped or detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
www.mprnews.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
She says ICE agents mocked her: “The ICE agent who had pepper sprayed into the vents of my car said ‘you guys gotta stop obstructing us, that’s why that lesbian b—— is dead,’ verbatim, speaking of Renee Good. Which filled me with absolute rage and shock..."
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
America in 2025: "bring a respirator when picking your kids up from school, because government agents are deploying chemical weapons in the area."
This is Minneapolis elementary school pick up:
The alert also recommends: "Bring your whistle & wear your hat. If you have a respirator or goggles bring them in a small backpack. We don't want to show up looking alarming for the kids but chemical weapons are being used widely in the area."
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The alert also recommends: "Bring your whistle & wear your hat. If you have a respirator or goggles bring them in a small backpack. We don't want to show up looking alarming for the kids but chemical weapons are being used widely in the area."
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January 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
America in 2025: "bring a respirator when picking your kids up from school, because government agents are deploying chemical weapons in the area."
Get reminders on the day notable indie games come out video my Shorts feed, where I do a 1-min game summary on release day. youtube.com/@GamingInTheWild/shorts
January 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Get reminders on the day notable indie games come out video my Shorts feed, where I do a 1-min game summary on release day. youtube.com/@GamingInTheWild/shorts
Updated my #Ludocene page with the 2025 GOTY list! If you haven't tried it, check it out — it's like Tinder for games, but you get indie reccos instead of awkward flirting.
Expert John Rogers - Expert - Ludocene Game Discovery
Game discovery from people you trust. Ludocene is a free game finder that uses human-researched data to match you with games you'll love.
www.ludocene.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Updated my #Ludocene page with the 2025 GOTY list! If you haven't tried it, check it out — it's like Tinder for games, but you get indie reccos instead of awkward flirting.
The enshittification of YouTube is well underway.
YouTube just made it so you can no longer sort your search of videos chronologically. This is so bigger, more lucrative promoted videos always remain on top of your search.
No consumer wants this, but monopoly power means consumers have no alternative. Modern tech in a nutshell.
No consumer wants this, but monopoly power means consumers have no alternative. Modern tech in a nutshell.
January 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The enshittification of YouTube is well underway.
I read #Neuromancer for the first time recently. Half way through, I was thinking — it's wild that it hasn't been adapted for the screen.
Then I got through the final act and realised why: "unfilmable" isn't hyperbole.
It turns out an Apple TV adaptation is coming. Good—and... good luck to 'em.
Then I got through the final act and realised why: "unfilmable" isn't hyperbole.
It turns out an Apple TV adaptation is coming. Good—and... good luck to 'em.
Neuromancer — In Production Announcement | Apple TV
YouTube video by Apple TV
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I read #Neuromancer for the first time recently. Half way through, I was thinking — it's wild that it hasn't been adapted for the screen.
Then I got through the final act and realised why: "unfilmable" isn't hyperbole.
It turns out an Apple TV adaptation is coming. Good—and... good luck to 'em.
Then I got through the final act and realised why: "unfilmable" isn't hyperbole.
It turns out an Apple TV adaptation is coming. Good—and... good luck to 'em.
It's a pretty remarkable game. Not in every story beat neccessarily; but it's my single favourite implementation of "choices matter". It shows what yr choices meant, and the outcomes are *wildly* divergent to point of multiple playthroughs being tempting even to me, a time-pressed novelty seeker.
Detroit: Become Human tops 15 million sales worldwide
Detroit: Become Human tops 15 million sales worldwide
The sci-fi title launched in May 2018.
www.gamedeveloper.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
It's a pretty remarkable game. Not in every story beat neccessarily; but it's my single favourite implementation of "choices matter". It shows what yr choices meant, and the outcomes are *wildly* divergent to point of multiple playthroughs being tempting even to me, a time-pressed novelty seeker.
I picked up Romeo Is A Dead Man is #FantasyCritic and I genuinely don't know if it's a 67 or a 92.
youtu.be/ceog9nU0ucs?...
youtu.be/ceog9nU0ucs?...
ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN - Release Date Trailer / 『ロミオ・イズ・ア・デッドマン』発売日発表トレーラー
YouTube video by Grasshopper Archives
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I picked up Romeo Is A Dead Man is #FantasyCritic and I genuinely don't know if it's a 67 or a 92.
youtu.be/ceog9nU0ucs?...
youtu.be/ceog9nU0ucs?...
It's #FantasyCritic draft day in the Gaming in the Wild league.
I missed out on Mixtape — which I held all of last year :') — but Ingot Forza 6 and At Fate's End so far.
We're 13 people drafting five games each, so we'll be 65 games down by the end. I like it when we get to obscure pull time.
I missed out on Mixtape — which I held all of last year :') — but Ingot Forza 6 and At Fate's End so far.
We're 13 people drafting five games each, so we'll be 65 games down by the end. I like it when we get to obscure pull time.
Fantasy Critic
Fantasy Critic is like fantasy football...but for video games!
www.fantasycritic.games
January 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
It's #FantasyCritic draft day in the Gaming in the Wild league.
I missed out on Mixtape — which I held all of last year :') — but Ingot Forza 6 and At Fate's End so far.
We're 13 people drafting five games each, so we'll be 65 games down by the end. I like it when we get to obscure pull time.
I missed out on Mixtape — which I held all of last year :') — but Ingot Forza 6 and At Fate's End so far.
We're 13 people drafting five games each, so we'll be 65 games down by the end. I like it when we get to obscure pull time.
New year, new me, new pinned post.
Hey, I'm John—an Iceland-based maker of videos, podcasts, books & more. I cover video games of all shapes & sizes—take a look!
🍿 youtube.com/gaminginthewild
🎧 gaminginthewild.com
😶🌫️ tinyurl.com/steam-curator
📖 lostincult.co.uk/ultros
🎉 patreon.com/gaminginthewild
Hey, I'm John—an Iceland-based maker of videos, podcasts, books & more. I cover video games of all shapes & sizes—take a look!
🍿 youtube.com/gaminginthewild
🎧 gaminginthewild.com
😶🌫️ tinyurl.com/steam-curator
📖 lostincult.co.uk/ultros
🎉 patreon.com/gaminginthewild
January 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
New year, new me, new pinned post.
Hey, I'm John—an Iceland-based maker of videos, podcasts, books & more. I cover video games of all shapes & sizes—take a look!
🍿 youtube.com/gaminginthewild
🎧 gaminginthewild.com
😶🌫️ tinyurl.com/steam-curator
📖 lostincult.co.uk/ultros
🎉 patreon.com/gaminginthewild
Hey, I'm John—an Iceland-based maker of videos, podcasts, books & more. I cover video games of all shapes & sizes—take a look!
🍿 youtube.com/gaminginthewild
🎧 gaminginthewild.com
😶🌫️ tinyurl.com/steam-curator
📖 lostincult.co.uk/ultros
🎉 patreon.com/gaminginthewild
What's your most anticipated game of 2026? And why?
I'm excited for #Mixtape. I'm glad they took the extra time, and after The Artful Escape I believe in the developer. I like stuff that's nostalgic cultural assemblage with a twist.
I'm excited for #Mixtape. I'm glad they took the extra time, and after The Artful Escape I believe in the developer. I like stuff that's nostalgic cultural assemblage with a twist.
January 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM
What's your most anticipated game of 2026? And why?
I'm excited for #Mixtape. I'm glad they took the extra time, and after The Artful Escape I believe in the developer. I like stuff that's nostalgic cultural assemblage with a twist.
I'm excited for #Mixtape. I'm glad they took the extra time, and after The Artful Escape I believe in the developer. I like stuff that's nostalgic cultural assemblage with a twist.
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Discord wants to know how you feel about AI.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Discord wants to know how you feel about AI.
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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One of my proudest accolades is being Nominated for "RPG of the Year" by D.I.C.E. and... it's happened again! 😅
Really appreciate the recognition for Citizen Sleeper 2 in a genre I care so deeply about pushing forward!
Check out the rest of the finalists here - www.interactive.org/awards/29th_...
Really appreciate the recognition for Citizen Sleeper 2 in a genre I care so deeply about pushing forward!
Check out the rest of the finalists here - www.interactive.org/awards/29th_...
January 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
One of my proudest accolades is being Nominated for "RPG of the Year" by D.I.C.E. and... it's happened again! 😅
Really appreciate the recognition for Citizen Sleeper 2 in a genre I care so deeply about pushing forward!
Check out the rest of the finalists here - www.interactive.org/awards/29th_...
Really appreciate the recognition for Citizen Sleeper 2 in a genre I care so deeply about pushing forward!
Check out the rest of the finalists here - www.interactive.org/awards/29th_...
It's funny how in Arc Raiders, the solo queue is all sweethearts giving each other blueprints and helping out anyone in need, and the duo queue is made up entirely of bloodlust psychos trying to clear the map of anything person-shaped
January 8, 2026 at 9:06 PM
It's funny how in Arc Raiders, the solo queue is all sweethearts giving each other blueprints and helping out anyone in need, and the duo queue is made up entirely of bloodlust psychos trying to clear the map of anything person-shaped
Switched my BlueSky profile address to the gaminginthewild.com domain name, so now I'm bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.com. This account will from now on be terribly fancy and grown-up.
January 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Switched my BlueSky profile address to the gaminginthewild.com domain name, so now I'm bsky.app/profile/gaminginthewild.com. This account will from now on be terribly fancy and grown-up.
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Every week my partner goes out to netball for the evening so hit me with your best sub 3 hour game recommendations
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Every week my partner goes out to netball for the evening so hit me with your best sub 3 hour game recommendations
Podcasters and YouTubers: comment on this megathread to be added to a good little creator directory.
From the indiegametube community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the indiegametube community
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January 7, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Podcasters and YouTubers: comment on this megathread to be added to a good little creator directory.
BTW 2026 is a great year to #BoycottSpotify.
Best of 2025: Tiki Taane takes aim at Spotify as Kiwi artists boycott platform
Many of New Zealand's biggest musicians are boycotting Spotify and ditching the platform amid accusations of exploitation.
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
January 7, 2026 at 2:23 PM
BTW 2026 is a great year to #BoycottSpotify.
Oh great, #Microslop have inserted Copilot into the @xbox.com app. It's like they're trying to talk me into switching to a Steam Machine every day.
January 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Oh great, #Microslop have inserted Copilot into the @xbox.com app. It's like they're trying to talk me into switching to a Steam Machine every day.
I'm a badge-carrying Reddit disliker.
I sometimes drop a video in one indie game channel or another, then get a 200 word chastisement for not formatting it right or whatever.
So I started a no-nonsense, "normal" indie game Subreddit where people can post indie game videos, podcasts, reviews etc.
I sometimes drop a video in one indie game channel or another, then get a 200 word chastisement for not formatting it right or whatever.
So I started a no-nonsense, "normal" indie game Subreddit where people can post indie game videos, podcasts, reviews etc.
indiegametube
A chill place for indie game videos, podcast, reviews — share your stuff, and check out what others are posting!
www.reddit.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I'm a badge-carrying Reddit disliker.
I sometimes drop a video in one indie game channel or another, then get a 200 word chastisement for not formatting it right or whatever.
So I started a no-nonsense, "normal" indie game Subreddit where people can post indie game videos, podcasts, reviews etc.
I sometimes drop a video in one indie game channel or another, then get a 200 word chastisement for not formatting it right or whatever.
So I started a no-nonsense, "normal" indie game Subreddit where people can post indie game videos, podcasts, reviews etc.
New year tip: if you'd like an easy Wrapped-style breakdown of your games, playtimes, trophies *across all platforms* at the end of the year, check out @playtracker.bsky.social. I'm giving it a go, and I can already see a breakdown of time spent per platform (Steam is winning handily so far).
Gaming In The Wild x PlayTracker
Earn rewards by tracking your cross-platform game library, achievements, stats, friend activity, and more.
playtracker.net
January 6, 2026 at 7:36 AM
New year tip: if you'd like an easy Wrapped-style breakdown of your games, playtimes, trophies *across all platforms* at the end of the year, check out @playtracker.bsky.social. I'm giving it a go, and I can already see a breakdown of time spent per platform (Steam is winning handily so far).
Introduce yourself with 4 video games
January 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Introduce yourself with 4 video games
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Looking for even more new games coming out this month, with a focus on indies? Check out @gaminginthewild.bsky.social's video (which we sponsored this month):
bsky.app/profile/gami...
bsky.app/profile/gami...
It's time for the first indie game releases video of the year. January has a lot going on, including:
- An extremely happy bouncing frog game
- A paranoid cyberpunk hack 'n' slash saga
- An epidemic doctor insanity simulator
- And more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m4y...
- An extremely happy bouncing frog game
- A paranoid cyberpunk hack 'n' slash saga
- An epidemic doctor insanity simulator
- And more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m4y...
The Indie Game Guide To January '26
YouTube video by Gaming In The Wild
www.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Looking for even more new games coming out this month, with a focus on indies? Check out @gaminginthewild.bsky.social's video (which we sponsored this month):
bsky.app/profile/gami...
bsky.app/profile/gami...
Some of these amazing 2025 indie games have 0.01% of Silksong's Steam reviews.
youtu.be/Ig643WXE5Zk?...
youtu.be/Ig643WXE5Zk?...
The Indie Hidden Gems Of 2025
YouTube video by Gaming In The Wild
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January 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Some of these amazing 2025 indie games have 0.01% of Silksong's Steam reviews.
youtu.be/Ig643WXE5Zk?...
youtu.be/Ig643WXE5Zk?...