Second Wind
@secondwindgroup.com
Worker-owned media. We make lots of video essays, podcasts and livestreams about video games, movies and TV shows. https://youtube.com/@secondwindgroup
From the former team of The Escapist.
Support us on Patreon. https://patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
From the former team of The Escapist.
Support us on Patreon. https://patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
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Yahtzee and I have a very productive working relationship.
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Yahtzee and I have a very productive working relationship.
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In about an hour, Happy Hollow Days continues with Marty and @prettygrimgames.bsky.social.
No clowning around today.
BUT if you ever find yourself wearing mismatched clothes because of the defensive buffs.... YOU MIGHT BE A TARNISHED!!!!
Watch Here:
No clowning around today.
BUT if you ever find yourself wearing mismatched clothes because of the defensive buffs.... YOU MIGHT BE A TARNISHED!!!!
Watch Here:
Eating Every Single Turkey in Dark Souls 3 w/ Jack, Jess, and Marty
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November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In about an hour, Happy Hollow Days continues with Marty and @prettygrimgames.bsky.social.
No clowning around today.
BUT if you ever find yourself wearing mismatched clothes because of the defensive buffs.... YOU MIGHT BE A TARNISHED!!!!
Watch Here:
No clowning around today.
BUT if you ever find yourself wearing mismatched clothes because of the defensive buffs.... YOU MIGHT BE A TARNISHED!!!!
Watch Here:
This week on Fully Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social gets his wuxia on and reviews Where Winds Meet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiXr...
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Where Winds Meet | Fully Ramblomatic
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November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This week on Fully Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social gets his wuxia on and reviews Where Winds Meet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiXr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiXr...
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We're continuing to nail down the format of this new indie-focused recommendation series on @secondwindgroup.com, but we're pretty close with this one!
One of our series where I'm not worried about huge viewership numbers, I just wanted a way for us to cover more interesting games.
One of our series where I'm not worried about huge viewership numbers, I just wanted a way for us to cover more interesting games.
We Recommend Constance and Possessor(s)
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November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We're continuing to nail down the format of this new indie-focused recommendation series on @secondwindgroup.com, but we're pretty close with this one!
One of our series where I'm not worried about huge viewership numbers, I just wanted a way for us to cover more interesting games.
One of our series where I'm not worried about huge viewership numbers, I just wanted a way for us to cover more interesting games.
We're back with another round of Indie Recommendations, with @nickjcal.bsky.social checking out @constancegame.bsky.social and @sigmagears9.bsky.social checking out Possessor(s) from @heartmachine.bsky.social!
We Recommend Constance and Possessor(s)
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November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We're back with another round of Indie Recommendations, with @nickjcal.bsky.social checking out @constancegame.bsky.social and @sigmagears9.bsky.social checking out Possessor(s) from @heartmachine.bsky.social!
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This week's episode of Design Delve is now available with
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
The Hidden Secrets of Dark Souls Design | Design Delve
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November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This week's episode of Design Delve is now available with
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
This week's episode of Design Delve is now available with
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
The Hidden Secrets of Dark Souls Design | Design Delve
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November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This week's episode of Design Delve is now available with
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
It doesn't matter that Andor cost that much -- it matters that everything else did.
@darrenmooney.bsky.social drafts up a eulogy for the streaming age, available now to read on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
@darrenmooney.bsky.social drafts up a eulogy for the streaming age, available now to read on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It doesn't matter that Andor cost that much -- it matters that everything else did.
@darrenmooney.bsky.social drafts up a eulogy for the streaming age, available now to read on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
@darrenmooney.bsky.social drafts up a eulogy for the streaming age, available now to read on Patreon -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
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This week's episode of Yahtzee Tries is now available!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver!
Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver | Yahtzee Tries
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November 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This week's episode of Yahtzee Tries is now available!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver!
This week's episode of Yahtzee Tries is now available!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver!
Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver | Yahtzee Tries
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November 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This week's episode of Yahtzee Tries is now available!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver!
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It's today! 730 at crab God theater with @dianaoftherose.com @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social @run-dmg.bsky.social @jackpackard.bsky.social and meeee! Rpg Help Desk live at PAX Unplugged!
November 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It's today! 730 at crab God theater with @dianaoftherose.com @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social @run-dmg.bsky.social @jackpackard.bsky.social and meeee! Rpg Help Desk live at PAX Unplugged!
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In the latest episode of Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social looks into why it seems like the only people really championing AI in game development are the ones who'll profit from it.
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Don’t Let the Gaming Executives Normalize AI | Unpacked
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In the latest episode of Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social looks into why it seems like the only people really championing AI in game development are the ones who'll profit from it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
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Banger video. Came out of it more hopeful than I had assumed because, apparently, there are a few people still locked into the reality that AI is not actually a creative force or an artistic entity. I can only hope that understanding comes quickly.
In the latest episode of Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social looks into why it seems like the only people really championing AI in game development are the ones who'll profit from it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
Don’t Let the Gaming Executives Normalize AI | Unpacked
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November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Banger video. Came out of it more hopeful than I had assumed because, apparently, there are a few people still locked into the reality that AI is not actually a creative force or an artistic entity. I can only hope that understanding comes quickly.
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The headlines I’ve been reading over the past week are some of the most out of touch nonsense I’ve seen from gaming executives in all of my time covering games… and that’s saying something.
In the latest episode of Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social looks into why it seems like the only people really championing AI in game development are the ones who'll profit from it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
Don’t Let the Gaming Executives Normalize AI | Unpacked
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The headlines I’ve been reading over the past week are some of the most out of touch nonsense I’ve seen from gaming executives in all of my time covering games… and that’s saying something.
In the latest episode of Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social looks into why it seems like the only people really championing AI in game development are the ones who'll profit from it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
Don’t Let the Gaming Executives Normalize AI | Unpacked
YouTube video by Second Wind
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In the latest episode of Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social looks into why it seems like the only people really championing AI in game development are the ones who'll profit from it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwbs...
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So at suggestion of @secondwindgroup.com I tried out @playtracker.bsky.social , and I gotta admit I'm excited at first look. Lots of stuff that appeals to my nerd, though it looks like they're a bit overloaded at the moment! If you wanna make a account with me go here! playtracker.net/refer/Starson
Starson has invited you to join PlayTracker!
Track your cross-platform game library, achievements, stats, and more.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
So at suggestion of @secondwindgroup.com I tried out @playtracker.bsky.social , and I gotta admit I'm excited at first look. Lots of stuff that appeals to my nerd, though it looks like they're a bit overloaded at the moment! If you wanna make a account with me go here! playtracker.net/refer/Starson
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incredible value for these games - highly recommend Mouthwashing, Arctic Eggs and Who's Lila.
Last day to get Humble Games Bundle: Indie Fears ($13 for 13 games) buff.ly/CQdhnf1 #ad
-Mouthwashing
-Buckshot Roulette
-Arctic Eggs
-Who's Lila?
-THRESHOLD
-ORDER 13
-NO-SKIN
-Kiosk
-Adios
-The Boba Teashop
-Daemonologie
-Massacre At The Mirage
-Terror At Oakheart
-Mouthwashing
-Buckshot Roulette
-Arctic Eggs
-Who's Lila?
-THRESHOLD
-ORDER 13
-NO-SKIN
-Kiosk
-Adios
-The Boba Teashop
-Daemonologie
-Massacre At The Mirage
-Terror At Oakheart
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
incredible value for these games - highly recommend Mouthwashing, Arctic Eggs and Who's Lila.
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In Philadelphia, THIS WEEKEND!
Jesse Galena, Diana Fay, Kendrick "Kendo" Smith, RUN DMG, and ME...
Will be doing a RPG Help Desk Panel at PAX UNPLUGGED.
Come and say hi and bring all the tabletop questions you were too afraid to ask online!
Jesse Galena, Diana Fay, Kendrick "Kendo" Smith, RUN DMG, and ME...
Will be doing a RPG Help Desk Panel at PAX UNPLUGGED.
Come and say hi and bring all the tabletop questions you were too afraid to ask online!
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In Philadelphia, THIS WEEKEND!
Jesse Galena, Diana Fay, Kendrick "Kendo" Smith, RUN DMG, and ME...
Will be doing a RPG Help Desk Panel at PAX UNPLUGGED.
Come and say hi and bring all the tabletop questions you were too afraid to ask online!
Jesse Galena, Diana Fay, Kendrick "Kendo" Smith, RUN DMG, and ME...
Will be doing a RPG Help Desk Panel at PAX UNPLUGGED.
Come and say hi and bring all the tabletop questions you were too afraid to ask online!
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We are thrilled to be sponsoring lots of Second Wind content over the coming weeks, including yesterday's episode of Fully Ramblomatic!
Join the official guild and play games recommended by Second Wind creators to earn an array of exclusive stickers: playtracker.net/guild/second...
Join the official guild and play games recommended by Second Wind creators to earn an array of exclusive stickers: playtracker.net/guild/second...
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We are thrilled to be sponsoring lots of Second Wind content over the coming weeks, including yesterday's episode of Fully Ramblomatic!
Join the official guild and play games recommended by Second Wind creators to earn an array of exclusive stickers: playtracker.net/guild/second...
Join the official guild and play games recommended by Second Wind creators to earn an array of exclusive stickers: playtracker.net/guild/second...
This week's episode of Fully Ramblomatic is now available!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed The Outer Worlds 2.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed The Outer Worlds 2.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
The Outer Worlds 2 | Fully Ramblomatic
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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This week's episode of Fully Ramblomatic is now available!
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed The Outer Worlds 2.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
@yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed The Outer Worlds 2.
Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.
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As we prep for 2026, we're looking for new sponsors for Second Wind!
We offer affordable rates and create really fun custom ads our audience actually like to watch instead of skip.
Email in bio.
Our work for hire arm @lostandfound.media is also open for new marketing projects for 2026!
We offer affordable rates and create really fun custom ads our audience actually like to watch instead of skip.
Email in bio.
Our work for hire arm @lostandfound.media is also open for new marketing projects for 2026!
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
As we prep for 2026, we're looking for new sponsors for Second Wind!
We offer affordable rates and create really fun custom ads our audience actually like to watch instead of skip.
Email in bio.
Our work for hire arm @lostandfound.media is also open for new marketing projects for 2026!
We offer affordable rates and create really fun custom ads our audience actually like to watch instead of skip.
Email in bio.
Our work for hire arm @lostandfound.media is also open for new marketing projects for 2026!
The signed copies are almost sold out!
Just 13 left of each season. Grab yours before they're gone!
Just 13 left of each season. Grab yours before they're gone!
It's been a long wait, but the first two seasons of Adventure is Nigh are now available to pre-order on Blu-Ray!
Check out our store over on DFTBA. store.dftba.com/collections/...
Check out our store over on DFTBA. store.dftba.com/collections/...
November 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The signed copies are almost sold out!
Just 13 left of each season. Grab yours before they're gone!
Just 13 left of each season. Grab yours before they're gone!
It might be a good time to check-in on the complicated relationship between streaming and theatres, the delicate balance that exists between the two, and why it’s not all Netflix and chill.
This week's episode of The Backdrop is now available from @darrenmooney.bsky.social!
This week's episode of The Backdrop is now available from @darrenmooney.bsky.social!
It's Not All Netflix and Chill with the Cinemas | The Backdrop
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November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It might be a good time to check-in on the complicated relationship between streaming and theatres, the delicate balance that exists between the two, and why it’s not all Netflix and chill.
This week's episode of The Backdrop is now available from @darrenmooney.bsky.social!
This week's episode of The Backdrop is now available from @darrenmooney.bsky.social!
The first production photos from the film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda have been released, and Marty regrets to inform you that he's going all-in on this one.
Read about it in his latest Patreon column -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Read about it in his latest Patreon column -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The first production photos from the film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda have been released, and Marty regrets to inform you that he's going all-in on this one.
Read about it in his latest Patreon column -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
Read about it in his latest Patreon column -- www.patreon.com/posts/column...
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As part of the third year of Second Wind, we're excited to announce that in April 2026 we will be running our first ever Indie Showcase!
Indie games have been a huge part of our story, and we can't wait to run our first big showcase.
More details to come before the end of the year.
Indie games have been a huge part of our story, and we can't wait to run our first big showcase.
More details to come before the end of the year.
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
As part of the third year of Second Wind, we're excited to announce that in April 2026 we will be running our first ever Indie Showcase!
Indie games have been a huge part of our story, and we can't wait to run our first big showcase.
More details to come before the end of the year.
Indie games have been a huge part of our story, and we can't wait to run our first big showcase.
More details to come before the end of the year.