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Co-host/producer of @themimicsveil.bsky.social gaming podcast 🦎

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benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · Oct 29

New here, so here's 10 games to get to know me by:

❤️ Persona 5 Royal
🔁 Loop Hero
👊 Streets of Rage
🃏 Slay the Spire
🧙‍♂️ Elden Ring
🏹 Zelda
🐉 Dragon Quest 11
🦉 Ori
🏀 NBA Jam
🐎 Shadow of the Colossus

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 1h

TL;DL Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is at least as good as Mario Kart World.

The Mimic's Veil @themimicsveil.bsky.social · 6h

Episode 64 is out now!

We get a little nostalgic for Nintendo 64, give our impressions of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and chat about some upcoming titles!

Check it out now:
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Tufty McTavish @tuftymctavish.com · 1d

🔊 The one in which we learn @benjicong.bsky.social’s cheese-word 😜

Plus the lads draw a connection between “Ghost of Yōtei“ and “Assassin’s Creed” which immediately catches my attention 👀

But like @alexsurvives.bsky.social, I haven't played “Ghost of Tsushima” either 🤔

🎮 #VideoGames 🕹️ #Podcasts 📻

The Mimic's Veil @themimicsveil.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ New episode of The Mimic’s Veil just dropped!

This week, we dive into:
✨ The fiery depths of Hades II
✨ Coastal strategy in Beacon Patrol
✨ Our signature TMV twist on October’s upcoming releases

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts:
🔗Spotify
🔗Apple podcasts
🔗All podcasting apps
🔗Patreon

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 4d

Gg!

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 4d

Luckily grinding is fun in this, eh?

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 4d

How long did that take???

Impressive either way.

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 4d

20 miles!?! Well done!

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 4d

Zooming in to figure out if I've done this bit yet.

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The Mimic's Veil @themimicsveil.bsky.social · 6d

Fed up listening to the doom and gloom of the gaming industry?

We're just here to talk about the games!

The Mimic's Veil @themimicsveil.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ New episode of The Mimic’s Veil just dropped!

This week, we dive into:
✨ The fiery depths of Hades II
✨ Coastal strategy in Beacon Patrol
✨ Our signature TMV twist on October’s upcoming releases

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts:
🔗Spotify
🔗Apple podcasts
🔗All podcasting apps
🔗Patreon

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 6d

Yep, zero doom and gloom here!

"What's the point in reading? I'll be dead in 10 minutes"

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 6d

Damn right. Get back onto commuter trains where you belong!

youtu.be/aQiEf_GRAak?...

Bob Mortimer-Train Guy

YouTube video by MorrisseysMonkey

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 7d

Oof.

Well, this is all good practice for when any sort of healthy sleep pattern goes out of the window for roughly 6 months 👶

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 7d

You are a true gamer. I chose an early night, despite every fibre of my being wanting to play FF Tactics until the wee small hours.

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 7d

Listen in as we explore why two of us refuse to play one of the best games of the year 🤯

The Mimic's Veil @themimicsveil.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ New episode of The Mimic’s Veil just dropped!

This week, we dive into:
✨ The fiery depths of Hades II
✨ Coastal strategy in Beacon Patrol
✨ Our signature TMV twist on October’s upcoming releases

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts:
🔗Spotify
🔗Apple podcasts
🔗All podcasting apps
🔗Patreon

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 7d

Haha! I mean, I can't argue with that. The goat.

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The Mimic's Veil @themimicsveil.bsky.social · 8d

**Giveaway Time**

As well as a new Chin Bat today, we have a regular episode ready for you tomorrow!

If you can guess what game we kick off with, we'll gift you a Patreon sub for the month :)

Get following so you don't miss it!

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 8d

You know I love you really.

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 8d

I know you can't edit typos on here, but you put a 'b' instead of a 'w'.

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John • Gaming In The Wild @gaminginthewild.bsky.social · 8d

Finally, games where you get to play as a wood louse, or Count Dracula's tech support guy.

10 Best New Indie Games Coming Out This Month

YouTube video by Gaming In The Wild

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 8d

If you like The Mimic's Veil podcast, you'll love this.

That's a cast iron personal guarantee, OR YOUR MONEY BACK.

The Mimic's Veil @themimicsveil.bsky.social · 8d

A new episode of Chin Bat is out today, exclusively for our Patreon supporters!

With so many games lately, they've spilled over into Chin Bat – and it's been amazing!

Support us for just £1/$1 on Patreon and unlock all episodes now! 🎮

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 8d

If only there was a podcast that helped us narrow down what to play!

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 9d

You too!

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 9d

A one-way ticket to Tactics Town please

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Alex @alexsurvives.bsky.social · 10d

I have to get involved, so will be streaming Megabonk tonight at 8pm on Twitch.

Give me a little follow if you haven't already 🎮

benjicong @benjicong.bsky.social · 9d

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The Mimic's Veil @themimicsveil.bsky.social · 10d

A lovely episode to start your week with!! Consume it 😉🎮

The Mimic's Veil @themimicsveil.bsky.social · 14d

Episode 62 is here, featuring:

✨Consume Me
✨Henry Halfhead
✨Borderlands 4
✨(more) Silksong

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