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The Blood of Dawnwalker's time-mechanics are a fun solution to address the issue of urgency in a lot of open world RPG storylines. A new essay from @nickjcal.bsky.social is now available!

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The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Interesting Solution to Urgency in RPGs

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Darren Mooney @darrenmooney.bsky.social · 14h

So, with Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” being a smash - and very good - it has sparked something of a reappraisal and re-engagement with Paul W.S. Anderson’s films. So I made a video at @SecondWindGroup.com about those post-modernist action movie monuments. WATCH: youtu.be/fZ4qRmA-bBM?...

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I Rewatched All of Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil Films | The Backdrop

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 28/09/2026

This week on Design Delve, JM8 claws into the design of Wolverine and whether or not some of the discourse around the game's handholding was deserved.

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Wolverine's Design Discourse Is Only Partially Deserved | Design Delve

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KC Nwosu @sigmagears9.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Last Super Smash Sunday for GranBlue Fantasy VS Rising for a while so jump in over on @secondwindgroup.com at 12:30pm ET Next month we start up on Street Fighter 6! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrpE...

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Throwing Down in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising | Super Smash Sunday

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🏳️‍🌈Jesse Galena🦖 (any/all)🔜Burgquest [then] PaxU @rexiconjesse.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's today at 1230! I hope to meet some neato folks and chat with them.

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 25/09/2026

343 Industries / Halo Studios and Microsoft have had control of the Halo franchise since 2008 and in that time the franchise has found itself in constant turmoil. Moving it to Activision is the right call at this point. This week's Unpacked from @nickjcal.bsky.social is now available.

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Moving Halo to Activision Is the Right Call | Unpacked

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Nick Calandra @nickjcal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Big plans coming together for Second Wind’s third anniversary in November. That said, always on the lookout for new ideas too. What are some things you’d like to see on Second Wind in 2027?

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Jack Packard @jackpackard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In about 40 minutes @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are are back randomly going through Dark Souls. I did dome digging and THINK I found where some key items are... it's not going to be fun. Watch Here:

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Dark Souls, But Make It Random w/ Jack and Jess -- Part 7

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Yahtzee Croshaw @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

And before you ask, Wolverine is next week.

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 23/09/2026

Spooky season is officially here, so Yahtzee reviewed Halloween: The Game to celebrate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8jJ...

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Halloween: The Game | Fully Ramblomatic

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Darren Mooney @darrenmooney.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This week at @SecondWindGroup.com, I took a look at Zach Cregger’s #ResidentEvil, and how it adapts the video game to live action. Asking, “What do we even want from a video game to film adaptation anyway?” WATCH: youtu.be/buwfQ-2Uhgk?...

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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Is the Perfect Video Game Adaptation | The Backdrop

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🏳️‍🌈Jesse Galena🦖 (any/all)🔜Burgquest [then] PaxU @rexiconjesse.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'm hosting RPG Help Desk Live at BurgQuest this Sunday! I hope to see cool folks and chat with them about the best hobby created so far: TTRPGs.

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 22/09/2026

This week on The Backdrop, @darrenmooney.bsky.social is all aboard the hype train for the Resident Evil remake as it's a great adaptation of the franchise.

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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Is the Perfect Video Game Adaptation | The Backdrop

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Devin (AKA Ryuuga Hideki) @ryuugahideki.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Part of me is sad that this story arc is ending, but I'm also immensely grateful that it was able to reach an actual conclusion after The Escapist's demise. Even having never watched any D&D-based stories before, I cannot recommend this series enough. Easily one of the best things on YouTube.

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Jess Hoops @prettygrimgames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In about 20 minutes, @sigmagears9.bsky.social, @rexiconjesse.bsky.social, and I are kicking off Spooky Farm Fall™️with Welcome to Elderfield over on the @secondwindgroup.com YouTube and Twitch channels. May the Old Gods be merciful.

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Spooky Farm Fall Is Here With Welcome to Elderfield | Hot Monday Energy

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Yahtzee Croshaw @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's the ultimate head to head battle against the two biggest video game trivia knowing dorks at Second Wind! Who will earn the people's respect, and who will win the stupid trivia contest?

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 21/09/2026

Jack put on his quizmaster hat and hosted three rounds of video game trivia for Yahtzee and Marty. It got very silly, very quickly. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSxD...

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Video Game Trivia | Yahtzee vs Marty

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Darren Mooney @darrenmooney.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Really loved this from @designdelve.bsky.social, and - like a lot of the best "Design Delve" - very instructive even outside the video game sphere. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lIb...

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The Pursuit of Graphical “Realism” Is Dangerous | Design Delve

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KC Nwosu @sigmagears9.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Super Smash Sunday is set for 12:30pm ET and GranBlue Fantasy VS: Rising is still going strong. Join us on @secondwindgroup.com then hang around for Smash Ultimate right after. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH0Z...

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The Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Fighting Pits Are Open | Super Smash Sunday

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Nick Calandra @nickjcal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

If you're not watching Adventure is Nigh, I'm telling you you're missing the best D&D show on YouTube. Big plans ahead. Get caught up before the finale of our first campaign Saturday after next.

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Jack Packard @jackpackard.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

In 45 minutes!!!!

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🏳️‍🌈Jesse Galena🦖 (any/all)🔜Burgquest [then] PaxU @rexiconjesse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Not every Friday can be a Monday. But today can!.. in the good way. 'cause @sigmagears9.bsky.social, @prettygrimgames.bsky.social, and I are playing a game together: the Crystals of Irm demo. Because we're SPONSORED! Join the fun on @secondwindgroup.com's YT www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnVq...

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Crawling Through Dungeons in Crystals of Irm w/ Jesse, KC, and Jess

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 18/09/2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword has 2026's best combat system, and @sigmagears9.bsky.social to explain why. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3kM...

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Loves It When You Parry

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 18/09/2026

This week on Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social is taking a look at WARDOGS and how the team did a great job with its in-house marketing detailing the development of the game in such a transparent way.

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The Commendable Transparency Behind WARDOGS | Unpacked

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Jack Packard @jackpackard.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In about 20 minutes @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are taking a break from Randomly going through Dark Souls so Marty can play Elements Destiny. The stream is sponsored the RPG is Retro The goofs is a pleanty. Watch Here:

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Getting Our 2D Retro RPG On in Elements Destiny w/ Jack, Jess, and Marty

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 17/09/2026

JM8 had the con-flu over the weekend so this week's Design Delve is now available as he looks into the pursuit of graphical realism. Presented by @deck13interactive.bsky.social.

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The Pursuit of Graphical “Realism” Is Dangerous | Design Delve

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Nick Calandra @nickjcal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Folks were asking me where they could see my talk I gave at Indie Rodeo about the state of games media in 2026. They were kind enough to record it for me and we just edited it up into a video for ya. Second speaking gig ever, hoping to keep doing and getting better at it!

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A Second Wind in Games Media | Indie Rodeo Talk

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Jack Packard @jackpackard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In about an hour @thejenna.bsky.social and I will continue our way through a CO-OP Elden Ring. (We got it working this time) And yes, I am typing this while currently streaming... Watch Here:

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More Elden Ring Co-op w/ Jack and Jenna, aka, the Tarnished Twins

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 14/09/2026

A reminder to support the independent media you enjoy so it sticks around. Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...

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Jess Hoops @prettygrimgames.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This evening, @sigmagears9.bsky.social attempts to measure Hot Wheels' level of Rush to see if it's truly Infinite. @rexiconjesse.bsky.social and I are here too. See you in a few!

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Is Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush a Modern Burnout Paradise? | Hot Monday Energy

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 14/09/2026

A reminder to support the independent media you enjoy so it sticks around. Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...

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Nick Calandra @nickjcal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our $500 sponsor tier has been a big hit with both audience and devs so we're doing it again through December. We highlighted both games that have already been out and games that are coming soon which has been great for our audience. Schedule filled up quick last time so get in touch!

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 14/09/2026

PC decomps and recomps of games like Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, and Quest 64 are the future of preservation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fd5...

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Blue Dragon’s (Unofficial) PC Port Is a Preservation Triumph

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KC Nwosu @sigmagears9.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We are back to Gran Blue Fantasy VS: Rising at 12:30pm ET on @secondwindgroup.com Then Smash immediately after let's get it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pEf...

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Come Fight Us in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising | Super Smash Sunday

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Jack Packard @jackpackard.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In about an hour @rexiconjesse.bsky.social and I will be live streaming Drova. This is a sponsored stream but I'll be playing the copy I bought last year. Really looking forward to seeing what's new. Watch Here:

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Checking Out the Celtic Mythology ARPG Drova w/ Jack and Jesse

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Nick Calandra @nickjcal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Never thought I’d be writing a piece about comparing our government to that of Russia and their propaganda campaigns but here we are.

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 11/09/2026

On this week's Unpacked, @nickjcal.bsky.social digs into the dark intent behind Arcade.gov. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f87p...

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The Dark Intent Behind Arcade.Gov | Unpacked

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Jack Packard @jackpackard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

in about an hour, @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are back mapping out the randomized land or Lordran. Will we find the key to the sewers? Will we make out way to Ash Lake?? Will the game crash? ...yes. Watch Here:

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Life Is Chaos, and So Is the Dark Souls Randomizer w/ Jack and Jess -- Part 6

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Janjo @janjozone.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Getting very close to 1K subs & monetization on my Pokemon channel! So let's help push that with today's video on Base-Jungle Format! youtu.be/Ab3gpHdwD_o

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The Pokemon TCG's Forgotten Format! | Base-Jungle

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Jess Hoops @prettygrimgames.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Spoiler: I loved it.

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Second Wind @secondwindgroup.com · 08/09/2026

A new episode of Bytesized is now available from Jess Hoops checking out Sovereign Tower!

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Sovereign Tower Review | Bytesized

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