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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 25/09/2026

#Welsh references are aplenty in @spacepiano.bsky.social's The Victor Initiative. This horror game set in Eryri, north #Wales features mythical beings, Cymraeg-based number puzzles, and Welsh acting talent that includes @tobias-weatherburn.co.uk, @jackayres71.bsky.social and @osianllew.bsky.social.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 9h

Really happy to see @caijonesaudio.bsky.social and his team's work on Bus Bound's Welsh localisation get the attention it deserves!

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 25/09/2026

I'm not great with horror games, but a couple of in-game settings helped with that :P It was a lot of fun discovering the many Welsh references, of which there were far more than I anticipated! Expect another interview with Jack very soon.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 25/09/2026

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Hungry Horrors | Play on Steam @clumsybearstudio.com · 23/09/2026

Two indie devs are making a card game where you don't fight monsters, you feed them. 🍲 Every dish is a real British & Irish recipe 👹 Every monster comes from actual folklore 🐱 A sarcastic cat judges your every move It's called Hungry Horrors. Would you play this?

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Withering Realms has met its EA sales goals, and the path to full release in Q2 2027 is clear. New friends, new talismans, and some strange and unexpected things are coming during Early Access thanks to everyone's feedback. Full details here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/344...

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 22/09/2026

Cooking roguelite #HungryHorrors from @clumsybearstudio.com is launching fully next month. You don't attack the #Welsh and British folklore creatures in this card-based adventure - you feed them! Whip up a crempog for Ceffyl Dŵr or cook tatws pum munud for a certain red dragon on October 13th.

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Cooking roguelite Hungry Horrors releasing October 13th - Wales in Games

Time to whip up a crempog or two.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 22/09/2026

Watch the full commercial here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCpG... Thank you to song creator Peter Freeman for the insight into this piece of #Welsh gaming history. Read more details in his own words here: discover.hubpages.com/games-hobbie... discover.hubpages.com/entertainmen...

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Halo 3_ ODST Live Action Trailer

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 22/09/2026

The English translation is as follows: We cheat Death from his rightful victory, No one can defeat us, We are glad to plunge feet first into Annwn in the knowledge that we will rise.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 22/09/2026

The #Welsh lyrics are as follows: Gafflwn Dihenydd o’r fuddugol yn wiriol sydd, Ni fydd neb yn ein drechu, Falch ydy ni i drochu, Traed o flaen i’r Annwn mewn y gwybodaeth fe godwn ni.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 22/09/2026

Human Worldwide composer Gareth Williams named the song “The Life”, which was an adaptation of the band Light of Aidan’s own #Welsh song “Lament”. A longer version of The Life was created for the movie King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 22/09/2026

#Welsh author Peter Freeman wrote the lyrics and Kathy Fisher vocalised the song, which tied in with the #Halo franchise's themes. References were made to the Welsh Otherworld of Annwn, and the cheating of “dihenydd” – a Welsh term for “death”.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 22/09/2026

On this day in #Wales in games, #Halo3: ODST was released 17 years ago on 22nd September 2009 in Europe. A song with #Welsh lyrics was crafted exclusively for a promotional commercial for the release of this game on Xbox 360. walesingames.com/game/halo-3-...

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 20/09/2026

I’ll be reaching out to as many Welsh game devs as I can this coming week, but if you haven’t heard from me yet and were at TGS, please drop me a message! Diolch!

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

To commemorate the collaboration between Pokémon and the ESA, a special Pikachu plush was sent to the International Space Station from April 11th through June 17th What a picture. Absolutely stunning

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Harvey Carman @composercarman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who played Alawon at Tokyo game show! Sincere apologies to those who couldn't try it because I only had 1 station. I hope you'll look forward to the demo release later this year🙏

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Miss Self Destruct @miss-self-destruct.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The only people claiming AI is inevitable in gamedev are those that value how cheap and fast a game can be made, above all else. I value quality. Games made with passion and soul. AI is not inevitable. Don't let the bastards grind you down.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 14/09/2026

I spoke to #BusBound sound designer @caijonesaudio.bsky.social to learn about how the biggest ever #Welsh language localisation in a video game came to be. It was a huge pleasure to chat to Cai about the immense work that went into this project. Diolch yn fawr, Cai! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PagR...

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Interview: Cai Jones on Welsh localisation of Bus Bound (Wales in Games)

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 18/09/2026

If you are a #Welsh game developer at the Tokyo Game Show, please reach out! I'd love to put an article together highlighting the games Welsh devs are working on and demonstrating at TGS once the event is over. Diolch!

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 17/09/2026

Indeed, though I'm not hoping for much! 😂 I'd probably take the kind of little written and visual Welsh references seen in GTA5... Not so much those stereotypes 🙄

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 17/09/2026

I wonder what kind of Welsh representation we can expect to see in GTA6... GTA has always been a parody and not afraid to run stereotypes into the ground, but it would be nice to get a decent Welsh character or two in such a high-profile game. Wishful thinking, perhaps 😅

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 17/09/2026

Dr. Ray De Angelo Harris talks about having visited Tibet, but has actually confused it with #Wales. When questioned whether it was really Tibet that he visited, Dr. Ray responds with some stereotypical Welsh descriptions, making reference to hills, sheep, choirs, rugby, and cheese on toast.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 17/09/2026

A gangster movie called The Welshman was produced by Richards Majestic Productions - a possible parody of The Irishman. It is mentioned that, despite his Irish accent, the character Brother Adrian is Welsh.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 17/09/2026

The Imponte Dukes muscle car and Cheval Marshall monster truck can be customised with #Welsh flags and designs.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 17/09/2026

On this day in #Wales in games, Grand Theft Auto V was released 13 years ago on 17th September 2013. There are a few #Welsh references that can be found and heard across #GTA5. In true GTA fashion, some are more stereotypical than others.

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Tales from the Mabinogion @mabinogiongame.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A perfect view of Castle Arberth, standing strong above the Autumn forest... :) I know, I know, I've got a game to finish, I should be working instead of flying around taking random screenshots... But the game world is just too lovely not to share, even if I do say so myself!

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Osian Llewelyn Edwards-Long @osianllew.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"Will I have heard you in anything, Osian?" There's every chance you have! I've been in: - stillalive Studios' Bus Bound - The Victor Initiative - Transport For Wales' "Big Days Out" campaign - Various Welsh Gov. projects - Boundless Studios' "Peredur's Journey/Taith Peredur"

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Osian Llewelyn Edwards-Long @osianllew.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ffor' mae/How's things? I’m Osian Llewelyn Edwards, an actor, voice actor & voiceover artist in Merthyr Tydfil (originally from Mid Wales). From gaming/animation performances to corporate & commercial reads, find out what my voice can do for you! osianedwardsvoice.com (*A* dwi'n Gymro Cymraeg!)

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Osian Llewelyn Edwards • Welsh Male Actor, Voice Actor & Voiceover Artist

Welsh Male Actor, Voice Actor & Voiceover Artist, based in Merthyr Tydfil (originally from Mid Wales).

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 14/09/2026

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Interview: Cai Jones on Welsh localisation of Bus Bound (Wales in Games)

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Tales from the Mabinogion @mabinogiongame.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Missed #screenshotsaturday yesterday, so here's a catch-up shot: a view over one of several beaches in the game inspired the Pembrokeshire coastline. The severed head of High King Bendigeidfran, on the far rocks, watches warily for invaders from over the sea.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 06/09/2026

Catch up on this video summary of Lodi showing off his #Welsh in #Destiny2 below! #WalesInGames

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 06/09/2026

The location Gofannon Forge is named after Gofannon, the #Welsh smith god, and the son of the goddess Dôn. The Pouka beings may also reference the mythical Celtic creature known in Welsh as pwca.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 06/09/2026

A red and white vehicle with red dragon design is named Dinas Emrys, after the #Welsh place and legend. The Abyss Defiant rifle's flavour text reads “We will not go quietly”, referencing Welsh poet Dylan Thomas' literary work, “Do not go gentle into that good night”.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 06/09/2026

The character Lodi is known to speak #Welsh. Played by actor @brianvillalobos.bsky.social, Lodi amusingly asks the player if they would like to learn Welsh, and goes out of his way to say "Hwyl fawr" ("goodbye") in one instance.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 06/09/2026

On this day in #Wales in games, #Destiny2 was released 9 years ago on 6th September 2017. Like in the first #Destiny game, many #Welsh references exist - some more surprising than others! #WalesInGames

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Occult Frontier is FINALLY yours to explore! Join Clover and her haunted doll in Withering Realms, available now in Early Access. Play the game from start to credits and help shape its final form with your feedback. All the details here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/344...

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 03/09/2026

That’s brilliant haha. I never owned this one back in the day, but learning about the SFA inclusion was rather surreal!

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Tales from the Mabinogion @mabinogiongame.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#MythologyMonday In the Third Branch of the Mabinogi, Pryderi and Manawydan travel to England to take up various crafts, excelling in each. The English craftsmen are so threatened by the skill of the two friends that they chase them from town to town until they are forced to return to Dyfed.

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 27/08/2026

Haha someone shared a game reference to do with Shakin Stevens with me recently that I want to do a little video for ;P

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 27/08/2026

Yeah, actor Rhys Ifans was a singer for them in their early days too! I think there are many Welsh artists people don’t realise are Welsh!

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 26/08/2026

Did you know #Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals appeared as a football team in Actua Soccer 2? Sadly, many of the names in the rest of their squad weren't of their own choosing, with the band distancing themselves from it all despite recording the game's soundtrack. #Wales #WalesInGames

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 27/08/2026

Super cool!! I love maps! You’re doing a great service!

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Wales in Games @walesingames.com · 26/08/2026

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Withering Realms @moonlessformless.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In one week, Withering Realms is coming to Early Access on Steam! This isn't a "you can play the first chapter and wait four years" kind of Early Access. This is a "you can play the whole game right now" kind of Early Access. Wishlist Withering Realms today: store.steampowered.com/app/3441990/...

Early Access starts
September 2nd!
Play the entire game start to finish
50+ weapons/tools, 70+ talismans, 110+ monsters
Give feedback and help shape the final release

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Tales from the Mabinogion @mabinogiongame.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#WyrdWednesday #InternationalDogDay All know of King Arthur and his knights, but lesser known is Arthur's faithful hound, Cafall. In the tale of Culhwch and Olwen, Cafall is brings down the Chief-Boar, Ysgithyrwyn. He later leads the hunting pack in pursuit of the monstrous Twrch Trwyth.

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