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Firelink

Published by Second Wind

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  • Video games

Marty Sliva, Nick Calandra, and KC Nwosu are back for a brand new podcast here on Second Wind. Each week we'll be discussing the latest gaming news, hot topics, what we've been playing... and maybe even a craft beer review.

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4 chart placements

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  1. Number 98Video gamesAustralia
  2. Number 79Video gamesUnited Kingdom
  3. Number 151Video gamesNorway
  4. Number 146Video gamesUnited States

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Recent episodes

The latest episodes published to this podcast’s own RSS feed. Titles and descriptions are the publisher’s.

  1. Why Is Marvel's Wolverine Breaking the Internet? | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Sep 18, 20261 hr 25 min

    This week on Firelink, KC, Nick, and Marty chat about the big game news and releases of the week, including a deep dive into everything surrounding Marvel's Wolverine. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  2. Kojima Drama, Steam's Wild Leak, and Ocarina of Time Remake Thoughts | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Sep 11, 20261 hr 48 min

    This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the Kojima/PlayStation/Xbox drama, the wild leaks coming out of Steam, the Nintendo Direct + Zelda showcases, and thoughts on big new games like Onimusha. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  3. The Fall Release Floodgates Have Opened | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Sep 4, 20261 hr 24 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick and Marty chat about the deluge of releases both big and small that show no sign of stopping -- Moonlighter 2, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Halloween, and more. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  4. So About That Grand Theft Auto VI Showcase... | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Aug 28, 20261 hr 48 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty go deep on the Netflix Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase, clean up some lingering Gamescom stories, and chat about the new games they've been playing, including Star Wars Zero Company and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  5. We Finally Know What The Duskbloods Is | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Aug 21, 20261 hr 34 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the info dump surrounding From Software's The Duskbloods, reports surrounding Sony's Horizon franchise, and impressions of what they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  6. The Slippery Slope of "Inspired By..." | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Aug 14, 20261 hr 30 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick and Marty chat about the slippery slope of making a game fully "inspired by" a classic, the small bit of Elder Scrolls 6 news, and Saber Interactive's CEO being a completely out of touch corpo.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  7. How Much Did Netflix Pay For Their Grand Theft Auto 6 Debut?! | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Aug 7, 20261 hr 55 min

    This week on Firelink, KC and Marty run down this week's news, including the next big Grand Theft Auto VI reveal debuting on Netflix, Nintendo's latest Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct, and reports that Dave Bautista might be stepping into the role of Kratos. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠⁠

  8. The Remakes Will Continue Until Morale Improves | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Jul 31, 20262 hr 11 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty continue their chat about their history with video game remakes and why the current trend of all AAA publishers doing them is here to stay. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠⁠

  9. Modern Indie Games That Changed the Industry | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Jul 24, 20261 hr 49 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty continue their discussion from last week, this time focusing on the modern indies that have reshaped the gaming landscape. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  10. Modern Games That Changed the Industry | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Jul 17, 20261 hr 59 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about recent games that changed the industry. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  11. What Are We Doing Here, Xbox? | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Jul 10, 20261 hr 39 min

    This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the recent update in Xbox's big studio reset. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  12. PlayStation Just Dealt Game Preservation a Massive Blow | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Jul 3, 20261 hr 43 min

    This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about Sony's decision to move away from physical games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  13. The Road to GTA 6 Has Begun | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Jun 26, 20261 hr 33 min

    This week on Firelink, KC and Marty chat about the details surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI's launch, Netflix's new horror game, and what they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  14. The Xbox News Is Infuriating, Devastating, and Exhausting | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Jun 19, 20261 hr 32 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the reports of a bloody summer for Xbox. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  15. Highs (and Lows) of Summer Game Fest 2026 | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Jun 12, 20261 hr 39 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about their favorite games of Summer Game Fest, refresh their Fantasy Critic draft, and bemoan yet another round of layoffs at Ubisoft and Xbox. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  16. Summer Game Fest Predictions and Speculation | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    Jun 5, 20261 hr 41 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty give their thoughts on Tuesday's State of Play showcase before looking forward to this weekend's Summer Game Fest shenanigans. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  17. Stop Watching This and Go Play Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    May 29, 20261 hr 52 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the pair of excellent new releases in Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light, break down the insane price increases on Valve's Steam Deck, and marvel at The Witcher III getting a new expansion 12 years later. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  18. Dream Pairings of Developers and IP | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    May 22, 20261 hr 16 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the Kingdom Come devs making a Middle-earth game, Destiny's uncertain future, and early impressions of the big new games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  19. Mortal Kombat II Impressions, Mixtape’s Ridiculous Drama, and More | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    May 15, 20261 hr 52 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the the silly drama surrounding Mixtape, a game update from Sega, impressions of the new Mortal Kombat movie, and more. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

  20. Nintendo's Star Fox Surprise | Firelink Podcast from Firelink, opens in a new tab

    May 8, 20261 hr 34 min

    This week on Firelink, Nick, KC, and Marty chat about the surprise Star Fox announcement, the new Stranger Than Heaven showcase, and the new games they've been playing. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

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