I've always instinctively disliked the phrase "piece of shit." I always think "pile of shit" scans better just because shit isn't inherently modular

This week on Fully Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed @thegamebakers.com's Cairn. Yahtzee rock climbs in real-life, but he's so tall that it doesn't really look like he's even climbing anything.

We're testing out a new video series in partnership with @gamemaker.io in which game developers talk about how they made their games using the GameMaker engine! For the test episode we asked @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social to explain how he used procedural generation in Starstruck Vagabond.

Today we're excited to open up registration for our upcoming Second Wind Games Showcase which will air on April 23rd, 2026! No hosts, no filler, just cool games from all around the world. Registration is free - forms.gle/cmF7vUkPc96d... Deadline is March 15, 2026!

I used to think the Spice Girls were being paid off by Cuba because they kept singing about how they really, really wanted a bigger cigar

This week's episode of Semi-Ramblomatic is now available with @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social asking the age-old question - what makes a good sequel?

On this week's Fully Ramblomatic, Yahtzee takes a look at Escape From Ever After. Paper Mario fans should take note of this one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC7K...

This week's FR is about Paper Escape from Mario: The Thousand Year After www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC7K...

Yahtzee Tries is up! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EO6...

Cannot overstate how great @secondwindgroup.com has been for us at PlayTracker. We sponsored over a dozen creators/channels in Nov/Dec, and it was our best performing campaign by a decent margin. Lots of old users interacted with the guild too, since the profile decorations they made are top tier!

Today's thing I was irrationally angry about when I woke up this morning: Anthropomorphic kangaroos in kids' cartoons that don't have Australian accents

This week on Fully Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social is still lost in the world of VR, but this time he's checking out Marvel's Deadpool.

This was the review I was waiting for, given that @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social has as deep a love for this series as I do. Sounds like this is best avoiding - time for yet another Thief 2 Replay perhaps (and maybe I *finally* try some fan missions/campaigns) youtu.be/JR_p8wFevr8?...

It's a new year and we've got lots of plans for 2026! Now is a great time to support independent games media. Join us on Patreon for ad-free videos and podcasts, written columns, experimental videos and other benefits!

For a game as simple as Powerwash Simulator... there's actually a lot to talk about. This week's episode of Semi-Ramblomatic is now available from @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social. Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.

The slow release period of January certainly seems to be a good time to catch up on what VR's been up to www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR_p...

Due to tech issues my usual Wednesday stream, Yahtzee Tries, will be an unusual Friday stream this week. Same time, 1-3 Pacific. Sorry if that ruins any plans you had.

Five Nights At Farfetch'd? www.reddit.com/r/Legoleak/c...

This week on Yahtzee Tries, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Hypogea and @starrupture-game.com! Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.

Hey, finally ready to move on from 2025? Well, don't be. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVVr...

We're excited to start off 2026 with some good news in that due to your increased support last year, we've been able to transition Jess Hoops (@prettygrimgames.bsky.social) to a full-time role here at Second Wind! Please give her a warm welcome!

Ready for another year of Second Wind? We've got a lot of exciting things lined up already for January. If you haven't joined our Patreon yet, now's a great time to do so! www.patreon.com/cw/SecondWin... Here's a bunch of exclusive experimental videos we've released recently!

Who doesn't love the annual Fully Ramblomatic compilation video as a regular reminder of the inevitability of entropy www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tos...

It's New Year and I'm taking the opportunity to discuss gaming traditions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ouf...

It's here! It's here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RAx...

Time for another lore dump! www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCzu...

We've got a new Patreon exclusive video out just for you! This time in @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social's lore readings, he's attempting to read the lore of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Available now at our $5 tier!

Happy boxing day! Here's a compilation of video essays of mine in case you needed to sleep in. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUjZ...

Sometimes my brain throws out ideas for jokes that I can't find a use for in my work, so I post them here on my socials to give you all a small insight into the creative process. On that note: Q. What kind of ants have two legs? A. P-ants

Last one before Christmas!

With Unpacked out and Dev Heads airing, that wraps up 2025 for us! Thank you for an incredible year and supporting independent games media. We're celebrating tomorrow with an End of Year stream from 11 AM to 5 PM CT! We also have works lined up for over the break. www.patreon.com/posts/end-of...

Oh I keep forgetting to mention the Steam winter sale's on and my game Starstruck Vagabond is 50% off again. Makes an ideal gift! I would imagine. store.steampowered.com/app/2448930/...

It's the final Fully Ramblomatic of 2025, and @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! Presented by Incogni.

Edmund McMillen (Mewgenics, Super Meat Boy, The Binding of Isaac) will be joining @jackpackard.bsky.social and @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social on today's Windbreaker to chat about how indie games have changed over the past 25 years. The show goes live in 90 minutes! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKZC...

Join up for our very insightful games coverage. www.patreon.com/cw/SecondWin...

What goes into making a bag of chips in a AAA-level game? A lot more than you'd think, actually. @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social explores the topic for this week's Semi-Ramblomatic, available now! Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.

This week on Fully Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed Dispatch.

This week on Yahtzee Tries, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Sektori, Constance, and Ye Guild Clerk! Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.

This week's FR is up! www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1VR...

This week on Semi-Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social is taking a look at "cutscene incompetence" or how protagonists often seem to forget they're actually good at stuff during pivotal story moments. Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.

This week on Fully Ramblomatic, @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social gets his wuxia on and reviews Where Winds Meet. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiXr...

This week's episode of Yahtzee Tries is now available! @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social checked out Egging On, MotionRec, Forestrike, and Shelldiver!

This week's episode of Fully Ramblomatic is now available! @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social reviewed The Outer Worlds 2. Presented by @playtracker.bsky.social.

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!

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.

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/...

Thanks everyone for coming out and celebrating with us today!

Semi Ramblomatic returns! And it's asking you to briefly get back into the Halloween mindset for a bit www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mjz...

Ready for a party this weekend? We'll be streaming all day on Saturday as we celebrate the second anniversary of Second Wind!

It has been a very long wait for this sequel to the cult classic. Was it worth the wait? @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social finds out in today's Fully Ramblomatic episode.