Racing Games

Racing Games

Author: Pickaxe December 16, 2025 Duration: 1:10:51
So Very Wrong About Games
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"I thought the Rococo was the name of the ship in Aliens." "No, that's Sulaco. Rococo is the statute targeting organized crime." "No, that's RICO. Rococo is the hot beverage made with chocolate." "No, that's cocoa. Rococo is what you put on walls to give them texture." "No, that's stucco. Rococo is a kind of shortened note in music." "No, that's staccato..." 1:10 AYURIS: Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan (Gordon Calleja, Mighty Boards, 2024) Games Played Last Week: 4:38 -Regicide (Paul Abrahams, Luke Badger, & Andy Richdale, Badgers from Mars, 2020) 5:54 -The Crew: Mission Deep Sea (Thomas Sing, KOSMOS, 2021) 8:54 -Men-Nefer (Germán P. Millán, Ludonova, 2024) 12:49 -Philharmonix (Faris Suhaimi, Archona Games, 2025) 20:20 -Galactic Cruise (T.K. King, Dennis Northcott, and Koltin Thompson, Kinson Key Games, 2025) 26:51 -Kinfire Council (Kevin Wilson, Incredible Dream Studios, 2025) 36:08 -La Pâtisserie Rococo (Stefan Malz & Louis Malz, Eagle-Gryphon Games, 2025) News (and why it doesn't matter): 43:32 Leviathan Wilds: Shattered Peak expansion in 2026 43:56 Take no longer to be published by Leder Games 44:37 Queen of Spies by Liz Davidson and David Thompson 45:29 Topic: Racing Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Mike Walker and Mark Bigney, So Very Wrong About Games digs into the world of hobby gaming with a blend of sharp critique and genuine enthusiasm. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a table where two knowledgeable friends are deep in conversation, dissecting everything from the latest releases to timeless classics. They believe that a bad game deserves a thorough examination just as much as a great one, applying that same level of detailed analysis to reviews, industry news, and broader gaming topics. This isn't about following trends or generating hype; it's about thoughtful discussion that respects both the listener's time and the context in which games are made and played. The dynamic between Walker and Bigney captures a fundamental truth about the hobby-that taking games seriously and having fun with them are not mutually exclusive. You'll find their approach both refreshing and deeply engaging, whether they're championing an overlooked gem or meticulously explaining why a popular title didn't work for them. Tune in to this Pickaxe-produced podcast for honest, substantive talk that treats the medium with the depth it often deserves, but rarely receives in casual conversation.
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#331: Our Favourite Factions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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#330: Andromeda's Edge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:07
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#329: Replayability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:54
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#328: The Vale of Eternity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:01
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#327: Game Mastery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:03
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#326: Deep Rock Galactic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:57
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#325: Collection Organization [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:09
The full title of the Spider Lord is Spider the Third, by the Grace of God of the Unfinished Basement, Canada and His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Subterranean, Defender of the Faith. 01:56 AYURIS: Gink…
#324: Design Pet Peeves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:41
It is Festivus once again here at SVWAG, where we shall once again vent our collective spleen over features of games that irk us. Sometimes we will assert that our umbrage is righteous and ought to be shared, and other t…
#323: Wilmot's Warehouse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:11
Who is this Wilmot? What wares is he housing? Few answers are offered. We are merely told, rather imperiously, that we work at his warehouse. Sure, we have weekends off, but on occasion the fickle demiurge Wilmot command…

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