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Cult Cast Ep. 14 - Seventy Billion Dollar Gaming Investments

In our first episode of 2022, Nate is joined by Ethan and Joshua to chat about Volume 003, the Dreamcast, HUGE gaming news and... In our first episode of 2022, Nate is joined by Ethan and Joshua to chat about Volume 003, the Dreamcast, HUGE gaming news and...

January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022 Contains audio

Tangent Ep. 07 - Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City Spoilercast

Join Andrew, Bella and Jason as they plumb the depths of the Resident Evil movie franchise, and have a jolly good SPOILER filled chat about the latest entry. Join Andrew, Bella and Jason as they plumb the depths of the Resident Evil movie franchise, and have a jolly good SPOILER filled chat about the latest entry.

January 17, 2022 January 17, 2022 Contains audio

The Virtue of Video Games - What Developers Are Doing To Help

Sorry it's been so long! As a new year treat, Nate looks at how video games can strive to make positive change, and what developers are doing to help with this. Sorry it's been so long! As a new year treat, Nate looks at how video games can strive to make positive change, and what developers are doing to help with this.

January 13, 2022 January 13, 2022 2 reactions

The Members' Club Awards 2021

It's the most wonderful time of the year. That's right, AWARDS SEASON! Not wanting to be left out, the Lost In Cult team & community voted for their 2021 picks. It's the most wonderful time of the year. That's right, AWARDS SEASON! Not wanting to be left out, the Lost In Cult team & community voted for their 2021 picks.

December 31, 2021 December 31, 2021 5 reactions

Lost Pages [004]

Our Christmas present to you this year is this incredible lost page from artist Sam Owen. Enjoy! Our Christmas present to you this year is this incredible lost page from artist Sam Owen. Enjoy!

December 25, 2021 December 25, 2021

Michael Recommends... Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas

It's the holidays, and there's nothing like Christmas music to get people in the festive mood. Michael recommends his favourite Christmas album to ensure a swinging time. It's the holidays, and there's nothing like Christmas music to get people in the festive mood. Michael recommends his favourite Christmas album to ensure a swinging time.

December 23, 2021 December 23, 2021 1 reaction

Cult Cast Ep. 13 - 2022: The Year We Play Games

Nate is joined by Rowen and Joshua to talk about what 2022 has in store for gamers. Let's pour one out for 2021 and look forward to a year filled with new games! Nate is joined by Rowen and Joshua to talk about what 2022 has in store for gamers. Let's pour one out for 2021 and look forward to a year filled with new games!

December 13, 2021 December 13, 2021 1 reaction Contains audio

My 14-Year-Old Life Of Vice

Bella offers up a look back at her 14-year-old self, and how an obsession with the game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was like a drug - addictive yet destructive. Bella offers up a look back at her 14-year-old self, and how an obsession with the game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was like a drug - addictive yet destructive.

December 11, 2021 December 11, 2021 2 reactions

Rowen Recommends... Crypt of the NecroDancer

In another stellar recommendation from Rowen, find out how a mash-up of two genres, that sound opposed on paper, turn out to mesh into an incredibly fun experience! In another stellar recommendation from Rowen, find out how a mash-up of two genres, that sound opposed on paper, turn out to mesh into an incredibly fun experience!

December 9, 2021 December 9, 2021 1 reaction

Cult Cast Ep. 12 - The CCA's 2021 (AKA Game Of The Year)

The CCA's 2021 (AKA Game Of The Year) Nate, Ben, Jason and first-timer Mark lead the charge for our very first Game Of The Year podcast! The CCA's 2021 (AKA Game Of The Year) Nate, Ben, Jason and first-timer Mark lead the charge for our very first Game Of The Year podcast!

December 6, 2021 December 6, 2021 2 reactions Contains audio

[lock-on] Volume 002 Digital Copy

We're very proud to present our second volume! This PDF contains accessibility features, such as alt text on images and links in the contents page to relevant content. We're very proud to present our second volume! This PDF contains accessibility features, such as alt text on images and links in the contents page to relevant content.

December 6, 2021 December 6, 2021 4 reactions

Why Qui-Gon Jinn Is Undeniably The Best Jedi

I'm expecting people in the comments on this one! Ethan explains why he believes Qui-on Jinn is clearly the best Jedi there ever was. Do you agree, or disagree? Read on! I'm expecting people in the comments on this one! Ethan explains why he believes Qui-on Jinn is clearly the best Jedi there ever was. Do you agree, or disagree? Read on!

December 5, 2021 December 5, 2021

Laurie Recommends... Foundation

Apple TV+ got off to a slow start, but finally some big-hitters are starting to appear on the platform. Laurie recommends that you try this scintillating sci-fi series. Apple TV+ got off to a slow start, but finally some big-hitters are starting to appear on the platform. Laurie recommends that you try this scintillating sci-fi series.

December 4, 2021 December 4, 2021 1 reaction

Tangent Ep. 06 - No Time To Die Spoilercast

The Bond trio (Andrew, Ethan and Joshua) gather once again, this time to discuss the intracacies of the newest 007 movie, No Time To Die. The Bond trio (Andrew, Ethan and Joshua) gather once again, this time to discuss the intracacies of the newest 007 movie, No Time To Die.

November 30, 2021 November 30, 2021 Contains audio

The Utopian Façade of Mirror’s Edge

Our latest piece is from guest writer Rory Norris, exploring a franchise that can be a bit like Marmite (or Vegemite) to some. But hot damn is it still pretty even today! Our latest piece is from guest writer Rory Norris, exploring a franchise that can be a bit like Marmite (or Vegemite) to some. But hot damn is it still pretty even today!

November 26, 2021 November 26, 2021 1 reaction

James Recommends... The Making Of Tomb Raider by Daryl Baxter

We really do love our gaming books around here, and here's one by a lovely chap from the UK! James explains why this Tomb Raider tome should be on your shelves. We really do love our gaming books around here, and here's one by a lovely chap from the UK! James explains why this Tomb Raider tome should be on your shelves.

November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021 2 reactions

Cult Cast Ep. 11 - N64 Turns 25 with Rosalie Newcombe

Nate and Laurie are joined this week by Rosalie (AKA @LilRecordGirl) to belatedly celebrate the silver anniversary of Nintendos first 3D console. Nate and Laurie are joined this week by Rosalie (AKA @LilRecordGirl) to belatedly celebrate the silver anniversary of Nintendos first 3D console.

November 22, 2021 November 22, 2021 3 reactions Contains audio

Jeff Recommends… Indie Game: The Movie

We've had books about games, but how does a documentary about them sound? Jeff thought it sounded pretty good, enough so to recommend this one to you! We've had books about games, but how does a documentary about them sound? Jeff thought it sounded pretty good, enough so to recommend this one to you!

November 21, 2021 November 21, 2021 1 reaction

Rogue-life: The plight of the full-time adult

As we get older our time becomes more precious. And don't get me started on responsibilities! Shaun looks at how adulthood affected his gaming habits - and yours too! As we get older our time becomes more precious. And don't get me started on responsibilities! Shaun looks at how adulthood affected his gaming habits - and yours too!

November 20, 2021 November 20, 2021 3 reactions

Joshua Recommends... Blood, Sweat and Pixels

Another book recommendation about gaming. You'd think we were all gamers or something?! Joshua dives into why Jason Schrier's latest is worthy of your time. Another book recommendation about gaming. You'd think we were all gamers or something?! Joshua dives into why Jason Schrier's latest is worthy of your time.

November 19, 2021 November 19, 2021 1 reaction

Lost Pages [003]

The incredible Alex Moore has created our third lost page - a doozy it is too! What could have been happening before this, and what will happen next? We'll never know... The incredible Alex Moore has created our third lost page - a doozy it is too! What could have been happening before this, and what will happen next? We'll never know...

November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021 1 reaction

Changing Expectations

How games are delivered has changed over the years, from going digital to offering paid DLC, and so much more. Jamie explores these changes to the gaming landscape. How games are delivered has changed over the years, from going digital to offering paid DLC, and so much more. Jamie explores these changes to the gaming landscape.

November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021 3 reactions

Nate Recommends... Bloom: 10 Worlds by Brian Eno & Peter Chilvers

Apps power our lives, but can also cause anxiety and be a constant distraction. However, Nate has found one which has helped them find some comfort in a busy world. Apps power our lives, but can also cause anxiety and be a constant distraction. However, Nate has found one which has helped them find some comfort in a busy world.

November 11, 2021 November 11, 2021 1 reaction

Lost In Culture / 9th November

Hello, and welcome to the final Lost In Culture of the spooky season! Hopefully, you’ve eaten your fill of Halloween candy, and gotten your fair share of good scares.… Hello, and welcome to the final Lost In Culture of the spooky season! Hopefully, you’ve eaten your fill of Halloween candy, and gotten your fair share of good scares.…

November 9, 2021 November 9, 2021 2 reactions

Off the (Virtual) Beaten Path - Escaping Extremes and Finding Freedom

Despite the main image, this is not just about South Park! Rowen investigates how changing your point of view can lead to a better experience in the world of video games. Despite the main image, this is not just about South Park! Rowen investigates how changing your point of view can lead to a better experience in the world of video games.

November 7, 2021 November 7, 2021 2 reactions

Tangent Ep. 05 - NOT Talkin' Bout Bugsnax

Join Andrew, Jon and first time Tangenteer Laurie as they discuss the latest State Of Play from Sony (27th October 2021), and the third party games revealed. Join Andrew, Jon and first time Tangenteer Laurie as they discuss the latest State Of Play from Sony (27th October 2021), and the third party games revealed.

November 5, 2021 November 5, 2021 Contains audio

Bella Recommends… Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

Bella's back, bloody brilliant! I was going to try alliterate this whole intro but quickly figured it'd be tough. Instead, why not dive into to this weeks recommendation? Bella's back, bloody brilliant! I was going to try alliterate this whole intro but quickly figured it'd be tough. Instead, why not dive into to this weeks recommendation?

November 5, 2021 November 5, 2021 1 reaction

Cult Cast Ep. 10 - Slash And Burn with Chris Scullion

We've reached double digits, and to celebrate we bring you some extended behind the scenes chat, and have a recording issue that means we had to use the Skype recording. We've reached double digits, and to celebrate we bring you some extended behind the scenes chat, and have a recording issue that means we had to use the Skype recording.

November 1, 2021 November 1, 2021 2 reactions Contains audio

New Horizons: How Nintendo Stands Going Into 2022

Someone once said that to predict the future, you must first understand what came before. Laurie takes this approach for Nintendo, as we fast approach a new gaming year. Someone once said that to predict the future, you must first understand what came before. Laurie takes this approach for Nintendo, as we fast approach a new gaming year.

October 30, 2021 October 30, 2021 1 reaction

Ethan Recommends… Possum

Looking for something scary this October 31st? I mean, who isn't right?! Ethan has you covered with his film recommendation, from the dark mind of Matthew Holness. Enjoy! Looking for something scary this October 31st? I mean, who isn't right?! Ethan has you covered with his film recommendation, from the dark mind of Matthew Holness. Enjoy!

October 27, 2021 October 27, 2021