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Laurie Recommends… Game Builder Garage

Fuelling the imagination and creativity of children is what Nintendo do best, but has their latest game creation tool succeeded in inspiring Laurie's boy? Fuelling the imagination and creativity of children is what Nintendo do best, but has their latest game creation tool succeeded in inspiring Laurie's boy?

July 30, 2021 July 30, 2021

Tangent Ep. 02: The Blair Witch Universe (aka The Bella Witch Project)

The bewitching Bella and alluring Andrew (see what I did there?!) chat all about the seminal 1999 movie The Blair Witch Project and its wider universe. SPOILERS AHEAD! The bewitching Bella and alluring Andrew (see what I did there?!) chat all about the seminal 1999 movie The Blair Witch Project and its wider universe. SPOILERS AHEAD!

July 26, 2021 July 26, 2021 Contains audio

Characterful > Caricature

Ah, mascot games. What do you do when technological and gameplay advancements aren't enough to keep your titles fresh? Rowen suggests you better get that writing right! Ah, mascot games. What do you do when technological and gameplay advancements aren't enough to keep your titles fresh? Rowen suggests you better get that writing right!

July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021 4 reactions

Cult Cast Ep. 04 - The Current State Of Gaming

Andrew, Nate and Jon are joined by [lock-on] staff writer Jamie to chat about some recent gaming news, and have a deeper discussion about the state of gaming in 2021. Andrew, Nate and Jon are joined by [lock-on] staff writer Jamie to chat about some recent gaming news, and have a deeper discussion about the state of gaming in 2021.

July 19, 2021 July 19, 2021 Contains audio

Ethan Recommends… Press Reset & Ask Iwata

If you're here, you more than likely love games, but what about books? Ethan has a few recommendations that should scratch both of those itches. Ready, Steady? Books! If you're here, you more than likely love games, but what about books? Ethan has a few recommendations that should scratch both of those itches. Ready, Steady? Books!

July 16, 2021 July 16, 2021 3 reactions

Apocalypse Games and the Overview Effect

Games are often a form of escape, so why do apocalyptic visions of our own world appear so often in gaming? James discusses his love for the setting, and its importance. Games are often a form of escape, so why do apocalyptic visions of our own world appear so often in gaming? James discusses his love for the setting, and its importance.

July 9, 2021 July 9, 2021 4 reactions

Cult Cast Ep. 03 - The Past, Present & Future of Sega w/ Adam Koralik

Join the natty Nate, jocoserious Jon and acuminous Andrew as they talk all things Sega with the astronomical Adam Koralik, YouTuber extraordinaire. Join the natty Nate, jocoserious Jon and acuminous Andrew as they talk all things Sega with the astronomical Adam Koralik, YouTuber extraordinaire.

July 5, 2021 July 5, 2021 Contains audio

Michael Recommends... Abstractions of Reality Past

We love all kinds of media at Lost In Cult, and here Michael waxes lyrical about modern jazz album Abstractions of Reality Past and Incredible Feathers by Binker Golding. We love all kinds of media at Lost In Cult, and here Michael waxes lyrical about modern jazz album Abstractions of Reality Past and Incredible Feathers by Binker Golding.

July 2, 2021 July 2, 2021 3 reactions

Hollow Knight and the Kingdom of the Giants

Guest writer James Bell reflects on the influence of a regular sized boss in this kingdom of giants, and what that could mean for the forthcoming sequel Silksong. Guest writer James Bell reflects on the influence of a regular sized boss in this kingdom of giants, and what that could mean for the forthcoming sequel Silksong.

June 25, 2021 June 25, 2021 7 reactions

Activision & The Call Of Duty Machine

What's going on at Activision? Nate explores the focus of the Call Of Duty publishers' stable of developers, and why money talks. What's going on at Activision? Nate explores the focus of the Call Of Duty publishers' stable of developers, and why money talks.

June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 5 reactions

Jamie Recommends... Cloudpunk - City of Ghosts

Check out Jamie's thoughts on the sequel-sized DLC for cyberpunk adventure game Cloudpunk. There's more fun to be had in this neon-soaked metropolis... Check out Jamie's thoughts on the sequel-sized DLC for cyberpunk adventure game Cloudpunk. There's more fun to be had in this neon-soaked metropolis...

June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 2 reactions

Days Gone For Good

Laurie ponders the real reason why the black sheep of the PlayStation Studios family, Days Gone, isn’t getting a sequel. Laurie ponders the real reason why the black sheep of the PlayStation Studios family, Days Gone, isn’t getting a sequel.

June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 9 reactions

Rowen Recommends... Lacuna

In the first of our ‘Recommends…’ articles, Rowen explains why you should play DigiTales Interactive’s compelling sci-fi noir detective adventure game. In the first of our ‘Recommends…’ articles, Rowen explains why you should play DigiTales Interactive’s compelling sci-fi noir detective adventure game.

June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 3 reactions

Tangent Ep. 01 - Resident Evil Village Spoilercast

SPOILER WARNING: This podcast features spoilers for both Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village from the outset! SPOILER WARNING: This podcast features spoilers for both Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village from the outset!

June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 3 reactions Contains audio

Cult Cast Ep. 02 - The Staying Power Of Resident Evil with Alex Aniel

In an episode all about Resident Evil at 25 it made sense to bring in a franchise expert, and that's just what we did… In an episode all about Resident Evil at 25 it made sense to bring in a franchise expert, and that's just what we did…

June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 2 reactions Contains audio

Cult Cast Ep. 01 - Welcome To Lost In Cult

Welcome culture vultures! In our first ever episode of Cult Cast we introduce you to host (and Editor-in-Chief) Andrew, art director Jon and… Welcome culture vultures! In our first ever episode of Cult Cast we introduce you to host (and Editor-in-Chief) Andrew, art director Jon and…

June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 1 reaction Contains audio

Welcome to Lost In Cult on Steady!

Welcome to Lost In Cult on Steady! We have so much lined up for you, including our very own podcast! As a teaser, here is the theme tune. Enjoy! Welcome to Lost In Cult on Steady! We have so much lined up for you, including our very own podcast! As a teaser, here is the theme tune. Enjoy!

June 9, 2021 June 9, 2021 1 reaction Contains audio