Cult Cast Ep. 15 - Talking Tomb Raider with Daryl Baxter In this episode, Nate is joined by [lock-on] editor-in-chief Andrew, regular contributor James and special guest Daryl Baxter, author of book 'The Making Of Tomb Raider'. In this episode, Nate is joined by [lock-on] editor-in-chief Andrew, regular contributor James and special guest Daryl Baxter, author of book 'The Making Of Tomb Raider'.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
[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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.…
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!