Windbreaker

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Let's All Have a Good Cry | Windbreaker Podcast Apr 28, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty want to expand on the topic of games that have made us cry, which Yahtzee covered in his most recent Semi-Ramblomatic.

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Is Hand-Holding Really a Gaming Sin? | Windbreaker Podcast Apr 21, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty unpack the current state of hand-holding in games.

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The Problem With Trilogies | Windbreaker Podcast Apr 14, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into trilogies in video games -- which have soared, which have stumbled, why capping off a trio of stories tends to be so difficult for so many franchises, and why we see so few “Part 3s” nowadays.

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Let’s Talk About Resurrection | Windbreaker Podcast Apr 07, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into the act of coming back to life in video games. Twists on the mechanic that have worked, ones that haven’t, and ideas that we haven’t seen tried out yet.

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The Highs, Lows, and Spoilers of Pokémon Pokopia | Windbreaker Podcast Mar 31, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, JM8 and Marty dig deep into Pokémon Pokopia -- what they liked, what they didn't, and what lessons Game Freak should crib from it.

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Let's Fix Your Boring Fantasy World | Windbreaker Podcast Mar 24, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty dig into fantasy settings in games -- which work, which don't, and how you can make a boring one feel more alive.

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Resident Evil Requiem Spoilercast | Windbreaker Podcast Mar 17, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty are going full spoilers on their Resident Evil Requiem thoughts. The good, the bad, the lickers, and everything in-between.

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What Makes the Perfect Zone Out Game? | Windbreaker Podcast Mar 10, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty bounce off recent examples like Pokemon Pokopia, Hades 2, Slay the Spire 2, and Mewgenics to chat about the elements that go into a great game to just zone out to.

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We Forced Yahtzee to Watch the New Silent Hill 2 Movie | Windbreaker Podcast Mar 03, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty watched Return to Silent Hill, the 2026 film based on Silent Hill 2. And oh boy, do they have some thoughts.

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How Will Xbox Be Remembered? | Windbreaker Podcast Feb 24, 2026

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty take a look back at the 25 years of Xbox, and how its games, consoles, and legacy will be remembered.

Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SecondWindGroup⁠

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