Best Nick Calandra Podcasts (2024)

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AAA's Franchise Identity Problem | Windbreaker Podcast 1:35:59

1h ago1:35:59

1:35:59

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about AAA franchises, and whether or not their evolution lends to an inherent identity problem. 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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Summer Game Fest Winners and Losers | Firelink Podcast 1:54:26

7d ago1:54:26

1:54:26

This week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss their thoughts on Summer Game Fest following all the big reveals. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Catching Yahtzee Up on Summer Game Fest | Windbreaker Podcast 1:30:16

9d ago1:30:16

1:30:16

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Frost and Marty catch Yahtzee up on all the big announcements from this weekend's Summer Game Fest showcases. 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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Our Summer Game Fest Expectations and Speculation | Firelink Podcast 1:59:20

14d ago1:59:20

1:59:20

This week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss their hopes, fears, and predictions for the upcoming Summer Game Fest showcases. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Line Between a Game and an Experience | Windbreaker Podcast 1:26:15

16d ago1:26:15

1:26:15

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss what delineates a game from an experience. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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PlayStation's Weird PR Fiasco | Firelink Podcast 1:52:48

22d ago1:52:48

1:52:48

This week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and KC discuss the weird PR mishap that Sony just caused with star director, Neil Druckmann, from Naughty Dog. 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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Reminiscing About the Infamous Series | Windbreaker Podcast 1:16:47

23d ago1:16:47

1:16:47

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss the 15th anniversary of Sucker Punch's Infamous, and chat about games/franchises they'd like to see make a comeback. 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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More Games Need to Embrace the Weird | Windbreaker Podcast 1:45:52

30d ago1:45:52

1:45:52

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss the history of weird in games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Indie Developers Are Absolutely Crushing It Right Now | Firelink Podcast 1:36:44

1M ago1:36:44

1:36:44

This week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and Frost discuss the recent wave of excellent indie games we've been getting this year. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Shhh... Let's Talk About Video Game Secrets | Windbreaker Podcast 1:45:03

1M ago1:45:03

1:45:03

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss the past, present, and future of secrets in video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Xbox, What the Hell Are You Doing? | Firelink Podcast 2:05:50

1M ago2:05:50

2:05:50

This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Frost discuss Microsoft... and their baffling decisions. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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What We Want from Our Video Game Villains | Windbreaker Podcast 1:49:22

1M ago1:49:22

1:49:22

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss what goes into a good video game villain, and where some games stumble. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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When Developers / Publishers Lose the Trust of Their Fans | Firelink Podcast 2:10:02

2M ago2:10:02

2:10:02

This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick discuss the times that devs / publishers have lost the trust of their fans, and the road to earning it back. 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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The Stop Killing Games Campaign (ft. Ross Scott) | Windbreaker Podcast 1:54:02

2M ago1:54:02

1:54:02

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Jack chat with Ross Scott about games preservation and his Stop Killing Games campaign. For more info on how to get involved check out the website at https://www.stopkillinggames.com/ Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as l…

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Games I Think Only I Played | Firelink Podcast 2:21:56

2M ago2:21:56

2:21:56

This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Frost chat about the strange games from their childhoods that it feels like nobody else ever played. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Art of Leveling Up | Windbreaker Podcast 1:27:01

2M ago1:27:01

1:27:01

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about what makes a good leveling system in games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Many Challenges of Games Criticism | Firelink Podcast 1:52:37

2M ago1:52:37

1:52:37

This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about what it's like to be a games critic as a follow-up to our discussion on how there's just so much media these days! 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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The Worst Things About our Favorite Games | Windbreaker Podcast 1:39:17

2M ago1:39:17

1:39:17

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the worst things in their favorite games -- from Super Metroid’s wall-jumping, to the Okumura boss in Persona 5, to the final quarter of most From Soft games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as…

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Guys... There's A Lot of Media | Firelink Podcast 1:54:50

2M ago1:54:50

1:54:50

This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about the absolute deluge of games, movies, and TV that we currently find ourselves in. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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How to Build a Better Save System | Windbreaker Podcast 1:27:23

2M ago1:27:23

1:27:23

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the history of save systems, the games that did it differently, and the ones that dropped the ball. 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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The End of the Game-Funding Gold Rush | Firelink Podcast 1:42:46

3M ago1:42:46

1:42:46

This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about the end of the game funding gold rush that's been happening over the last few years. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Who Is Best Waifu? | Windbreaker Podcast 1:28:42

3M ago1:28:42

1:28:42

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty celebrate the first day of April by having the tough conversations. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Highs and Lows of Dragon's Dogma 2's Noisy Launch | Firelink Podcast 1:50:46

3M ago1:50:46

1:50:46

This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Nick chat about the new Marvel game, Ken Levine's latest, and Dragon's Dogma 2. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Attack of the Microtransactions | Windbreaker Podcast 1:59:26

3M ago1:59:26

1:59:26

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the role of microtransactions, and whether they can ruin an otherwise good game. 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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Is It Weird That We're Already Talking about a PS5 Pro? | Firelink Podcast 1:23:17

3M ago1:23:17

1:23:17

This week on Firelink, Marty, KC, and Jesse chat about the new reports of a PS5 Pro, and whether it feels like we actually need a console refresh in 2024. 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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Triple A vs Triple I | Firelink Podcast 1:20:35

3M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

This week on Firelink, Nick, Marty, and Frost discuss the quiet rise of the Triple-I industry. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Predicting the Next Big Trends in Gaming | Windbreaker Podcast 1:25:21

3M ago1:25:21

1:25:21

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Frost and Marty pull out their crystal balls and try to predict the future of gaming. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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What Do Developers Actually "Owe" Us? | Windbreaker Podcast 2:08:57

3M ago2:08:57

2:08:57

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Frost, and JM8 discuss the relationship between developers and players. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Gaming's Unforgivable Sins | Windbreaker Podcast 2:03:53

4M ago2:03:53

2:03:53

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Frost, and JM8 discuss the unforgivable sins of video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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We Played 100 Hours of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and... | Firelink Podcast 1:53:12

4M ago1:53:12

1:53:12

This week on Firelink, Nick, KC and Marty discuss the recent Sony and EA layoffs, as well as all things Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Has The World Become Too Cynical For Superheroes? | Windbreaker Podcast 1:41:28

4M ago1:41:28

1:41:28

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty and Frost discuss video games and their use of superheroes. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Baby! | Firelink Podcast 1:27:08

4M ago1:27:08

1:27:08

This week on Firelink, Nick, KC and Marty discuss the Shadow of the Erdtree reveal, today's Nintendo Direct, the Borderlands trailer and more! Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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To Side Quest, or Not to Side Quest | Windbreaker Podcast 1:25:24

4M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty and Frost discuss video game side quests, and how they personally engage with them. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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This Xbox Podcast Could Have Been an Email (ft. Frost) | Firelink Podcast 2:05:05

4M ago2:05:05

2:05:05

This week on Firelink, Nick, KC and Frost discuss the new Xbox strategy following today's big updates. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Your Video Game City Kinda Sucks | Windbreaker Podcast 1:21:15

4M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

This week's episode of Windbreaker is all about video game cities - from the most atmospheric, to the completely forgettable. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The "Calm" Before the Xbox Storm | Firelink Podcast 2:01:41

4M ago2:01:41

2:01:41

This week on Firelink, Marty, KC and Nick discuss the recent rumors around Xbox, what Xbox has been saying about their strategy all along and discuss a bunch of demos we've been checking out from Steam Next Fest. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.c…

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The Sunk-Cost Fallacy of Finishing Games (ft. Nick Calandra) | Windbreaker Podcast 1:32:17

5M ago1:32:17

1:32:17

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Frost, and Nick discuss the sunk-cost fallacy of finishing games... even if you're not enjoying them. 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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PlayStation State of Play with Second Wind | Firelink Podcast 1:40:24

5M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

This week on Firelink, Nick, KC and Marty react to Playstation's latest State of Play announcements, including Death Stranding 2, Rise of the Ronin, Silent Hill 2 Remake and more! 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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The Games and Genres We Just Don't Get (ft. Jack Packard) | Windbreaker Podcast 2:06:16

5M ago2:06:16

2:06:16

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Jack joins Yahtzee and Frost to discuss the wildly popular games and genres that they just can't wrap their heads around. From idle farming sims to cookie clicker, exactly what is it about these things that keeps players hooked? Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporti…

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The Palworld Hubbub (ft. Kahlief Adams) | Firelink Podcast 2:04:47

5M ago2:04:47

2:04:47

This week on Firelink, we're chatting about the social media craziness surrounding Palworld, and checking in with Spawn On Me's Kahlief Adams as he preps for The Spawnies game awards show! 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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Games That Actually Deserve a Redo | Windbreaker Podcast 1:53:35

5M ago1:53:35

1:53:35

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the merits of remaking fan-favorite video games from the past, the remakes that have hit and missed over the years, as well as titles that are primed for the remake treatment. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon…

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The Much-Needed Return of Physical Media | Firelink Podcast 1:49:53

5M ago1:49:53

1:49:53

This week on Firelink, we're chatting about digital vs physical media. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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How to NOT Do A Metroidvania | Windbreaker Podcast 1:36:48

5M ago1:36:48

1:36:48

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the past, present, and future of the metroidvania genre. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Do "Exclusives" Still Matter in 2024? | Firelink Podcast 1:48:05

5M ago1:48:05

1:48:05

This week on Firelink, we're chatting about just what exactly a console exclusive means in 2024, and whether they still matter. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Grind | Windbreaker Podcast 1:38:49

6M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about grinding in games, and what separates the good kind that keeps us coming back for more, versus the bad kind that makes us want to walk away. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patre…

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The Year Ahead | Firelink Podcast 2:30:27

6M ago2:30:27

2:30:27

This week on Firelink, we're discussing our plans for Second Wind in 2024, along with what games we're personally looking forward to playing! Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Our Favorite Games of 2023 2:29:22

6M ago2:29:22

2:29:22

On this week's episode of Firelink, the trio discuss the recent Insomniac leaks, as well as deep dive into their favorite games of this year -- from tentpole AAA titles to overlooked indie gems. Firelink is Second Wind's casual discussion podcast hosted by Marty Sliva, Nick Calandra, and KC Nwosu. Join the trio each week in chatting latest gaming n…

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Let's Fix Games in 2024 1:47:15

6M ago1:47:15

1:47:15

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty reflect on what they want to see from gaming in 2024, from trends that need to die out, franchises that should return, and more power being given to the actual creatives. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little a…

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The Day After 1:55:29

6M ago1:55:29

1:55:29

This week Marty, Nick and KC discuss the (official) death of E3, the Sonic 2 'lost stages' recently discovered by the Video Game History Foundation, as well as the ongoing controversy surrounding one of the largest scam projects in recent memory to grace the games industry, The Day Before. Firelink is Second Wind's casual discussion podcast hosted …

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What's the Point of The Game Awards? 1:47:28

6M ago1:47:28

1:47:28

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost and Marty dissect this year's 'The Game Awards' winners, announcements, random Hollywood celebrity appearances and the increasing commercialization of gaming's-- oh sorry, we're being told to wrap it up. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on P…

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