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Nick Calandra

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Co-Founder and Editor in Chief of @secondwindgroup.com Creating the video series Unpacked, and working on secret projects. Former Editor in Chief of The Escapist. Email: nick.calandra@secondwindgroup.com

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How about we send Brian.

Let him show how Patriotic he is by sailing a ship through and see if he comes back.

09.03.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yup. That's how I described it in my video on it. It feels more like an arena shooter where you come out with legitimate rewards for doing well. I love that in an era of boring progression in most mainstream shooters.

09.03.2026 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yup, we already got guided tours scheduled for colosseum, Vatican etc!

09.03.2026 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hope everyone has a good GDC.

I'll be leaving for my first real personal vacation, like ever, to Rome and Athens on Wednesday for the next two weeks.

As a history nerd, I'm very excited.

09.03.2026 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

Sold millions of copies. Still not enough to keep your job.

The people running these major publishers need to get the hell out of here.

09.03.2026 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

New Video Essay is out where I ask the question, "What will it take for the Beat 'Em Up to finally grow up??"

09.03.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Nooo

07.03.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's been another busy week on Second Wind!

Thanks to all of our subscribers for supporting all the work we make!

Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/SecondWind...

07.03.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

The forced hate on this game has been kind of a sight to behold, but whatever, it's routine at this point in online spaces.

This week I'm more focused on how Marathon is a game that does require you spend some time learning how everything works... and that requires patience.

06.03.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

All good!

07.03.2026 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

K

06.03.2026 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not at all how I’m saying it and weird to assume that. Never heard of a screeching bird?

06.03.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Reminder that we are looking for sponsors for the Second Wind Games Showcase.

Expecting big numbers for this thing, so if you'd like to support what we're doing get in touch!

06.03.2026 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

At 1100 submissions for the Second Wind Games Showcase.

Insanity.

06.03.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

When people are talking about forced hate, they are never talking about actual "criticism".

It's painfully obvious the difference between constructive feedback and people just trolling online.

06.03.2026 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Eh, literally any post I make on the game on any platform gets a bunch of weirdos screeching how it's gonna be a dead game, you're a shill, and just general nastiness.

I don't think it's out of pocket to say the current "environment" has really just emboldened a lot of shitty people.

06.03.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The forced hate on this game has been kind of a sight to behold, but whatever, it's routine at this point in online spaces.

This week I'm more focused on how Marathon is a game that does require you spend some time learning how everything works... and that requires patience.

06.03.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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#Peregrino is OUT NOW on Steam! πŸ•―οΈ

Step into a cursed 19th-century wilderness where faith and steel are your only defenses. Explore a cursed forest by day and manage your caravan by night.

Your brutal survival odyssey to New Eden begins today.

06.03.2026 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Yea it’s because of Cryo Archive not coming till mid-March.

I’d say the user reviews are probably more important than critics on this one.

06.03.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really surprised at how much I’ve come around on Marathon since having little interest in it before the server slam.

Like the quickness of the matches, the art is great, shooting is as good as ever.

Just a good game.

06.03.2026 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

I know journalism is a rapidly deteriorating industry, but it also feels like fighting a losing battle when folks on here are mostly sharing articles to dunk on them, rather than solid pieces from journos and critics out here trying our best every day to stay working and writing

03.03.2026 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 497    πŸ” 111    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 10

I’m already out of loot space in Marathon cause I’m stockpiling all my gear.

It’s too early for the pain of losing anything good…

05.03.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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05.03.2026 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I honestly have zero excitement for a next-gen console right now ha.

Feels like this gen is kinda really just get going till even though we’re years into it because COVID.

Obviously job makes me interested in it, but as a normal player eh?

05.03.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 1

We’ll see.

Nothing we can do about it.

05.03.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's because it was Destiny.

Certain expectations for an existing franchise.

I doubt Marathon's budget is anywhere near Destiny.

05.03.2026 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

100%.

That's just on PC too. As we saw with Highguard, the game was even more popular on consoles which people will also ignore.

05.03.2026 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

All the usuals are going to focus on Marathon concurrent while ignoring it's another $40 premium game for Sony.

80,000+ at launch is damn good already.

05.03.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh good.

We got rid of one asshole for another even more illiterate moron and jackass from Oklahoma that larps as a combat veteran but actually is just a guy who inherited a plumbing business.

05.03.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Spire has finally reawakened. βš”οΈ

Slay the Spire 2 is out now in Steam Early Access!!

New characters, enemies, environments, a co-op mode & more await you in this sequel to the iconic roguelike deckbuilder. Join the journey now to be a part of the Spire's next evolution!

05.03.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 796    πŸ” 261    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 109