Light Gaming with Jerome and Alex

Life got in the way of releasing an episode this week, but we'll be back next week talking about Nancy Drew: the Legend of the Crystal Skull!

Silksong Is Here and It’s Exactly What We Wanted

AH LA-I AI A-I! NYESH KA REI!

Our Silksong spectacular is here! After years of anticipation, did Team Cherry deliver? ? PLUS our exclusive interview with Hornet; her favorite films, her relationship with Shakra and what she’s working on next!

#Silksong #HollowKnight

Shining Force Is a Charming Classic RPG for Strategy Lovers Only

We're back from our break with a jumbo sized episode for you, our loyal listeners! First its a look back at the Sega Genesis classic SRPG Shining Force, then our rants and raves on everything from Alien: Earth to...Mega Victreebel?

YouTube video by owen reiser LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching

Hey everyone! No episode this week unfortunately, some stuff has come up, but we're still planning to record our Shining Force episode along with all our Rants and Raves for release next week!

To tide you over, please enjoy this documentary about competitive birdwatching:

We Rant About To the Moon in This Episode Light Gaming · Episode

Oh boy, we might make some people angry with this one. This week we're checking out the cult-classic adventure game To The Moon, which we were both...underwhelmed by, to say the least. But at least we get another wild Nancy Drew bracket this week to lighten the mood!

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk's Faithful Nostalgia Is Its Best Asset Light Gaming · Episode

Its a Dreamcast-era throwback that's exactly what it looks like with Bomb Rush Cyberfunk! If you wanted a new Jet Set Radio, well, this is it!

Plus, Alex went to Gen Con and came back with interviews galore from the show floor, including a chat with @buttonshy.bsky.social. What a week!

Double Feature: Pyre and Blasphemous! Pysphemous! Blasphyre! Light Gaming · Episode

This week it's Supergiant Games's Pyr-wait actually its a surprise Blasphemous episode! We talk about the wonderfully grotesque action platformer from @thegamekitchen.com

Then its rants and raves, including new albums, texting etiquette, and the Visa/Mastercard crackdown on Steam and Itch.io

Nancy Drew: Secrets Can Kill is Completely Deranged Light Gaming · Episode

Its a 90s throwback this week as we play the very first Nancy Drew game of them all: Secrets Can Kill!

Or at least the remastered version which, as we discover, was NOT just to fix technical issues. Turns out there were some, uhm, content changes as well. Gotta get that E for Everyone!

Final Fantasy 14 Players Threaten Boycott Over New Patch 7.3 Gear Some Final Fantasy 14 fans are so upset with new gear coming in Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow, that they are threatening to boycott the game.

I FUCKING CALLED IT. A YEAR LATER BUT I KNEW SOME SHIT LIKE THIS WOULD HAPPEN.

@smallbu.bsky.social we found this game delightful!

YouTube video by MondoMedia Baman Piderman - Hab Da Sleepover (Ep #8)

Also apparently this is from the animation team behind the Baman and Piderman videos?? Remember those? What a connection!

Later Alligator Is the Sweetest Mystery Game Ever Light Gaming · Episode

Its a scrumptious snack this week as we talk about Later Alligator, a very light game indeed set on the not-so-mean streets of Alligator New York City. What a cute time! And of course Alex takes the opportunity to test Jerome's knowledge of the family Crocodilia.

YouTube video by Studio Koba_Haneda Girl ㊥ Narita Boy Haneda Girl – Launch Trailer | Out Now on Steam

Seriously, how does this only have like 48 reviews on Steam? I'm not the first person to say it, but discoverability is so broken right now.

I feel like this game could have blown the fuck up if it had come out in like 2016. We compare it on the episode to both Hotline Miami and Celeste and I think both comparisons are warranted, this is one of the best feeling action games I've played in years.

Haneda Girl is Hotline Celeste, and It Rips Podcast Episode · Light Gaming · 07/02/2025 · 48m

This week on Light Gaming we check out the kick-ass Haneda Girl from @studiokobagames.bsky.social. It takes a lot to make an action platformer stick out, and this is one of the best. Then we're off to Japan, for the only tourism guide you'll ever need! For one specific area outside Tokyo at least.

(Alex) The opening of Act 3 of Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 is really working for me. I get why it’s a bit polarizing, but there’s some fascinating and heartbreaking stuff in here. We might record a full spoiler segment soon.

Jusant was really special. Thank you for making it.

Date Everything Has a Lot of Heart, but Needs a Bit More Love Podcast Episode · Light Gaming · 06/25/2025 · 1h 3m

For our final game of Pride month 2025 it’s the aptly named Date Everything from the good people at Sassy Chap Games! Then it’s our monthly rants and raves; Alex is sick of this heat and Jerome read a book!

Spiritfarer Sets Sail for a Sea of Sorrows and... Industry, We Guess Podcast Episode · Light Gaming · 06/18/2025 · 44m

We set sail on the spiritual seas in the surprisingly cozy, surprisingly emotional and surprisingly…industrial Spiritfarer, as Pride month continues on Light Gaming!

The Incident at Galley House on Steam In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.

Our next game is The Incident at Galley House, a remake of the text game Type Help.

If you liked The Roottrees are Dead please wishlist it on Steam!

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YouTube video by Light Gaming Podcast Jusant and Pride Month

Why did we discuss Jusant for Pride Month? You can listen to us talk about it in the episode!

Thirsty Suitors Is Charming, but We'd Love More to Drink Podcast Episode · Light Gaming · 06/11/2025 · 49m

Sambol and skateboarding, marriage proposals and absolute mayhem, just what the heck is going on in Thirsty Suitors? We dove into the world of Timber Hills from the good people at Outerloop Games. Stay tuned after the break when our friend Judge Vauthry swings by to chat other people's problems.

My takeaways- Zidane is incredible. You haven't lived until you steal someone's giant cactuar and gain 9999 life.

Final fantasy limited is a complete blast.

Jusant’s Sky-High Peaks Are Worth the Climb Podcast Episode · Light Gaming · 06/04/2025 · 50m

Pride month is upon us! Light Gaming is kicking off four weeks of celebration with Jusant, a beautiful game both of us adored. Then its our proper dive into Magic the Gathering x Final Fantasy to discuss our favorite cards, flavor wins, and missed opportunities. All this and more!

#MTGxFINALFANTASY

Whoops I absolutely thought I posted these as promised. These were the images discussed on this week's Light Gaming.

Pentiment: Pertinent? Perchance. Podcast Episode · Light Gaming · 05/28/2025 · 1h 7m

Medieval May comes to a close with one of Alex's favorite games from the last few years: Pentiment! Plus chess puzzles, delicious soup, the latest K-pop hits and...Mormon moms? What's going on in this episode of Light Gaming??

Nancy Drew: The Haunting of Castle Malloy is Completely Deranged Podcast Episode · Light Gaming · 05/21/2025 · 46m

Medieval May is misleadingly named yet again! We won't spoil where Nancy Drew: the Haunting of Castle Malloy ends up going, but I promise you its not where you expect!

Then get our initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and the new DC Absolute line in this jam packed episode!