On this week’s “The Gaming Outsider Podcast”, Scott, interviews developer CapyEmber about his upcoming game, ‘Capy of Gods’. New games discussed include: ‘Gods of the Grid’ ‘Combolands’ ‘Monsters Are Coming!’ ‘Fell and Sell’ & more!
"I got a pocket full of quarters, and I'm headed to the arcade!" 24 years ago today (9/3/02), ‘Pac-Man Fever’ released on GameCube & PS2 in North America. This party game/‘Mario Party’ clone was poorly received by critics. It featured 5 other Namco characters with Pac-Man.
"I am Professor Pester, and I'm here to educate you. You will learn how to make me happy, or your sappy little garden will suffer." ‘Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise’ released 18 years ago today (9/2/26) on Xbox 360 in NA. This is the 3rd game in the garden simulation series.
Although the exact day is up for debate, September 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Sega Master System in NA. Originally released in Japan on 10/20/85 as the Sega Mark III, this 8-bit console sold roughly 13 million units worldwide. It discontinued in 1992.
“Me, I was known for giving the thumbs-down during briefing. I had my reasons, though.” ‘Metroid: Other M’ released on the Wii 16 years ago today (8/31/10) in NA. The 8th game in the series had extensive cut scenes & voice acting. It sold 1.36 million copies worldwide.
Looking to protect your eyes during long gaming sessions without sacrificing your Night City aesthetic? Kevin reviews Gunnar Optiks’ Cyberpunk 2077 Dex Glasses! "the temples are flat ... preventing the frames from digging into the sides of your head when you are wearing a gaming headset."
"You are the Network and the Network is you." 15 years ago today (9/30/11), ‘Bodycount’ released on Xbox 360/PS3 in NA. This 1st-person shooter is considered a spiritual successor to 2006’s ‘Black’. The game underperformed & developer Codemasters Guilford close shortly after.
“Welcome to the 3rd Street Saints.” Today is the 20th anniversary of the release of ‘Saints Row’ on Xbox 360 in North America (8/29/06). This open-world crime action/adventure game from Volition was 1st game in the series. It reviewed well, and sold over 2 million copies.
Diving into someone's subconscious to restore lost memories and solve a missing person case? Alyssa reviews Mind Diver on PS5, a compelling 3-hour deduction mystery from Indoor Sunglasses that pairs clever puzzle-solving with incredible voice acting! "The story was what really captivated me."
Craving high-speed precision and nostalgic 90s sci-fi vibes? Marc reviews Echobreakers on Steam, an isometric cyberpunk speedrunner from @upstreamarcade.com that blends time manipulation, tight level design, and serious arcade challenge.
Welcome to the almost weekend! Playing anything new over the next couple of days? How’s your backlog looking? Let us know in the comments! Pictured below (both released 8/27/26): ‘Star Wars Zero Company’ | Xbox Series S/X, PS5 & PC ‘Aggelos 2’ | Xbox, PlayStation, Switch & PC
"We looked at the multiplayer, saw what we had, & thought, 'This is where the magic is.'" 19 years ago today (8/28/07), ‘Warhawk’ released on the PS3 in NA. First intended to be a remake of the 1996 game, this was the first PS3 game to be available both physically & digitally.
For this week's "From the Outside In" topic on The Gaming Outsider, our own Scott Clark will be interviewing solo Chilean developer CapyEmber about his debut title 'Capy of Gods'. Do you have a question for a new dev? Post it in the comments below & Scott will ask on the show for you!
“Here we go!” 25 years ago today (8/27/01), ‘Mario Kart: Super Circuit’ released on the GameBoy Advance in NA. Originally releasing in Japan the month before, this is the 3rd game in the series & the only one developed by Intelligent Systems. It sold over 5.91 million copies.
On this week’s “The Gaming Outsider Podcast”, Scott, Jake & CB talk about limitations in games they’d love to see removed to give more freedom New games discussed include: ‘TV Archive: Tidy Up Together’ ‘Twisted Tower’ ‘The Lord of the Rings: War in the North’ ‘Mind Diver’ & more!
"I'm not gonna kill anyone, just...carry my weight." ‘InFamous: First Light’ released 12 years ago today (8/26/14) on PS4 in North America. This standalone companion/prequel to ‘inFamous: Second Son’ features a supporting character from that game, “Fetch”, who has neon powers.
"Tell me Bats. What are you really scared of? Failing to save this cesspool of a city? Not finding the Commissioner in time? Me, in a thong?!" ‘Batman: Arkham Asylum’ released 17 years ago today (8/25/09) on Xbox 360 & PS3 in NA. It sold over 4.3 million copies worldwide.
Cat lovers and Metroidvania fans, take note! Developer NDEV Games and publisher @com2us-usa.bsky.social have announced Fatal Claw. Step into the paws of a resurrected cat named Kisha and explore a vibrant 2D underground world in this upcoming indie adventure.
The name is Bond, and the sales are massive! From developer @ioi.dk & publisher @amazonmgmstudios.bsky.social, 007 First Light has surpassed 4 million units sold in its first 3 months. Plus, an exciting Year One content roadmap is on the way alongside a Nintendo Switch 2 release later this summer.
“Among the stars, there is one light that burns brighter than all others: the light of Samus Aran.” 17 years ago today (8/24/09), ‘Metroid Prime Trilogy’ released on the Wii in NA. This is a compilation of the first 3 games in the Prime series (MP1 & MP2 were on GameCube).
Step into a nightmarish world steeped in Thai folklore. From publisher @wiredproductions.com and developer WereBuff Studio comes Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit, a cinematic horror adventure coming to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in 2027.
The law is coming to digital tables! @zenstudios.bsky.social is bringing Bally's legendary 1993 Judge Dredd pinball table to Pinball FX, Pinball FX Midnight, and Pinball FX VR this fall. Step into Mega-City One, take on ten classic play modes, and face Judge Death himself.
"Now you're playing with power. Super power!" Today is the 35th anniversary of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in North America (8/23/91). Originally released in Japan as the Super Famicom (11/21/90), this was Nintendo's 2nd home console 49.1 million units sold in all.
Step into 14th-century Europe as Coen, a human by day and a vampire by night. From developer @rebelwolvesdevs.bsky.social and publisher @bandainamcousa.bsky.social comes The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world dark fantasy action RPG where your choices shape the fight to save your family.
“The past is dead. It was all just a dream…” 31 years ago today (8/22/95), ‘Chrono Trigger’ released on the SNES in NA. It first released in Japan the previous March & later released on PlayStation, Nintendo DS, PC & mobile. This JRPG sold over 5 million copies in all.
This week’s “From the Outside In” topic for The Gaming Outsider’s next podcast: If you could permanently remove ONE rule, restriction, or limitation from video games, what would it be? No wrong answers. No “it depends.” Pick ONE. And then give us your reasoning. 👇 We might read it on the show!
It’s the calm before the storm that is the month of September. What are you playing this weekend before the madness hits soon? Let us know in the comments! Pictured below (both released 8/20/26): ‘Mortal Shell II’ | Xbox Series S/X, PS5 & PC ‘Mexican Ninja’ | Xbox, PlayStation & PC
“Tuned up and ready to go the distance, Robbit leaps to the scene!" ‘Jumping Flash 2’ released on PlayStation 30 years ago today (8/21/95) in NA. It released in Japan the previous April. This 1st-person platformer direct sequel reviewed well despite its short length.
On this week’s “The Gaming Outsider Podcast”, Scott interviews Gokhan “Neo Miles” Cirag from Runecraft Studios about their upcoming title, ‘Nostra’. New games discussed include: ‘Sizeable’ ‘Cult of Pin’ & more!
"The part I feel most proud of is that we succeeded in affecting people without using words." — Yuji Naka Today is the 30th anniversary (8/20/96) of the Sega Saturn release of ‘Nights into Dreams’ in NA. It first released in Japan on July 5th that year. 1 million copies sold.
