Wales in Games
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Documenting video games referencing the country of Wales https://walesingames.com Links: https://lnk.bio/walesingames Discord: https://discord.gg/6QVb9Mz2rp Sticker Shop: https://ko-fi.com/walesingames/shop Patreon: https://patreon.com/WalesInGames
In @sketchylogic.bsky.social's #SmallSaga, a rat named Gwen makes up the #Welsh part of a diverse cast of characters, speaking regional Welsh words and even swearing in #Cymraeg 🐀 Some characters have Welsh names, while a few Welsh mythical figures are referenced too. #Wales #Cymru
Anhygoel! The wife is gonna love this... and probably use it to "Force" me to watch them all again 😅
Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · yesterdayStar Wars is officially getting a Welsh-language dub this Christmas, with Matthew Rhys, Rhys Ifans, and more lending their voices to a galaxy far, far away. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...
I've eagerly been awaiting the Nintendo Switch version of Small Saga, so really pleased to see this announcement! Congrats, Darya! Looking forward to Welsh cussing and scalpel hacking with Gwen!
Darya Noghani (Small Saga Switch soon!)@sketchylogic.bsky.social · 2d agoSmall Saga on Switch on August 14th... 🐀LET'S GO RODENTS 🐀
Small Saga on Switch on August 14th... 🐀LET'S GO RODENTS 🐀
In @sketchylogic.bsky.social's #SmallSaga, a rat named Gwen makes up the #Welsh part of a diverse cast of characters, speaking regional Welsh words and even swearing in #Cymraeg 🐀 Some characters have Welsh names, while a few Welsh mythical figures are referenced too. #Wales #Cymru
#BookWormSat 'Cynghanedd' is a unique system of poetic stress and sound-arrangement that originated in Welsh-language poetry around a thousand years ago. Despite it's ancient origins, it's still often used in contemporary Welsh poetry today. 1/4
On this day in #Wales in games, #Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was released four years ago on 29th July 2022.
On this day in #Wales in games, #MaidOfSker was released six years ago on 28th July 2020. Created by #Welsh developer @walesinteractive.bsky.social, the premise is based around a Welsh folktale called Y Ferch o’r Sger.
On this day in #Wales in games, #DragonQuest9 was released 16 years ago on 23rd July 2010 in Europe. Lots of references to the #Welsh language and Welsh dialect in this Nintendo DS game, including locations with Welsh words - Porth Llaffan, Tywll Cave, Cuddiedig Cliff and Newid Isle.
That's right, folks - BUS BOUND is now available to play IN WELSH, with Welsh VO! And *I'm* 1 of them! I play Emberville's finest bus customiser, Jeff+some of the passengers you'll ferry around the city. Please have exact fare ready, or go to Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2095420/Bus_Bound/
Gêm? Yn y Gymraeg? Yn destun *a* llais?! Pleser rhagorol ydi cael cyhoeddi mai fi yw llais Jeff, dyluniwr lifrau bysiau Emberville, yn nghast llais Cymraeg BUS BOUND! (Gallwch fy nghlywed fel ambell i deithiwr, 'fyd!) Pres parod union, plîs, neu ewch i Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2095420/...
On this day in #Wales in games, #FurFighters was released 26 years ago on 23rd June 2000 in Europe. It stars a fire-breathing #Welsh dragon by the name of Tweek, born in the fictional town of Royston Vasey - a likely League of Gentlemen reference.
On this day in #Wales in games, #FinalFantasyXVI was released three years ago on 22nd June 2023. There is heavy #Welsh influence in the Iron Kingdom. The Welsh word "caer" (fortress) appears in Caer Norvent, there are many Welsh-accented characters such as Imreann, and Owain has a Welsh name.
On this day in #Wales in games, Tales from the Dancing Moon by @djmonkeyuk.bsky.social was released one year ago on 19th June 2025. Taking place in a parallel universe, this life sim RPG references real #Welsh locations, including the village of Rhossili and the headland Worm's Head.
On this day in #Wales in games, #LostKingdoms 2 was released 23 years ago on 6th June 2003 in the UK. Taking place in Argwyll, there are strong #Welsh language similarities in the name, with gwyll meaning "dusk, twilight, gloom" in #Cymraeg.
Here's my first game! A life sim where you manage a game composer career. Rise from game jams to AAA, balancing life and work. Make real music in a Digital Audio Workstation, then export and share your creations to make your mother very proud! store.steampowered.com/app/2756180/... #PitchYaGame
Alawon: Life of a Game Composer on Steam
Alawon is a life sim where you manage a game composer career. Rise from game jams to AAA, balancing life and work. Make money, make friends, make love, and make music in Alawon's Digital Audio Worksta...
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From famed Welsh video game singer-localiser extraordinaire to voicing in video games! So well deserved! I shall do my best to get through the game to hear you, despite being rubbish at horror games!
Osian Llewelyn Edwards-Long@osianllew.bsky.social · 2mo ago...It also has the gaming VO debut of one Osian Llewelyn Edwards. Listen out for him in Chapter 6. *squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*
Jack - as he might not mention this himself, modesty forbids - is *19* years old. And has a *full* game on Steam, as of yesterday. And has a frankly *unsound* voice cast, including Baldur's Gate 3 alumni; the lead from Pragmata; and actual Max Payne('s face), Sam Lake. Give the man some love!
Jack Rafferty (A.K.A. Spacepiano)@spacepiano.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe Victor Initiative is OUT NOW on Steam! (In fact it has been for a day, I'm a bit late!) Will you take the plunge? #horrorgame #horror #indiegames #indiegame #gamedev #videogames #horrorgames
The Victor Initiative is OUT NOW on Steam! (In fact it has been for a day, I'm a bit late!) Will you take the plunge? #horrorgame #horror #indiegames #indiegame #gamedev #videogames #horrorgames
The Victor Initiative | Final Launch Trailer
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I had a great little chat with Jack from @spacepiano.bsky.social about his new horror game, The Victor Initiative. Learn a bit more about the development of the game, why it's set in #Wales, how he got all those voice actors involved (including #Welsh ones!), and much more. Diolch, Jack!
Interview: Welsh developer Jack Rafferty on horror game The Victor Initiative
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Scott Arthur's thirsty fans demand an #EldenRing dating simulator! What does he think the chances are? Blaidd's #Welsh voice actor also shares some interesting fan interactions from conventions. Woof! Watch my full chat with Scott on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qck...
My chat with #Welsh actor Scott Arthur is now live! We discussed his game roles including Blaidd in #EldenRing, singing shanties in Abyssus, Welsh accents, representing #Wales in video games, and even Welsh football and rugby. Watch the full interview on YouTube! Diolch a mwynhewch!
Interview: Welsh actor Scott Arthur on Blaidd, Elden Ring, Welsh games, football, and more
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Interesting interview from Wales in Games - covering everything from the importance of the Mabinogion, through to the state of Welsh rugby! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qck...
Interview: Welsh actor Scott Arthur on Blaidd, Elden Ring, Welsh games, football, and more
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#ScreenshotSaturday The severed head of the giant High King Bendigeidfran, in my painterly narrative adventure into Welsh mythology, 'Tales from the Mabinogion'. I've shared this screen a couple of times before, but it's one of my favourite scenes in the game, so here you go again!
Scott Arthur's thirsty fans demand an #EldenRing dating simulator! What does he think the chances are? Blaidd's #Welsh voice actor also shares some interesting fan interactions from conventions. Woof! Watch my full chat with Scott on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qck...
On this day in #Wales in games, #AppleJack was released 16 years ago on 29th May 2010 globally. Apple Jack travels to Wales to rescue his dog from Snowdon in this side-scrolling platform game, passing through two counties and many towns in north Wales. #Cymru #Welsh
If you're a gamedev lacking art skills and budget for a concept/storyboard artist, may I suggest using fine art paintings, instead of defaulting to LLMs? Here's an example of the references I used for one shot in the opening cinematic of 'Tales from the Mabinogion'.
On this day in #Wales in games, The #BlackMirror was released 22 years ago on 28th May 2004 in the UK. Set in 1981, this point-and-click adventure game sees Samuel Gordon investigating the death of his grandfather. His exploits lead him to exploring his family's #Welsh manor during chapter 3.
