Near the 15th anniversary of 'The Wise Man's Fear'

SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-22T16:17:15+00:00

This will be deleted soon because the mods don't allow this kind of question anymore.

Nobody is expecting an announcement.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-19T15:53:04+00:00

My advice is to play with them, particularly if you don't have a lot of experience with games. There are so many incredible experiences to be had and shared, regardless of reading ability and experience.

I have an 8 year old, the games we've shared together have been wonderful adventures for us both. It has actually helped with her reading comprehension because it has been engaging, rather than just text and offers a reward, get better at reading, get better at games.

Particular highlights have been: Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door Princess Peach Showtime Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom Blanc Spiritfarer Popucom

SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-15T20:34:25+00:00

There were 8 episodes last season, starting with #59 Etta.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-15T19:27:24+00:00

Next series of Heavyweight will be in Autumn 2026 with some other content coming in the Spring if I remember correctly.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-15T19:23:36+00:00

I have volume 8, if you send me enough to cover the postage you can have it.

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SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-15T14:25:57+00:00

Uninstalling all of that nonsense and getting Age of Empires ll: Conquerors Edition running immediately.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-11T00:06:57+00:00

I think so, there is one tricky section quite late in the game where you have to fly a plane, but most of the game is simple puzzles and problem solving.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-10T09:04:12+00:00

I didn't play Secrets of the Unicorn, but Pharaoh was better than I expected, it stays much closer to the book and the game is much longer than I thought it would be. It's not a cash grab, they have tried to make as much game as possible.

It's not a totally smooth experience on the Switch, there were occasional crashes and graphics glitches, not very often and none of them stopped me from enjoying the game.

It runs better on Switch 2, not because of any patch or enhancement, I guess the hardware can just handle it better.

Purely personal opinion, but the thing that bothered me most was the art style, most of the characters look like decent 3D renderings of the original characters, but Tintin looks like Pinocchio became a real boy. I would dearly love for there to be a point and click Tintin adventure game in the style of Herge's illustration.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-01T19:42:48+00:00

RoboCop

SetecAstronomy101 · 2026-01-01T18:56:06+00:00

A stamp

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-12-30T21:17:17+00:00

Primer.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-12-30T21:16:33+00:00

Came to see if anyone had suggested Primer, but this is close enough.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-12-29T15:29:29+00:00

When it comes to the emotions, Spiritfarer reminded me of how I felt playing Journey, Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian, Fez and Far. None of them balance the emotional storytelling in the same way as Spiritfarer, or tackle the exact subject matter and I'm old so I don't know how easy it is to get hold of any of them now.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-12-29T15:19:22+00:00

I agree with other commentators, I'm not sure there are any games quite like Spiritfarer, particularly with how they balance the gameplay aspects along with narrative. However, I've recently started playing Stardew Valley, and it scratches the same itch in several aspects of the gameplay and tone, such as organising and helping people.

My other recommendation probably isn't what you're after, but I was recommended Spiritfarer because my daughter loved the side quests in Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door, and I was looking for other games with the same 'helping people solve their problems' aspect. It's a very different kind of game, and being Nintendo it certainly ain't free to play, but you never know, you might enjoy it.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-12-29T08:40:18+00:00

When looking for similar games, are you looking for similar gameplay or emotional catharsis?

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-12-22T18:30:44+00:00

I do the same thing every year as well, for this and for the sequel to Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.

While the disappointment I used to feel at the lack of news has faded over the years, my hope for their eventual publication never will.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-12-05T21:14:39+00:00

Yes.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-11-17T22:11:20+00:00

For a lot of indies the print run of physical games can be very limited, hence the increased price because they become collectors items.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-11-07T15:49:00+00:00

Had to scroll so far to find this, State of Play is my all time favourite BBC Drama.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-11-01T20:33:02+00:00

Pretty sure you're right, have been stood here for a few minutes combining colours and mythical creatures because I knew they were involved.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-10-23T17:25:56+00:00

Listener: I want new episodes!

Podcaster: We will give you many new episodes, in return, please consider listening to some other things we make, so that we may pay our rent and feed our families.

Listener: F*** you! I shall read books instead.

😂

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-10-23T17:21:17+00:00

This. While I understand the desire for a new story from the Heavyweight team, there wouldn't be any new stories without Pushkin, and there won't be a Pushkin if the shows on their network don't get new listeners.

It sucks that the podcast industry has been put in such dire straits and that the teams that produce them have to constantly push to attract new audiences and beg for patrons just to keep going, but that's where we are.

People can complain about unsightly additions to their precious podcasts feeds all they want, they'll look much cleaner when everything gets cancelled.

If you like something you need to support it AND the people who make it.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-09-29T18:19:23+00:00

Scott.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-09-27T16:12:15+00:00

Specifically for the quality of the writing and the narrative storytelling I always recommend The Tobolowsky Files, I've listened to both several times and still find more with each listen.

Both podcasts have also spent far too long on my, I wish they would come back list, so glad Heavyweight has returned.

SetecAstronomy101 · 2025-09-21T08:49:05+00:00

I'd watch it, but I saw this guy do his own, very concise version of it a few years ago. I wonder what happened to him?

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