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Brendon Bigley
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Nintendo Switch
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Animal Crossing
Alarmo
Dragon Quest
Pokémon GO
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PS4
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Splatoon 3
Wii Sports
Labo
Wii Vitality Sensor
Final Fantasy
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Retro Handheld Gaming
Playstation 5 Pro

Video game news for the rest of us. ⏆

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Welcome back to Wavelengths! This week's main topic is about the nominees for 2025's TGAs, how weird they are, and how weird my feelings about the award show have become over the years. I also talk a bit about my own GOTY prep, some games I've been p... more

Valve announced three products this week: A new controller, a new VR headset, and a new gaming console. This week's episode of Wavelengths is all about the interplay between these three devices and the thing that not only literally links them all tog... more

Hello and welcome back to Wavelengths! This week my guest is Stephen Hilger — my co-host on Into the Aether, a great artist and writer, and creator of the YouTube channel Memory Card Manuscript. I brought Stephen on to discuss a question sent in by a... more

Welcome back to the show, folks. I recorded this one early as I'll be traveling to see family for most of the week, so apologies for not including any Animal Crossing news here! The short version: I'm excited about it!

What I did talk about was sud... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Hilger
Co-host of Into the Aether, a low-key video game podcast.
Into the Aether
Episode: Stephen Hilger on the State of Video Game Discourse
Matt Horton
Creator online who makes a variety of podcasts and has a YouTube channel called Flow State.
Flow State
Episode: Matt Horton on the PlayStation 6, Valve Fremont, and Making Things Online
AJ Fillari
Producer of Into the Aether, host of DotZip
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Episode: AJ Fillari on Podcasting, Media Crit, and The Last of Us Online
Tori Dominguez Peek
Co-host of Press Start, a video game podcast
Press Start
Episode: Tori Dominguez Peek on Pokémon, the Switch 2, and Theater
Chris Plante
Former co-founder and editor in chief of polygon.com, co-host of The Besties, and sole proprietor of Post Games.
Post Games
Episode: Chris Plante on Post Games and the Impending Death of Exclusives
John Voorhees
Writer and podcaster at MacStories
MacStories
Episode: The Ayn Odin 2 with John Voorhees

Host

Brendon Bigley
Host of Wavelengths, known for insightful commentary and engaging discussions about video games.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Very chill

    Quality podcast - I always enjoy hearing Brendon’s thoughts about video game news, games, and everything else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    history_buff1775
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not Sure About This One

    I would consider Into the Aether and NPC (Brendon’s other shows) both to be unique, entertaining in a flooded market. Wavelengths just feels like another gaming podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PancakeDuck9
    United States3 months ago
  • Quality Assured

    I love Into the Aether and I am overjoyed to see Brendon starting a new outlet. High quality podcasting and perspectives are guaranteed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebar Rollercoaster
    United States4 months ago
  • Extremely sincere and interesting

    Everything I love about the vibe of Into the Aether mixed with a bunch of very interesting and sincere takes about the latest in video games

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sprite Pepso
    United States2 years ago
  • Thoughtful show!

    Brendon’s got some great takes on some interesting gaming news! If you’re not here because of ITA, go check out Into the Aether as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tre8or
    United States2 years ago

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There is a clear fondness for the blend of humor and serious critique offered in episodes, helping to demystify gaming culture.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and entertaining take on gaming news, characterizing the host as knowledgeable and relatable.
Fans often highlight the positive vibes and easy-going nature of discussions, enjoying the balance of personal anecdotes with industry insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#141
Sweden/Leisure

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Borderlands 4 Performance Woes, Silksong Updates, and a 180 On Game Keycards
Q: Reflecting on Silksong, what are other examples of games where, if we're being honest, unreasonably astronomical expectations were actually met?
Two examples that come to mind. The first one is Elden Ring. The other one is Breath of the Wild.
Chase Allhart on Silksong Discourse, 007, and Kingdom Hearts IV
Q: How was the difficulty of Hollow Knight: Silksong received in the gaming community?
The difficulty sparked a conversation about whether the challenges presented are appropriate, especially for those unfamiliar with the genre.
Tori Dominguez Peek on Pokémon, the Switch 2, and Theater
Q: As a big horror fan, did you like Weapons? Were you a fan?
Yeah, I really liked it. I think I really liked the intro because they just explain it to you so succinctly.
Tori Dominguez Peek on Pokémon, the Switch 2, and Theater
Q: How would you pitch Press Start to people who haven't heard it?
I pitch it as catching up on the latest headlines in game news, for people who don't go on to IGN or Polygon, etc.

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This podcast focuses on the latest video game news and trends, presenting a unique perspective on developments in the gaming world. Hosted by an experienced podcaster known for another show in the gaming realm, the discussions frequently blend insightful commentary with humor and personal anecdotes. Episodes often feature interviews with various guests, creating a lively atmosphere while examining gaming narratives, industry changes, and upcoming releases. The format strives to keep listeners engaged, with a particular emphasis on community dynamics and the impact of gaming on culture and society.

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3. AJ Fillari
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5. Chris Plante
6. John Voorhees

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