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Brendon Bigley
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Video game news for the rest of us. ⏆

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People Make Games on the BDS movement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj10537yi4

No Games for Genocide: nogamesforgenocide.com/

Today's all about 2025's Game Awards! Who won, what got announced, and why was Divinity so disgusting? As I mention in the episode: I think going into this year's show treating it like "Winter Game Fest" was a much better move for my own enjoyment — ... more

Hello and welcome back to the show! It's been a light few weeks news-wise so I wanted to dig into some thoughts about Sektori and my first 90 minutes of the long-anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond through the lens of game analysis and crit.

Before ... more

Hello! Thank you so much for being here, I am grateful for you. This week's a shorter one because my body won't let me talk for more than 15 minutes, but I wanted to shout out two GOTy-contender games I've been absolutely loving this week:

The first... 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, providing insightful commentary and discussions on video game news and related trends.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 169 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 States2 months 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 States4 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 States3 years ago

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The quality of content is frequently praised, with many noting the enjoyable and casual tone that distinguishes it from more mainstream gaming commentary.
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Listeners appreciate the clarity and insight that the host brings to gaming news, often highlighting the positive atmosphere and engaging format of the discussions.

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#225
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Apple Podcasts
#177
Mexico/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#214
South Africa/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#215
Singapore/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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Focusing on the latest developments in the video game industry, a strong emphasis is placed on delivering engaging commentary and analysis of relevant gaming news. Episodes tackle trending topics, such as recent game releases, industry controversies, and notable gaming events, fostering a sense of community among listeners who share similar interests. The host provides fresh perspectives on current titles and emerging content, balancing personal anecdotes with broader discussions to keep audiences engaged. This podcast is unique in its commitment to quality insights and a casual atmosphere, making it accessible for gamers and enthusiasts alike.

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