Ristretto
I Need Some Space
Sherigan talks about his appreciation for The Expanse, and shares concerns and hopes for the upcoming game "The Expanse: Osiris Reborn".
Sherigan
Sherigan is passionate about literature in all forms, but on Wicked Weave he focuses on video games, because they deserve discussion as a literary medium. He loves JRPGs, metroidvanias and soulslikes.
Shot in the Dark
Obscuring Choice
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is largely a linear game. In the few choices it does give the player, there are missed opportunities that would have added even more depth to its narrative.
Matcha Do About ...
The Gacha that Got Me
Honkai: Star Rail Is Celebrating its 3rd Anniversary! To mark the occasion, I look back on my two-year journey with the first gacha that managed to hold me - and hug me just warmly enough to shake a few coins loose.
PourOverThink
PoT: The Reader's Dilemma
What does it mean to read? What are we even reading, and why do we care so much about that fact in the first place? We're covering the random devaluation of a format, personal preferences, and the importance of diversification.
PourOverThink
PoT: Coraline (2009)
A brilliant stop-motion movie that just celebrated its 15th year anniversary. We're talking about our impressions - old and new - of Coraline's truly horrific adventure.
EspressOpinion
Dawntrail is a Fresh Start with Old Problems
Final Fantasy XIV is a long-running MMORPG that made big waves during the pandemic with its Endwalker expansion. It brought a 10 year saga to a close, and in its successor, Dawntrail, the next chapter begins. Despite its position as a fresh start, Dawntrail suffers from a familiar problem.
PourOverThink
PoT: Hades (2020)
Hades II is out in Early Access, which means that we’ll be topical and talk… about the previous game. We’re talking about our many escapes through the underworld, our favourite boons, the Greek Pantheon overall, and gush a lot about the soundtrack.
PourOverThink
PoT: Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar
It's time for the thief among thieves: Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar. Sherigan and Mischief want to learn more about the character behind the persona. Furthermore, due to the (late) arrival of Sh- Herlock Sholmes, we're also able to talk a bit about the most famous detective while we're at it.
Fresh Grounds
Enotria: Setting the Stage for a Successful Soulslike
As a vibrant and creative take on the Souslike genre with an Italian stage play setting, Enotria, The Last Song, certainly makes a strong first impression. It does, however, suffer from poorly explained game mechanics.
EspressOpinion
You're not Buying Video Games
As an always-online game, The Crew requires a server to function, even for parts that are technically single-player. Ubisoft revoking the license means that you don't own the game anymore. The issue is that, legally, you never owned the game in the first place.
Bean There
Pepper Grinder: Dirt Dolphin Dopamine
Pepper Grinder is an excellent 2d-action platformer with responsive controls, a fun art style and wonderfully creative level design, that is held back by mediocre bosses and rewards.
PourOverThink
PoT: Death Note (2003 - 2006)
Death Note could probably be considered a classic in its own right. It’s been adapted multiple times and has remained at least partially relevant in the cultural zeitgeist. It’s time to grab a bag of BBQ flavoured potato chips and get your notebooks ready.
PourOverThink
PoT: Slay the Princess (2023)
Today, Sherigan and Mischief find themselves on a path in the woods. We’re talking about the psychological visual novel Slay the Princess (2023) published by Black Tabby Games. Careful, there are some glass shards on the floor.
EspressOpinion
Enshrouded needs Stakes
Enshrouded had me immensely curious about its voxel-based building system. It promised a very engaging and versatile system, and I was keen to see what I could do with it. However, without any fault of the building system, I lost interest in the game within an hour. Why? There were no stakes.
EspressOpinion
The Crew: A Eulogy
A retrospective on why The Crew was my favourite racing game of the last decade, and why always-online, all-digital product models are problematic.
PourOverThink
PoT: Dracula, Nosferatu, and Castlevania
Welcome to our first podcast episode! Listen freely and of your own will!