The video is a podcast episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, hosted by Joshua Cleveland and Jack Allin. They discuss adventure games released in the first two months of 2026 and anticipated games for the rest of the year.

**Adventure Games Discussed:**

* **Inkl games:**

* ***Earth Must Die***:

* ***Perfect Tides***:

* ***Shadows of the Afterland***:

* ***Reanimal***

* ***Life is Strange: Reunion***

* ***Anomalous Use Protocol***

* ***Anttos***

* ***Directive 8020***

* ***Crushed in Time***

* ***The Dark Eye***

**Anticipated Games (Likely not 2026 releases):**

* **Tex Murphy - Under Killing Moon remake:** Started as a fan remake, but the original team, including Chris Jones and Matt Von Rune, are now involved. A Kickstarter was recently announced.

* ***Less Miserables***: The next game from the creators of *Protagonist*. It is a hand-drawn spoof of *Les Misérables*.

* ***Gilt***: Ben Chandler's project, with Dave Gilbert providing support. Chandler is the artist for Wadjet Eye's biggest games. The game has a "really unique premise" and is ambitious.

**Media & Entertainment in 2026**

The hosts also discussed movies and TV shows they are looking forward to in 2026, including:

* ***The Magician's Nephew***: A Narnia movie funded by Netflix and directed by the director of *Barbie*. The host is excited they are starting with this prequel instead of remaking *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*.

* ***Spider-Man Noir***: A live-action TV series on Amazon Prime starring Nicholas Cage as a 1930s detective Spider-Man.

* ***Spider-Man: Brand New Day***: A new Tom Holland Spider-Man movie.

* ***Alex Cross*** (new season): One host enjoyed the first season, finding it an easier-to-digest adaptation of the books with an added "tough guy" element to the main character.

* ***Coyote vs. Acme***: A live-action and animated movie about Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Company for faulty products. It involves James Gunn.

* ***The Bride***: A Frankenstein story starring Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Benning, Peter Sarsgard, Jesse Buckley, and Penelope Cruz, and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.

* ***The Mandalorian and Grogu***: The movie extension of *The Mandalorian* series.

* ***The Odyssey***: The next Christopher Nolan movie, based on Odysseus after the Trojan War, starring Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, and Robert Pattinson.

* ***Blade Runner***: A new TV show set for release in 2026.

* ***He-Man***: A live-action movie.

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In this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, Josh and Jack discuss the main stream attention the point and click adventure games are getting what the future holds. They break down 2025 in full detail and try to articulate how the success of the the indie game movement has benefitted the adventure game genre. What is the future for 2 player adventure games? What adventure games surprised us in 2025? Which indie games disappointed fans? Will the adventure game trend continue in 2026? Stay to the end because Joshua and Jack rank their 5 favorite TV shows , books and movies in 2025. Follow us at: Web: adventuregamehotspot.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/ZUwXg7qwseFB: adventure Game HotspotIG: adventure_game_hotspotTwitter: @aghotspotThreads: adventure_game_hotspotMastodon: @[email protected]: @aghotspot.bsky.social#adventuregame #indiegame #videogamepodcast

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We catch up with our friends from Inklingwood Studios about their first ever game Foolish Mortals? What would these first time game devs change if they could do it over again? Why should we get excited over this classic style point and click adventure? Watch and listen...then click this link to get more info on Foolish Mortals.

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We dive into our passion for adventure games, specifically focusing on the niche of collecting big box PC games. Stu shares his unique insights and stories about rare game acquisitions, including some of his most treasured pieces. They discuss the nuances of game collecting, the thrill of the hunt, and even explore specific titles like 'Mystery House' and 'Star Cross.'

The episode also touches on the evolving landscape of new adventure game releases, and concludes with a fun segment on their top five rarest games in their collections. A must-watch for any adventure game enthusiast!

00:00 Big bOx PC Games

00:35 Adventure Game Collecting

04:17 Adventure Game News

13:29 The Hunt for Rare Games

31:57 Discussing Star Cross and Adventure Games

32:49 Collecting Boxed Games: Then and Now

34:23 The Thrill of Finding Rare Games

37:09 The Big Box PC Game Marketplace

37:49 Flea Markets and Thrift Stores: Hidden Treasures

39:07 Show and Tell: Rare Game Finds

51:06 Understanding Game Value and Rarity

58:51 The Joy of Collecting and Preserving Games

01:01:25 Museum Collection and Forums Update

01:02:29 Top 5 Rare Games in Our Collection

01:05:25 Discussing Rare and Obscure Games

01:20:31 Console Game Collection and Final Thoughts

01:30:24 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Us

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Stay tuned as they list their top five favorite adventure game series of all time and offer their insights into some honorable mentions. Don't forget to follow us on our website and social media for more updates and engaging discussions.

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