Wales in Games
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In @sketchylogic.bsky.social's #SmallSaga, a rat named Gwen makes up the #Welsh part of a diverse cast of characters, speaking regional Welsh words and even swearing in #Cymraeg 🐀 Some characters have Welsh names, while a few Welsh mythical figures are referenced too. #Wales #Cymru
There is even one location that incorporates #Cymraeg into its name. Llyn Nyddwr is #Welsh for "Spinner Lake". #Cymru #WalesInGames #Xenoblade
#Welsh actors are aplenty in this game! #Xenoblade Chronicles 3 features Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Mio, Lillian Hart as Juniper, Catrin-Mai Huw as the returning Nia, Gerran Howell as Joran, Charles Dale as V, and Scott Arthur as Dillon.
On this day in #Wales in games, #Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was released four years ago on 29th July 2022.
Many other #Welsh references appear in #MaidOfSker, including Welsh flags and bunting, a wall-mounted Welsh Dragon, and uses of #Cymraeg, the Welsh language. Additionally, the entire game can be played with Welsh subtitles. #Cymru #WalesInGames
Reimaginings of famous #Welsh hymns feature in the game, including Calon Lân (A Pure Heart), Suo-Gân (Lullaby) and Ar Hyd Y Nos (All Through the Night), all performed by Welsh singer Tia-Rhian Kalmaru.
The real-life Sker House, near Porthcawl, made famous by R.D. Blackmore's novel "The Maid of Sker", inspired the game's setting and events, which takes place in the Sker Hotel on the fictional Sker Island in #Wales.
On this day in #Wales in games, #MaidOfSker was released six years ago on 28th July 2020. Created by #Welsh developer @walesinteractive.bsky.social, the premise is based around a Welsh folktale called Y Ferch o’r Sger.
Tywll Cave may come from the #Welsh word "tywyll", meaning "dark". "Cuddiedig" in Cuddiedig Cliff is "hidden". And Newid Isle may come from "newid", meaning "change", and is a place that characters can change their classes and abilities.
The villagers of Porth Llaffan use #Welsh words (cawl, bara, bach) as well as regional South Walian terms (tidy, boyo, dwt, dab). Without voice acting, the text emphasises the accent by spelling words how they are pronounced - e.g. "yooer" for "your", "mooer" for "more".
On this day in #Wales in games, #DragonQuest9 was released 16 years ago on 23rd July 2010 in Europe. Lots of references to the #Welsh language and Welsh dialect in this Nintendo DS game, including locations with Welsh words - Porth Llaffan, Tywll Cave, Cuddiedig Cliff and Newid Isle.
Tweek's mother has the #Welsh name Gwyneth, while Bungalow the kangaroo has a child with the Welsh name Bronwyn. #WalesInGames #Cymru #Wales
In the intro movie, Tweek appears in front of a green and white background that alludes to the flag of #Wales. His home also has a toy train referencing Ivor the Engine, the steam locomotive from the TV series set in Wales.
On this day in #Wales in games, #FurFighters was released 26 years ago on 23rd June 2000 in Europe. It stars a fire-breathing #Welsh dragon by the name of Tweek, born in the fictional town of Royston Vasey - a likely League of Gentlemen reference.
On this day in #Wales in games, #FinalFantasyXVI was released three years ago on 22nd June 2023. There is heavy #Welsh influence in the Iron Kingdom. The Welsh word "caer" (fortress) appears in Caer Norvent, there are many Welsh-accented characters such as Imreann, and Owain has a Welsh name.
These locations are alluded to in the form of seaside town Ïllisor (a variation of “Rhosili” read backwards) and Worm’s Tail (the reverse of Worm’s Head). Diary entries also contain mentions to other places in #Wales, including Swansea and Cardiff.
On this day in #Wales in games, Tales from the Dancing Moon by @djmonkeyuk.bsky.social was released one year ago on 19th June 2025. Taking place in a parallel universe, this life sim RPG references real #Welsh locations, including the village of Rhossili and the headland Worm's Head.
Two of the monster cards include the "Water Reaper", based on #Welsh mythical creature Llamhigyn y Dŵr, and the "Phooka", from the Celtic folklore creature known as pwca in Welsh.
On this day in #Wales in games, #LostKingdoms 2 was released 23 years ago on 6th June 2003 in the UK. Taking place in Argwyll, there are strong #Welsh language similarities in the name, with gwyll meaning "dusk, twilight, gloom" in #Cymraeg.
Scott Arthur's thirsty fans demand an #EldenRing dating simulator! What does he think the chances are? Blaidd's #Welsh voice actor also shares some interesting fan interactions from conventions. Woof! Watch my full chat with Scott on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qck...
On this day in #Wales in games, #AppleJack was released 16 years ago on 29th May 2010 globally. Apple Jack travels to Wales to rescue his dog from Snowdon in this side-scrolling platform game, passing through two counties and many towns in north Wales. #Cymru #Welsh
The plot of The Black Mirror dates back centuries, with Mordred, a name from Arthurian legends, tying into the story of both this game and its sequel. Players revisit the #Welsh manor in a more dilapidated state in Black Mirror II.
On this day in #Wales in games, The #BlackMirror was released 22 years ago on 28th May 2004 in the UK. Set in 1981, this point-and-click adventure game sees Samuel Gordon investigating the death of his grandfather. His exploits lead him to exploring his family's #Welsh manor during chapter 3.
Here is a short video highlighting some of the #Welsh characters and references in both Red Dead Redemption 1 and 2.
The Welsh Mountain is a horse that can be acquired and is likely based on the real #Welsh Cob, a type of horse in the Welsh Pony and Cob group.
On this day in #Wales in games, Red Dead Redemption was released 16 years ago on 21st May 2010 in Europe. A character called Alwyn Lloyd appears briefly in this game, going by the nickname “Welsh” and featuring a strong #Welsh accent. #Cymru #WalesInGames #RedDeadRedemption #RDR