A weekly casual gaming podcast for the everyday gamer. Hosted by mobile gamer Ellie Harwood. Featuring big game trophy hunter Chris Key. And Mr gives-up-halfway-through gamer, Guy Mansell. Throw in a dash of gaming news, personal reviews and you've got the ECG Podcast. This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ellie Harwood, Chris Key, Guy Mansell
On the show this week - the team was all over the place and seemed to talk very little about gaming, but that's fine because we're casual! Chris wanted to know what games you wish you played right at their peak or their launch. And 2 out of 3 hosts were late. Slack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week the team discusses the difficulties involved with gaming with friends or just how to make friends in the gaming world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Guy brings up death for the third week in a row. Ellie wants to know what Easter Eggs we'd drop in our own video games. And Chris wants to positives into negatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
in today's DLC we chat about our walk out songs if we were to walk into a gaming battle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
it's Guy's birthday today! So Chris and Ellie present him with a gaming themed birthday party each. Plus, Chris gives a review of Days Gone, and we discuss a gaming hypothetical in regards to death row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another episode with your questions and ideas from the ECG4ECG Facebook page. Plus, Ellie has a story from when she did some gaming this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - No Chris this week as he's injured but he'll be back next week. This week we chat about the studies that have come from Oxford University about the effects of gaming. And we want to know which NPCs you're killing because of their annoying habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A question from the Facebook group this week. Who from the podcast do you most relate to when choosing games to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - going off topic seems to be a common theme of the episode this week but the team manages to bring it back to gaming most of the time. And Chris wants to know what items we would drop if we were to die, like in games such as Fortnite and Warzone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guy brings an AITA from reddit which involves a married couple and a gaming room. You be the judge on who is the asshole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Ellie wants to be a voice of the voiceless, and represent the 10% of gamers worldwide. Chris has not one but TWO game reviews for us this week. And Guy has a lofty goal in mind when it comes to unlocking a world map. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of your questions this week was regarding whether or not we watch people play games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Chris has a game where we dive deep into the gaming archives for unheard of titles to try and guess what the plot is. And Guy takes us on a bit of a downbuzz route, getting us to let go of our gaming hopes and dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the DLC this week - Not because she was chilling the office when they recorded the episodes, but Guy's wife Meg jumped on this episode! She talks about her favourite games, her dad building a video game, and what Guy is actually like at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - the team is back after a short break and they're talking about games that are made right here in New Zealand. And after the remaster of Oblivion, Chris wants to know what movies, games or books shaped who you are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the DLC this week, Chris wants to talk about the extremely hard level difficulties that some games allow. This is off the back of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 releasing some pretty gnarly negative perks to make the game more immersiveFollow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Guy wants to know what video game we would create if we had a time machine and could release any game we want at any point in time. One idea was normal, one was a little kooky, and one felt wrong to say out loud. Which one of the three games do you think would make the most money on release?Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We asked for your rapid reviews on games you've recently completed. Plus, Guy has found stories of how much a game obsession took over people's lives.Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - You'll never believe this but Ellie played a game this week. Guy has your listener feedback and Chris wants to invite game characters to dinner, but what would they bring?Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We touch back to the convo regarding gaming t shirts and merch. Plus we chat about board games and if some need to be translated into video game form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Chris is back and this week he wants us to check out the controller layout…for us. Guy breaks down the best April Fools jokes from the gaming industry. And Ellie has your feedback from the last 7 days.Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guy hasn't finished the game but he's sunk a lot of hours into Split Fiction, so he gives us rundown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Chris is away this week but Ellie is back and she has some cool personal news! Guy wants us to think about moments in our lives we want to skip like a cutscene. And we create a video game based around NZ things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you could create a Mario Kart track based off a different video game, where would that track take you? And we also chat about wearing video games merch, is that casual or too hard out? Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Ellie is away this week which meant the boys sent the chat down the toilet, literally, within the first minute of the show. Guy has a couple of gaming related Blind Rankings for Chris to figure out. And Chris is helping us create a video game movie with his own movie generator. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris gives us a rundown on the PS5 Pro, telling us the major differences between this console and the standard PS5. Plus we wanted if a save file has broken on you mid game and if that stopped you from playing altogether. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Chris breaks down the 10 minute trailer for Death Stranding 2 and at this point we don't even know if it's a game or an acid trip. Ellie has your feedback from the lady 7 days. Guy wants to know what areas of your life you would spend a Skill Point on. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Couple of topics from you this week. One about when we were younger and wanted to game on days we were sick from school. And a question about which video game adaptation of a movie/tv show did it best. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Guy talks about early reviews regarding the new game from Hazelight Studio, Split Fiction. Ellie has your feedback from last weeks episode. And Chris wants us to create our dream birthday party for when we were 10. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We briefly chat about what games we play on the toilet and then we dive into unpopular gaming opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - life update from Ellie as she discusses her day to day. Chris has an issue with heavy breathing outside his bedroom window at night. And Guy wants us to think about what real life damage would cause a1HP hit. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dedicated Listener Content this week is all about which video game universe you would like to live in one day. Have a think yourself and let us know where you would live!Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Chris has a bone to pick with something said in the ECG4ECG Facebook group. The team talks about the controversy surrounding Rainbow Six Siege. And Ellie has a story that once again involves her partner Sam and his antics on VR. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our first guest on the podcast and it's someone we bloody love. Bree is a fantastic TV and Radio host, social media star, author and more importantly, a gamer. We chat about games she was raised on, methods to killing Sims, and we quiz her to see how casual of a gamer she truly is. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Ellie is back which is great, she shares what she did during her week off. And we're building a USA government from video game characters. Who do you think has the best one? Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our question from the Listeners this week is all about taking a current single player game and making it co op, what game(s) would you choose? Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Ellie is away so it's just the booooys this week. Guy has a bone to pick with streaming services and Chris wants to know what real life trophies we could all achieve. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our question from the Listeners this week is all about moving house and who from the gaming world we'd rope in to help us lift boxes and move your delicates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - we go through your feedback about the slightly more laid back approach to the show this year. And Chris wants to know if you care about the colour of your consoles or not? Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ellie wants to know what's a memorable trophy you've collected while gaming. Plus she wants to know what's a real life trophy that you would be able to achieve. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - first show of the year and we're bringing a slightly new look to the studio and a new vibe to the episodes. Still a gaming podcast, still three casual gamers but with less pressure. Think of it like dropping the difficulty on your favourite game and still having a great time. Happy to be back! Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this bonus episode - Chris wants to know what our goals are for 2025. Obviously gaming is a huge part of our lives but there are so many more aspects for a gamers day to day. Let us know in our DM's what YOU want to achieve in 2025. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this bonus episode - Guy has a tradition in his family where he comes up with a word to live by for the new year (it's just a NY resolution wearing a different skin) so the team have written their words for 2025. However these words are about how they'll approach gaming in 2025. What would your word of the year be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this bonus episode - the team talk about the exciting year of gaming ahead in 2025. What's a game that you're looking forward to the most? Or a game that you're waiting to be announced and can't wait! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this bonus episode - the team discusses what Christmas presents they would buy certain video game characters. Have a think of some presents you'd gift your favourite characters as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - final episode of the year (kind of) and the team went deep into the game awards. Guy also found a TikTok hypothetical question that he's stolen for gaming content. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week: Guy is back from his cruise holiday and wants to know what the perfect gaming cruise would be. And Chris has had an epiphany about his gaming habits.Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week: Ellie has a blind rank quiz for Guy & Chris involving console sales. And Chris wants to go on a show holiday, but only to the games we've recently played. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week: Guy brings a segment to the show that he's thinks he's done before but isn't quite sure. And Chris has a gaming quiz! Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week: Ellie discusses a game with millions of players where people are making real money, but you won't have heard of it. And Guy wants to talk about the Nemesis System, and how it could change the gaming industry.Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the show this week - Ellie wants to discuss the recent Nintendo v Pal world lawsuit and whether other games have been copied in the past. And Chris is revisiting an old assignment from earlier episodes, getting us to write perks for each other. Follow us here - https://linktr.ee/extremelycasualgamers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.