Play the buffet - the podcast for subscription-based gaming

A brief goodbye and "thank you" to listeners of my monthly #gaming podcast focused on #XboxGamePass, #PSPlus, #PSNow and other all-inclusive subscriptions. In a special mini-episode I share my news, reasons and some thoughts on the current gaming scene. While it's goodbye to podcasting for the time being, please feel free to get in touch @gileswentwest. Cheers!

The January 2022 episode of my new monthly #gaming podcast focused on #XboxGamePass, #PSPlus, #PSNow and other all-inclusive subscriptions. Usually dropping in time for your morning commute (UK time) on the 1st Monday of every month but with a concession for the bank holiday, I give my thoughts on the big stories and additions of the past month, highlight some of my favourites and also talk about what we can expect in the month ahead. This month I'm looking back at 2021 and talk about what I've enjoyed and am looking forward to in 2022. Hosted by @gileswentwest, please feel free to get in touch and give the show a follow on twitter too @playthebuffet. Cheers!

The December episode of my new monthly #gaming podcast focused on #XboxGamePass, #PSPlus, #PSNow and other all-inclusive subscriptions. This month we're talking Sony's leaked "answer to Game Pass" code-named Spartacus, Xbox's stellar November and The Game Awards. Dropping in time for your morning commute (UK time) on the 1st Monday of every month, I give my thoughts on the big stories and additions of the past month, highlight some of my favourites and also talk about what we can expect in the month ahead. Hosted by @gileswentwest, please feel free to get in touch and give the show a follow on twitter too @playthebuffet. Cheers!

The November episode of my new monthly #gaming podcast focused on #XboxGamePass, #PSPlus, #PSNow and other all-inclusive subscriptions. Dropping in time for your morning commute (UK time) on the 1st Monday of every month, I give my thoughts on the big stories and additions of the past month, highlight some of my favourites and also talk about what we can expect in the month ahead. Hosted by @gileswentwest, please feel free to get in touch and give the show a follow on twitter too @playthebuffet. Cheers!

Introducing a new monthly #gaming podcast focused on #XboxGamePass, #PSPlus, #PSNow and other all-inclusive subscriptions. Dropping in time for your morning commute (UK time) on the 1st Monday of every month, I give my thoughts on the big stories and additions of the past month, highlight some of my favourites and also talk about what we can expect in the month ahead. Hosted by @gileswentwest, please feel free to get in touch and give the show a follow on twitter too @playthebuffet.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. On today's show: I reflect on E3 and its place in the industry calendar, plus a deep dive on #Xbox 's best month in years and what that means for the rest of 2021 & for competition (spoiler, it's good news for #Playstation and #Nintendo gamers too). Programming note: As this is my last show before an extended summer break so I'd like to say an extra special thank you for listening and for all your lovely feedback. As well as having a good break, I'm going to be looking at some new formats and ideas so please follow me @GilesWentWest to see what I'm up to and, as always, please keep those comments coming - cheers!

A special bonus episode reacting to all the news from E3 2021. I talk about Xbox's best showing in years, Nintendo's barrage of announcements and the highs and lows from Ubisoft, Square Enix, Devolver and more. As always, thanks for listening and please get in touch via @GilesWentWest with your comments.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. On today's show: A bumper news week as we prepare for E3. Talking Sony's wavering "belief in generations" on #Playstation, a huge moment for #Xbox and all the news from Summer Games Fest (including a little game called Elden Ring). Plus the usual news roundup and a look ahead to E3, aka "Gamer Christmas". As always, thanks for listening and please get in touch via @GilesWentWest with your comments.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. On today's show: I talk about a sudden glut of announcements, the confusing picture surrounding WB Games and more. Plus the usual news roundup and listen to be desperately battle severe sleep deprivation as I try to record a podcast (does anyone read this bit? let's see). As always, thanks for listening and please get in touch via @GilesWentWest with your comments.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. On today's show: I talk about Sony's partnership with Discord and Xbox starting its 20th Birthday celebrations early. Plus updates from E3 and EA, the usual news roundup and a deeper than usual dive into what I've been playing recently. As always, thanks for listening and please get in touch via @GilesWentWest with your comments.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. On today's show I check out xCloud streaming on my PC, talk about a busy fortnight for PlayStation and share my thoughts on why the latest financial news from Microsoft and Sony and a presentation on Fidelity FX are actually rather exciting. Plus the usual news roundup and what I've been playing recently. As always, thanks for listening!

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. On today's show I talk about MLB The Show coming to Game Pass, what it means, why it matters and just what is going to happen next? Plus, the return of E3, the usual news roundup and my thoughts on my long-awaited but shiny new PS5. As always, thanks for listening and please tell your friends!

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. While ID@Xbox brings us an epic stream of gaming future, Sony confirms they're closing the PS3 & Vita stores and Nintendo does the unthinkable and "kills Mario". A quick show today (as I'm moving) but still plenty to cover - as always, thanks for listening!

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. It's Xbox's turn to hog the limelight as they unleash an extraordinary flood of news including what the Bethesda acquisition means for exclusives, Game Pass and xCloud. Plus: even more from Xbox; free games & some new VR controllers for Playstation players; and all the news from Square Enix's recent event. It's a busy show today - thanks for listening!

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. In a busy fortnight for Playstation news, I give my take on Sony's recent State of Play, Jim Ryan's GQ interview and their decision to restructure Sony Japan Studios. Also: a slew of recent game delays, cancellations and announcements plus what I've been playing recently.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. In a busy week for news, I talk about Google's decision to close their internal studios and what I think this means for Stadia's future. Also, Ubisoft and Konami look to raid their back catalogue, Sony dates their next big PS5 exclusive, Xbox doubles frame rates and Nintendo wakes up from its slumber.  Plus the usual round-up of gaming news and thoughts on what I've been playing recently.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and related industry stuff. As the new releases all hibernate until the Spring, I talk about Microsoft's confounding blunder with Xbox Live Gold and why it looks like anyone waiting for a new consoles might be waiting for quite a while.  Plus the usual round-up of gaming news and thoughts on what I've been playing recently.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S; PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services; and all kinds of industry stuff. In the first episode of 2021, I look forward to the next 12 months in gaming - as well as rounding up the latest news and giving my thoughts on some of the more "optimistic" speculation that's been doing the rounds.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S and PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services and all kinds of industry stuff. As it's my final episode of 2020 I reflect on the year in gaming and share my "games of the year" - as well as covering the latest news including Cyberpunk, xCloud coming to iOS & PC and The Game Awards 2020. As I'm now taking a short break, the next episode will be in mid-January. Merry Christmas everyone!

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Xbox Series X|S and PS5; Nintendo Switch; streaming services and all kinds of industry stuff. This week I reflect on the busy, and sometimes contentious, fortnight that's followed the new console launches. I also take a deeper look at the Xbox Series S and ask if it does, or even can, live up to Microsoft's pitch.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: Nintendo Switch; Xbox Series X|S and PS5; streaming services and all kinds of industry stuff. This week it's all about the new generation of consoles, an avalanche of new games and I go in depth on my experience with the Xbox Series X.

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: current gen; Xbox Series X|S and PS5; streaming services and industry stuff. This week - Sony dominates the conversation, Xbox has another wobbly week and we get some more interesting developments in game-streaming. Also, I talk about which next-gen system I'll be playing come launch day and why I very much expect to be in the minority. 

News & reaction from the world of console gaming, covering: current gen; Xbox Series X|S and PS5; streaming services and industry stuff. This week I share my thoughts on Microsoft buying Bethesda for Dr Evil money, a trickle of next-gen news and Amazon Luna.

News & reaction from the latest Sony's PlayStation 5 event talking pricing, dates, launch titles and all the fallout and follow-up. I also share my thoughts on where this leaves both Sony and Microsoft as we hurtle towards the next generation.

A bonus episode covering an avalanche of Xbox Series X and Series S news. I talk pricing, all access and give all my thoughts on what's been an incredibly strong 48hrs for Microsoft's and their next-gen prospects.

Still no prices or news but still a couple of juicy tidbits of next-gen information on this week's show. But also, I go in-depth on my idea for how xCloud could help Microsoft solve one of their biggest next-gen problems. Let me know what you think! @gileswentwest

A surprisingly busy "quiet" period, with huge announcements from the currently-unsold DC Games, some major next-gen launch titles delayed and controllers taking the headlines. As always, I give my reactions and thoughts on all the latest gaming news and rumours and run through what I've been playing.  

A good month for Sony, a mixed month for Microsoft and the Avengers underwhelming. A quick, pre-holiday wrap-up of my thoughts on the past few weeks in gaming.

After a quick name-change I'm talking all things Xbox's Games Showcase-y - what I thought worked, what didn't and where that leaves things in the next-generation race.

No episode today, instead I'll be back next Friday (24th) with my reactions to Microsoft's big Games Showcase event.

Looking ahead to another big month for gaming and for Xbox in particular. But current gen is not done just yet either as Cyberpunk 2077 and Marvel's Avengers show us what they've got.

No E3 this year but plenty of steams and announcements with EA Play, WB games up for sale and more. I also give me thoughts on Spider-man and Control and take the chance to revisit PS Now.

Finally! Following the big PS5 reveal, I talk about the console, the games and some outstanding questions that I still have about Sony's upcoming console. Plus, some thoughts on the bigger next-gen picture. Exciting times on this week's show...

Talking Unreal Engine 5 and what it means for next gen gaming, reactions to the Ghost of Tsushima walkthrough and reflecting on some recent adventures in episodic gaming.

Chatting about Inside Xbox's underwhelming "gameplay" reveals and my thoughts on difficultly in gaming - inspired by playing Wolfenstein 2 and Alien Isolation.

As it's a quiet period for news, I take the chance to give my thoughts on 3 of the games I've been playing in lockdown - featuring Vampyr, Unravel 2 and Oxenfree.

3 years after launch, I give my take on Horizon Zero Dawn and the downsides being late to the party. Plus, thoughts on Sony's new DualSense controller and the latest gaming news.

The week, we focus on huge next gen news from both Microsoft and Sony and compare specs, strategies and the reactions so far. Plus, Half Life: Alyx and more.

Thoughts on what E3's cancellation means for Microsoft, next gen gaming and the event's future. Plus - pricing rumours for Xbox Series X mysterious little brother and talking recent and upcoming games releases.

Huge next-gen news as Xbox comes out swinging. Plus, looking ahead to cracking month for PS Plus and Games with Gold subscribers. And, sound edits a-go-go as it all kicks off around my recording location!

Rounding up all the big gaming news since last pod including: the launch of another new streaming service, Outsiders breaking cover on both current and next gen, and more PS5 & Xbox Series X kinda-news.

Looking ahead to 2020 - a final flourish and then next generation gaming.

A quick intro to the pod, me and my life so far in gaming. Let me know your comments and - BREAKING NEWS - actual games chat is coming soon! (p.s. you're right, it wasn't Honda.)