The Computer Game Show

This week we're joined by the amazing Ellie Gibson! Switch 2 sells 3.5m units in four days, SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative agreement with major games companies to end strike, SGF viewing figures up by 89%, John Marston's actor teases “big announcement” coming “before Friday”, and Splatoon Raiders is announced for Switch 2. Also: being sell-outs, catchphrases, could we host the BAFTA Games Awards, and more! Games discussed: The Alters, Trash Goblin, Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Absolum, Assassin's Creed: Shadows.   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

We discuss everything announced at Summer Game Fest and Sony State of Play, and we give our first impressions of Nintendo Switch 2, its games and accessories. That's it. That's the show. Games discussed: Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and more.   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

EA cancels Black Panther and shuts down Cliffhanger Games, Xbox's handheld has been reportedly "sidelined", GAME cancelling Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, and Summer Game Fest 2025 is almost here. Also: games in space, nuisance gaming, school screw ups, non-tech upgrades, murders, and more. Games discussed: To a T, Rematch, Ghost Town   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Borderlands 4 might actually cost $80, Molyneux talks about Project Milo, Alex Garland is directing the Elden Ring movie, and Sony ends its PlayStation Stars loyalty programme. Also: best kissers, own brand lifestyles, spoilers, TCGS Trump Cars, bunkers, and more. Games discussed: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, Monster Train 2, Helldivers 2, Split Fiction. Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Sean's away, so this week we're joined by none other than star of stage and screen, Blake Harrison! This week: Bungie morale reportedly in "free fall" as it grapples with stolen Marathon assets fallout, Fortnite now lets you chat with Darth Vader using generative AI speech, Jade Raymond has left Haven Studios, Red Dead Redemption 2 reportedly coming to Switch 2, analysts say that Nintendo is likely to become "primary partner for third-party game publishers" over next gen, and the PS5 might be able to go up in price again. Also: the next generation of TCGS, Worcestershire Sauce, gaming dreams, the rising cost of gaming, sleep strats and more. Games discussed: Doom: The Dark Ages, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, WWE 2K25, Rock Band 2 Deluxe, The Midnight Walk.   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

The second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI is here, Giant Bomb has been sold by Fandom and will continue independently, Xbox handheld photos leak, and Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use" in bid to prevent piracy. Fun! Also: Chip butties, Goomba deaths, ice-cream vs sandwiches and more! Games discussed: Revenge of the Savage Planet, Skin Deep, The Midnight Walk, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: GTA 6 delayed to 2026; Xbox games, accessories and consoles rise in price worldwide; Giant Bomb website in doubt following prominent staff departures, Polygon sold to Valnet with the majority of staff laid off, more layoffs at EA, and Half-Life 3 is not just in development - it's now "playable, end-to-end" (leaker suggests). Also: handhelds on holiday, Farley's Low Effort Moments, Halo 3, football, quiz shows, and more! Games discussed: Despelote, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Promise Mascot Agency   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Our long national nightmare is over; Mat got the tattoo. That plus Nintendo Switch 2 may be the biggest console launch in history, Switch 2 upgrade costs revealed, IGN and Eurogamer owner Ziff Davis is suing OpenAI for content theft, Meta lays off more people, and Indiana Jones sold really well on PS5. Also: GTA Hamlet, first celebrity crushes, pampering, and more! Games discussed: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 South of Midnight, Blue Prince, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Promise Mascot Agency.   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Nintendo confirms new US pre-order date for Switch 2 and price, Mario Kart World Direct, Mario might be on Switch 2???, Game Pass isn't for everyone, and Oblivion Remastered has been announced by the time you see this. Also: spoiler etiquette, sugar intakes, cut-scenes as movies, and more! Games discussed: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 2, Shanghai Summer, Blue Prince, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Promise Mascot Agency, Hearthstone.   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Trump's tariffs, Microsoft boycotts, more Switch 2 cartridge updates, and Bungie fully shows off Marathon. Also: favourite British games, console launches, crisp flavours, video game soundtracks, and more. Games discussed: Blue Prince, Haste, Dragon Tycoon 4   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

We discuss everything announced at last week's Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, including the hardware, games, features and price, plus everything we've learned since, and our pre-orders. Also: To celebrate our 9th birthday last week, we have more than an hour of listener questions!   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Sean is away, so this week we're joined by Iain Lee! This week: We discuss what was announced at last week's Nintendo Direct, The Legend of Zelda movie release date has been revealed, Netflix games boss says consoles not the future, and Game Informer is back from the dead. Also: new Carry On movies, fake phone calls, games that are too close to home, takeaways, Mastermind, and more! Games discussed: Atomfall, Split Fiction, Ico, Donkey Kong 2 (Game and Watch), Kingdom Come: Deliverance II   Support Patreon Store Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Microsoft accidently leaks Xbox UI mockup that includes Steam games label, a new God of War ‘side-story project' set in Greece is coming this year, and Phil Spencer says more movies and TV shows based on Xbox games are on the way. Also: Fortnite skins, paying extra to play GTA 6 early, Bully, hunting monsters, HD remasters and so much more. Games discussed: Wanderstop, Split Fiction, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Fortnite.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Microsoft is introducing an Xbox AI that helps players finish games, Horizon Forbidden West actress Ashly Burch responds to Sony's controversial AI Aloy, Disco Elysium is being "reimagined" for mobile devices to "captivate the TikTok user", Life Is Strange: Double Exposure sales were a "large loss" for Square Enix, PowerWash Simulator 2 is coming this year to PS5, Xbox Series and PC. Also: Mat getting into the modding scene, fake fans, post-game depression, and more. Games discussed: PowerWash Simulator, Split Fiction, Expelled!, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Monster Hunter Wilds.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Former Xbox boss admits the company once "encouraged" the console wars which he believes "were healthy for the industry", Xbox handheld reportedly coming in 2025, layoffs at PlayStation following live-service cancellations, a UK PS5 rental scheme is happening, and you'll need a Microsoft account to play Forza Horizon 5 on PS5. Also: Body swapping for work, what's going on the Switch 2 box, best Americans, a question for Maria, navigating European roads, and more! Games discussed: Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

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This week: PS VR2 gets an official price-cut (but is it too late?), Warner Bros. is closing three game studios and canceling Wonder Woman, Fable is delayed to 2026 (and David's having a mare), more than 40% of all US PS5 and Xbox play time last month was spent on 10 live service games, and Monster Hunter Wilds is locking character editing behind microtransactions. Also: Genuinely falling in love with games, surviving existential terror, video game appearances, and more. Games discussed: Monster Hunter Wilds, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, KCD2, It Takes Two, Steam Next Fest bits: HASTE: Broken Worlds, Deliver At All Costs, Wheel World. Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Welcome to our penultimate Life is Strange: Double Exposure spoilercast! Every Friday we'll be discussing one of the episodes from the game, the decisions we've made and our thoughts on what the heck is going on. In case it needs saying: this was recorded on the understanding that anyone listening has played the episode in question, and we'll be throwing spoilers around all over the shop.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook   Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts

Everything announced at Annapurna Interactive Showcase and the ID@Xbox indie showcase, also Xbox generative AI games, Marvel Rivals game director and others laid off, NetEase studios are at risk, and Nintendo is discontinuing Gold Points on the Switch eShop.   Also: Hardest challenges in games, obsessions, game ghosts, crap games from our youth, and more.   Games discussed: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Avowed.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Welcome to the third of our Life is Strange: Double Exposure spoilercasts! Every Friday we'll be discussing one of the episodes from the game, the decisions we've made and our thoughts on what the heck is going on. In case it needs saying: this was recorded on the understanding that anyone listening has played the episode in question, and we'll be throwing spoilers around all over the shop.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook   Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts

Everything announced at PlayStation State of Play, Viktor Antonov passes away at 52, Alan Wake 2 finally makes a profit, and GTA 6 might be like Roblox. Also: sports we wouldn't want to be good at, luxury kitchen appliances, favourite desserts, medieval-themed games, unsold merch, and more. Games discussed: Avowed, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Warriors Abyss, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Follow TCGS: https://bsky.app/profile/tcgs.co David: https://bsky.app/profile/@davidturners.tcgs.co Sean: https://bsky.app/profile/@sean.tcgs.co Mat: https://bsky.app/profile/@matmurray.tcgs.co James: https://bsky.app/profile/@jcafarley.tcgs.co Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Welcome to the second of our Life is Strange: Double Exposure spoilercasts! Every Friday we'll be discussing one of the episodes from the game, the decisions we've made and our thoughts on what the heck is going on. In case it needs saying: this was recorded on the understanding that anyone listening has played the episode in question, and we'll be throwing spoilers around all over the shop.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook   Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts

PSN is back online after falling over for a bit, E3 organiser ESA announces iicon: a "first-of-its-kind" new event to connect gaming "thought leaders"; Sumo Group to refocus business on "development services for partners" GTA 6 release date still on track for this autumn, Switch 2 price will ‘consider the affordability customers expect' from Nintendo, and more. Also: cool games to impress people, favourite meals to impress people, favourite Star Wars games and more. Games discussed: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Keep Driving.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Welcome to the first of our Life is Strange: Double Exposure spoilercasts! Every Friday we'll be discussing one of the episodes from the game, the decisions we've made and our thoughts on what the heck is going on. In case it needs saying: this was recorded on the understanding that anyone listening has played the episode in question, and we'll be throwing spoilers around all over the shop. Oofah-doofah!   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook   Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts

This week: Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5, Xbox revenue fell 7% in Q2 as hardware sales dropped 29% but Microsoft was the No.1 games publisher in the world last month. PlayStation Plus to solely focus on PS5 games, and BioWare confirms "many" staff moved elsewhere in EA as "core team" focuses on Mass Effect 5 in downsized studio. Also: Things that wind us up, dadvice, mispronunciation, punching nazis, and more! Games discussed: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, It Takes Two, EA Sports FC 25, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Life is Strange: Double Exposure.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: everything announced at last week's Xbox Developer Direct, Phil Spencer talking about multi-platform (and congratulating Nintendo), Ubisoft closes another studio, Team 17 rebrands, and the Banjo-Kazooie composer has "zero hope" for new game and says fans would "slag it off no matter how good it was.” Also: Traitors tactics, games we haven't played (and this wasn't Mat padding the show), a hot new mobile game, and more Games discussed: Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, It Takes Two, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Robocop: Rogue City.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally revealed, Hideki Kamiya hates leakers, live service games from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games have been cancelled, Microsoft makes more lay-offs, and the PS Vita almost had Switch-like capabilities APPARENTLY. Also: Should we let Mario build our next house, do we like Easter eggs in games, do we like Team 17 games, music memories, being a podcast boyband, and more. Games discussed: Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Walkabout Mini Golf, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

You honestly will not believe this, but after one entire episode, James is all sleepy and needs a rest. But calm yourselves: Sean Labode is here instead. Also: Switch 2 rumours!!! The Sleeping Dogs movie definitely isn't happening! America reckons Tencent are linked with the Chinese military! Etc! All that plus Steam Deck chat, Hulk Hogan's disgrace, and games for special occasions. Games discussed: The Stanley Parable, Life is Strange, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Marvel Rivals, Mouthwashing, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Mario Golf: Advance Tour   Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

We're back and ready for another year of The Computer Game Show, starting with our gaming predictions episode. Also: apparently the games industry will only have room for one non-Nintendo console next gen? Wonder who that might be!!!!!! There's also been a ton of Switch 2 leaks, Half-Life 3 rumours are ramping up, and Jim Carrey might return for Sonic 4. All that plus feedback on our GOTY 2024 result, reviewing our 2024 gaming predictions, and making bold new predictions for the year ahead, and more! Games discussed: Balatro, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Mario & Luigi Brothership, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Yakuza 0, Earth Defense Force 6, Minecraft, Descenders Next, Detective Pikachu Returns.  Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong  

Here. We. Go. It's time to decide the TCGS Game of the Year for 2024. Strap in. Games discussed: Animal Well, Astro Bot, Balatro, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Harold Halibut, Helldivers 2, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Neva, Nintendo Alarmo, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Silent Hill 2, Star Wars: Outlaws, Thank Goodness You're Here, UFO 50, Ultros. Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong  

It's time for the first of our two Game of the Year-themed episodes, starting with the Game of the Year Draft! Also this week: Deck Nine announces more layoffs, XDefiant is dead, Ubisoft reportedly discussing buyout options with Tencent, EA makes more accessibility patents free, and info about the follow-up to It Takes Two is leaked. Plus: Best Man speech advice, musical tastes, warm cereal and more. Games discussed: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Balatro, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Blade & Sorcery Nomad, Behemoth, Walkabout Mini Golf, Indika, Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Xbox says it's still blocked from selling and launching games from its Android app but Google says it isn't, Shuhei Yoshida is retiring, the Nintendo Switch eShop is closing 2026 in China, Xbox shuts down Avatar Editor app, and Elon Musk wants to ‘make games great again' with AI studio. Also: Boring cereal, Pokémon types, Chocobo services, James as Santa and more.  Games discussed: Earth Defense Force 5, Nine Sols, Antstream Arcade, Balatro, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Microsoft Flight Sim 2024, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, The Rise of the Golden Idol. Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: A report into GAME reveals that nothing's changed in years; cloud streaming beta launches on PS Portal via PlayStation Plus, and Sony's allegedly planning a new PlayStation handheld; Xbox Cloud Gaming to finally support titles from players' game libraries, and FromSoftware parent Kadokawa confirms Sony has sent it a ‘letter of intent' to acquire it. Also: Christmas reading, “console loading chambers”, Switch 2 re-releases, best multiplayer maps and more! Games discussed: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Life is Strange: Double Exposure episode one, Flight Simulator 2024, Dynasty Warriors Origins demo, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Astrobot, Antstream Arcade: Zombies at my neighbours, Football Champ. Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: WASD cancelled, Valve accused of "allowing the proliferation of hate" on Steam, Half-Life 2: Episode 3 footage revealed, Microsoft wants to buy more companies while also telling us what an Xbox is. Also: Books, more parenting, more questions that we absolutely need to answer, celebrity hosts, and more! Games discussed: Lego Horizon Adventures, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, Walkabout Minigolf, Astrobot, Antstream Arcade. Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Nintendo confirms backwards compatibility on Switch 2, Nintendo sues streamer who said he could broadcast its pirated games "all day", PS5 Pro price has not had a "negative impact" on sales, Trump tariffs will make video game consoles up to 40% more expensive, and a Mass Effect TV series is in development at Amazon. Also: questions we've always wanted answered, NQ64, making money in games, "fiscosophical" questions, WOTY 2024, and more. Games discussed: Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Listeners' kids flying the nest, Sony closing studios, Dave's got some thoughts on the Nintendo Music app, and Ubisoft's NFT game isn't working out very well, which nobody saw coming at all. Also: Jobs we wanted when we were kids, and Olympic sports we wish we were good at now. Games discussed: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Pokemon TCG Pocket, Monster Hunter Wilds beta, Silent Hill 2, Walkabout Minigolf, PowerWash Simulator. Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Ubisoft disbands the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team, Baldur's Gate 3 publishing chief calls out Ubisoft's 'broken strategy': Microsoft CEO's pay rises 63% to $79m, Xbox reaffirms commitment to "bringing great games to more people on more devices", and Valve rejects "yearly cadence" of Steam Deck hardware releases to be "fair" to gamers. Also: GOTY recommendations, musical instruments, dodgy Lego streams, and more! Games discussed: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Dark Souls III Contact Website Contact form Discord Bluesky Threads X Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Everything announced in Microsoft's October Xbox Partner Preview, the details of Nintendo's mysterious Switch Online playtest have leaked already, 700+ Ubisoft France staff walk out on a three-day strike in dispute over home working and pay, Shawn Layden says things, Hazelight is teasing their new co-op game, and there's a new £25 print gaming periodical to buy. Also: Will James ever finish Dark Souls 3? Will we do spoilercasts for the new Life is Strange game? Will we create YouTube Shorts? And do we like short games? Games discussed: Neva, Meta Quest 3s - Walkabout Mini Golf, Vegas Infinite, Crisis Brigade 2, Undisputed, Steam Next Fest demos, Citizen Sleeper 2, 30 Birds, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Keep Driving, Knights in Tight Spaces. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Game Freak had a data breach, Nintendo announces an alarm clock (and separately working on mystery Nintendo Switch Online features), there's now 203 Disco Elysium spin-offs in the works, NetEase finally lifts the lid on the Destiny f2p game, Xbox Cloud Gaming will let players stream any game in their library from November, there's a Xbox Partner Preview showcase this week, EA is adding an open world to EAFC and more.  Also: Surviving apocalypses, KurosawaGate strikes again, new pocket ideas, best holidays, new food and drink-themed streams, and more! Games discussed: Silent Hill 2, Neva, Balatro, God of War, Tiny Glade, Echoes of Wisdom, PowerWash Simulator, Metaphor: ReFantazio. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Play magazine is closing down, Switch emulator Ryujinx taken offline, 53% of gamers prefer single-player games apparently, 343 rebrands and confirms multiple new Halo games are coming, and J Allard joins Amazon. Also: Musical gaming collabs, gaming mags, kids and games, protective accoutrements, and more! Games discussed: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, WWE 2K24, Star Wars Outlaws, Space Marine 2, Balatro, God of War, Steel Battalion. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: A State of Play and Tokyo Game Show happened, the Meta Quest 3S is finally real, and Yves Guillemot is being weird and scared. Also: James is a sociopath, Sean is talking nonsense again, some incredible listener correspondence about a Facebook group for gaming dads, and CHEESE FACTS Games discussed: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, FC25 Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sue Palworld developer, Nintendo's prepping mystery wireless device, Sony announces Limited Edition 30th Anniversary PS5 consoles, a new Like A Dragon game has been announced, and a State of Play is coming this week. Also: favourite cheeses, dad games and more! Games discussed: The Plucky Squire, FC25, UFO 50, P8GO.   Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Sony announces the PlayStation 5 Pro that costs £700 (+ £100 for the disc drive and more for the vertical stand), Microsoft lays off another 650 staff, Annapurna's entire gaming team has resigned. Unity's cancelled its controversial Runtime Fee, and Flappy Bird is back! (kinda, sorta not) Also: Life in 2D, relationship advice, yolk, narratives, chips, and more. Games discussed: Astro Bot, Emio: The Smiling Man, Splatoon 3, Zenless Zone Zero, Loop Hero.   Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Concord pulled from sale, Star Wars Outlaws creative director a ‘bit disappointed' with its review scores, Heaven 17 songwriter tells Rockstar to do one, Switch 2 probably has backwards compatibility support (!!!!) and Astro Bot is 2024's highest-rated standalone game so far, according to Metacritic. Also: Wussy wuss bags, YouTube recommendations, explaining popular culture, Astro Bot vs Red Dead 2 AGAIN, and more. Games discussed: Astro Bot, Space Marine 2, Star Wars Outlaws. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: All the news from last week's Nintendo Direct and Indie World showcases, PS5 Pro announcement plans and console design have leaked, Concord hasn't sold very well, and early Star Wars Outlaws players on PS5 had to start the game again. Also: the tattoo bet winner is officially declared, apocalypse fun, Christmas every day, going back to the old days of gaming, TCGScon South, and more. Games discussed: Star Wars Outlaws, Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: all the news from Gamescom Opening Night Live, the Star Wars Outlaw reviews have dropped, Xbox loses another exclusive, Avowed is 30fps, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp is going away, and Molyneux is back. Also: what got us into games, magic spoon and curry update, best start-up splash screens, and more! Games discussed: 1000xResist, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Flower, Journey, Arco, Dilemo. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Black Myth: Wukong marketing team offers some stringent review guidelines, Switch 2 ain't coming in early 2025 APPARENTLY, another big Xbox title might be coming to PS5, and Silksong won't be at ONL. Also: cool moves, bad taste, body damage systems, Farley farts, meal deal strats and more! Games discussed: The First Descendent, Zenless Zone Zero, 1000xRESIST, Monster Hunter Rise Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks has been acquired and saved, Marathon might be in trouble, Meta shuts down Ready at Dawn, GTA 6 won't be on Game Pass (DESPITE WHAT SEAN BELL SAYS), and the Borderlands movie is total shit. Also: Gaming flexes, Driv3r debacles, everyday QTEs, Final Fantasy jobs, Britishness in games, and more! Games discussed: Lost Judgment, Dark Souls III, SteamWorld Heist 2, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: Bungie lays off 220 staff while its CEO is criticised for spending millions on classic cars. Also, Game Informer closes after 33 years, making games for Apple sounds horrendous, Braid's Anniversary Edition sold like dog shit, and Valve is definitely, 100% working on a new project that could be Half-Life 3!!!!! Also: sporting heroes, the Star Wars bet, new camera angles in games, TCGS Olympics, surprise facts, and more! Games discussed: Thank Goodness You're Here!, Dungeons of Hinterberg, The Case of the Golden Idol, Lost Judgment Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: PlayStation VR2 receives a huge price cut, World of Warcraft's entire dev team unionises, US video game performers announce strike over AI stuff, Humble Games has reportedly been closed, and the Xbox 360 marketplace is RIP. Also: Go! Go! Beckham!, teeth whitening, clans and more! Games discussed: Arranger, No Man's Sky Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

This week: the FTC kicks off about recent Game Pass changes, Bethesda unionises, Xbox marketing in Europe is going bye-bye, the Halo TV series is cancelled, Nintendo's releasing a new Joy-Con stand, and new Star Wars Outlaws footage has been released… Also: mess, smells, monkey balls and more. Games discussed: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, Nobody Wants to Die, Flock, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Sonic Superstars. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong