We're back from gamescom and we have a TON of games to talk about. We dig deep into Star Wars Outlaws and Black Myth: Wukong, and Matt P and Dale talk about their hands-on time with the hotly anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta and Silent Hill 2 remakes. We've also seen Alien: Romulus, and not only do we have a spoiler-free chat, but we also dive into a spoiler convo after we've read your feedback. Don't worry if you haven't seen it yet, there are plenty of warnings to stop listening. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week full of seeing new and upcoming games in Germany, Cardy, Matt, and Alex are here to report back on everything they've seen. There's Dying Light: The Beast, Avowed, Indiana Jones, Crimson Desert, Atomfall, and much, much more. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's back! Well it's not, but the last week captured a little of what made E3s of old so special, thanks to tons of new announcements and fresh gameplay for games we're already excited about. Now the dust has settled, Matt, Jesse, and Alex look back at the games that really stood out and take on the challenge of picking a single game from the hundreds shown to crown the Best Game of Not-E3 (or BeGoNE3 for short). Of course, we want to hear what got you excited too, so send in your top picks to ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bang! This week's IGN UK Podcast is all about shooters. Cardy has Overwatch 2 impressions to share, Mat J has been getting stuck into the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Beta, and Matt P has been enjoying the Doom-inspired Prodeus. They then share some of their favourite FPS games, as well as some that have been lost to time, but live long in the heart. Got a game for us to play or some feedback you'd like read out on the show? Why not email us: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Descend into the slimy heart of the IGN UK podcast this week, as Joe is confusingly repulsed by Scorn, Matt and Cardy have conflicting feelings on the new Monkey Island, and everyone really likes Andor (eventually). We also have a special little tease for a live show we hope to be putting on in the not-too-distant future... Got a game for us to play or some feedback you'd like read out on the show? Why not email us: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Matt are here to pick out all of the games, movies and TV show news that caught their eye from all of the streams and events that happened over the past week. PlayStation’s State of Play, a Nintendo Direct, Ubisoft Forward, D23, and TGS. That’s just too much innit. Got a game for us to play or some feedback you'd like read out on the show? Why not email us: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Time Stamps:  01:21 - State of Play 17:17 - Nintendo Direct 28:51 - Ubisoft Forward 42:07 - Disney Time 59:52 - Feedback 1:10:45 - Burgers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're now a few episodes deep into House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power, so it's time to chat about them in detail with Lord of the Rings superfan, Jesse, and Game of Thrones mega nerd, Dale. Mat J also has some thoughts about the fantasy feast and we also chat about the third in the 2022 dragon trilogy, Welcome to Wrexham. We then have some of your opinions about the shows fresh from Twitter, and not one, but TWO Endless Search games! Got a game for us to play or some feedback you'd like read out on the show? Why not email us: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #661: House of the Rings of Power Time Stamps: 01:30 - Rings of Power 14:44 - House of the Dragon 30:45 - Welcome to Wrexham 39:30 - Game of Thrones name game 47:45 - Twitter Opinions 54:25 - Endless Search: Go On, Name 'Um! Fantasy edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time since early 2020, the IGN UK Podcast comes to you from the comfort of the IGN UK studio. That means professional-grade audio recording technology is perfectly blended with unmissable chat about video games. Cardy, Joe, and Matt discuss upcoming Batman game Gotham Knights, plus the final highlights of Gamescom: the soulslike/God of War mashup Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, miniatures game Moonbreaker, and the Lovecraftian horror lurking in the waters of Dredge. Plus, there's first thoughts on Immortality, the new FMV game from Her Story and Telling Lies creator Sam Barlow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the midst of the German heat at gamescom 2022, Cardy, Joe, Matt, and Dale come together to deliver their thoughts on the best games they've seen at the show so far. We've got The Callisto Protocol, High on Life, The Devil in Me, Atlas Fallen, Alone on the Dark, Aliens: Dark Descent, Gord, plus the reveal of the dark secrets that live within Papa Joe's. What caught your eye from gamescom 2022? What song would you like to hear a robot play on a tuba? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's with a heavy heart that Alex, Emma and Mat wave good by to Saul Goodman (or should we say Jimmy) for the last time, but thankfully there's She-Hulk and some unexpectedly great games to raise the mood. And Mat reacts in the most British way when trying to get the most British of Pikachus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a big week for streaming: Netflix has the long-awaited TV show adaptation of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, and Disney+/Hulu has Prey, the innovative new entry in the Predator series. Matt, Jesse, and Cardy are here to discuss both, and dream up their own weird Predator films. Want to get in touch to talk about Predator, pets, or game music tracks that bring a tear to your eye? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game music is good, innit? To mark the first ever Gaming Prom this week Cardy, Joe, and Dale are here to build their ultimate game soundtracks. Expect sweeping orchestral pieces, chunky metal battle themes, and Flo Rida. All the good stuff. Want to get in touch to talk about cats? Custard? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Matt are ready to rank every MCU property that has a release date in the order they are most excited to see them in. If you aren't into your Marvel though, there's still plenty on some of the other news to come out of Comic-Con last week including Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, and The Sandman. All after too much chat about egg custard tarts - the sweetest of all the quiches. Want to get in touch to talk about cats? Custard? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Dale, and Alex are here to preview this week's selection of summer showcases, including a delve into what to expect from Summer Game Fest, Xbox, Ubisoft, and Nintendo. Then there are a handful of film, TV, and game recommendations from Cardy's Big Week Off, ranging from French resistance cinema and Vietnam war thrillers to open-world cat games. Send in your food nonsense to ign_ukfeedback@ign.com (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cool cats Cardy, Dale, and Matt are feline good and ready to talk about new cat puzzle-adventure game, Stray. Alongside that, we have hands-on impressions of the upcoming Saints Row reboot, the new Resident Evil Netflix series, belated Nier: Automata thoughts and game of the year - PowerWash Simulator. There’s also the return of the 1-star movie game where we channel more unhinged film opinions and of course, your feedback. Want to get in touch to talk about cats? Power washing? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Emma, and Mat discuss the latest Asguardian adventures in Thor: Love and Thunder. After this spoiler-free chat, they share their top picks for actors they’d love to see take on the roles of the MCU’s next big bads. Mat takes everyone on a tour into the wonderful world of Anime in the Endless Search, before rounding things off with some spoilery Thor thoughts. Reckon you’ve got a better dream casting for the next MCU villain? Send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Cardy, Emma, and Dale delve into Stranger Things as they rank their top 10 characters, choose which 80's movie posters they'd have on their bedroom wall, and choose which song which save them from Vecna's grasp. Don't worry though, if you haven't watched Stranger Things Season 4 yet, it's spoiler-free until the very end and plenty more to enjoy as well. Want to get in touch to talk about potatoes? Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Matt have convened to build the best RPGs ever as 30 different games are picked and dreams and horrors come to life. Taking turns they pick everything from combat and music to location and party members as things get increasingly more tense and borderline angry. It’s all good fun, though. Before that, there are reminders as to why you should be watching Atlanta and The Boys if you aren’t already, as well as why you should be excited about Cult of the Lamb. Joe also audibly salivates at the thought of a beefy pie. Want to get in touch to talk about potatoes? Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy and Dale are here and they've brought a brand new host with them! Mat.J has arrived and he wants to tell us why you should be playing Neon White. We also have some good chats about Evil West, Ms. Marvel, and at the end we have a big old spoiler session with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Cakes? Issues with the name Clive? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Alex are here to talk about some of their favourite announcements and reveals from this year’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. We’ve got your Starfields, your Redfalls, your Kojimas. We’ve got the lot. Also, a slightly deeper dive into how A Plague Tale: Requiem is shaping up and the unfortunate tale of two underwhelming blockbuster films in the shape of Jurassic World: Dominion and Lightyear. Fear not though, there’s a banging round of the Endless Search and some impromptu cake chat. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Cake? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Alex are here to talk about some of their favourite announcements and reveals from this year’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. We’ve got your Starfields, your Redfalls, your Kojimas. We’ve got the lot. Also, a slightly deeper dive into how A Plague Tale: Requiem is shaping up and the unfortunate tale of two underwhelming blockbuster films in the shape of Jurassic World: Dominion and Lightyear. Fear not though, there’s a banging round of the Endless Search and some impromptu cake chat. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Cake? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Alex are here to talk about some of their favourite announcements and reveals from this year’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. We’ve got your Starfields, your Redfalls, your Kojimas. We’ve got the lot. Also, a slightly deeper dive into how A Plague Tale: Requiem is shaping up and the unfortunate tale of two underwhelming blockbuster films in the shape of Jurassic World: Dominion and Lightyear. Fear not though, there’s a banging round of the Endless Search and some impromptu cake chat. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Cakes? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to pick out their highlights from this week’s Summer Games Fest, as well as PlayStation’s recent State of Play. Along with that, we have impressions of The Quarry - the spiritual successor to Until Dawn - and ask the big questions like is everything better if put in a cookie? The short answer is yes.  Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello there! Yes, we’re talking about Obi-Wan Kenobi this week and it’s fun first three episodes. There’s yet more Star Wars to tackle as well with the reveal of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and the first trailer for Andor.  Stranger Things is back and arguably better than ever and Cardy and Dale have been watching it while Joe has been playing Card Shark, a game all about cheating at cards. Oh, and Dale’s been playing another new horror game called Madison. There’s a lot, plus another round of everyone's favourite new Endless Search game. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale, Matt P. and Emma chat about everything shown and announced in the May 30th PlayStation State of Play, including an Alien VR game, Monster Hunter: Wilds and the biggest new announcement of all; the return of Astro Bot! Dale has also seen the Stranger Things live theatre show, Stranger Things: The First Shadow and needs to rave about its amazing production. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including a hideous pasta pudding concoction. Send in your food nonsense to ign_ukfeedback@ign.com (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, sorry, we didn't talk about Star Wars because we did this in the past. Instead! We talked about the Gollum video game, the TV show you've never heard of that you should probably give a try, the TV show you HAVE heard of and probably have given a try, and much more. Oh, and Joe has an IMPORTANT new chocolate bar recommendation. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale is starring in his very own film this week, so it was only fair he joined both Cardy and Joe to talk all about Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. There’s also an update on how the upcoming Saints Row reboot is looking as well as more Top Gun: Maverick chat as it’s so good it would be rude not to. Joe then unpacks his mixed thoughts about Tunic, before another cracking edition of the Endless Search is played. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Joe are here to take your breath away with some chat about Top Gun: Maverick. They also delve into how Gotham Knights is shaping up, as well as impressions of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, Rogue Legacy 2, and Citizen Sleeper. There’s also what must be the highest-scoring Endless Search yet to enjoy. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Jesse, and Dale are here to deliver a podcast of madness to your ears as they talk about the new Doctor Strange film. They also report on their sneak peek of Avatar: The Way of Water, before diving into a bunch of games you may not have heard of but may well want to check out - Dread Hunger, Loot River, and Save Room. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Overwatch 2 beta is live, so of course, we’re going to talk about it. To do just that are Cardy, Matt and Alex who delve into just how new it feels. We also have impressions of Switch Sports and Richard Linklater's latest film, Apollo 10 ½. Then there’s the stuff you care about, such as milk, out of date chocolate, and father and son bonding stories. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe’s been putting his fingers all over another brand new handheld console - the Playdate. He tells Cardy and Emma all about it before they delve into the worlds of Lego: Builder’s Journey, Better Call Saul, Windfall, and Vampire Survivors. There’s also a hotly contested Endless Search and plenty of chocolate and grave digging business Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. End music credit: Funeral March - Chopin (Elzy Wize remix) - https://youtu.be/SVlAZhaugRs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Dale are here as The Firm reunites to take part in the 2013 Build-a-Game Workshop in which they battle it out to create the best game they can from all that were released that year. Before that, though there are thoughts on the new Fantastic Beasts film as well as Robert Eggers' Norse revenge drama, The Northman. After all of that, the table is set for a waffle party as Severance spoilers are discussed now that season one has come to a close. Want to get in touch to talk about game mechanics you completely missed? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to rattle through all of the games and films they’ve been watching and playing recently. There’s The Quarry, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Weird West, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. Too much really. Want to get in touch to talk about game mechanics you completely missed? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale, Joe and Jesse are here and chatting everything Steam Deck, but mostly about how flipping big and unwieldy it is. The lads have also seen the first episode of Moon Knight and are hesitant about its quality, especially compared to Severance. We also dive into the mess that is the new PlayStation Plus tier system. Want to get in touch to talk about your "how is this my job?? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale, Matt and Jesse are here to share all their (mixed) thoughts on Ghostwire: Tokyo. Matt waxes lyrical about the new Disney+ film, Fresh, and Dale has finished Apple T.V's The After Party and is equally impressed. We also have the smelliest section of IGN UK feedback in, well... forever! Want to get in touch to talk about your favourite smells or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here this week to talk about cursed meals they've eaten. Before all of that, though, there are thoughts on the madness that is Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, why Hellblade 2 isn't quite working for them, the intriguing concept behind sci-fi survival game The Alters, and another of Cardy's foreign film recommendations in the shape of Hirokazu Kore-eda's Monster. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including multiple unseasoned ground beef recipes. Send in your food nonsense to ign_ukfeedback@ign.com (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Cardy, Emma and Al’s turn to deliver an hour of waffle this week as GTA V returns and is unsurprisingly still a very good game. There’s also Hogwarts Legacy reactions, Tunic impressions, and why you should be watching Severance and Turning Red. The Endless Search returns with huge stakes on the line this week, as well as some of your emails. Want to get in touch to talk about things you’ve eaten that you shouldn’t have or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring has arrived and so have Cardy, Matt, and Dale. This week is a little bit of a mish-mash of Overwatch 2 news, WWE 2K22, the Kirby demo, and yes, more Elden Ring. Plus, right at the end, we have a spoiler-filled Batman discussion for anyone who’s seen it. A twist on a familiar Endless Search game makes an appearance as well as your feedback.  Want to get in touch to talk about things you’ve eaten that you shouldn’t have or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Joe have all seen The Batman and share their spoiler-free thoughts on it. Elden Ring has taken over everyone’s lives so there’s a good chunk of that as well as Gran Turismo 7 and Far: Changing Tides chat. A favourite Endless Search game returns as well as some particularly sweaty feedback. Want to get in touch to talk about things you’ve eaten that you shouldn’t have or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Attribution:"Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elden Ring is finally here and Matt has 30 hours of playtime under his belt. He tells us whether it’s truly one of the greatest games of all time before joining Cardy and Joe in designing their “perfect’ open world games in the IGN UK Build-A-Game Workshop. What Frankenstein monster-like creations will they come up with? Listen to find out. As ever there's your feedback including Men in Black and faith healers. All the good stuff. Want to get in touch to talk about things you’ve eaten that you shouldn’t have or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Horizon Forbidden West is here and Cardy, Matt and Dale have all been playing it. Hear what they think as well as their time with Lost Ark, Sifu and the return of Cyberpunk 2077. There’s also time for a bit of Netflix corner with the arrival of a Kanye West documentary and Dale’s newfound passion for Love is Blind. As ever there's a round of the Endless Search and your delectable feedback. Want to get in touch to talk about things you’ve eaten that you shouldn’t have or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Dale, and Emma pick out their highlights from this week’s Nintendo Direct including Kirby’s magnificent mouth and the return of Mario Strikers. Emma’s had the chance to play a bit of Elden Ring and shares what she thinks of it while Dale has been watching Pam & Tommy. Then Cardy blabbers on about Korean cinema for a little bit. As ever there's a round of the Endless Search and your feedback. Want to get in touch to talk about your favourite lunch box snack or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt, Joe, and Emma come together this week to discuss two of the biggest games of the moment: Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Dying Light 2. But we don't just do games on this podcast, oh no, so there's also talk of two new Netflix hits - Archive 81 and Murderville - as well as the latest stabathon from the Scream series. As ever there's a round of the Endless Search - this one's Goosebumps themed - and your feedback. Want to get in touch to talk about your favourite lunch box snack or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe, Cardy, and Dale assembled this week to discuss only the biggest topics: Star Wars games, The Rock's next video game movie, their feelings on Yellowjackets, and the continuing saga of the things people chew on that doctors and dentists would likely warn against. Want to get in touch to talk about your favourite lunch box snack or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Matt unite to discuss this week in video games, because actual video games have happened. There's chat about the ridiculously entertaining Windjammers 2, and we perform an alien autopsy on the weirdest Tom Clancy game of all time, Rainbow Six Extraction. Plus, thoughts on spooky PvP game Midnight Ghost Hunt, Oscar Isaac's accent in Moon Knight, and an absolute truck full of feedback. Want to get in touch to talk about your favourite lunch box snack or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Matt are here to pitch their big predictions for upcoming video game sequels. Where will GTA 6 be set? Who will we play as in Spider-Man 2? Will Joe ever play a new Kessen game? All of these questions will be answered, as well as bigger issues such as which snack is the king of the lunchbox. Want to get in touch? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Jesse recently visited Ubisoft Quebec to check out Assassin’s Creed Shadows for an IGN exclusive, and now they’re on the podcast chatting about everything from samurai to seasons to dynamic weather. Emma’s also getting involved with her thoughts on recent indie hit Animal Well, which has been gradually melting her mind with its fantastic puzzle designs. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including a horrifying account of chickens being roasted in a machine that is categorically incapable of roasting meat. Send in your food nonsense to ign_ukfeedback@ign.com (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Joe, and Dale are here to run through the five best things they each did over the Christmas break. We've got superheroes, detectives, murders, and metaverses among many other topics. The Endless Search also makes its glorious return as well as a borderline heated debate about what the best British crisp is. Want to get in touch? Why not let us know what the best Christmas present you received this year was. Feel free to sling us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of a new year, it's time to look ahead. Join Cardy, Alex, and Jesse as they go through all of the big games, films, and TV shows coming in 2022. There's a lot to be excited about so settle in. Why not let us know what you're looking forward to the most? Feel free to sling us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've done the games awards, so it's only rigt that we cover movies and TV as well, right? Simon, Joe, and Matt convened this week to invent never-to-be-repeated categories that allow them to talk about their favourite shows and films from the last 12 months – as well as one movie that Joe simply never wants to think about again. If you've got any alternative awards of your own, feel free to sling us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Merry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices