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Aches and Games

Giles Nicholson, James Hopes

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/26d. Total Eps: 27

A relaxed monthly chat between two *slightly older* British friends - talking life, gaming (and basically whatever other nonsense comes to mind). We're currently playing on Xbox, PlayStation 5 plus a bit of PC and Nintendo Switch action. Our regular episodes drop every first Friday of the month. Special episodes on big topics or news drop "as and when" (also on this feed).

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October 25 / Sword of the Sea - the sublime and the ridiculous?

Season 2 · Episode 9

Thursday, October 2, 2025 • Duration 01:18:53

Hi everyone!

In October's episode we sword sand surf our way through the pleasant lands of Sword of the Sea and talk about everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus highlights from this month's Nintendo Direct, Sony's latest State of Play and thoughts on Kojima's OD - Knock. Plus we share any upcoming releases that have caught our eye.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intros and feedback to last month's show

07:45 What we've been up to

26:35 Sword of the Sea (last month's "Sub Club" pick)

38:31 Other games we've been playing

61:45 Next Month's Sub Club pick is...

64:05 Newsbytes

77:29 Wrapping up

As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials@achesandgames, our Facebook page or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com. And please check out the website at www.achesandgames.co.uk where you'll also find some great written reviews of the games we play.

Cheers!

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September 25 / Prince of Persia - lost crowns, found hard

Season 2 · Episode 8

Thursday, September 4, 2025 • Duration 01:24:30

Hi everyone!

In September's episode we're talking Prince of Persia : The Lost Crown and what else we've been doing, watching and playing this month. Plus thoughts on this month's gaming news, upcoming highlights, KPop Demon Hunters and 90's one hit wonders Kris Kross (really).

Timestamps:

00:00 Intros

01:52 What we've been up to (and watching)

30:15 Prince of Persia : The Lost Crown - this month's SubClub

41:42 What else we've been playing

62:39 Next Month's SubClub pick is...

67:47 Newsbytes / coming up

83:15 Wrapping up (an epic show!)

Cheers!

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August 25 / Rematch vs FC25 & the lionesses lead the way

Season 2 · Episode 8

Thursday, July 31, 2025 • Duration 01:23:11

Hi everyone!

In August's episode of "Aches & Games monthly" we go football crazy, with a face-off between Rematch and FC25 for our SubClub and inspired by the lionesses and the women's Euros in general. But fear not and footy-phobics - we also talk gigs, games and general gibberish as we go through what else we've been doing, watching and playing this month.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intros

02:05 What we've been up to and watching

29:11 FC25 v Rematch - a face-off for this month's SubClub

49:07 What else we've been playing

69:49 Next Month's Sub Club pick is...

72:42 Newsbytes / coming up

81:27 Wrapping up

Cheers!

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July 25 / Bomb Rush Cyberfunk & heads that fall off

Season 2 · Episode 7

Thursday, July 3, 2025 • Duration 01:16:52

Hi everyone!

In July's episode of "Aches & Games monthly" we grind our way through Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and talk about everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus any news and upcoming releases that have caught our eye.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intros

02:35 What we've been up to

24:45 Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (last month's "Sub Club" pick)

35:03 Other games we've been playing

62:50 Next Month's Sub Club pick is...

67:01 Newsbytes

74:32 Wrapping up

Cheers!

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The (absolute?) state of Xbox in 2025 - an A&G special episode

Season 2 · Episode 103

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 46:36

Hi everyone

In our latest **special episode** of Aches & Games we’re talking Xbox – specifically :

· what actually is "Xbox” in 2025

· thoughts as we come off this year's games showcase

· and how we feel about the future of the platform

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:32 Just what is "Xbox" in 2025

3:40 Console and beyond

12:03 Games - from famine to feast?

26:19 Now and next - where is this all going?

44:24 Wrapping up

45:48 Bonus content?

As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials@achesandgames, our Facebook page or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com.

And please check out the website at www.achesandgames.co.uk where you'll also find some great written reviews of the games we play.

Cheers!

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June 25 / Atomfall & Giraffe fashion dilemmas

Season 2 · Episode 6

Thursday, June 5, 2025 • Duration 01:14:53

Hi everyone!

In June's episode of "Aches & Games monthly" we talk about the delightfully British Atomfall plus everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus a quick run through any news of the moment, as well as new and upcoming releases that have caught our eye.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intros

01:35 What we've been up to

21:29 Atomfall (last month's "Sub Club" pick)

31:06 Other games we've been playing

46:03 Next Month's GOTM is...

49:12 A busy month for news

65:16 New to subscription / new releases!

73:02 Wrapping up

Cheers!

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May 25 / Blue Prince

Season 2 · Episode 5

Thursday, May 1, 2025 • Duration 01:03:32

Hi everyone!

In May's episode of "Aches & Games monthly" we talk about the intriguing Blue Prince plus everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus a quick run through some new and upcoming releases that have caught our eye.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intros

1:49 What we've been up to

20:55 Blue Prince

32:39 What else we've been playing

52:47 New Games that have caught our eye

57:08 Next Month's GOTM is...

61:28 Wrapping up

Cheers!

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Our Nintendo-based gaming memories - an A&G special episode

Season 2 · Episode 102

Thursday, April 17, 2025 • Duration 44:25

Hi everyone

In our latest **special episode** of Aches & Gameswe reminisce while sharing our Nintendo-based gaming memories - from the NES and Game Boy all the way up to the Switch while also looking ahead to the Switch 2.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:08 The early home consoles (NES, SNES and N64)

10:32 Downs ups and downs (Gamecube, Wii and the Wii U)

22:06 Gaming on the go (Gameboy, GBA, the DS & 3DS)

29:11 Two become one (the many Nintendo Switch years)

36:02 Evolution not revolution (will we be buying Switch 2)

As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials@achesandgames, our Facebook page or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com.

And please check out the website at www.achesandgames.co.uk where you'll alsofind some great written reviews of the games we play.

Cheers!

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April 25 / Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Season 2 · Episode 4

Thursday, April 3, 2025 • Duration 01:10:21

Hi everyone!

In April's "Aches & Games monthly" we talk:

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage plus everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and some new and notable games hitting Game Pass and PS+ this month.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intros

1:53 What we've been up to

20:06 Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

28:08 What else we've been playing

43:29 News Bytes / New Games / Next Month's GOTM is...

53:29 Nintendo Switch 2 - instant reactions

66:07 Wrapping up

Cheers!

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March 25 / The Stanley Parable

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, March 7, 2025 • Duration 59:52

Hi everyone!

Welcome to March's "Aches & Games monthly".

As well as what we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month, we discuss The Stanley Parable - February's mind-bending game of the month . Plus we talk about a pretty stacked State of Play stream from Sony, an adorable indie showcase from ID@Xbox and various other bits and bobs.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intros

1:40 What we've been up to

23:01 The Stanley Parable (Caution: Spoilers!)

33:29 What else we've been playing

47:21 News Bytes / Sony's State of Play and more

56:43 March's GOTM is ...

58:53 Wrapping up

As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials@achesandgames, our Facebook page or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com. And please check out the website at www.achesandgames.co.uk where you'll alsofind some great written reviews of the games we play.

Cheers!

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