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| 521: Ten Dads Going At It | 30 sept. 2026 | 02:14:57 | |
James is away this week, so we’re joined by none other than Ellie Gibson! This week: The XBOX reset continues, while Minecraft still gets 300k new players a day, Bungie says it’s “not done with Destiny” and is looking to restore vaulted content, ARC Raiders is getting a PvE test, and Sony is allegedly surveying devs about disc support. Also: reckless driving, the TCGS band, Mario recommendations, football knowledge, TCGS lore and more. Games Discussed: Well Dweller, EA Sports FC 27, 007 First Light, Meccha Chameleon, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Star Wars: Zero Company. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 520: Not the Fridge's Fault | 23 sept. 2026 | 02:10:26 | |
Hideo Kojima responds to accusations of PhysInt being over budget and late on deadline, more mass layoffs, Wolverine fart gas updates, more Game Pass changes are rumoured, Jonathan Blow, and more. Also: game furniture, James’ hollywood big break, and more. Games Discussed: Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave, EA Sports FC 27, Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Star Wars: Zero Company, Islands of Insight. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 519: Majora’s Mark | 16 sept. 2026 | 02:04:55 | |
Sean’s away, so it’s left to David, James and Mat to do what’s necessary. This week: everything announced at last week’s Nintendo Direct and special Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Sony reportedly ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint following missed deadlines and Death Stranding 1&2 missing sales expectations, and Nintendo of America thanks fans for dealing with tariff-related price hikes by encouraging them to spend more money. Also: Life-improving games, lifetime expenditure on video games, folding iPhones and more. Games Discussed: Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Orbitals, Pragmata. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 518: Fresh Cream Arrays | 09 sept. 2026 | 02:22:33 | |
Xbox is capping cloud gaming to 15 hours and charging for extra playtime, everything announced at last week’s State of Play, Nintendo confirms two Nintendo Directs, UK PS5 and Xbox sales jumped by a third following GTA 6’s Netflix reveal, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets a surprise Switch 2 update. Also: gut health, binoculars in games, pudding resources, pronunciation fun, and more. Games Discussed: Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Orbitals, Star Wars: Zero Company, The Artisan of Glimmith. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 517: Horse With No Rider | 02 sept. 2026 | 02:23:13 | |
GTA 6’s extended gameplay reveal, Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2026, Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature, Project Helix will be a ‘family of devices’, and there’s been a massive Steam leak with early builds of Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2 and more. Also: Agent 47 kills, gaming headsets, AI in games, and more. Games Discussed: Star Wars Zero Company, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Big Walk, Jackbox Party Pack. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 516: Tomorrow or Yesterday | 26 août 2026 | 01:59:11 | |
GTA 6 has leaked in a huge way, you can now buy a t-shirt to help fired Rockstar employees, PlayStation reminds people that they don’t own their digital games,former EA manager doesn't believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover, and legendary game developer Warren Spector announces his retirement. Also: The Autobahn, recommended albums, postcards, Steam Deck recommendations, ties, and more! Games Discussed: Pragmata, Big Walk, Mario Galaxy 2, UnLoop. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 515: Over Stuffed | 19 août 2026 | 02:15:19 | |
David and Sean return, and there’s plenty to discuss. Such as Saber CEO Matthew Karch apologising to the writer he said he'd have "been happy to replace" with AI, Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, XBOX CEO Asha Sharma's internal playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 disrupted by a giant inflatable rat, as Bethesda union protests cuts, Netflix shutting down Oxenfree studio, and 2K unveils ‘ambitious’ new sports studio stuffed with EA Sports FIFA talent. Also: Getdown Services album, sweaty games, Astro Bot and more. Games Discussed: Big Walk, Offbeat, ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Splatoon Raiders, PowerWash Simulator 2, The Granny Detective Society. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 514: Newsy Week | 12 août 2026 | 02:10:53 | |
David and Sean are out, leaving James and Mat to put on their big boy pants and deliver a podcast all by themselves. Can’t be that hard, right? This week: We're getting an "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto 6 on 27th August, Take-Two boss says we'll all be streaming our games in about "three years", Switch 2 continues to be Nintendo’s fastest selling system, Roblox tanked $9 Billion in a single day, and the late Sam Neill will reportedly feature in The Legend of Zelda film. Also: What was ‘Interface’, folding iPhones, VHS memories, boycotts and more. Games Discussed: Big Walk, Halo: Campaign Evolved, The Incident at Galley House, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Tangle Tower. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 513: Jazz In The Streets | 05 août 2026 | 01:57:21 | |
Xbox price hikes hit the UK, job losses at Double Fine, and James thinks he knows when the Ocarina of Time Remake is coming out. Also: turf renewal, fruits and veggies, and Sean not getting a joke. Games Discussed: Splatoon Raiders, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Rita SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 512: Corporate Character | 29 juil. 2026 | 02:25:05 | |
Angry PlayStation fans propose PS5 blackout in protest of Sony's disc decision, Xbox Backward Compatibility launches on PC, Xbox has started testing the option to stream games for free with ads at the start, and Splatoon Raiders was originally going to be a tower defence game. Also: crisp sandwiches, LEGO sets, Gogglebox and more. Games Discussed: Splatoon Raiders, Metal Gear Solid 3, Final Fantasy VII Remake, BC-250. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 511: It’s All Cinemas | 22 juil. 2026 | 02:06:31 | |
Bethesda reveals plans for Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, and more; Marathon’s director confirms he’s quit Bungie; Halo Studios reportedly cancels Halo multiplayer project Ekur, which had customisable Spartans and Elites and large player battles; and Disco Elysium and Zero Parades studio ZA/UM to lay off large chunk of staff once more. Also: Xbox games on PC, US/UK films, empty football stadiums, humming, and more. Games Discussed: The Mermaid Mask, Denshattack!, Heave Ho 2, Metal Gear Solid 2 SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 510: Unprotected | 15 juil. 2026 | 02:09:03 | |
Somehow even more XBOX layoff news, Bethesda union members to march in protest of sweeping Xbox job cuts, Asha Sharma joins a US government task force for employment, Nintendo is discontinuing Switch 1, and Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raises another $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders. Also: Unusual peripherals, impossible things in games, things we’re looking forward to that aren't GTA6, and more. Games Discussed: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Two Point Museum, Against The Storm, Metal Gear Solid. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 509: Weird Freaky Baby Thing | 08 juil. 2026 | 02:07:09 | |
Xbox announces plans to lay off 3,200 staff and divest five studios, Sony will no longer produce discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028, a rating for Metroid Ravenous has reportedly been spotted before quickly being removed, and Mario Kart World adds two new Knockout Tours. Also: Consoles as weapons, gross games, hype trailers, and more! Games Discussed: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Star Fox, GTA 5, Destiny 2 SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 508: Big RAM People | 01 juil. 2026 | 02:03:46 | |
Sony confirms 'significant' Bungie layoffs include 'most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members', Grand Theft Auto 6 price finally revealed as pre-orders go live, Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by $100-$150, Xbox hits worst US sales month on record (and PS5 drops 58%), and PlayStation’s boss may have hinted about PS6 being portable. Games Discussed: Star Fox, Escape Simulator, Destiny 2.
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| 507: He Didn't Fancy it | 24 juin 2026 | 02:14:58 | |
James is away (?!??!) so this week we’re joined by Iain Lee! This week: Steam Machine pricing has finally been revealed, the original Switch eShop isn’t shite any more, Don’t Nod may or may not be in financial trouble, and a new Sony controller patent lets buttons go hard or soft. Also: living room appearances, Bond quips, Gamertags, and fighter pilot callsigns. Games Discussed: SSX Tricky, Forza Horizon 6, Gitaroo Man, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?!, Schrödinger's Call.
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| 506: 90s Blading Podcast | 17 juin 2026 | 02:28:47 | |
This week: all the major announcements from last week’s Nintendo Direct, Xbox is reportedly preparing for "significant" lay-offs (featuring some breaking news), Microsoft considers spinning off Xbox, and Ubisoft is reportedly closing two studios and restructuring another. Yeah, it’s a depressing news week all right. Games Discussed: 007 First Light, Star Fox, Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, Pragmata, 2 Fights 2 Tight Spaces, TOEM 2, Wind Runners, Blood Dungeon, FIFA World Cup.
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| 505: Summer Game Fest 2026 | 10 juin 2026 | 02:23:08 | |
Summer Game Fest 2026 is here, so we’re going through all the major announcements from PlayStation State of Play, Geoff’s Summer Game Fest presentation, Day of the Devs, XBOX Games Showcase and the PC Gaming Show. NOTE: Sadly we had some technical issues with our streaming software with this one, so no video this week unfortunately!
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| 504: Number Go Up, Number Go Down | 03 juin 2026 | 02:25:44 | |
Valve announces significant Steam Deck price rises worldwide, Asha Sharma says the Xbox Game Pass price cut is working, Destruction AllStars delisted from PS Store, Fable delayed to 2027, and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is coming day-and-date to Switch 2. Also: D-pads vs analogue sticks, school cakes, what Mat finds exciting, and more. Games Discussed: 007 First Light, Pictonico, Mina the Hollower, Into the Slimy Mines.
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| 503: It Was Someone Else | 27 mai 2026 | 02:11:05 | |
It’s hot, but we’re here (just about). This week: Bungie planning "significant" layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends, a new PlayStation State of Play is announced, Microsoft launches Xbox Player Voice portal to listen closely to player feedback, Valnet introduces “pay per click” policies for writers, and Nintendo announces Pictonico; a new mobile game that turns your photos into mini-games. Games Discussed: Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, Space Haven.
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| 502: You Cares | 20 mai 2026 | 02:15:46 | |
David’s back! And we’re talking about Sega's "Super Game" being cancelled, Xbox controller leaks, Xbox is now XBOX, Subnautica 2 selling over a million copies in less than two hours, and PlayStation Plus increasing in price due 'ongoing market conditions'. Also: Scottish people, gaming laws, WWE entrance songs, and more. Games Discussed: Mixtape, Saros, inKONBINI One Store. Many Stories, Pragmata, Fortnite, Overwatch, Wildgate, Amberspire.
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| 501: Sean's R2D2 | 13 mai 2026 | 02:00:18 | |
We’re back, and our regular format has returned after last week’s console showdown. No David this week, but Sean, James and Mat are here to discuss Bungie massively underperforming, that Star Fox 64 remake, Switch 2 price hikes, a European alternative to Unreal Engine, and legendary Zelda director and Nintendo designer Takashi Tezuka retiring after more than 40 years. Also: which Star Fox characters are we, gaming while sick, cheap games, Teletext, and more. Games Discussed: Mixtape, Saros, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, inKONBINI One Store. Many Stories, Far Far West.
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| 500: Greatest Games Console of All Time | 06 mai 2026 | 03:50:48 | |
It’s episode 500 of The Computer Game Show(!) To celebrate such a nice, big, round number, we're using our GOTY format to decide the best games console of all time, from last week's draft picks. We apologise in advance.
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| 499: Some of Us | 29 avr. 2026 | 02:23:14 | |
Somehow, James Farley returned. Just in time for us to do our big ‘Best console of all time’ draft ahead of next week’s big episode 500. News-wise, Xbox has dropped Game Pass prices as Call of Duty officially exits the service's Day One launch slate strategy, there are rumours of yet another Game Pass tier, Xbox is Xbox again, and Miyamoto says he was surprised Mario Galaxy Movie reviews were even harsher than the first. Also: Warburtons, Kit Kat Chunkys, and dancing skills and more. Games Discussed: Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Titanium Court, Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, Life is Strange: Reunion SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 498: Off The Hook | 22 avr. 2026 | 02:16:31 | |
James is taking a well-deserved week off, so this week we’re joined by Jon Denton! A huge GTA Online leak has boosted Take-Two stock, Stop Killing Games makes its case to the European Parliament, PS5 sales spiked ahead of the global price-rise, and we look through the BAFTA Awards 2026 results. Also: skills we want, adjectives, podcast investments, deep video game knowledge, and more! Games Discussed: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Crimson Desert, Pragmata, Marathon, Dead As Disco SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 497: Shanghai Time | 15 avr. 2026 | 02:28:58 | |
James is back!! For a bit!!! And we've got an announcement to make. This week: More oven chat, Epic want some of that ARC Raiders money, Luna is basically going right in the bin, TCGS stamps, family traditions, and a discussion about what 'cool' is from some middle-aged men. Also, Nick Parton plays us out with a little 10th birthday gift. Games discussed: Pragmata, Life is Strange: Reunion, Minishoot’ Adventures, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, Raccoin, Whiskerwood SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 496: London | 08 avr. 2026 | 02:22:19 | |
The Computer Game Show is now 10 years old! In time-honoured tradition, James took the week off to celebrate, leaving David, Sean and Mat to answer listener questions and chat about other random bits for a couple of hours. Thanks to everyone who's ever listened, watched, shared, and joined us on this journey. Here's to the next decade of TCGS!
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| 495: In The Sky | 01 avr. 2026 | 02:25:51 | |
James is away, so this week we’re joined by Sarah Dyer! This week: Everything announced at last week’s Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, Xbox Games Showcase 2026 confirmed for 7th of June, Sony announces global price rise for PS5 consoles, NatetheHate reckons we’re getting a new Star Fox, and physical first-party Nintendo games to cost more than digital in the US. Games Discussed: Life Is Strange: Reunion, Esoteric Ebb, Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo, Crimson Desert
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| 494: Show Me That | 25 mars 2026 | 02:02:02 | |
Nvidia CEO says critics are "completely wrong" about DLSS 5 technology, Switch 2 just got a huge update that boosts old Switch games, and PlayStation Portal just got updated with a brand new High Quality Mode and ‘refined streaming experience’. Also: parallel universes, strange places to find video games, gaming ticks IRL, flashbangs, developer interviews, and more! Games Discussed: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Esoteric Ebb, Cairn, Red Dead Redemption 2.
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| 493: Live With It | 18 mars 2026 | 02:16:17 | |
Microsoft reveals more details about the next Xbox and promises an ‘order of magnitude increase’ in power, indie studio Speculative Agency returns Microsoft Xbox funding and urges others to boycott, Epic is raising Fortnite V-Buck prices "to help pay the bills", Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is coming to the Switch 2 later this Spring, and Resident Evil Requiem is getting story DLC and other bits. Also: Go arounds, more cheese debates, wealthy relatives and more. Games Discussed: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Raccoin demo, Esoteric Ebb, Minishoot Adventures, Planet of Lana 2, Reanimal.
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| 492: Very Marginal | 11 mars 2026 | 02:24:51 | |
The next-gen Xbox console is codenamed Project Helix and will play PC games; Valve still hopes to ship the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller "this year"; everything announced at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Nintendo sues the Trump administration, Nagoshi Studio reportedly facing closure, and EA lays off staff across Battlefield Studios. Also: breaking immersion, a cashless Mushroom Kingdom, hard cheese vs melted cheese, and more! Games Discussed: Resident Evil Requiem, Planet of Lana II, Marathon, Minishoot Adventures, Evercade Alpha, Pokémon Pokopia SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 491: Bad and Wrong | 04 mars 2026 | 02:02:22 | |
This week: Sony’s shift in strategy may lead to fewer PlayStation first party games on PC, Sony was ready to approve a Bloodborne remake (but FromSoftware turned it down), Amazon Game Studios ends publishing agreement with Maverick Games, IGN-owned Eurogamer cuts editorial staff, and Guitar Hero studio RedOctane returns with spiritual successor ‘Stage Tour’. Also: home arcades, more Steam Deck evangelism, and a listener is really angry about cassette tapes. Games Discussed: Marathon, Resident Evil Requiem, PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, Vampire Crawlers, Denshattack!, Map Map, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Walkabout Mini Golf SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 490: Blaring In Your Ears | 25 févr. 2026 | 02:22:37 | |
It’s a big news week as Xbox is on fire (again) and Sony is shutting down Bluepoint. This is a lively one. Games Discussed: PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, REANIMAL, It Takes Two, Virtual Boy, Planet of Lana, Star Citizen, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Sledding Game, Zero Parades for Dead Spies, Warioware Inc, Rhythm Tengoku, Let's Go Island: Lost In the Island of Tropics, Luigi’s Mansion Arcade, SegaSonic the Hedgehog, Daytona USA, Sega Rally Championship. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 489: How Mama Used To Make It | 18 févr. 2026 | 02:37:38 | |
This week: Everything announced at last week’s Sony State of Play, Highguard isn't shutting down despite Wildlight layoffs, Peter Molyneux's Masters of Albion will launch in early access, and Josef Fares drops hints about Hazelight’s next game. Also: superstitions, Portal tech tips, emulation, and more. Games Discussed: Mewgenics, Titanium Court, High on Life 2, God of War Sons of Sparta, Darwin’s Paradox!, Pure Pool Pro. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 488: Pixelated Mess | 11 févr. 2026 | 02:24:39 | |
This week: Everything announced at last week’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Switch finally surpasses the Nintendo DS to become Nintendo's best-selling console, Valve updates hardware launch timing due to component pricing, and AMD suggests the next-gen Xbox will arrive in 2027. Also: poor game-playing conditions, comparing ourselves to game characters, healthy food, odd gaming habits, angry gaming, favourite ice levels in games, and more! Games Discussed: Pragmata, Baby Steps, Battlefield 6, Donkey Kong Country, Arc Raiders. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 487: No Visible Areolas | 04 févr. 2026 | 02:03:59 | |
This week: GAME is going into administration (again), Ubisoft unions call for four-day strike, Dispatch studio apologises if it "looks like it was trying to hide" censored Switch content, Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics launch on Switch and Switch 2 soon, and a Nintendo Partner Direct is reportedly coming next week. Also: father-in-laws, punching, games as education, and more. Games Discussed: Cairn, Zenless Zone Zero, Against the Storm, TR-49, Arc Raiders
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| 486: Jolly Jim | 28 janv. 2026 | 02:31:27 | |
This week: Everything announced at last week’s Xbox Developer Direct, Ubisoft's troubled Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake is dead (as are multiple other projects), PS6 may be delayed longer than expected as PS5 lifecycle gets extended, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie's US release date has been brought forward, and Nintendo’s new Talking Flower is available for pre-order if you're a pervert. Also: Forced rhubarb, stressful games, parental rules, and more! Games Discussed: Little Nightmares 3, LEGO Party!, G’aim, Offsuit, Chrono Trigger, Fall Guys: Crown Jam.
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| 485: Face Down | 21 janv. 2026 | 02:26:46 | |
This week: Meta shuts down three internal studios, Nintendo’s share price has dropped 33% in the last five months in Japan, Sega announces Sonic 35th anniversary plans to ‘celebrate Sonic’s legacy’, Amazon has greenlit a Fallout reality show where contestants live in a vault for a ‘huge cash prize’, and Anthem’s executive producer has released a nearly four-hour post-mortem video. Also: face down baths, ‘after dark’ games, big life events, and more. Games Discussed: Big Hops, Planet Zoo, Vital Shell, ARC Raiders, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Black Myth Wukong.
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| 484: 2026 Gaming Predictions | 14 janv. 2026 | 02:43:57 | |
After three long weeks away, we’re back for our first pod of 2026! This week: January’s Xbox Developer Direct will feature a secret fourth game, Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 closes with £1.8m raised for Prevent Cancer Foundation, CWA Canada says it will "pursue every legal recourse" to protect unionised Ubisoft Halifax workers, a new Life is Strange game has just been rated in Europe, and Anthem finally shuts down. Also: we reveal whose 2025 gaming predictions came true, we make new predictions for this year, and we reveal who won our Fantasy Critic league. Games Discussed: PowerWash Simulator 2, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, ARC Raiders, Astro Bot, Super Metroid, Kirby Air Riders, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Return of the Obra Dinn, Big Hops, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
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| 483: Game of the Year 2025 | 24 déc. 2025 | 04:48:01 | |
Here. We. Go. It’s time to decide the TCGS Game of the Year for 2025. Strap in. Games discussed: 67 by Limmy, and Roger, ARC Raiders, Baby Steps, Battlefield 6, Blue Prince, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Dispatch, Donkey Kong Bananza, Ghost of Yōtei, Hades II, Keep Driving, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Lumines Arise, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Promise Mascot Agency, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Split Fiction, The Séance of Blake Manor.
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| 482: Game of the Year Draft 2025 | 17 déc. 2025 | 02:21:45 | |
Here we go; it's the start of Game of the Year season at TCGS. First order of business is choosing our GOTY Draft picks, and our Wildcard choices. Also: everything announced at The Game Awards 2025, Rockstar again disputes staff were fired for unionising, staff at Doom maker Id Software vote to unionise, and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: Skate Story, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Terminator 2D: No Fate, Karma: The Dark World, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Battlefield 6.
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| 481: Extra, Extra, Extra Large | 10 déc. 2025 | 02:11:34 | |
PS5 dominated Black Friday console sales in the UK, Meta planning massive cuts to Reality Labs metaverse division, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's $30 Amiibo sparks exclusive bike radio backlash. Also: The Jesus and Mary Chain, Games of the Decade, Mixtape genres, and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Terminator: Resistance, Schildmaid MX.
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| 480: Dick Mood | 03 déc. 2025 | 02:00:23 | |
Epic’s Tim Sweeney says it ‘makes no sense’ for game stores to flag when AI has been used in development, Valve dev counters calls to scrap Steam AI disclosures, Gears Tactics developer Splash Damage puts entire studio at risk of redundancy, Phil Spencer says Xbox's Game Pass cloud hours are up 45% YoY, and a leaker says that Destiny 3 in “Extremely Early Development” at Bungie! Also: Farley pants, baby recommendations, sequel recommendations and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved, Battlefield 6, ARC Raiders, Walkabout Mini Golf, Baby Steps. SUPPORT CONTACT FOLLOW WATCH LISTEN CREDITS
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| 479: You Are The Vulture | 26 nov. 2025 | 02:09:50 | |
Interplay co-founder Rebecca Heineman dies aged 62, Xbox Partner Preview, Steam Machines, the internet thinks Half-Life 3 is being announced this month, and Xbox is reportedly warning of yet another potential price increase. Also: Switch mouse controls, Perfect For Portal, Goated sauce, Outer Worlds 2, Steam Deck, mechanical keyboards, and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: This Bed We Made, Sektori, Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, PowerWash Simulator 2, Dispatch, ARC Raiders
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| 478: Love To The Memes | 19 nov. 2025 | 02:36:56 | |
Over 200 Rockstar North staff sign letter demanding "immediate reinstatement" of fired colleagues, Valve announces a new Steam ‘console’ and controller and VR headset, everything announced in last week’s PlayStation State of Play, everything announced in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct, Activision confirms Black Ops 7 uses gen-AI tools for assets, and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Lumines Arise, Dispatch, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, ARC Raiders, Vampire Survivors But It’s In Virtual Reality.
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| 477: Romance an Alien | 12 nov. 2025 | 02:12:29 | |
Workers affected by Rockstar layoffs protest outside offices in London and Edinburgh, GTA 6 has been delayed again to the end of 2026, cloud streaming officially arrives on PlayStation Portal, Halo Infinite development finishes, and Bioware moves to reassure fans that a new Mass Effect is definitely still in development. Also: hacking Alarmos, Hades fights, national dress, physical media, school fibs, and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, ARC Raiders, RV There Yet?, Kirby Air Riders, The Séance of Blake Manor, Ghost of Yōtei, Dispatch.
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| 476: On The Paddock | 05 nov. 2025 | 02:35:20 | |
Amazon reportedly "gutting" its video game division as part of 14,000 company wide job cuts, Rockstar accused of union-busting after it fires dozens of developers, Xbox Q1 hardware sales down 29% while third-party content experiences "better-than-expected performance", US government says it’ll keep making video game memes, as Halo co-creator says ICE ad makes him ‘sick’, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons springs back to life next year with huge updates and more. Also: ideal button layouts, host orders, game levels IRL, TV show teams, Marathon (the game) and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, Dispatch, Absolum, RV There Yet?, Escape Simulator 2, Halls of Torment, Atari 2600+, Battlefield 6.
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| 475: Bad Boy Cop | 29 oct. 2025 | 02:16:15 | |
Microsoft's push for high Xbox profit margins behind job cuts, publishing on PlayStation, and cancellation of projects like Perfect Dark, a Next-gen Xbox confirmed in development, Halo is coming to PS5, With PS6 Sony "cannot do the same thing they have been doing" says Shuhei Yoshida, and Starfield is a "good game" says former designer. Also: perfect games, hats, being financially irresponsible, favourite gaming eras, Barack Obama, non-lethal misfortune, and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: The Séance of Blake Manor, Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, Absolum, BALL x PIT, PowerWash Simulator 2.
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| 474: Cat Food Pasta Bake | 22 oct. 2025 | 02:24:53 | |
This week: a former Call of Duty lead "immensely worried" about series under Microsoft, Nintendo is reportedly increasing Switch 2 production as it expects record-breaking first year sales exceeding its own estimates, Xbox Ally and Ally X reviews are here, Tomonobu Itakagi has sadly passed away, Quantic Dream has revealed its first-ever free-to-play multiplayer game, and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: Keeper, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Battlefield 6, BALL x PIT, Hades II, Ghost of Yōtei, Absolum
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| 473: French Detective | 15 oct. 2025 | 02:12:13 | |
Sean returns! This week: Ubisoft reportedly cancelled an Assassin’s Creed game partly due to ‘political concerns’, MindsEye developers sign damning open letter against studio execs over "longstanding disrespect and mistreatment" following game's disastrous launch, A Minecraft Movie gets inevitable sequel after grossing almost $1bn, and Battlefield 6 players face extensive queues this weekend as servers immediately reach capacity. Also: crisp sandwiches, game delays, complex button combos, trainers, and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: Battlefield 6, Ghost of Yōtei, Hades II, Baby Steps.
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| 472: Karate Boy | 08 oct. 2025 | 02:18:06 | |
Sean's away, so this week we're joined by Iain Lee! This week: Microsoft increases price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass reportedly led to $300 million in lost sales of Black Ops 6, Xbox's next gen console hardware plans aren't cancelled (yet), a ‘deep dive’ on the future of Halo will be held next month, and FIFA lives on in a mascot-focused five-a-side football game. Also: first completed games, what ARE Microsoft doing, elephants, and more. GAMES DISCUSSED: Ghost of Yōtei, Baby Steps, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Death Stranding 2, Borderlands 4, Chess
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