The Computer Game Show

This week: GTA trailer thoughts (we recorded this before the leak and subsequent early release of the trailer), Xbox spending over a billion dollars a year on Game Pass, Banjo-Kazooie fans are heard, new Sony patents, and that new Sonic game didn’t do as well as Sega had hoped. Also: Honourable GOTY mentions, James handling three guests on his own, gaming-related gifts, Could Call of Duty benefit from becoming more like Destiny, and more! Games discussed: Red Dead Redemption 2, Judgment, The Man Who Erased His Name, Super Mario RPG, SteamWorld: Build. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week: Sean Labode fills in for Mat, ReedPop is looking to sell its Gamer Network publications, and Geoff Keighley says that the definition of 'indie' is really complicated and can you stop asking him about it please. Games discussed: Risk of Rain Returns, Spider-Man, Alan Wake 2, Spacelines from the Far Out, Red Dead Online, Teardown. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week: all the announcements from Nintendo Indie World, PlayStation Portal has sold well, Embracer and Amazon layoffs, and The Last of Us Part II is getting a remaster already. Also: GTA trailers, air fryers, Xbox pads, Scorn vs lead pipe, and more! Games discussed: Playstation Portal, CoD Modern Warfare 3, Baldur’s Gate 3, Super Mario RPG, Star Trek: Resurgence, Alan Wake II, KarmaZoo, Loddlenaut, Immortals of Aveum. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week: More industry layoffs, Valve announced the OLED Steam Deck, a GTA 6 trailer is coming in early December, a live-action Zelda movie is coming in the future, Sony cuts half its live-service titles, but Warner Bros. says it’s doing more live-service games. Also: GTA innovations, winning british TV shows, second-hand embarrassment, the start of this generation, Mario mascots, and more! Games discussed: Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Head Bangers: Rhythm Royale, Alan Wake II, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week: Bungie layoffs, Modern Warfare ads, Fortnite’s back, more Shenmue, Gears of War reboots, Sonic surpassing Mario, and more! Games discussed: Jusant, Headbangers, Powerwash Sim VR, Red Matter 2, Cocoon, Alan Wake II, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, WarioWare: Move It!, Spider-Man 2. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week: We talk about last week’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase, PlayStation layoffs hitting Media Molecule, Nintendo’s new tournament guidelines, Nintendo patents a wild new design, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder has sold at least four copies. Also: Stepping away from gaming, editing attentiveness, roast dinners, farting birds, the ultimate gaming console, and more! Games discussed: Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake II. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week: Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder first impressions! News-wise, apparently Nintendo doesn't have unions due to employee satisfaction(!), we shouldn’t expect any Activision Blizzard Game Pass drops this year (and it might take time to bring back classic Activision franchises), big Sony acquisitions might be coming, and PlayStation has patented a controller that stores and charges wireless earbuds(?). Also: Wonder Flowers in our homes, Easter Eggs in work, Quest 3’s passthrough potential, humble brags in gaming, and more! Games discussed: Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Wonder, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Meta Quest 3, Fights in Tight Spaces Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week we're joined by Iain Lee! Microsoft has finally acquired Activision Blizzard, Disney is allegedly looking to buy EA, Just Stop Oil protestors arrive at EGX, the PS5 slim(ish) has been announced, as has the new voice of Mario. Also: James leaving the pod, James getting a bigger cut of the Patreon money, James playing Coffee Golf during the news and more! Games discussed: Forza Motorsport, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Meta Quest 3, CoD MW3, Minecraft, RoboCop: Rogue City. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week: CDPR spent a LOT of money to save Cyberpunk 2077, but is now experiencing mass layoffs. They’re not alone, as Telltale Games and Naughty Dog are experiencing the same. We’ve also got some Redfall updates, Nintendo shutting down more online services, and the Animal Crossing LEGO sets are real! Also: Embarrassing mistakes, TCGS puzzle rewards, and more! Games discussed: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Cocoon, Monster Hunter Now, Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island, Groove Coaster. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week: Jim Ryan is retiring, Meta Quest 3 launches October 10th, Epic Games cuts its staff by 16%, Sega cancels live-service shooter Hyenas, EA removes the FIFA back catalogue from digital storefronts, and Capcom says it would ‘gracefully decline’ any acquisition offer from Microsoft. Also: best Radiohead albums, everyday items as weapons, James’ Germany advice, changing daily routines and more! Games discussed: Cocoon, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Sonic Frontiers, Coffee Golf, ZORK: Grand Inquisitor. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

Returning guest James Farley is on once again. This week: Unity backtracks, there’s a massive Xbox leak, our long national nightmare of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition might finally be over, Crystal Dynamics hit with layoffs, and don’t expect a new Steam Deck anytime soon. Also: TCGS leaks, renting Gamecube games, sweaty hands, and more! Games discussed: EA Sports FC 24, CyberPunk 2077, Party Animals, The Expanse, Starfield. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

We’re all here. Even James! On the show this week: everything announced in last week’s Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play, Unity has messed up BAD, console games are coming to iPhone, and Nintendo is ending development of new Mario Kart Tour content. Also: drugs in games, trying to make Sean laugh, Game Pass recommendations, hated video game characters, and more. Games discussed: F-Zero 99, Trombone Champ, Solar Ash, Monster Hunter Now, Skate 3, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth, The Expanse, Starfield. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

Oh wow. Turns out James is away again. FANCY THAT. On the show this week: Kiss goodbye to Tears of the Kingdom DLC, the Switch 2 was allegedly demoed to devs at Gamescom, E3 in classic ‘E3 lol’ shit again, a YouTuber has been jailed for posting game footage, and Microsoft is releasing an Xbox credit card?? Also: Spoilercast ideas, two minutes with Charles Martinet, floaty movements, favourite karaoke songs, gaming media recommendations, and more! Games discussed: Starfield, Arcade Paradise, Chants of Sennaar Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

Starfield is here, and we go deep into our first impressions of the game. Also: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct, PlayStation Plus price bump, Volition closed down, Back to the Future PowerWash Sim DLC announced, and Starfield increases Xbox sales on Amazon by over 1,000%. Games discussed: Starfield Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

James is back! David's back! Sean's back! Mat's also here. It’s a Summer miracle! On the show this week: All the news from Opening Night Live, Sony's handheld gaming device Project Q now has a proper name and price, Baldur’s Gate is finally coming to Xbox, and there’s another update to the Microsoft and Activision acquisition saga. Also: A review of our Twitch era, early access to games, one-handed games, great pacing, and more! Games discussed: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Red Dead Redemption, The Expanse, Pikmin 4, Arcade Paradise, Disney Illusion Island, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Vampire Survivors. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

This week we’re joined by @pikapies! Geoff Keighley’s Gamescom Opening Night Live might not be great (but you’ll know by the time this pod is released), Charles Martinet isn’t dead, there’s an AI nonsense double bill, FFVII music is heard in Edinburgh, and Microsoft is launching Xbox Series X wraps! Also: Wario getting fired, game abuse, charcuterie boards, tattoos, and more. Games discussed: Final Fantasy XVI, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur’s Gate 3, Pokémon GO. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

James and Mat are both away, leaving Dave and Sean to fend for themselves after a frankly harrowing week of trying to secure a guest at short notice!!! This week: James Farley lawyers-up, the ongoing death of split-screen play, Nintendo flinging out patent applications, Overwatch 2 is the worst Steam game ever and The Pokémon Company are trying to get their act together. Also: Rod Stewart, real-life glitches, and the Muffin Man - do you know him? Games discussed: Disney Illusion Island, Fall Guys, Telltale's The Expanse, Baldur's Gate 3, Quake 2 Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

The weather’s cleared up, so YouTube’s Jon Denton joins us! This month: Red Dead Redemption coming to PS4 and Switch, Animal Crossing Lego is coming, Microsoft selling replacement controller parts (!!!!!!!), and Hasbro said sorry for slagging off Activision. Also: human patch updates, how to make friends, rewind functions, and more. Games discussed: Baldur’s Gate 3, Venba, The Expanse, Disney Illusion Island, Remnant II, God Of War Ragnarok. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

James is out of the country, and Jon couldn’t make it (scared of Mat) so it’s a three person show! This week: Switch 2 is out late 2024, you bet your house on it! Dark Souls is coming to Netflix, Activision suing a TikTok user, Transformers go bye-bye, and the romantic scenes in Baldur’s Gate 3 are going to be banging. Also: death eggs, eyeshadow combinations, Dandori or not, taste sensations and so much more. Games discussed: The Banished Vault, Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island, Jedi: Survivor. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits

We’re a bit light on news this week, but we’ve got plenty of thoughts on Pikmin 4, Viewfinder, PlayStation Q, the next Switch and pizza controllers. Also: making an impact, Sean’s top 10 games of all time, single console conundrums, favourite movies and more. Games discussed: Pikmin 4, Viewfinder, Exoprimal. Contact tcgs.coContact formDiscordTwitterInstagramFacebook Follow @davidturners@CaptainToss@matmurray@jcafarley Watch TwitchYouTube Listen SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastacastStitcher Credits