Focus on Gaming

Focus on Gaming Bitesize is here! Short reviews of games we've been playing, hardware we've bought that means you get a short opinion without having to listen to the whole podcast! Then when you have the time, listen to the main podcast at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk

In this first episode, Duncan has been playing TMNT : Mutants Unleashed.

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Buckle up, future-tech fanatics! This week, we're diving headfirst into the electrifying world of next-gen gaming and immersive experiences.

Forget the present; we're gazing into our crystal balls (fnah-fnah) at the potential power of the PlayStation 6 and the buzz surrounding the Switch 2. Will 16K gaming become a reality, or is 8K gaming still the holy grail, or neither?

But the future isn't just about consoles. We're strapping on the latest in virtual and augmented reality with a deep dive into the Meta Quest 4. Could the Meta Quest Ray-Bans and the broader landscape of smart glasses finally bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds?

We'll also touch on the handheld gaming scene with the Rog Ally Xbox Edition and the potential of Samsung XR to shake things up. Join us as we unpack the rumours, dissect the possibilities, and speculate on how these cutting-edge technologies could redefine how we play, connect, and experience reality itself.

It's a jam-packed episode that's sure to get your tech senses tingling!

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With the shadow-dropped Oblivion, the action of South of Midnight, and the glorious Clair Obscur : Expedition 33, all day one releases for GP Ultimate subscribers (and available on other platforms!), it's a fantastic time to be a subscriber!

Which of these great games are you playing? Is Clair Obscur a GOTY contender, or a GOAT? We discuss the wealth of great games that have come out this last few weeks.

Also Tempopo is a lovely little puzzle game that will get the family's brains working. With modes that will challenge young brains or old, it is another fun addition to the game pass catalogue.

We also discuss GTA 6 and its announced delay into May 2026. Will this stop us being excited? Well, we had to be excited already I guess, and if we've waited 12 years for a sequel, we can wait another year....

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In this week's episode, we interview Tommy Keough, author of The History of Handheld Game Consoles ( https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-of-Handheld-Game-Consoles-Hardback/p/52025 ), about handhelds, games past and present. From Mario on Gameboy to the power of the PS Vita, we chat about hardware and games from throughout the years!

If you have a Gamertag story you wish to pass on to Tommy for a future book, head over to his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gamertagstories and drop him a message!

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#handheldgaming #gameboy #books #podcast #gamegear #nintendoswitch #retrogaming #playstation #xbox #psvita #psp #3ds #2ds #nintendo

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Duncan reviews Blue Prince, the latest indie darling that has garnered great reviews, and he agrees! We also recap some Switch 2 hands-on for Tom, and the joycon mouse control! Tom has been giving Double Dash on the Gamecube some love in preparation for Mario Kart World!

Tom and Duncan love a bit of Sci-fi TV geekery, so we go through some Star Trek and Doctor Who video game history. One is definitely stronger than the other, but there has been some excellent games over the years.

#podcast #gaming #retrogaming #doctorwho #startrek #scifi #switch #nintendo #blueprince #indiegame #geek 

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Duncan went to the Switch 2 Experience in London to play the new Nintendo hardware, including all the big games already announced for the device. From Donkey Kong to Drag x Drive, and new Joycons tested!

So if you want to hear his views on the quality, the graphics and the gameplay, get listening!

South of Midnight has been released, and we discuss this pretty action adventure that's a day one release for Game Pass.

#nintendo #switch #switch2 #handson #donkeykong #mario #southofmidnight #xbox #playstation #joycon #switch2experience #dragxdrive #cyberpunk2077

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All the details of the Switch 2 have been announced. From the fantastic hardware to the hotly debated game price to the mouse controls.

We give the details, opinions, positives and negatives of the Nintendo announcement.

What do you think of the biggest reveal of the last 5 years? Are you getting one? Or will you be doubling down on Sony or Xbox? Let us know in the comments below.

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Duncan on his own this week, so a review of the excellent Atomfall is here!

Britain's worst nuclear accident is used as a basis for a Fallout-style adventure around a 1950s North-West Britain. Hear what Duncan thinks of Rebellion's go at this style of game!

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We talk about our time and favourite parts of being an Xbox 360 owner in the late 'noughties'. From the iconic blades menu, to the Red Ring of Death, we recall life with the 2nd generation of Xbox.

Assassins Creed : Shadows is Out, and therefore so are the morons....critics are liking it though. Bit of ranting, then we discuss the difference between the various AC styles.

Duncan has finished Avowed, and although likes it, reviews a few of the game's negative points, plus how just playing the game you're probably being pretty cruel, even in a 'good' playthrough!

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There's an Xbox Handheld coming in 2025? Really? Well yeah and no, if the leaks are correct, so we dissect the info we've got and make our demands to Phil and pals!

Some SNES consoles have been getting.....faster?!?! Will you be playing Cyberpunk on them? Errrrr, no, but listen to hear some details.

Then Tom and Duncan discuss celebrity games throughout the years, from Michael Jackson and Jordan, to Nigel Mansell and Jamie Oliver. 

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