🎙️ Join Leon, Tom, and no-longer-young Tommy as this week’s episode tackles their favourite gaming convention moments. We explore what made the conventions feel magical, and discuss whether digital showcases are a good replacement, as well as which moments became iconic or stayed in the cringe handbook. From legendary E3 reveals to epic console launches, this episode reveals how the biggest gaming events have shaped the industry—and why they still matter today—plus all the usual chat, news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end, too.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & What We've been playing
25:13 Gaming news & upcoming games 📰
36:09 Questions from Discord❓
50:28 Main topic: Favourite Gaming Convention Moment's 📺
01:34:46 Comments from the Discord
01:43:04 Gaming Quiz Time!
01:49:33 Shout outs and Goodbye!

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:

Leon is playing more than he realised:

o Playing the lovely but creepy The Bramble of the Mountain King.
o Chasing that high of intense PvPvE battles-Marathon is still an addiction.
o Becoming a pirate is not for everyone, but it is for Leon and his friend in Windrose.
o Ignoring the horrors of Resident Evil 9 for his free PC Game Pass month on South of Midnight, but why does he have mixed feelings about it?

Tommy has been busy:

o Still playing Borderlands 4 for the collectibles for a trophy that doesn't exist.
o From Forza Horizon 5 to Forza Horizon 6-is Tommy worn out from the racing genre?
o Still hooked and nearing the end, Tommy is still playing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
o Stu won't be happy, as Tommy picks up and completes Split Fiction.
o Is Ball x Pit a way to justify your doom-scrolling? Tommy seems to think so.
o Tommy becomes The Dark Knight, but in Lego form, in LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of The Dark Knight.

Tom has not had a lot of time to play, but he has still fitted in some gaming time:

o Pragmata has got Tom so hooked he's already back on New Game+.
o Is Tom realising that older platformers are harder by playing Tiny Toon Adventures?
o Tom has returned to his love, Yakuza 3, but why is he annoyed with it?
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📰 Gaming News Highlights:

o Destiny 2 is dead: "active development" ends next month after one final update, but Bungie says the MMO will still be "playable" - the final update is coming June 9
o Fable is still coming to PS5 despite Xbox's plans to "reevaluate our approach to exclusivity," - Good news for PlayStation gamers!
o PlayStation have announced their next State of Play event for 2nd June which will be a 60-Minute-Long Showcase - The only game that has been officially confirmed for the presentation is Marvels Wolverine, but many expect more from Naughty Dog's Intergalactic.
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🎮 Upcoming releases:

o 007 First Light (PC, PS5, XSX) – releasing May 27th
o Stray (NS2) – releasing May 28th
o Mina The Hollower (PC, PS5, NS, NS2, XSX) - releasing May 29th
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💬 Side chats & moments:

o Are we missing the magic of conventions? ✨
o Was E3 as good as we remember? 🤔
o What would we choose to be in our "picky tea"? 😋

Listen as Leon and Tommy catch up with MAGG (AKA Middle Aged Gamer Guy).
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Timeless Gaming Con 2026 will take place on Wednesday 12h August 2026 at Cains Brewery Village in Liverpool.
Use our discount code OLDER26 for 15% off all ticket prices!
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🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Leon, Tommy and Tom as this week’s episode tackles easter eggs — and not the kind you eat. We explore the world of Easter eggs in video games, sharing their favorite hidden secrets, memorable moments, and missed opportunities. From classic references to modern innovations, discover how Easter eggs enhance replay value and celebrate gaming history — plus all the usual chat, news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end too.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & What We've been playing
34:32 - Gaming news & upcoming games 📰
53:16 - Questions from Discord❓
01:04:39 - Main topic: Easer Eggs in Games 🥚
01:25:39 - Comments from the Discord
01:36:46 - Gaming Quiz Time!
01:45:17 - Shout outs and Goodbye!

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:

Leon is having an intense week with a hint of chill:
o Looping through bullet-hell chaos as Arjun Devraj on a haunted eclipse planet in Saros.
o Chasing that high of intense PvPvE battles-Marathon is still an addiction.
o Jumping around as Ditto Pokopia, doing dailies and building towns.
o From not scared as Leon to having to play on the toilet as Grace-Resident Evil Requiem is giving Leon mixed emotions.

Tommy has been busy:
o Jumped back into Borderlands 4, enjoying it with a friend, and rates it above Borderlands 3!
o Pragmata has him stuck on the last boss-will he return?
o Hooked on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Tommy is falling in love with his first-ever playthrough of Skyward Sword.
o Already in his Game of the Year list-Saros is done and dusted.

Stu has had a quieter week but still managed to:
o Easy but beautiful, Mouse P.I. has mixed feelings from Stu.
o Kiln-liking it a bit better.

Tom has been balancing gaming with serious retro collecting:
o Going retro, Tom has been jumping into Zero Gunner, Border Down, Ikaruga, and Under Defeat to get him out of his gaming slump.
o Even more retro, Tom has decided to finally complete the famously hard Cannon Spike.

Heather has had a quieter week but still managed to:
o Feeling like she is back in her teenage years, Mixtape has been a beautiful, nostalgic experience with many laughs and smooches.
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📰 Gaming News Highlights:

o AI in PlayStation: Sony plans to use AI to enhance future PlayStation projects.
o Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike: Price increases to $500 in September.
o PS5 Sales Drop: Sales down 46% due to market age and pricing.
o Xbox Exclusives: New CEO may bring back exclusive titles.
o Legendary Director Retires: Takashi Tezuka retires from Nintendo after 40 years.
o Xbox Game Pass and Discord Nitro: Xbox Game Pass offers benefits for Discord Nitro subscribers, including access to select games.
o Atari Acquires Wizardry Rights: Atari now owns the rights to the first five Wizardry RPGs, opening possibilities for re-releases or new projects.
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🎮 Upcoming releases:

o Subnautica 2: Releases on May 14th.
o Forza Horizon 6: Releases on May 19th.
o Zero Parades for Dead Spires: Releases on May 21st.
o Gallipoli: Releases on May 21st.
o Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: Releases on 22nd May.
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💬 Side chats & moments:

o Why is everyone demanding games to be longer? 🕷️
o Additional Game Pass benefits are they worth it?
o Guess what? More food discussion but this time about Easter Eggs! 🐣

🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Leon, and Tom as this week’s episode tackles hard games — the kind that force you to improve… or give up entirely. From brutal difficulty spikes to that addictive “one more try” feeling, the crew dive into what makes challenging games so compelling — plus all the usual chat, news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end too.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & what we've been playing

00:34:10 - Gaming news & upcoming games 📰

00:50:37 - Questions from Discord❓

01:05:48 - Main topic: Hard Games! 💪

01:30:26 - Listener comments from Discord

01:48:49 - Gaming quiz time!

01:59:05 - Shout outs and goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:

Leon has been all over the place (in a good way):

o Sailing the seas in Sea of Thieves, enjoying the chill co-op vibes (and avoiding sweaty PvP chaos)

o Still completely hooked on Marathon, running squads and chasing that “flow state”

o Jumping back into Returnal ahead of Saros, loving the insane haptics and gameplay-first design

o Dabbling in Resident Evil 9, but already getting humbled by its difficulty

Stu has had a quieter week but still managed to:

o Finish Resident Evil 9, praising how it ramps up and gets better toward the end

o Try out Kiln, a quirky arena-style MOBA from Double Fine — interesting idea, but maybe a bit shallow (for now)

Tom has been balancing gaming with serious retro collecting:

o Playing Yakuza 3, Dead Rising, and a bit of Neo Turf Masters

o Deep into Pragmata, absolutely loving it — describing it as a mix of RE4, Souls-like combat, and puzzle mechanics

o Also showed off some incredible pickups (Street Fighter merch, Rival Schools, Mega Drive classics, and more)

Heather has been busy travelling (Dubrovnik trip!) but still found time to:

o Finish Tides of Tomorrow, a narrative-driven game with a unique asynchronous multiplayer twist

o Pick up Life is Strange Reunion, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and Astro Bot

o Highlight how narrative-heavy games are still hitting strong

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📰 Gaming News Highlights:

o Confusion over a possible new PS5 DRM/internet requirement — though Sony hasn’t confirmed anything yet

o Alien: Isolation 2 teaser drops out of nowhere, giving fans hope 14 years later

o Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resync becomes a huge pre-order hit already

o Atari acquires a retro porting studio, hinting at more classic games returning

o Expedition 33 hits 8 million sales and gets a small content update

o Sega teasing OutRun & Streets of Rage returns — but it might just be merch (for now)

o Game Pass price drop sparks debate after recent increases — but comes with trade-offs

o Rising CPU and memory costs could push up future console and PC prices

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🎮 Upcoming releases:

o Saros – 30 April (PS5) – Housemarque’s next big action title

o Mixtape – 7 May – narrative-driven adventure with a killer soundtrack

o Directive 8020 – 12 May – sci-fi horror from the Until Dawn devs

o Forza Horizon 6 – 19 May – open-world racing set in Japan

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💬 Side chats & moments:

o Tom’s spider incident causing lifelong towel trust issues 🕷️

o Debate around Game Pass value and pricing shifts

o Ice cream preferences (unexpectedly intense discussion)

o Hidden talents… including some questionable ones 😂

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into gaming subscription services — are they actually saving us money, or just quietly costing more over time? The crew break down the value (or lack of it), alongside a packed catch-up on what they’ve been playing — plus a quiz at the end if you fancy testing yourself.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing

00:25:12 - Gaming News & New Games! 🗞️

00:42:21 - Questions from Discord ❓

01:06:58 - Main topic : gaming subs

01:46:21 - Gaming quiz time! 🥳

01:53:18 - Pun of the Week! & Shout outs

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:

Stu has been smashing Resident Evil 9: Requiem, calling it unreal and praising its mix of classic exploration, crafting mechanics, and modern polish. He’s loving both Grace and Leon’s sections and is already eyeing up Resident Evil 4 next. He also dipped back into Marathon, though admits it’s best played with friends.

TommyT is still deep in Resident Evil Revelations, enjoying finally playing one he hasn’t touched before. But the big one is Crimson Desert — now fully hooked after multiple updates, praising its stunning world, addictive gameplay loop, and constant improvements, despite still criticising its weak story.

Tom has been mixing things up with a bit of everything:

Yakuza 3 (mostly ignoring the story for chaotic side content like “dad simulator” and biker gang battles)

OutRun 2 for a leader board challenge

Dead Rising (Xbox 360) — revisiting the janky but nostalgic original

Plus a bit of retro anime pickup nostalgia with Dominion Tank Police

Heather finally finished Death Stranding 2 (100+ hours deep), praising how incredible it looks on the PS5 Pro. She’s also completed Reanimal, started Little Nightmares 3, played Frostpunk 2, and jumped into Dying Light: The Beast — enjoying its classic zombie-smashing chaos despite some co-op issues.

📰 Gaming News Highlights:

Rumours suggest Call of Duty may skip Xbox Game Pass, raising questions about the value of subscriptions vs full-price releases.

Rockstar Games reportedly hacked again, with threats to leak data unless a ransom is paid — continuing the chaos around GTA 6 leaks.

YouTube Premium price increases highlight the wider trend of rising subscription costs across entertainment services.

Epic Games faces criticism for raising prices (like V-Bucks) while also cutting staff.

Amazon Luna is dropping game purchases entirely, shifting fully toward streaming/subscription access.

Dreamcast modding scene continues to impress, with a fan-made Resident Evil 4 style demo proving what the console can do — plus wild hardware mods like DVD support.

Xbox UI and achievement system updates finally roll out, bringing long-requested quality-of-life improvements.

🎮 Upcoming releases:

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (16 April) – narrative cosmic horror investigation

Mouse: P.I. For Hire (16 April) – stylish 1930s cartoon shooter

Outbound (23 April) – cosy co-op survival builder

Pragmata (24 April) – highly rated sci-fi action title from Capcom

He-Man: Masters of the Universe (28 April) – classic-style co-op beat ‘em up

🎙️ Join Heather, Leon, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into survival crafting games — why they’re so addictive, what keeps players coming back, and which ones are actually worth your time. From cosy base-building to chaotic survival systems, it’s a packed discussion — plus a quiz waiting at the end if you stick around.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing

00:39:17 - Gaming News & New Games! 🗞️

01:01:19 - Questions from Discord ❓

01:15:47 - Main topic : Survival Crafting Games

01:46:29 - Gaming quiz time 🥳

01:55:37 - Shout outs & goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:

TommyT has been deep in Resident Evil mode, platinuming Resident Evil 9: Requiem and diving back into older titles like Resident Evil 2 Remake, Resident Evil Village, and Revelations. He’s loving the replayability (infinite ammo chaos included) and is already eyeing up future DLC.

He’s also been playing Rock Band 4 (building up a song library before it disappears), cosy side game Pokéopia, and sinking serious time into RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic — chasing that platinum across dozens of scenarios.

New RPG Crimson Desert also gets early impressions — gorgeous visuals and strong mechanics, but confusing systems and a weak story so far.

Leon finished Pokéopia and is now fully in decorating mode, while also putting 15+ more hours into Marathon, calling it one of his biggest surprise favourites thanks to its depth, tension, and incredible level design.

He’s also revisiting Hades ahead of the sequel, praising its art style, voice acting, and addictive roguelike loop.

Heather jumps in with thoughts across the discussion and joins in on the survival crafting topic, bringing the usual chaos and humour (and calling out Leon mid-snack at the start 😅).

📰 Gaming News & discussion:

Ongoing praise for Capcom’s handling of Resident Evil, with continued updates, added features (like third-person modes), and strong replayability keeping the series fresh.

Early player reactions to Crimson Desert, including performance updates, gameplay tweaks, and dev responsiveness — but also criticism around tutorials, story depth, and initial AI-generated asset concerns (quickly patched).

Continued discussion around cross-progression features becoming standard across modern games (Marathon, Hades, etc.), making it easier to play across platforms.

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and Leon as this week’s episode dives into multiplayer games — from couch co-op memories to modern online chaos. The crew chat about what makes multiplayer special, how it’s evolved over the years, and whether today’s experiences still hit the same. As always, expect plenty of random and a quiz waiting at the end if you stick around.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing

00:41:26 - Gaming News & New Games! 🗞️

01:15:28 - Questions from Discord ❓

01:41:46 - Main topic : Multiplayers 🤝

02:20:55 - Gaming quiz time 🥳

02:29:15 - Shout outs & goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:

• Stu jumped into Marathon, enjoying its hardcore extraction-shooter feel and “shoot first, ask questions later” gameplay. He also started Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (early impressions are strong) and checked out Planet of Lana 2, praising its wholesome puzzle-platforming and expanded mechanics.

• Tom brings the pickups (as always), including Bomberman 4 & 5 on Super Famicom, PlayStation gashapon collectibles, and a Resident Evil 4 steelbook. He’s been testing his Saturn setup, trying a quirky train-based runner demo, playing the Toxic Commando demo (not fully sold), and sinking time into Yakuza 3 — mostly avoiding the main story in favour of mini-games

.• Leon is deep into Marathon (20+ hours and counting), calling it one of his surprise favourites thanks to its gunplay, map design, and replayability — despite online negativity surrounding it. He’s also loving wholesome Switch 2 title Pokéopia (35+ hours), and playing through Resident Evil Village, though he feels it leans a bit too heavily into set-piece action

.• Heather continues Resident Evil Requiem (and may have soft-locked herself 😅), played more of Reanimal and spent a lot of time with John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando — especially fun in co-op. She also checked out indie title 1348: X Voto, praising it despite online backlash and hate.

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📰 Gaming News Highlights:

• Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan says developers largely ignore complaints from people who don’t actually play the games — sparking discussion around toxicity and “cancel culture” in gaming.

• Resident Evil Requiem smashes sales records, hitting 6 million copies sold shortly after launch.

• A planned Hitman TV series from the John Wick creator has officially been cancelled after years in development.• Fortnite V-Bucks prices increase, with players now getting less currency for the same money — raising questions about live-service monetisation and the future of battle royale games

.• Developers continue to push back on AI voice acting, with some studios re-recording lines using real actors instead.

• Sony rolls out updates to PS5 Pro’s AI upscaling tech, aiming to improve visuals and extend the console’s lifespan.

• GDC and Xbox Next Gen news regarding project Helix , expected 2027 launch and the interesting idea of PC & Xbox games in one place. A Lot of movement from Xbox with new Xbox Mode & Co Pilot ________________________________________

💬 Side chats & debates:

Online toxicity in gaming communities, “cancel culture” around new releases, multiplayer vs solo gaming as you get older, and whether battle royale games are starting to decline.

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, Leon, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into biggest gaming achievements — the proudest moments, hardest completions, and personal milestones that have stuck with the crew over the years. From arcade chaos to survival horror stress, it’s another packed one — and of course, there’s a quiz waiting at the end if you fancy testing yourself.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing

00:48:22 - Gaming news! 🗞️

01:11:29 - New Games!

01:13:06 - Questions from Discord ❓

01:27:28 - Main topic : Gaming Achievements 🏆02:20:28 - Gaming quiz time 🥳

02:29:05 - Shout outs & goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:Tom shows off a huge Japan haul including a transparent “piss-yellow” PS2 controller, Final Fight soundtrack collection, Snatcher audio CD, Bomberman 4 & 5, Rumble Roses, God of War II, and more Mega Drive classics. He’s been playing Yakuza 3, replaying Resident Evil 4 with a chaotic BioRand randomiser mod (Krauser showing up early = pain), and continuing his retro deep dive.Leon finished Super Mario Odyssey, returned to Breath of the Wild (with mixed feelings about the ending), continued Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, tried Monster Hunter Stories, and jumped into the Marathon server slam — praising its gunplay, aesthetic, and hardcore extraction focus despite the online hate.Stu hit up NQ64 arcade bar, playing Time Crisis, OutRun, Bubble Bobble, and a wild Japanese rhythm game with a giant circular touchscreen. He and Tommy also completed Reanimal, calling it short but solid co-op horror in the style of Little Nightmares.TommyT finally finished Breath of the Wild (after discovering parrying very late…), wrapped up Rayman, and is deep into Resident Evil 9: Requiem — calling it his favourite in the series so far thanks to its blend of classic horror tension and action. He’s also eyeing up Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut next.Heather is also playing Resident Evil 9, praising Grace’s voice acting and the insane environmental detail (blood splatter that actually stays put). She briefly tried Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown on PS Plus… and was not impressed.📰 Gaming News Highlights:- Industry chatter suggests Nintendo risks becoming stale if it relies too heavily on legacy IP like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon — though the crew aren’t convinced those franchises are going anywhere anytime soon.- Discussion around physical copies selling out for Resident Evil 9 at launch — something increasingly rare in the digital era.- Sarah Bond & Phil Spencer Exit Microsoft , the hosts arent sure on the new Xbox CEO but also wants to give the benefit of the doubt 💬 Side chats & chaos:Fuel panic-buying, nailed cartridges at arcade bars (criminal), physical vs digital collecting, motion sickness in first-person horror, and whether two-disc games should make a comeback.

🎙️ Join Heather, Leon, Stu, Tom, and TommyT as this week’s episode gets us thinking about comfort games — the titles we always return to, why they work, not cosy but make us feel it and how different they are for everyone. There’s plenty of laughs, disagreements, and a climatic quiz waiting at the end!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing

00:33:45 - Gaming news & New games! 🗞️

00:54:47 - Questions from Discord ❓

01:12:14 - Main topic : Obscure Games

01:49:22 - Gaming quiz time 🥳

01:58:28 - Shout outs & goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:Leon picked up a Switch 2 and jumped back into Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while also playing Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, a LEGO Horizon adventure, and early-access RuneScape: Dragonwilds.Tom has been hammering the latest Yakuza release, praising its story and bizarre Sega arcade mini-games — including a chaotic ambulance driving game within the game.TommyT continues his Breath of the Wild obsession, grabbed the Rayman re-release (though not happy about the missing original soundtrack), played more Baldur’s Gate 3, and started creepy co-op horror Reanimal.Stu tried the Metroidvania MIO: Memories of Orbit, struggled with optimisation in High on Life 2, learned the Pokémon Trading Card Game online, and debated the meaning of Indika.Heather also played Reanimal and picked up psychological horror In Sound Mind plus pixel brawler Karate Kid: Street Rumble.📰 Gaming news:-Reports suggest PlayStation 6 may not launch until 2028–2029 due to hardware shortages.Nintendo continues cracking down on Switch emulators.-Sony introduces controversial PS5 rental plans that don’t let you keep the console.The industry pays tribute to legendary Sega console designer Hideki Sato.-State of Play highlights include John Wick, God of War remakes, Metal Gear Solid 4 leaving PS3 exclusivity, and more upcoming releases.💬 Side chats & debates:Comfort games vs challenge games and for some reason loads of food related topics this week!

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into the weird , strange & downright obscure games you might’ve missed or just never even heard of!

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00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing

00:33:17 - Gaming news & New games! 🗞️

00:49:10 - Questions from Discord ❓

00:58:54 - Main topic : Obscure Games

01:44:25 - Gaming quiz time 🥳

01:53:25 - Shout outs & goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:

TommyT is 60+ hours deep into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, getting constantly distracted by shrines, thunderstorms, and Master Sword heart requirements. He also jumped into Streets of Rage 2 on the Switch Mega Drive emulator and had a blast revisiting a proper classic. Co-op sessions of Baldur’s Gate 3 continue — though he’s still deciding if the game is really for him — and a few fun rounds of Brawlhalla with Stu. He’s also completed Silent Hill on stream and started Silent Hill 3 as part of a full-series streaming plan

Stu finished Resident Evil Village, praising the horror-heavy first half before it leans into action. He’s now fully invested in the series after previously completing the Resident Evil 2 Remake. He’s also been playing Pokémon Legends on Switch and started Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, calling it visually stunning and brutally satisfying. all of which on Xbox Game Pass!

Tom has been deep in retro mode: playing Auto Modellista on his Japanese PS2, E-SWAT and Castle of Illusion on Mega Drive/Mega CD, Streets of Rage 4 on PC, and Street Fighter Alpha 2 on the Saturn.

Heather has been busy finishing and platinuming the charming point-and-click The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo, trying out the quirky club-door simulator Technobanter, and accidentally losing hours to Medieval Dynasty on PS5.

📦 Heather’s January pickups spree:

A 60GB launch PS3 with a stack of games

A PlayStation Classic mini for £40

Delisted gems like Game of Thrones Telltale, John Wick Hex, and Back to the Future Telltale

Steelbooks including Mad Max and Flashback

Resident Evil Origins Collection (sealed)

📰 Gaming news highlights:

-A GDC developer survey shows PC as the top platform devs want to build for, with PS5 and Steam Deck far ahead of Xbox Series interest.

-Apex Legends is shutting down on the original Switch but will remain on Switch 2.

Nintendo has released a censored version of Dispatch without warning buyers.

-Bloober Team tease a Valentine’s Day announcement with cryptic clues.

-Rayman looks to be getting a 30th Anniversary re-release.

-Discussion around new free-to-play shooter Highgaurd and whether it’s another live-service misfire.

-Sony patents a touchscreen controller concept that has everyone confused.