Alongside our usual what we're playing section and the current gaming news, including Xbox's next gen console 'Project Helix', this time we're diving into the world of Handheld Gaming and sharing our experience with the modern and not so modern tech.

00:00 - Intro

What we’re playing:

00:46 - Jake (Tactical Breach Wizards)

12:52 - Joe (Pokémon X)

20:56 - Ben (Factory is still growing)

24:29 - Ben & Brad (Resident Evil: Requiem)

39:23 - Brad (Wheel World)

Gaming News:

52:30 - Project Helix / Next Gen Xbox

1:04:38 - PlayStation Dynamic Pricing

1:13:13 - Nagoshi Studios in trouble

1:15:57 - Small News

1:20:08 - Socials

1:21:18 - Special Segment: Handheld Gaming

1:59:25 - Outro

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We've got anotherjam packed episode for you! There's loads of news from all corners of the gaming industry, unfortunately a lot of sad news, from Bluepoint closing down and Phil Spencer Retiring. However, on a lighter note, we also play and talk about the interactive story/puzzler Deliver Us The Moon, in this month's Buried by Backlog section.

00:00 - Intro

What we’re playing:

00:43 - Brad (I Am Your Beast & Resi 3 Remake)

14:10 - Ben (Burglin' Gnomes)

22:59 - Jake (Armoured Core VI)

33:04 - Joe & Jake (Space Marine 2 - Techmarine Update)

38:31 - Joe (P.N.03)

Gaming News:

43:58 - Bluepoint Closed Down

56:26 - New God of War Game

1:04:04 - Sony single player games no longer on PC

1:10:11 - Phil Spencer Retires & Sarah Bon Resigns

1:24:14 - Pokémon 30th Anniversary

1:29:11 - Game Coming Up (March 2026)

1:39:13 - Socials

1:40:28 - Buried by Backlog: Deliver Us The Moon

2:13:41 - Outro

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There's a hell of a lot of game announcements to talk about this episode, including Sony's recent, extra-long, State of Play. Get comfy and settle in to our thoughts

00:00 - Intro & Listener Question

11:20 - Socials

What we’re playing:

12:40 - Joe (OG God of War)

16:39 - Ben (MineMogul & StarRupture)

23:51 - Brad (Finishing Dying Light: The Best)

28:28 - Brad (Assassins Creed: Mirage)

38:15 - Jake (Skate Story)

Gaming News:

49:11 - Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase

54:05 - New game announcements & Horizon: Hunter Gathering

1:05:18 - Epic Store coming to next Xbox

1:07:55 - Expedition 33 Knighthoods

1:10:14 - PlayStation State of Play

2:00:03 - Outro

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We’ve got another episode for you. The time we’re talking about the recent Xbox developer direct, including Fable! It’s also buried by backlog time, this month we’ve been playing the atmospheric, car mechanic, survival game, Pacific Drive.

00:00 - Intro

What we’re playing:

03:59 - Ben (Digging a Hole)

06:25 - Ben & Brad (Silent Hill f)

15:58 - Jake (Dispatch)

29:03 - Joe (Little God of War & NFS: Unbound)

31:50 - Brad (Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound)

Gaming News:

40:05 - Doom & Gloom: Ubisoft & Highguard

54:44 - Xbox Developer Direct

1:17:54 - Live Action News

1:19:05 - Gaming Coming Up (Feb 2026)

1:30:42 - Socials

1:33:54 - Buried by Backlog: Pacific Drive

2:15:12 - Next Backlog Game & Outro

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Join us for this very special episode, we interview the legendary Scott Tailford, of What Culture & Just Good Games Show, fame. We've got our regular episode shenanigans too, from what we're playing to the gaming news. We really loveddoing this one, hope you enjoy!

Intro - 00:00

What we’re playing:

Brad (Dying Light: The Beast) - 05:47

Brad & Jake (Arc Raiders) - 16:21

Jake (Pepper Grinder) - 34:41

Joe (First time DM’ing) - 40:27

Ben (Steam Deck battery pack & Handheld tips) - 46:27

Gaming News:

Resident Evil Requiem Showcase - 52:12

God of War Casting & Lara Croft first look - 1:01:09

Amazon’s New World shutdown - 1:09:44

Witcher 3 DLC Rumours - 1:10:45

Division Hardcore Mode - 1:16:39

Socials - 1:19:17

Special Segment: Interview with Scott Tailford - 1:20:29

Outro - 2:14:30

Happy new year! Hope you’re ready for more Garnish with your games. To start the year off we’ve beenplaying a hell of a lot, including this months buried by backlog pick. This time the worlds within worlds puzzler, Cocoon.

Intro - 00:00

What we’re playing:

Brad (Outer Worlds 2) - 04:05

Ben (The Last Caretaker & Satisfactory) - 17:12

Brad & Ben (Silent Hill f) - 24:49

Joe (Ps Vita Hacking, Bayonetta 3 & Need for Speed Unbound) - 29:35

Jake (Final Fantasy 16) - 41:34

Gaming News:

Vince Zampella sadly passed away - 51:04

Ubisoft Hack - 54:10

RAM Prices & Ooof more AI talk - 59:22

Rumours for you: Prince of Persia Sands of Time - 1:16:11

Games coming up (Jan 2026) - 1:17:17

Socials - 1:26:25

Buried by Backlog (Cocoon) - 1:27:28

Next Backlog Game & Outro - 1:56:03

It's that time of year again, it's our last episode of 2025. So let's talk the game awards and our top 10 games of the year! Hope you enjoy and let us know you're favourite games of the year too!

Intro - 00:00

Game Awards Winners - 01:26

Game Awards Trailers & Reveals - 16:36

Socials - 1:19:21

Our Top 10 Games of the Year - 1:22:16

Outro - 3:05:59

It's the second to last episode of the year and it's jam packed full of news. From the Steam Machine to the Game Awards Nominees and much more, we've got loads to cover. So sit back, relax and get listening! Hope you enjoy.

Intro - 00:00

What we’re playing:

Joe (Minecraft, Bounty Star & Finishing Road 96) - 03:52

Ben (VR There Yet & Silent Hill 2 - OG) - 12:08

Brad (Ninja Gaiden 4) - 19:31

Jake & Brad (Finishing Ghost of Yotei) - 32:42

Gaming News:

End of Year Episode Scheduling PSA - 44:18

State of Play Japan - 45:33

Xbox 3rd Party Showcase - 50:48

Games Coming Up (December 2025) - 1:09:44

Socials - 1:24:13

More News:

Steam Machine! - 1:25:56

Arc Raiders AI Controversy - 1:51:08

Golden Joysticks - 2:04:17

Game Awards Nominees - 2:09:46

Outro - 2:30:25

We've been playing a lot this time, from old GameCube classics, stone simulators? and something to do with balls and pits? Of course there's news too, with the recent GTA 6 delay, and we've got this month's buried by backlog game to cover. This time chosen by the community wheel, it's the road tripping, choice heavy, Road 96.

Intro - 00:00

What we’re playing:

Jake (Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom) - 06:37

Jake (Witcher in Concert) - 20:50

Ben (RV There Yet? & Stone Simulator) - 22:38

Joe (Zone of the Enders) - 32:47

Joe (Legend of Zelda: Windwaker) - 44:35

Brad (Ball x Pit) - 51:52

Gaming News:

The Halo Rumours were true! - 1:01:07

GTA Delay & Union Controversy - 1:03:17

Marvel 1943 Delay & Warhammer Survivors - 1:10:20

Switch 2 impressive sales figures - 1:10:37

Rumours for you: Smash Bros Movie? - 1:20:06

Socials - 1:23:20

Buried by Backlog (Road 96) - 1:24:02

Next Backlog Game & Outro - 2:07:29

Another fortnight, another Gaming Garnish episode! We've been playing all sorts of consoles this time, from the old school Gamecube to the recently released ROG Xbox Ally, with some Battlefield 6 talk thrown in. Of course we've got our news section too and a special segment, this time on the foreboding topic of gaming burnout.

Intro - 00:00

What we’re playing:

Joe (A Gamecube Mishap & F-Zero GX) - 05:00

Brad (ROG Xbox Ally X) - 12:52

Brad & Jake (More Ghost & Battlefield 6) - 24:25

Ben (Shogun Showdown, Roadcraft & Dying Light) -  33:06

Gaming News:

Halo Rumours - 47:19

More Xbox Price Raises & Future Console Thoughts - 49:10

Kirby Air Riders, 1 Hour Direct 2! - 01:01:40

Late Rumours: AC 4 Remake - 01:03:00

Games Coming Out - 01:09:35

Socials - 01:21:51

Special Segment: Gaming Burnout - 01:23:12

Outro - 01:53:00