It's that time of year again, the Summer of Games! We've got an all you can eat buffet of new game trailers and showcases to talk about. It's going to be a long one, so get your popcorn and let's talk games!

00:00 - Intro & Witcher 3 DLC

03:30 - PlayStation State of Play

43:58 - Summer Games Fest

1:57:40 - Other Games Outside of the Showcases

2:03:04 - Xbox Showcase

2:47:12 - Outro

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We've done it, Episode 69 is here! Magnificent milestone aside, we've got loads of games to talk about this episode, from Forza Horizon 6 to this months Buried by backlog, Sunset Overdrive! We also discuss our predictions for Summer Games Fest, it's right around the corner and we're excited!

00:00 - Intro

What we’re playing:

03:16 - Joe & Brad (Forza Horizon 6)

18:25 - Joe (Finishing Screamer - Spoilers)

21:10 - Brad (Mixtape)

29:34 - Brad (An impassioned Last of Us Part 2 speech)

40:36 - Jake (Age of Empires 2: Definite Edition)

49:99 - Ben (SnowRunner & Bounty Star)

Gaming News:

48:50 - Switch 2 & PS Plus Price Increases 

58:16 - Kingdom Come LOTR’s Game  

1:02:34 - Destiny 2 Ending

1:05:25 - Unreal Engine 6

1:07:43 - Project Positron Speculation

1:11:54 - Games Coming Up: June 2026

1:21:51 - Summer Games Fest Predictions

1:29:26 - Socials

1:31:05 - Buried by Backlog: Sunset Overdrive

2:05:54 - Next Backlog Game & Outro

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After a lengthy what we're playing section, this time we talk about the recent Star Fox announcement and the new Steam Controller. Also, in this month's special segment, we delveinto the ever controversial topic of Game Reviews, 7 out of 10 is still good god dammit!

00:00 - Intro

What we’re playing:

03:35 - Joe (Switch 2, Pokopia & Denshattack Demo)

15:21 - Ben (Windrose)

21:38 - Jake (Disco Elysium)

37:51 - Brad (Echoes of the End & Replaced)

Gaming News:

1:04:20 - Sony DRM Controversy

1:15:34 - Star Fox Reveal

1:25:57 - Steam Controller (Sold) Out Now

1:32:38 - Socials

1:34:16 - Special Segment: Game Reviews

2:00:30 - Outro

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We've got another jam packed episode for you, this time full of actual good news!? Including new game announcements and Gamepass prices reducing. We finish the episode off withthis months Buried by Backlog section, this time we talk and play the 'egg'furiating, hard as nails, 3D platformer, Egging On.

00:00 - Intro

What we’re playing:

00:52 - Ben (Windrose)

10:47 - Jake (Furi)

21:23 - Brad (Under the Waves & Indika)

37:37 - Joe (Far Cry: New Dawn, More Screamer & 2DS Customisation)

Gaming News:

54:36 - Bloodborne Animated Movie

58:34 - New Game announcements (including AC Black Flag: Resynced)

1:09:20 - Gamepass Prices Reduce!

1:15:33 - Spiderman Mo Cap?

1:17:20 - Games Coming Up (May 2026)

1:30:55 - Socials

1:32:21 - Buried by Backlog: Egging On

1:58:15 - Next Community Backlog Game & Outro

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After the usuals, this episode we delve into our thoughts about one of the most important parts of games, the Side Quest! And what truly makes a good one?

00:00 - Intro

What we’re playing:

07:07 - Brad (Morbid Metal & Blue Prince)

28:15 - Ben (More Emulation - Gekido, Rollcage & more)

34:29 - Joe (Screamer & more Trailmakers)

46:31 - Jake (Red Dead Redemption)

Gaming News:

52:55 - Mario Galaxy Movie Discourse

1:03:28 - Pokémon Champions ain't so Champion

1:08:12 - PlayStation Scanning & Elden Ring Film Set

1:11:57 - Socials

1:13:45 - Special Segment: What makes a good side quest?

1:48:33 - Outro

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Yet another jam packed episode incoming! After talking about what we're playing we get into the abundance of gaming news, from DLSS5, PlayStation Price increases and Xbox'slatest Partner Preview. And of course we've got our Buried by Backlog section, this time talking and playing the sandbox, vehicle builder, Trailmakers.

00:00 - Intro

What we’re playing:

04:24 - Joe (Screamers & other games)

18:47 - Brad (Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden)

31:00 - Jake (Pokémon: Colosseum)

42:00 - Ben (Future Cop LAPD)

Gaming News:

45:23 - DLSS5

58:23 - Krafton/Subnautica 2 Lawsuit

1:03:40 - PlayStation Price Increase

1:13:48 - Xbox Partner Preview

1:23:30 - Games Coming Up (April 2026)

1:39:56 - Socials

1:41:05 - Buried by Backlog: Trailmakers

2:17:17 - Outro

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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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