In which your hosts each pick their top five favourite games of the past 12 months. 

Games discussed (in alphabetical, not ranked, order):

Absolum by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games & Supamonks

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In which the boys briefly cover the recent Nintendo Direct before Tom learns just what a Boost Era Sonic game is and Paul makes the most of a three-month Apple Arcade trial.

Games discussed:

Sonic Dream Team

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In which your hosts tackle creeping horror on a doomed oil rig, shed light on a sequel done right, and just about navigate talking about two games from VERY similar sounding developers.

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In which Tom plays through a couple of games Paul enjoyed experiencing back in 2024. But did he get on with them? Or will this be the recommendation-based betrayal that ends the podcast once and for all?

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In which your hosts explore four more games from the Playdate's second season. There's one clear standout, but plenty more to enjoy along the way.

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In which Paul and Tom continue to explore the latest season of games for Panic's quirky handheld console Playdate. They're delighted to find a couple of great new releases (and update on one from Week 2 that they're less enamoured with).

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In which your hosts celebrate the big five-oh by playing with Panic's tiny yellow handheld. Season 2 of the Playdate is here, so Paul and Tom dig through Week 1's games before turning their attention to (half of) Week 2.

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In which we watched the PlayStation State of Play, Summer Geoff Fest, Day of the Devs and the Future Games Show so you don't have to (although you probably did).

In which your hosts celebrate the launch of Nintendo's new console by talking about PlayStation Plus. Paul's been making the most of his two-week Premium trial, so let's dig in and find out what took his fancy, what was not so hot, and which Platinum trophy flex Tom has taken as a personal slight.

(Switch 2 launch thoughts coming in due course!)

Games discussed:

Coffee Talk

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In which Paul explores the wonderful world of Musou games, with a particular focus on Samurai Warriors 5.

Whether you're a newcomer to the series or a grizzled Musou veteran, there's plenty here to get your teeth into.

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