Pop Culture Gamers

In this very special edition of Pop Culture Gamers, Steven and Haydn come together to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Star Trek as the franchise marks its 60th anniversary.

We pay tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart, whose portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard helped define an entire generation of Star Trek, and Walter Koenig, forever remembered by fans for bringing Pavel Chekov to the bridge of the USS Enterprise.

But this show is also about something much bigger: what made Star Trek great?

From the optimism and pioneering spirit of the original series to The Next Generation and beyond, Steven and Haydn look back at the characters, stories, ideas and values that transformed Star Trek from a 1960s television programme into one of science fiction's most enduring cultural phenomena.

We'll talk about our own memories of Trek, the captains and crews that inspired us, the episodes and moments that stayed with us, and why Gene Roddenberry's fundamentally optimistic vision of humanity still matters sixty years later.

This is not simply a look back. It's a celebration of the people who helped create Star Trek, the characters who became old friends, and a universe that has encouraged generations to look towards the stars and imagine that humanity could build a better future.

No goodbyes. Just good memories.

🖖 Live long and prosper.

If Star Trek has been part of your life, we'd love you to join the conversation. Tell us your favourite memories, characters, series and moments in the comments.

Subscribe to Pop Culture Gamers for more discussion about Star Trek, science fiction, gaming, film, television and everything that makes pop culture great.

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This week’s episode is a mix of retro discoveries, modern handhelds, tech mishaps, and some seriously big industry talking points. We dive into restoring classic hardware like the Amiga A1200, revisiting the Xbox 360 and PS3, and putting new devices like the ROG Ally and Retroid Pocket 5 through their paces. There’s also a fair bit of real‑world tech chaos, from smart doorbells to smartwatch failures and unexpected phone upgrades.

We get into the major gaming news shaking things up right now — Sony’s move toward an all‑digital future, the backlash from physical‑media fans, and the wider implications for the industry. Plus, the latest on Microsoft’s Project Helix hybrid console, the upcoming “Platinum‑style” achievement system, and the huge shift of OG Xbox and Xbox 360 titles heading to PC with achievements on the way.

In gaming, we cover everything from surreal storytelling in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to the refreshed Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, indie puzzlers, achievement chasers, and a wide spread of titles across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC.

On the TV and movie front, we talk Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, the return of Ted Lasso, a standout run of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and a surprisingly fun nostalgia hit with Masters of the Universe — plus a varied mix of films and series keeping us entertained this week.

We round things off with listener questions, including thoughts on Sony’s digital‑only direction and favourite films watched this year.

This week on Pop Culture Gamers we’re diving into a huge mix of gaming news, tech updates, movie releases, and all the latest from the world of pop culture. We cover major Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC stories, including new hardware leaks, controller upgrades, DRM changes, Game Pass additions, PS Plus updates, and industry‑shifting legislation.

We break down the biggest new game releases across all platforms, from RPGs and racers to sci‑fi adventures, indies, remasters, and early access titles. Plus, we look at subscription drops on Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Prime Gaming — what’s worth playing, what’s new, and what’s surprising.

In our gaming week chat, expect deep dives into new controllers, sci‑fi narrative games, classic RPG revivals, expansions, and some retro‑inspired action.

On the movie and TV side, we explore upcoming cinema releases, chart‑toppers, documentaries, restorations, and a stunning 4K Hammer Films release. There’s also a packed watchlist of indie films, streaming picks, and binge‑worthy TV.

We finish with listener questions, gaming habits, and a look at the titles we’ve spent the most time with this year. If you love gaming, movies, tech, retro nostalgia, and weekly pop‑culture breakdowns — you’re in the right place.

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In this episode of Pop Culture Gamers, Haydn, Steve, and Paul share what they’ve been playing and watching across gaming, film, and TV. Haydn discusses time spent with Tempest Rising and gives his thoughts on the final season of For All Mankind, as well as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, praising its visuals and game accuracy while noting it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the first film.

Steve covers Starfield: Shattered Space, including ongoing updates and DLC, alongside revisiting classics such as Life onMars and Ben Hur.

Paul rounds things off with a packed gaming lineup featuring Darksiders 3, Resident Evil 5 & 6, Persona 5 Royal, Rise of the Ronin, Cyberpunk 2077, and the much‑anticipated Crimson Desert, plus TV and filmpicks including The Apprentice and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

It’s another filled episode of gaming chat and pop culture discussion from the Pop Culture Gamers crew.

Strap in for another packed episode as Haydn, Steve and Paul dive deep into a week full of gaming, movies, TV and pure pop‑culture chaos.

This week, Haydn shares his adventures in Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown, a strategy game where you command the USS Voyager through the Delta Quadrant — complete with branching storylines, resource management, and even the possibility of mutiny if you forget the crew’s creature comforts . Paul’s been hands‑on with a Spectrum retro release, Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy XIII, Assassin’s Creed Unity (4K/60 patch), Resident Evil Requiem, and Darksiders 3, adding yet more titles to his ever‑growing gaming pile .

In Movies, TV and Streaming, the team reviews Project Hail Mary, How to Make a Killing, Hamnet, SISU: Road to Revenge, and more — including Haydn’s glowing praise for the pacing and emotional punch of Project Hail Mary .

Plus: gaming news, charts, new releases, listener questions, and the usual banter that keeps the Pop Culture Gamers community coming back every week.

Whether you’re here for retro hardware, modern RPGs, sci‑fi strategy, or the latest film and TV recommendations, this episode has something for every geek‑at‑heart.

Join us for a fast‑paced episode of the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast, packed with the latest in gaming and pop culture. We dive into Nobody Wants to Die, Taito Arcade 1 on Evercade, and Gamerscore hunts with Dino Escape and Little Cat: The Lost Key. We also break down Oblivion Remastered, Elder Scrolls Online, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Stalker 2, Atomfall, Rage, Elex 2, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage.  

On the Movies, TV and Streaming, we chat about Predator: Badlands, Ballerina, the new Muppets Show, Marvel’s Wonder Man, Seat Pea, and all the drama coming in Traitors USA Season 4.

If you love gaming news, retro hits, big RPGs, survival titles, and the latest pop‑culture drops, this episode has it all.

What is the verdict on Academy, is it good, is it terrible? Would you like to be one of thirteen people left with individuality? How about living in a post neuclear wasteland or living on an alien world?Come and join Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) who are back together again and this time they are talking TV and movies including Star Trek Star Fleet Academy, Pluribus, Fallout, Girl Taken and Avatar: Fire and Ash. All this and of course, your listener questions.Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast. Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamerFacebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: [email protected] Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers

Pop Culture Gamers is back. In this first show for over six months Haydn (Herjuk) is joined by Ian from Gaming Generations and our new Co-Host Paul from the Year of Shame Podcast. We may have a new host but don't worry, due to scheduling issues, Steve (Stevoo7) wasn't able to join us for this show but he will be back soon.

In this show, we welcome Paul and find out about his gaming history. Haydn, Ian and Paul discuss games they have been playing recently and we have more detours and random discussions. Enjoy the show!

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) is joined by a special guest and there is plenty of discussion about games, pop culture, movies and of course some dad jokes! All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast. Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamerFacebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: [email protected] Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers

Houston, we have a problem with the audio this show, but with the exception of a lot of reverb on Haydn's voice we still bring you the latest news and reviews, this time covering Assassin's Creed Shadows, Severance, Captain America: Brave New World, Hans Zimmer: Diamon in the Desert and Bridget Jones: About a Boy. All this plus our usual chat, news and listener questions.