This week, we discuss how concepts like achievements, timed or seasonal content or subscriptions services change the way we play, and wonder if gaming used to be “more fun” when Richard was still young.

This week's episode is all about leaks- from (in)famous examples like Half-Life 2 and Bloodborne to why they keep happening. Spoiler: Hanlon's Razor usually applies! 

What is the difference between a remaster and a remake, anyways? And what are some of the most common pitfalls developers stumble into when reforging some of the most beloved games from the past? All that and more, on this week's PLC!

With a special guest who is so special that he fixed Richard's broken mic five minutes into the show, we discuss how the indiepocalypse changed the face of indie game dev, and debate how indies can stand out in a flood of new game releases.

Three weeks into the new year, we have already seen several high-profile games get delayed. But what goes into the decision to delay a game like Cyberpunk 2077, and what are the consequences for the developers?

We discuss the repercussions of Microsoft announcement that they don’t expect to have any Xbox Series X exclusive games in the first 1-2 years. Is it the end of console generations? And what exactly defines a system seller?  

It’s the start of a new year, and that can only mean one thing: Time for this semi-self-respecting news outlet to discuss the best games of 2019! Come for the Control praise, stay for the more questionable events of the year that also deserve “recognition”.

An innocent email takes us on a sweeping discussion of not only Star Citizen, but crowdfunded videogames in general. We discuss some high-profile flops, but also many of the indie gems Kickstarter has given gaming, such as Pillars of Eternity or Divinity Original Sin. 

With the year drawing to an end and the next console generation starting to cast its shadow, it is time to look to the future! What 2020 games are we most excited for? And will Marcel be able to trick Richard into pre-ordering Marvel's Avengers (Narrator: Yes, he will). 

This episode, we celebrate some of our favourite underrated games, ranging from Dune (no, not the grandfather of rts games) to Jazzpunk and Crimson Skies. And could you name the last ever game by Black Isle Studios? After this episode, you will be able to!