GTA 6 leaks, Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo, 2XKO, Marvel Tokon and the current state of the gaming industry, we've got a LOT to talk about!

In this episode Dean, Mike and Hilly jump between retro classics and the biggest stories in gaming right now. We revisit The Revenge of Shinobi and Flashback, discuss the latest GTA 6 leaks, and dive into Donkey Kong Bananza, Splatoon and the question: has every Nintendo console had a proper flagship Mario game?

We also get into Heads Up! 2, 2XKO, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Avatar Legends, fighting games, Nintendo, and where the gaming industry is heading.

From classic Mega Drive and retro gaming nostalgia to GTA 6, Nintendo Switch 2, modern fighting games and the future of gaming, it's another packed episode of gaming chat, opinions, nostalgia and plenty of waffle.

In this episode:

• The Revenge of Shinobi

• Flashback

• GTA 6 leaks and Grand Theft Auto VI

• Donkey Kong Bananza

• Nintendo and Mario

• Splatoon

• Heads Up! 2

• 2XKO

• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

• Avatar Legends

• Fighting games

• The current state of the gaming industry

• Retro gaming vs modern gaming

• And plenty more!

If you're into retro gaming, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, PC gaming, fighting games, GTA 6, gaming news and nostalgic gaming chat, this one's for you.

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Step back into 1997 with the Sons of Glitches as we revisit one of the greatest years in entertainment. We look back at the biggest video games, unforgettable movies, chart-topping music, and the major world events that helped define the year.

Whether you lived through it or you're discovering it for the first time, join Dean, Mike and Hilly for a nostalgic trip back to 1997.

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The explosions are bigger, the heroes are tougher, and the one-liners are unforgettable. In this episode, we count down our Top 5 '80s Action Movies, debating the classics that defined a generation and the films we'd happily watch over and over again.

Along the way, we also catch up on the current state of the gaming industry, sharing our thoughts on what's happening in gaming right now before diving headfirst into pure '80s action nostalgia.

Whether you're a fan of explosive blockbusters, retro cinema, or video games, there's something here for you. Sit back, press play, and join the conversation.

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I briefly mentioned that I wrote a poem for the game Ico, a couple of people asked so here it is.

Enjoy

Dean x

Episode 5 – Gaming News, Switch 2 First Impressions, VR Problems & Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies

Join Dean, Mike, and Hilly for another laid-back waffle episode packed with gaming chat, tech talk, and plenty of laughs.

This week, the trio dive into Crimson Desert and the latest gaming news, while Mike showcases his new handheld gaming device, the AYN Thor. Dean also shares his first impressions of the Switch 2 after getting one for his birthday

There’s a nostalgic throwback to classic 16-bit multiplayer games, plus an honest discussion about the problems with VR gaming and whether it still has a future.

To round things off, the lads debate their Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, with some controversial picks and plenty of banter along the way.

If you’re into gaming podcasts, retro games, new tech, and unfiltered conversations, this episode has you covered.

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This episode is a proper open gaming chat where the conversation goes all over the place.

We talk about jumping back into Pokémon Go, the hype and questions around Marathon and its return, and revisit the classic FPS Crysis to see how it holds up.

Along the way we get into the state of modern gaming, nostalgia for older titles, random industry thoughts, and plenty of the usual nonsense.

Somehow the discussion also turns into a debate about the greatest games on the Nintendo 64, as we try to piece together what a real Top 10 N64 games list should look like.

It’s a laid-back episode packed with gaming chat, retro memories, modern releases, and the kind of tangents that only happen when gamers start talking.

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This week we kick things off with "What Have We Been Playing?", jumping from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Tomb Raider to another unexpected return to the Nintendo 64, plus time with Dragon Quest VII, arcade chaos in Magical Drop, and a few other retro and modern titles we’ve been sinking hours into lately.

We then talk through our personal standout picks from the Sony State of Play February 2026, covering the PlayStation announcements and trailers that actually caught our attention.

We wrap things up with some ridiculous listener questions that send the episode completely off the rails.

Expect PlayStation news, retro gaming chat, JRPG love, classic consoles, modern releases, and unfiltered opinions throughout.

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Overrated games take centre stage in Episode 2, as Dean, Mike and Hilly deliver unfiltered gaming hot takes on some of the most celebrated titles in gaming history.

The lads debate whether the hype is deserved for games like The Last of Us, Doom, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Witcher 3, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and more, breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and why certain games are treated as untouchable classics.

From retro gaming icons to modern favourites, this episode digs into overhype, nostalgia, critical praise and personal taste, with honest opinions, strong disagreements and zero filter throughout.

If you enjoy gaming podcasts, overrated game debates, retro games, modern gaming discussions, controversial opinions, RPGs, action games and gaming culture, this episode is guaranteed to get you nodding, or shouting back!

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Episode 1 kicks off the podcast with a no-filter gaming introduction, as Dean, Mike and Hilly dive into their gaming origins, tastes and hot takes across retro classics and modern games.

The lads chat about the games that shaped them and what they’re playing now, with honest opinions, humour and a few hard-hitting takes along the way. Topics jump across old-school and modern gaming, including discussions on Death Stranding, Shinobi, PowerWash Simulator 2, Mortal Kombat, F.E.A.R., Fatal Frame and more.

From horror games and fighting games to forgotten classics and current releases, the conversation explores what they love (and hate) about video games, gaming memories, and how their tastes have evolved over time.

This relaxed but opinionated first episode sets the tone for future shows covering gaming news, retro gaming, modern releases, industry talk, debates and zero-filter discussions.

Perfect for fans of gaming podcasts, retro games, modern gaming discussions, horror games, fighting games and gaming culture.