James is back!! For a bit!!! And we've got an announcement to make.

This week: More oven chat, Epic want some of that ARC Raiders money, Luna is basically going right in the bin, TCGS stamps, family traditions, and a discussion about what 'cool' is from some middle-aged men. Also, Nick Parton plays us out with a little 10th birthday gift.

Games discussed: Pragmata, Life is Strange: Reunion, Minishoot’ Adventures, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, Raccoin, Whiskerwood

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The Computer Game Show is now 10 years old!

In time-honoured tradition, James took the week off to celebrate, leaving David, Sean and Mat to answer listener questions and chat about other random bits for a couple of hours.

Thanks to everyone who's ever listened, watched, shared, and joined us on this journey. Here's to the next decade of TCGS!

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James is away, so this week we’re joined by Sarah Dyer!

This week: Everything announced at last week’s Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, Xbox Games Showcase 2026 confirmed for 7th of June, Sony announces global price rise for PS5 consoles, NatetheHate reckons we’re getting a new Star Fox, and physical first-party Nintendo games to cost more than digital in the US.

Games Discussed: Life Is Strange: Reunion, Esoteric Ebb, Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo, Crimson Desert

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Nvidia CEO says critics are "completely wrong" about DLSS 5 technology, Switch 2 just got a huge update that boosts old Switch games, and PlayStation Portal just got updated with a brand new High Quality Mode and ‘refined streaming experience’.

Also: parallel universes, strange places to find video games, gaming ticks IRL, flashbangs, developer interviews, and more!

Games Discussed: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Esoteric Ebb, Cairn, Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Microsoft reveals more details about the next Xbox and promises an ‘order of magnitude increase’ in power, indie studio Speculative Agency returns Microsoft Xbox funding and urges others to boycott, Epic is raising Fortnite V-Buck prices "to help pay the bills", Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is coming to the Switch 2 later this Spring, and Resident Evil Requiem is getting story DLC and other bits.

Also: Go arounds, more cheese debates, wealthy relatives and more. 

Games Discussed: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Raccoin demo, Esoteric Ebb, Minishoot Adventures, Planet of Lana 2, Reanimal.

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The next-gen Xbox console is codenamed Project Helix and will play PC games; Valve still hopes to ship the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller "this year"; everything announced at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Nintendo sues the Trump administration, Nagoshi Studio reportedly facing closure, and EA lays off staff across Battlefield Studios.

Also: breaking immersion, a cashless Mushroom Kingdom, hard cheese vs melted cheese, and more!

Games Discussed: Resident Evil Requiem, Planet of Lana II, Marathon, Minishoot Adventures, Evercade Alpha, Pokémon Pokopia

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This week: Sony’s shift in strategy may lead to fewer PlayStation first party games on PC, Sony was ready to approve a Bloodborne remake (but FromSoftware turned it down), Amazon Game Studios ends publishing agreement with Maverick Games, IGN-owned Eurogamer cuts editorial staff, and Guitar Hero studio RedOctane returns with spiritual successor ‘Stage Tour’.

Also: home arcades, more Steam Deck evangelism, and a listener is really angry about cassette tapes.

Games Discussed: Marathon, Resident Evil Requiem, PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, Vampire Crawlers, Denshattack!, Map Map, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Walkabout Mini Golf

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It’s a big news week as Xbox is on fire (again) and Sony is shutting down Bluepoint.

This is a lively one.

Games Discussed: PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, REANIMAL, It Takes Two, Virtual Boy, Planet of Lana, Star Citizen, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Sledding Game, Zero Parades for Dead Spies, Warioware Inc, Rhythm Tengoku, Let's Go Island: Lost In the Island of Tropics, Luigi’s Mansion Arcade, SegaSonic the Hedgehog, Daytona USA, Sega Rally Championship.

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This week: Everything announced at last week’s Sony State of Play, Highguard isn't shutting down despite Wildlight layoffs, Peter Molyneux's Masters of Albion will launch in early access, and Josef Fares drops hints about Hazelight’s next game.

Also: superstitions, Portal tech tips, emulation, and more.

Games Discussed: Mewgenics, Titanium Court, High on Life 2, God of War Sons of Sparta, Darwin’s Paradox!, Pure Pool Pro.

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This week: Everything announced at last week’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Switch finally surpasses the Nintendo DS to become Nintendo's best-selling console, Valve updates hardware launch timing due to component pricing, and AMD suggests the next-gen Xbox will arrive in 2027.

Also: poor game-playing conditions, comparing ourselves to game characters, healthy food, odd gaming habits, angry gaming, favourite ice levels in games, and more!

Games Discussed: Pragmata, Baby Steps, Battlefield 6, Donkey Kong Country, Arc Raiders.

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