The recent trend of video games adding story mode difficulty is often received with mixed responses. Many love being able to enjoy the story and experience of the latest games without the stress of hard boss fights, while other gamers reject any gameplay style that isn't normal difficulty or higher.

Brendo and Jem discuss the benefits and pit falls of story mode and whether games like Sekiro should have an easy mode or not.

Plus Jem tries to join the legion of gamers in the world of online battle royale games. Find out how long she lasts in episode 51 of The Gaming Lovers podcast.

Every year, for one day especially, pranks abound around the world. The gaming industry has been pretty clever with their April Fools pranks from fake trailers to cheeky changes in game coding. 

Brendo and Jem look at some of the best April Fools day gaming gags from over the years in episode 50 of The Gaming Lovers podcast.

The gaming landscape has shifted dramatically this week as Google announced their new gaming streaming service Stadia at the GDC. Brendo and Jem look at the pros and cons of taking video games into the world of instant streaming.

Plus Brendo reviews Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Jem is VERY excited by some vague news from Atlus.

After playing LEGO DC Super-Villains, Brendo and Jem reflect on the various Lego video games from the past decade or so. Which ones are their favourites and which Lego games failed to live up to expectations?

From Star Wars to Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter to The Incredibles - with so much ground to cover, can they get through it all in one episode?

Plus, find out what Jem named her original super villain in episode 48 of The Gaming Lovers podcast.

Iron your white shirt. Straighten your red tie. Buff your bald head. It's time for The Gaming Lovers to look at Agent 47's history as they rank every single Hitman game from worst to best.

Plus, Brendo gushes about his digital farm in Stardew Valley.

The 4 in Feb challenge has finally finished. So who actually succeeded and who failed to complete all 4 games in February?

The Gaming Lovers mourn the official loss of the PS Vita (after a slow, lingering death) and reflect on what they loved about the storied handheld console.

Plus Brendo and Jem look forward to the new Pokémon Sword and Shield games! Which new starter Pokémon is the best? Time for a debate in episode 46 of The Gaming Lovers podcast!

After BioWare's new online action multiplayer game Anthem received poor reviews upon its launch, Brendo and Jem try to be optimistic about its future by looking at video games that flopped but recovered later down the road.

The Gaming Lovers reflect on the highlights of the career of Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Amié after he announced his retirement on Twitter.

It is down to the final week of the 4 in Feb challenge! Find out who is close to finishing and who may be throwing in the proverbial towel.

There is much to unpack after the most recent Nintendo Direct. Brendo and Jem speculate on the future of video game press conferences like E3 and share what gaming announcements have them pumped.

Plus, find out who is in the lead for the 4 in Feb challenge!

As Valentine's Day rolls around, The Gaming Lovers get lubbu lubbu! Brendo and Jem look at some of the most iconic love-struck couples in video game history.

What gaming romances do this Aussie duo love?

Plus, find out who is doing well in the 4 in Feb challenge and who is falling behind.

With rumours swirling about the future PlayStation “five” and it’s potential backwards compatibility, Brendo and Jem weigh up the pros and cons.

The 4 in Feb challenge continues. Have The Gaming Lovers managed to clear any of their 4 games off the list yet?

Plus Jem gives an unexpected review of a recent gaming demo.