The Pocket Gamer Podcast

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Subscribe, sit back, and enjoy this weekly games podcast from the portable gaming experts at Pocket Gamer. Every week we look at the latest and greatest upcoming games for iPhone and iPad, Android, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, Windows Phone and more, with news, reviews and diverse views aplenty. And don't forget to watch the show live every Thursday on twitch.tv/AppSpy.

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The Pocket Gamer Podcast episodes:

06.04.2021
551 - Huntdown, Samorost 1
The audio content drought is over! We're back once more to drench you in refreshing mobile gaming news. Specifically, James and Matt follow-up the LaunchPad #4 reveal of the newest Kingdom Rush game, and Matt gets far too excited about...
05.07.2021
550 - New Pokemon Snap, Rocket League Mobile
This week, James and Matthew share info about Rocket League coming to mobile courtesy of the decidedly weird Apple v Epic court hearings. They also look into the newly announced The Division Mobile, and discuss Nintendo's proposed movie plans. New...
04.30.2021
549 - Apex Legends Mobile beta, Summoners War: Lost Centuria
This week, James and Matthew are waiting for the textures to pop in the first footage of the Apex Legends Mobile beta. They also examine the potential of The Witcher Monster Slayer and whether it can become the next AR...
04.23.2021
548 - Apple April Event, Cut the Rope Remastered
This week, James and Matt duck out of Pocket Gamer Connects Digital 6 for 30 minutes to do their podcast duty. That duty includes chat about Apple's trackers, a new Battlefield game made exclusively for mobile, and the 'real' Runescape...
04.16.2021
547 - Fantasian, Shrouded Citadel
James and Matthew return to catch up on Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, and Sony's new initiative to bring its PlayStation franchises to mobile. New releases include the creator of Final Fantasy's newest RPG, Fantasian, epic AR adventure Shrouded Citadel,...
03.26.2021
546 - Crash Bandicoot: On The Run, Project CARS GO
A bittersweet episode this week as James and Matt are joined for the first - and last - time by PocketGamer.Biz editor and all-round excellent human Danielle Partis. In addition to bidding Danielle a fond farewell, the trio cover the...
03.19.2021
545 - Cobra Kai: Card Fighter, Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee
James and Matthew regroup to look at Square Enix's upcoming mobile slate, including a new Hitman Sniper game, Just Cause: Mobile, and an AR Space Invaders game. New release include the Switch port of Apex Legends, Cobra Kai: Card Fighter,...
03.12.2021
544 - Necromunda: Gang Skirmish, Blind Drive
*NEW HOST KLAXON* This week James welcomes newly-crowned deputy editor Stephen into the virtual booth to chat about Unruly Heroes, the newest incarnation of Journey to the West from ex-Rayman devs. They also cover the latest Call of Duty Mobile...
03.05.2021
543 - Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier, Clan N
After last week's LaunchPad #3 event, James returns to catch up with Matthew on the *checks notes* TWO exclusive Final Fantasy VII games on their way to mobile. They also cover the prospective specs of the new Switch Pro, the...
02.19.2021
542 - Nintendo Direct, Bowser's Fury
This week we take a look at the cascade of new announcements which tumbled from Nintendo's surprise Direct livestream, including remastered Zeldas, another Splatoon, and another excuse for Mario to pick up his golf clubs. There's also a mobile release...
02.05.2021
541 - Apex Legends, The Captain is Dead
This week James and Matthew examine the latest nail in Stadia's coffin, and the imminent arrival of Apex Legends on Switch - and hopefully mobile. New releases include The Captain is Dead, Crimson Company, Infinity Kingdom, and more.
01.29.2021
540 - Nuts: A Surveillance Mystery, Dragon Quest Tact
James and Matthew go nuts this week - Nuts: A Surveillance Mystery that is - having spent a large chunk of it staring at VHS tapes looking for squirrels. They also take a peek at the the DICE Awards shortlist...
01.22.2021
539 - Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon, Bowser's Fury
This week James and Matthew try to imagine what the Bond franchise would look like on mobile, and which mobile studio might make the best Star Wars game. They also cower before the might of super saiyan Bowser. New releases...
01.15.2021
538 - Favourite Mobile Games of 2020
As promised at the end of last year, James and Matthew are back to chat about the horror that was 2020, and the small gaming-shaped glimmers of light and joy that appeared through the overwhelming fog of awful. They also...
12.24.2020
536 - The Podcast Shall Return!
Get 2020 in the bin, see you next year!
12.11.2020
535 - League of Legends: Wild Rift, XCOM 2 Collection
It's the morning after The Games Awards 2020. James is well-rested having ignored the entire thing, while Matthew is running on fumes after a late night infusion of 5 hours pure, uncut hype. There's a Just Cause mobile game on...
12.04.2020
534 - The Complex, WWE Undefeated
Galactus has been vanquished from Fortnite, and you'll be pleased to hear our heroes James and Matthew had precisely nothing to do with it. In other news, we finally get some info about how the Apple Arcade games are faring...
11.27.2020
533 - The Pathless, Fruit Ninja 2
Normal service is resumed, with James and Matt back after weeks of digital conferences, online streaming initiatives, and other things that don't involve playing games. Happily there's plenty of news to catch up on, including a new Tomb Raider game,...
10.23.2020
532 - Far: Lone Sails, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
This week, James and Matthew catch Microsoft sneaking beneath the App Store's iron curtain and allowing you to play Xbox games on your iPhone (though perhaps not the way you intended). They also celebrate the first appearance of the original...
10.16.2020
531 - iPhone 12, Hot Wheels Unlimited
James and Matt are back with hot Apple news - specifically, the reveal of this year's iPhones and their distinct lack of bundled accessories. They also cover Korn's appearance in World of Tanks: Blitz, and Xcom 2 Collection coming to...
10.02.2020
530 - Genshin Impact, HoloVista
This week, James and Matthew play Breath of the Wild on mobile, only to discover they're playing a completely different game called Genshin Impact, which is both confusing and upsetting. There's a new mobile Dragon Quest game on the horizon,...
09.25.2020
529 - Amazon Luna, Rowdy City Wrestling
This week, Matthew and James argue about just how much Amazon's new game streaming service, Luna, is ripping off the Xbox controller. There's also talk of Blackpink in your PUBG area, and the western release of NieR: Reincarnation. New releases...
09.11.2020
528 - World's End Club, Unfinished Swan
In the last podcast before PGCD Helsinki, Ric and James announce the official launch of PUBG on mobile (sort of)! They also cover Discovery coming to Star Trek: Fleet Command, and the upcoming Pac-Man Geo AR game. New releases include...
09.04.2020
527 - Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower
Matthew joins James to go nuts about new Nintendo announcements following the company's surprise 35th anniversary Direct. There's also a whole bunch of new releases, including the Super Mario All-Stars port on Nintendo Online, Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower on mobile,...
08.28.2020
526 - The Last Campfire, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered
Ric's back with James to talk about reports of a potential mobile port of Fall Guys in the near future. They also catch up with the latest on the Epic vs Apple saga, and the upcoming AR RPG The Witcher:...
08.21.2020
525 - Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, FreeFortnite Cup
The #freefortnite saga continues this week, with Matthew joining James to determine whether all Unreal Engine games on iOS are now doomed. In happier news, Nintendo showed off a ton of indie games for Switch, and there's more clues regarding...
08.14.2020
524 - Fortnite removed from app stores, Game Pass on Android
Nothing really happened in mobile games this week. As you were.
08.07.2020
523 - Brawlhalla, Project xCloud on iOS?
This week, Apple seems reluctant to let iPhone owners play Xbox games on their phones. Meanwhile, Android users get to experience Project xCloud next month. What gives? Also, Matthew reveals the biggest selling Nintendo Switch game this year, and he...
07.31.2020
522 - NieR Reincarnation, Interloper
With LaunchPad taken care of, James and Ric return to the regularly scheduled podcast to look at the newly revealed NieR Reincarnation beta footage. They also cover Grindstone's update, the launch of Marvel Duel, plus new Farming Simulator 20 tractors...
07.17.2020
521 - Paper Mario: The Origami King, Project xCloud
Did Microsoft just kill Stadia? Is the new Paper Mario any good? Is the entire foundation of app-based data gathering just been demolished by iOS 14? James and Matthew ask these questions and more on this week's podcast. New releases...
07.10.2020
520 - Deadly Premonition 2, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
This week, things get janky as Ric and James dig into Deadly Premonition 2 on Switch. Meanwhile, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales has appeared on mobile, along with the surprisingly good Battle Breakers and predictably trippy Wave Redux.
07.03.2020
519 - Beyond a Steel Sky, Outsider: After Life,
Matthew joins James to see whether loots boxes really are going to be classified as gambling in the UK. They also talk about the newly announced Fallout TV series, and Apple suddenly cancelling a bunch of their upcoming Apple Arcade...
06.26.2020
518 - Death Come True, Crying Suns
Dann is back with James this week to cover the exciting new features in Apple's upcoming iOS 14. They also introduce Pocket Gamer LaunchPad, our brand new upcoming consumer show, and a recently revealed Pokemon MOBA. New releases include FMV...
06.19.2020
517 - Slay the Spire, Little Orpheus
Ric joins James this week to find out whether catching Pokemon really can improve dental hygiene. They also cover the latest anti-loot box lawsuit to hit Apple, and the arrival of the GameClub subscription service on Android. New releases include...
06.06.2020
516 - Dead Cells, Bomb Bots Arena
Matthew Forde joins James this week to cover Call of Duty Mobile season 7, the latest Gwent update, and how to build your very own teeny-tiny Switch dock. New releases include Dead Cells, Neon Flytron, Demon Blade, Bomb Bots Arena,...
05.29.2020
515 - Super Fowlst 2, Soda Dungeon 2
Pocket Gamer editor Dann joins James for the first time in a while to talk all things Soda Dungeon 2 (Dann's played 22 hours and shows no signs of stopping). They also discuss a Pokemon Go update that lets pokemon...
05.22.2020
514 - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Rumble Hockey
This week, James & Ric bring the podcast to the Pocket Gamer YouTube channel. Yes, if their voices and opinions weren't offensive enough, you can now recoil in horror at their faces too. Chat centres around the massive Oceanhorn 2...
05.15.2020
513 - Unreal V, BE-A Walker
This week, James and Ric count all the triangles in the Unreal Engine V reveal (there's 12). They also cover the Sky: Children of the Light update, and review (sort of) the OnePlus 8. New releases include KartRider Rush+, BE-A...
05.01.2020
512 - Kingdom: Two Crowns, Fancade
James and Matthew brave an actual thunderstorm to cover the World of Tanks Blitz battle pass, and Call of Duty Mobile's Season 6 additions. They also cover the big Fortnite x Travis Scott event, and Nintendo's decision to drop its...
04.17.2020
511 - Stadia on mobile, Gameloft Classics
This week, James and Ric try desperately to play Stadia on their mobile devices. WILL THEY SUCCEED? Ric breaks down the Cooking Mama scandal that's been sweeping the net, and new games are covered including the extremely retro Gameloft Classics...
04.08.2020
510 - Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Undersea Solitaire Tripeaks
Slightly later than billed, James and Ric are back with leaked news of Nintendo remakes. A Star Wars starship battler is on the horizon, and the latest announcement from indie publisher dejour Annapurna Interactive makes James wonder if he's done...
03.27.2020
509 - Respawnables Heroes, Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Redux)
Matthew returns to the show this week, bringing with him tales of a blissful seven days with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. James has more free games to keep you busy while stuck indoors, and an unusual gun attachment for your...
03.20.2020
508 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Angry Birds Casual
Live from quarantine, Ric and James are back with everything you need to help you survive in these increasingly weird and restrictive times. We've got a bunch of excellent premium games gone free to keep you occupied, the best multiplayer...
02.28.2020
507 - Knighthood, Crossy Road Castle
Ric joins James this week to check up on the progress of Plants vs Zombies 3 and Dead by Daylight: Mobile, both of which are currently prepping for launch sometime this year. They also cover the new Pascal's Wager content...
02.21.2020
506 - Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, Summer Catchers
Pocket Gamer newshound Cameron joins James to explain what the heck is going on with the new Kingdom Hearts mobile game (and Kingdom Hearts in general). The pair also tell you how to get involved in the pre-release of War...
02.15.2020
505 - Shadowgun War Games, Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower
James and Matthew are back to bring you news of Gwent's imminent arrival on Android, and the release date for the mobile port of clever colour-swap puzzler Hue. There's also a new Warhammer Quest game on the way, plus a...
01.31.2020
504 - Monster Hunter Riders, Dungeon Faster
Matthew joins James to welcome the announcement of brand new mobile-only spin-off, Monster Hunter Riders. Meanwhile, there are Lovecraftian nightmares lurking in the shadows in the form of upcoming point-and-click horror-comedy The Innsmouth Case. Plus, the pair discuss new releases...
01.24.2020
503 - Grand Mountain Adventure, Retro Bowl
Clawing their way through the post-Pocket Gamer Connects fugue, James and Ric return to deliver slightly low energy updates on Mario Kart Tour's multiplayer beta, Sky: Children of the Light's new Season of Rhythm, and the state of Shadowgun War...
01.17.2020
502 - Pascal's Wager, Mineblast!!
Ric and James mourn the imminent passing of Mobius Final Fantasy this week, before celebrating the soon-to-be-built Super Nintendo World theme park. They also check in with Stadia's progress, before tacking new releases including soulslike battler Pascal's Wager, explosive platformer...
01.10.2020
501 - Shadowgun War Games, Pokemon Direct
It's the first podcast of 2020! After the brief holiday window James and Matthew re-acquaint themselves with reality and catch-up on the week's mobile gaming news. There's anticipation building for the launch of Shadowgun War Games, a Mob Psycho 100...

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The Pocket Gamer Podcast episodes:

551 - Huntdown, Samorost 1

550 - New Pokemon Snap, Rocket League Mobile

549 - Apex Legends Mobile beta, Summoners War: Lost Centuria

548 - Apple April Event, Cut the Rope Remastered

547 - Fantasian, Shrouded Citadel

546 - Crash Bandicoot: On The Run, Project CARS GO

545 - Cobra Kai: Card Fighter, Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee

544 - Necromunda: Gang Skirmish, Blind Drive

543 - Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier, Clan N

542 - Nintendo Direct, Bowser's Fury

541 - Apex Legends, The Captain is Dead

540 - Nuts: A Surveillance Mystery, Dragon Quest Tact

539 - Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon, Bowser's Fury

538 - Favourite Mobile Games of 2020

536 - The Podcast Shall Return!

535 - League of Legends: Wild Rift, XCOM 2 Collection

534 - The Complex, WWE Undefeated

533 - The Pathless, Fruit Ninja 2

532 - Far: Lone Sails, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

531 - iPhone 12, Hot Wheels Unlimited

530 - Genshin Impact, HoloVista

529 - Amazon Luna, Rowdy City Wrestling

528 - World's End Club, Unfinished Swan

527 - Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower

526 - The Last Campfire, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered

525 - Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, FreeFortnite Cup

524 - Fortnite removed from app stores, Game Pass on Android

523 - Brawlhalla, Project xCloud on iOS?

522 - NieR Reincarnation, Interloper

521 - Paper Mario: The Origami King, Project xCloud

520 - Deadly Premonition 2, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

519 - Beyond a Steel Sky, Outsider: After Life,

518 - Death Come True, Crying Suns

517 - Slay the Spire, Little Orpheus

516 - Dead Cells, Bomb Bots Arena

515 - Super Fowlst 2, Soda Dungeon 2

514 - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Rumble Hockey

513 - Unreal V, BE-A Walker

512 - Kingdom: Two Crowns, Fancade

511 - Stadia on mobile, Gameloft Classics

510 - Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Undersea Solitaire Tripeaks

509 - Respawnables Heroes, Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Redux)

508 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Angry Birds Casual

507 - Knighthood, Crossy Road Castle

506 - Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, Summer Catchers

505 - Shadowgun War Games, Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower

504 - Monster Hunter Riders, Dungeon Faster

503 - Grand Mountain Adventure, Retro Bowl

502 - Pascal's Wager, Mineblast!!

501 - Shadowgun War Games, Pokemon Direct