Game Older Podcast

Welcome to Game Older! We are a bunch of adult gamers who like to chat about all things gaming. We're here to discuss the gaming industry, share our gaming experiences, and have a bit of a laugh.
From retro gaming to current gen gaming and even speculation on what's next to come, we cover it all. So sit back, relax and join us for a chat about gaming.

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July 23 · 1 hr 31 min
Cutscenes: Art or Annoyance? | Episode 65 | RIP Game & Physical + More!
🎙️ Join Heather, Stu and Tom for a slightly smaller crew this week as they dive into the world of cutscenes in games. Do you love them or hate them? Are they essential storytelling or just something that gets in the way of the action? We explore the best, the worst, and everything in between — plus the usual pickups, gaming news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end too! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & What We've Been Playing 31:05 - Gaming News 📰 42:27 - Questions from Discord ❓ 51:34 - Main Topic: Cutscenes in Games 🎬 1:24:02 - Gaming Quiz Time! 1:30:08 - Shout Outs and Goodbye! Find all of our links here: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024 Discord: https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/ Contact us: gameolder2024@gmail.com Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books — 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 bitmapbooks.com Timeless Gaming Convention, Liverpool — 12th August. Use code OLDER26 for 15% off tickets! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! 🎮 What we've been playing: Stu has been living the racing life and dabbling in the macabre: Cruising around and unlocking cars in Forza — "it's just simply good" Hooked on Black Jacket, a Balatro-style blackjack roguelike with a purgatory twist Finally started Resident Evil 4 Remake at Tom's urging, and loving the early village chaos Tom had a huge haul of retro pickups: Fixed his Mega CD woes with a new Mega CD 2, picking up Wolf Child, Soul Star/Cobra Command, and a Japanese Resident Evil 5 tin Grabbed Super Famicom copies of Star Fox and A Link to the Past, plus a Dreamcast internet starter pack Finished Resident Evil 8 (fun, if a bit frustrating) and dabbled on a friend's Sega 32X and MSX/Sharp X68000 retro rigs Completed Cannon Spike and started the Kojima classic Snatcher on Mega CD Heather balanced pickups with a surprise return to Assassin's Creed: New Mega Drive grabs including Menace, Spider-Man, Urban Strike and Home Alone, plus PS2 titles Magna Carta and Clock Tower 3 Picked up a rare cancelled/unreleased South Park cart for Game Boy Color, complete with a DIY box project Ended up diving back into Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced despite herself — buggy but beautiful, and a joy to replay 13 years on 📰 Gaming News Highlights: Sony's Digital Backlash Overshadows Wolverine: A big new Marvel's Wolverine trailer got buried under continued backlash to PlayStation's all-digital future Ubisoft's Quieter Year Ahead: A lighter release schedule follows Black Flag Resynced, with bigger Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon entries planned down the line Elder Scrolls 6 Still Years Away: Bethesda confirms it's still in development on the new Creation Engine 3, with no release date yet GAME Goes Into Administration: What's left of the UK retailer is now mostly confined to Sports Direct shelf space 🎮 Upcoming Releases: Halo: Campaign Evolved — 28th July Mistfall Hunter — 29th July Kusan: City of Wolves — 30th July 💬 Side chats & moments: What game ending or character failure stuck with you the most? (Cheers, England's Euro exit) Is the high street dying for gamers? RIP GAME, long live CEX Zach from the Discord wrote this week's 1v1 Stu vs Tom quiz — Tom takes the win!
July 9 · 1 hr 52 min
Digital Vs Physical 👊 | Episode 64 | Xbox Restructure, PS Digital Only + Much more!
🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Tommy and Tom as this week's episode dives into gaming's biggest talking point: physical versus digital. With PlayStation reportedly moving away from physical releases from 2028, we unpack what a disc-free future actually means for gamers — plus the usual pickups, gaming news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end too! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & What We've Been Playing 28:30 - Gaming News 📰 39:53 - Questions from Discord ❓ 50:27 - Main Topic: Physical vs Digital Gaming 💿 1:37:41 - Gaming Quiz Time! 1:50:48 - Shout Outs and Goodbye! Find all of our links here: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024 Discord: https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/ Contact us: gameolder2024@gmail.com Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books — 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 bitmapbooks.com Timeless Gaming Convention, Liverpool — 12th August. Use code OLDER26 for 15% off tickets! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! - - - - - - - 🎮 What we've been playing: Tom had a big pickup week for his birthday: Grabbed three Wii games — Mad World, House of the Dead: Overkill, and Ghost Squad Picked up Road Avenger and a pricey PAL Sonic CD on the Mega CD, plus retro Master System title Basketball Nightmare Gifted an OSSC upscaler by a listener, and a Street Fighter diorama cart from his brother for his birthday Finished Yakuza Kiwami 3 (not thrilled with the changed ending) and is deep into Resident Evil Village in third-person Tommy has been quieter on PlayStation but busy elsewhere: Hooked on Pokopia, building alongside Stu in the Cloud World Completed Resident Evil Code Veronica via Dolphin emulator, door-skip mod and all Started Silent Hill 4 on PS2 emulator and GTA IV: The Lost and Damned on Xbox Shouted out the horror film Obsession — "go and watch it, please" Stu kept it lower-key: More Pokopia building with Tommy — "so addictive, so easy to play" Finished a short playthrough of Star Fox (aka Starwing back in the day) Played Replaced, a 2.5D sci-fi side-scroller — cool combat, but pacing left him wanting more Heather has been unwinding with something cosy: More Outbound, the campervan game — new beach map and a dog companion unlocked Picked up a rare 30th Anniversary PlayStation Panini sticker set (sealed, one of only 4,000 made) Also nabbed an Incredible Hulk Mega Drive cart 📰 Gaming News Highlights: PlayStation Digital-Only Backlash: Sony confirms physical discs end in 2028; a major Austrian disc plant is already being retooled for optical lenses Steam Machine Scare: An early adopter reported a GPU failure just 20 minutes in, drawing Red Ring of Death comparisons PS3 & PS Vita Store Closures: Sony will shut down digital storefronts for both platforms in July 2027, reigniting preservation concerns Xbox Restructure: Roughly 3,200 roles affected; Double Fine and Compulsion go independent, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs change ownership, and Arcane Studios remains under review 🎮 Upcoming Releases: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake — 9th July Palworld 1.0 — 10th July Heave Ho 2 — 16th July 💬 Side chats & moments: Would you commit to one ecosystem — PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or Steam? 🤔
June 25 · 1 hr 53 min
Growing Up Gaming 👶⬆️👵 | Episode 63 | Xbox Closures, Hardware Prices + Much More!
🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Tom and Leon for another packed episode of gaming chat, featuring everything from hardcore extraction shooters and cosy camper-van adventures to Sega pickups, and a surprisingly passionate discussion about curries... this weeks main topic is all about growing up in gaming! 👶Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro and what we are playing!00:29:03 Gaming News and Upcoming games 🗞️00:43:33 Questions From Discord ❓00:58:32 Main Topic: Summer Showcases ☀️01:39:24 Gaming Quiz Time! & Timeless!Find all of our links here:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord:⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa⁠Twitter/X: ⁠https://x.com/GameOlderPod⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs:We are all going to Timeless 2026, and if you would like to join us and meet us go to timelessgaming.co.uk and use the code OLDER26 to get 15% off all tickets.Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠⁠Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!________________________________________🎮 What We've Been PlayingLeon• Still heavily invested in Marathon Season 2, now featuring a new horror-themed map with pitch-black environments, jump scares, torches, and new weapons. • Continued playing with friends and praised the game's short, addictive match structure. • Started Road to Vostok, a realistic single-player extraction shooter from a solo developer. o Compared it to a first-person DayZ. o Loved its survival mechanics, manual weapon handling, inventory management, and tension. • Continued progressing through Resident Evil 9, enjoying the contrast between Leon's confidence and Grace's constant struggle for survival. • Tried Flintlock but ultimately dropped it. o Felt the combat lacked proper telegraphing and found the parry system frustrating. o Praised the world-building but couldn't push through the gameplay. ________________________________________Stu• Finished Pokétopia, calling it his current Game of the Year. • Continued building and exploring a shared online world with Tommy. • Praised how perfectly the game complements the new Switch hardware. • Looking forward to the upcoming underwater expansion. • Started Forza Horizon 6 and is already impressed by: o The visuals. o The world design. o The accessibility of jumping in for quick races. ________________________________________TomNew Pickups:• Two Sega Mega Drives (one for himself, one for a friend in South Africa). • Street Fighter Alpha on Sega Saturn. • Bubble Bobble / Rainbow Islands on Saturn. • Rainbow Islands on Master System. • Bubsy on Mega Drive. Gaming:• Continued playing Yakuza 3. o Spending lots of time with orphanage side content. o Doing gardening, cooking, sewing and homework mini-games. • Jumped into a community challenge on Crazy Taxi. • Continued spending most of his gaming time in Forza Horizon 6, drifting with friends, unlocking cars and enjoying the social side of the game. ________________________________________HeatherPickups:• Cosmic Spacehead for Mega Drive. • A classic Competition Pro controller. Gaming:• Playing Outbound, a cosy camper-van survival/building game. o Described it as "The Forest without the cannibals." o Enjoying upgrading her van and creating a self-sustaining home on wheels. • Returned to Fortnite for the latest season and map. o Resisting the temptation to buy more skins. o Particularly enjoying the new mechanics and character additions. ________________________________________ Join our Quiz at the end! ❓❓❓
June 11 · 1 hr 40 min
Summer Showcase Season! | Episode 62 | New hardware on the horizon? + Much More!
🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Tommy and Tom as this week’s episode dives into the aftermath of showcase season, breaking down the biggest reveals from Sony’s State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Showcase. From surprise announcements and dream games to retro pickups, Bond adventures, and the return of midnight launch nostalgia, there’s plenty to unpack. Plus, stick around for the usual gaming quiz chaos. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro and what we are playing! 00:28:17 Gaming News and Upcoming games 🗞️ 00:32:26 Questions From Discord ❓ 00:44:03 Main Topic: Summer Showcases ☀️ 01:29:50 Gaming Quiz Time! 01:37:23 Timeless & Competition! Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠https://x.com/GameOlderPod⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: We are all going to Timeless 2026, and if you would like to join us and meet us go to timelessgaming.co.uk and use the code OLDER26 to get 15% off all tickets. Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠⁠ Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! ⸻ 🎮 What we’ve been playing: Tommy * Finished 007 First Light, praising its strong story, excellent British voice acting, and impressive set pieces. * Compared it favourably to Hitman, enjoying the added action and cinematic moments. * Continued working through LEGO Batman, enjoying its Arkham-inspired structure and lighter tone. * Still making progress in Zelda: Skyward Sword, though occasionally relying on Google to remember where to go next. * Jumped into Pokétopia with Stu and continued building up their shared world. * Played Mario Party 1 online via N64 emulation and was pleasantly surprised by how well the original still holds up. * Also finding more time for the gym and real-life activities, including plenty of pickleball. Tom * Added several impressive new pickups to the collection: * A large Cammy statue. * A Naomi GD-ROM setup for arcade hardware. * A silver PS2. * Sealed copies of Resident Evil: Dead Rising 2 Zombrex Edition, Wonderful 101, Star Fox Zero, and more. * A Japanese Mega CD copy of Night Trap. * A rare Sega Mark III console. * Continued working through Yakuza 3. * Spent most of his gaming time with Forza Horizon 6, praising its visuals, online play, and stunning environments. Stu * Finally joined the Switch 2 club and couldn’t be happier with the upgrade. * Continued sinking time into Pokétopia, calling it one of his favourite games of the year despite a few minor frustrations. * Played plenty of Mario Party and Mario Kart online. * Finished the latest Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion and praised how polished the overall Diablo experience has become. * Tried the new Star Fox demo and loved how faithfully it modernises the N64 classic. * Still absolutely hates Slippy. Heather * Unexpectedly enjoyed Barbie: Project Friendship, discovering it was far better than expected and surprisingly similar to Overcooked in places. * Jumped onto Fortnite’s newest map before inevitably getting annoyed by sweaty lobbies. * Continued playing 007 First Light, particularly enjoying its creative opening montage and faster pace compared to Hitman. * Took part in another retro gaming market in Sheffield, successfully selling plenty of PS2 and Wii titles while scouting what collectors are currently buying.
May 28 · 1 hr 51 min
Episode 61 - Expo-nentially Awesome! 📺
🎙️ Join Leon, Tom, and no-longer-young Tommy as this week’s episode tackles their favourite gaming convention moments. We explore what made the conventions feel magical, and discuss whether digital showcases are a good replacement, as well as which moments became iconic or stayed in the cringe handbook. From legendary E3 reveals to epic console launches, this episode reveals how the biggest gaming events have shaped the industry—and why they still matter today—plus all the usual chat, news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end, too. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & What We've been playing 25:13 Gaming news & upcoming games 📰 36:09 Questions from Discord❓ 50:28 Main topic: Favourite Gaming Convention Moment's 📺 01:34:46 Comments from the Discord 01:43:04 Gaming Quiz Time! 01:49:33 Shout outs and Goodbye! Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠https://x.com/GameOlderPod⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: We are all going to Timeless 2026, and if you would like to join us and meet us go to https://timelessgaming.co.uk and use the code OLDER26 to get 15% off all tickets. Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠⁠bitmapbooks.com ⁠⁠ Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! ________________________________________ 🎮 What we’ve been playing: Leon is playing more than he realised: o Playing the lovely but creepy The Bramble of the Mountain King. o Chasing that high of intense PvPvE battles-Marathon is still an addiction. o Becoming a pirate is not for everyone, but it is for Leon and his friend in Windrose. o Ignoring the horrors of Resident Evil 9 for his free PC Game Pass month on South of Midnight, but why does he have mixed feelings about it? Tommy has been busy: o Still playing Borderlands 4 for the collectibles for a trophy that doesn't exist. o From Forza Horizon 5 to Forza Horizon 6-is Tommy worn out from the racing genre? o Still hooked and nearing the end, Tommy is still playing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. o Stu won't be happy, as Tommy picks up and completes Split Fiction. o Is Ball x Pit a way to justify your doom-scrolling? Tommy seems to think so. o Tommy becomes The Dark Knight, but in Lego form, in LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of The Dark Knight. Tom has not had a lot of time to play, but he has still fitted in some gaming time: o Pragmata has got Tom so hooked he's already back on New Game+. o Is Tom realising that older platformers are harder by playing Tiny Toon Adventures? o Tom has returned to his love, Yakuza 3, but why is he annoyed with it? ________________________________________ 📰 Gaming News Highlights: o Destiny 2 is dead: "active development" ends next month after one final update, but Bungie says the MMO will still be "playable" - the final update is coming June 9 o Fable is still coming to PS5 despite Xbox's plans to "reevaluate our approach to exclusivity," - Good news for PlayStation gamers! o PlayStation have announced their next State of Play event for 2nd June which will be a 60-Minute-Long Showcase - The only game that has been officially confirmed for the presentation is Marvels Wolverine, but many expect more from Naughty Dog's Intergalactic. ________________________________________ 🎮 Upcoming releases: o 007 First Light (PC, PS5, XSX) – releasing May 27th o Stray (NS2) – releasing May 28th o Mina The Hollower (PC, PS5, NS, NS2, XSX) - releasing May 29th ________________________________________ 💬 Side chats & moments: o Are we missing the magic of conventions? ✨ o Was E3 as good as we remember? 🤔 o What would we choose to be in our "picky tea"? 😋
May 25 · 1 hr 12 min
Bonus Episode - Chat with MAGG from Timeless Gaming Con 2026
Listen as Leon and Tommy catch up with MAGG (AKA Middle Aged Gamer Guy). MAGG is a twitch streamer and one of the organisers of Timeless Gaming Con. "Timeless Gaming Convention is about bringing gamers, geeks and nerds together as part of a friendly and welcoming community. As an event Timeless is about a celebration of geek culture, with a heavy leaning towards gaming, but also including cosplay, content creation and collectibles. " - timelessgaming.co.uk Timeless Gaming Con 2026 will take place on Wednesday 12h August 2026 at Cains Brewery Village in Liverpool. Use our discount code OLDER26 for 15% off all ticket prices! ⁠https://timelessgaming.co.uk You can catch MAGG's Twitch stream here: https://www.twitch.tv/middleagedgamerguyuk
May 14 · 1 hr 46 min
Episode 60 - Egg-static game discoveries! 🐣
🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Leon, Tommy and Tom as this week’s episode tackles easter eggs — and not the kind you eat. We explore the world of Easter eggs in video games, sharing their favorite hidden secrets, memorable moments, and missed opportunities. From classic references to modern innovations, discover how Easter eggs enhance replay value and celebrate gaming history — plus all the usual chat, news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end too. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & What We've been playing 34:32 - Gaming news & upcoming games 📰 53:16 - Questions from Discord❓ 01:04:39 - Main topic: Easer Eggs in Games 🥚 01:25:39 - Comments from the Discord 01:36:46 - Gaming Quiz Time! 01:45:17 - Shout outs and Goodbye! Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠ Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! ________________________________________ 🎮 What we’ve been playing: Leon is having an intense week with a hint of chill: o Looping through bullet-hell chaos as Arjun Devraj on a haunted eclipse planet in Saros. o Chasing that high of intense PvPvE battles-Marathon is still an addiction. o Jumping around as Ditto Pokopia, doing dailies and building towns. o From not scared as Leon to having to play on the toilet as Grace-Resident Evil Requiem is giving Leon mixed emotions. Tommy has been busy: o Jumped back into Borderlands 4, enjoying it with a friend, and rates it above Borderlands 3! o Pragmata has him stuck on the last boss-will he return? o Hooked on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Tommy is falling in love with his first-ever playthrough of Skyward Sword. o Already in his Game of the Year list-Saros is done and dusted. Stu has had a quieter week but still managed to: o Easy but beautiful, Mouse P.I. has mixed feelings from Stu. o Kiln-liking it a bit better. Tom has been balancing gaming with serious retro collecting: o Going retro, Tom has been jumping into Zero Gunner, Border Down, Ikaruga, and Under Defeat to get him out of his gaming slump. o Even more retro, Tom has decided to finally complete the famously hard Cannon Spike. Heather has had a quieter week but still managed to: o Feeling like she is back in her teenage years, Mixtape has been a beautiful, nostalgic experience with many laughs and smooches. ________________________________________ 📰 Gaming News Highlights: o AI in PlayStation: Sony plans to use AI to enhance future PlayStation projects. o Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike: Price increases to $500 in September. o PS5 Sales Drop: Sales down 46% due to market age and pricing. o Xbox Exclusives: New CEO may bring back exclusive titles. o Legendary Director Retires: Takashi Tezuka retires from Nintendo after 40 years. o Xbox Game Pass and Discord Nitro: Xbox Game Pass offers benefits for Discord Nitro subscribers, including access to select games. o Atari Acquires Wizardry Rights: Atari now owns the rights to the first five Wizardry RPGs, opening possibilities for re-releases or new projects. ________________________________________ 🎮 Upcoming releases: o Subnautica 2: Releases on May 14th. o Forza Horizon 6: Releases on May 19th. o Zero Parades for Dead Spires: Releases on May 21st. o Gallipoli: Releases on May 21st. o Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: Releases on 22nd May. ________________________________________ 💬 Side chats & moments: o Why is everyone demanding games to be longer? 🕷️ o Additional Game Pass benefits are they worth it? o Guess what? More food discussion but this time about Easter Eggs! 🐣
April 30 · 2 hr
Episode 59 - Hard Games, Git Gud or Go Home! 💪
🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Leon, and Tom as this week’s episode tackles hard games — the kind that force you to improve… or give up entirely. From brutal difficulty spikes to that addictive “one more try” feeling, the crew dive into what makes challenging games so compelling — plus all the usual chat, news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end too. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we've been playing 00:34:10 - Gaming news & upcoming games 📰 00:50:37 - Questions from Discord❓ 01:05:48 - Main topic: Hard Games! 💪 01:30:26 - Listener comments from Discord 01:48:49 - Gaming quiz time! 01:59:05 - Shout outs and goodbye Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠ Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! ________________________________________ 🎮 What we’ve been playing: Leon has been all over the place (in a good way): o Sailing the seas in Sea of Thieves, enjoying the chill co-op vibes (and avoiding sweaty PvP chaos) o Still completely hooked on Marathon, running squads and chasing that “flow state” o Jumping back into Returnal ahead of Saros, loving the insane haptics and gameplay-first design o Dabbling in Resident Evil 9, but already getting humbled by its difficulty Stu has had a quieter week but still managed to: o Finish Resident Evil 9, praising how it ramps up and gets better toward the end o Try out Kiln, a quirky arena-style MOBA from Double Fine — interesting idea, but maybe a bit shallow (for now) Tom has been balancing gaming with serious retro collecting: o Playing Yakuza 3, Dead Rising, and a bit of Neo Turf Masters o Deep into Pragmata, absolutely loving it — describing it as a mix of RE4, Souls-like combat, and puzzle mechanics o Also showed off some incredible pickups (Street Fighter merch, Rival Schools, Mega Drive classics, and more) Heather has been busy travelling (Dubrovnik trip!) but still found time to: o Finish Tides of Tomorrow, a narrative-driven game with a unique asynchronous multiplayer twist o Pick up Life is Strange Reunion, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and Astro Bot o Highlight how narrative-heavy games are still hitting strong ________________________________________ 📰 Gaming News Highlights: o Confusion over a possible new PS5 DRM/internet requirement — though Sony hasn’t confirmed anything yet o Alien: Isolation 2 teaser drops out of nowhere, giving fans hope 14 years later o Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resync becomes a huge pre-order hit already o Atari acquires a retro porting studio, hinting at more classic games returning o Expedition 33 hits 8 million sales and gets a small content update o Sega teasing OutRun & Streets of Rage returns — but it might just be merch (for now) o Game Pass price drop sparks debate after recent increases — but comes with trade-offs o Rising CPU and memory costs could push up future console and PC prices ________________________________________ 🎮 Upcoming releases: o Saros – 30 April (PS5) – Housemarque’s next big action title o Mixtape – 7 May – narrative-driven adventure with a killer soundtrack o Directive 8020 – 12 May – sci-fi horror from the Until Dawn devs o Forza Horizon 6 – 19 May – open-world racing set in Japan ________________________________________ 💬 Side chats & moments: o Tom’s spider incident causing lifelong towel trust issues 🕷️ o Debate around Game Pass value and pricing shifts o Ice cream preferences (unexpectedly intense discussion) o Hidden talents… including some questionable ones 😂
April 16 · 1 hr 55 min
Gaming Subscriptions: The beginning or end? 🤔- Episode 58
🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into gaming subscription services — are they actually saving us money, or just quietly costing more over time? The crew break down the value (or lack of it), alongside a packed catch-up on what they’ve been playing — plus a quiz at the end if you fancy testing yourself. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:25:12 - Gaming News & New Games! 🗞️ 00:42:21 - Questions from Discord ❓ 01:06:58 - Main topic : gaming subs 01:46:21 - Gaming quiz time! 🥳 01:53:18 - Pun of the Week! & Shout outs Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠ Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! ---------------- 🎮 What we’ve been playing: Stu has been smashing Resident Evil 9: Requiem, calling it unreal and praising its mix of classic exploration, crafting mechanics, and modern polish. He’s loving both Grace and Leon’s sections and is already eyeing up Resident Evil 4 next. He also dipped back into Marathon, though admits it’s best played with friends. TommyT is still deep in Resident Evil Revelations, enjoying finally playing one he hasn’t touched before. But the big one is Crimson Desert — now fully hooked after multiple updates, praising its stunning world, addictive gameplay loop, and constant improvements, despite still criticising its weak story. Tom has been mixing things up with a bit of everything: Yakuza 3 (mostly ignoring the story for chaotic side content like “dad simulator” and biker gang battles) OutRun 2 for a leader board challenge Dead Rising (Xbox 360) — revisiting the janky but nostalgic original Plus a bit of retro anime pickup nostalgia with Dominion Tank Police Heather finally finished Death Stranding 2 (100+ hours deep), praising how incredible it looks on the PS5 Pro. She’s also completed Reanimal, started Little Nightmares 3, played Frostpunk 2, and jumped into Dying Light: The Beast — enjoying its classic zombie-smashing chaos despite some co-op issues. 📰 Gaming News Highlights: Rumours suggest Call of Duty may skip Xbox Game Pass, raising questions about the value of subscriptions vs full-price releases. Rockstar Games reportedly hacked again, with threats to leak data unless a ransom is paid — continuing the chaos around GTA 6 leaks. YouTube Premium price increases highlight the wider trend of rising subscription costs across entertainment services. Epic Games faces criticism for raising prices (like V-Bucks) while also cutting staff. Amazon Luna is dropping game purchases entirely, shifting fully toward streaming/subscription access. Dreamcast modding scene continues to impress, with a fan-made Resident Evil 4 style demo proving what the console can do — plus wild hardware mods like DVD support. Xbox UI and achievement system updates finally roll out, bringing long-requested quality-of-life improvements. 🎮 Upcoming releases: Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (16 April) – narrative cosmic horror investigation Mouse: P.I. For Hire (16 April) – stylish 1930s cartoon shooter Outbound (23 April) – cosy co-op survival builder Pragmata (24 April) – highly rated sci-fi action title from Capcom He-Man: Masters of the Universe (28 April) – classic-style co-op beat ‘em up
April 2 · 1 hr 57 min
Survival Games : Why Are We Always Chopping Wood ?🪓🌲- Episode 57
🎙️ Join Heather, Leon, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into survival crafting games — why they’re so addictive, what keeps players coming back, and which ones are actually worth your time. From cosy base-building to chaotic survival systems, it’s a packed discussion — plus a quiz waiting at the end if you stick around. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:39:17 - Gaming News & New Games! 🗞️ 01:01:19 - Questions from Discord ❓ 01:15:47 - Main topic : Survival Crafting Games 01:46:29 - Gaming quiz time 🥳 01:55:37 - Shout outs & goodbye Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠ Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield: Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! 🎮 What we’ve been playing: TommyT has been deep in Resident Evil mode, platinuming Resident Evil 9: Requiem and diving back into older titles like Resident Evil 2 Remake, Resident Evil Village, and Revelations. He’s loving the replayability (infinite ammo chaos included) and is already eyeing up future DLC. He’s also been playing Rock Band 4 (building up a song library before it disappears), cosy side game Pokéopia, and sinking serious time into RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic — chasing that platinum across dozens of scenarios. New RPG Crimson Desert also gets early impressions — gorgeous visuals and strong mechanics, but confusing systems and a weak story so far. Leon finished Pokéopia and is now fully in decorating mode, while also putting 15+ more hours into Marathon, calling it one of his biggest surprise favourites thanks to its depth, tension, and incredible level design. He’s also revisiting Hades ahead of the sequel, praising its art style, voice acting, and addictive roguelike loop. Heather jumps in with thoughts across the discussion and joins in on the survival crafting topic, bringing the usual chaos and humour (and calling out Leon mid-snack at the start 😅). 📰 Gaming News & discussion: Ongoing praise for Capcom’s handling of Resident Evil, with continued updates, added features (like third-person modes), and strong replayability keeping the series fresh. Early player reactions to Crimson Desert, including performance updates, gameplay tweaks, and dev responsiveness — but also criticism around tutorials, story depth, and initial AI-generated asset concerns (quickly patched). Continued discussion around cross-progression features becoming standard across modern games (Marathon, Hades, etc.), making it easier to play across platforms.
March 19 · 2 hr 30 min
Magic of Multiplayer's 🔫🤝| Episode 56 | AI Up-scaling, GDC, Xbox , PS5 & Cancel Culture?
🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and Leon as this week’s episode dives into multiplayer games — from couch co-op memories to modern online chaos. The crew chat about what makes multiplayer special, how it’s evolved over the years, and whether today’s experiences still hit the same. As always, expect plenty of random and a quiz waiting at the end if you stick around. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:41:26 - Gaming News & New Games! 🗞️ 01:15:28 - Questions from Discord ❓ 01:41:46 - Main topic : Multiplayers 🤝 02:20:55 - Gaming quiz time 🥳 02:29:15 - Shout outs & goodbye Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠ Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield:Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!________________________________________ 🎮 What we’ve been playing: • Stu jumped into Marathon, enjoying its hardcore extraction-shooter feel and “shoot first, ask questions later” gameplay. He also started Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (early impressions are strong) and checked out Planet of Lana 2, praising its wholesome puzzle-platforming and expanded mechanics. • Tom brings the pickups (as always), including Bomberman 4 & 5 on Super Famicom, PlayStation gashapon collectibles, and a Resident Evil 4 steelbook. He’s been testing his Saturn setup, trying a quirky train-based runner demo, playing the Toxic Commando demo (not fully sold), and sinking time into Yakuza 3 — mostly avoiding the main story in favour of mini-games .• Leon is deep into Marathon (20+ hours and counting), calling it one of his surprise favourites thanks to its gunplay, map design, and replayability — despite online negativity surrounding it. He’s also loving wholesome Switch 2 title Pokéopia (35+ hours), and playing through Resident Evil Village, though he feels it leans a bit too heavily into set-piece action .• Heather continues Resident Evil Requiem (and may have soft-locked herself 😅), played more of Reanimal and spent a lot of time with John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando — especially fun in co-op. She also checked out indie title 1348: X Voto, praising it despite online backlash and hate. ________________________________________ 📰 Gaming News Highlights: • Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan says developers largely ignore complaints from people who don’t actually play the games — sparking discussion around toxicity and “cancel culture” in gaming. • Resident Evil Requiem smashes sales records, hitting 6 million copies sold shortly after launch. • A planned Hitman TV series from the John Wick creator has officially been cancelled after years in development.• Fortnite V-Bucks prices increase, with players now getting less currency for the same money — raising questions about live-service monetisation and the future of battle royale games .• Developers continue to push back on AI voice acting, with some studios re-recording lines using real actors instead. • Sony rolls out updates to PS5 Pro’s AI upscaling tech, aiming to improve visuals and extend the console’s lifespan. • GDC and Xbox Next Gen news regarding project Helix , expected 2027 launch and the interesting idea of PC & Xbox games in one place. A Lot of movement from Xbox with new Xbox Mode & Co Pilot ________________________________________ 💬 Side chats & debates: Online toxicity in gaming communities, “cancel culture” around new releases, multiplayer vs solo gaming as you get older, and whether battle royale games are starting to decline.
March 5 · 2 hr 31 min
Episode 55- Our Proudest Gaming Achievements 🏆
🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, Leon, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into biggest gaming achievements — the proudest moments, hardest completions, and personal milestones that have stuck with the crew over the years. From arcade chaos to survival horror stress, it’s another packed one — and of course, there’s a quiz waiting at the end if you fancy testing yourself. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:48:22 - Gaming news! 🗞️ 01:11:29 - New Games! 01:13:06 - Questions from Discord ❓ 01:27:28 - Main topic : Gaming Achievements 🏆02:20:28 - Gaming quiz time 🥳 02:29:05 - Shout outs & goodbye Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.comGameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠ Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield: Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! 🎮 What we’ve been playing:Tom shows off a huge Japan haul including a transparent “piss-yellow” PS2 controller, Final Fight soundtrack collection, Snatcher audio CD, Bomberman 4 & 5, Rumble Roses, God of War II, and more Mega Drive classics. He’s been playing Yakuza 3, replaying Resident Evil 4 with a chaotic BioRand randomiser mod (Krauser showing up early = pain), and continuing his retro deep dive.Leon finished Super Mario Odyssey, returned to Breath of the Wild (with mixed feelings about the ending), continued Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, tried Monster Hunter Stories, and jumped into the Marathon server slam — praising its gunplay, aesthetic, and hardcore extraction focus despite the online hate.Stu hit up NQ64 arcade bar, playing Time Crisis, OutRun, Bubble Bobble, and a wild Japanese rhythm game with a giant circular touchscreen. He and Tommy also completed Reanimal, calling it short but solid co-op horror in the style of Little Nightmares.TommyT finally finished Breath of the Wild (after discovering parrying very late…), wrapped up Rayman, and is deep into Resident Evil 9: Requiem — calling it his favourite in the series so far thanks to its blend of classic horror tension and action. He’s also eyeing up Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut next.Heather is also playing Resident Evil 9, praising Grace’s voice acting and the insane environmental detail (blood splatter that actually stays put). She briefly tried Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown on PS Plus… and was not impressed.📰 Gaming News Highlights:- Industry chatter suggests Nintendo risks becoming stale if it relies too heavily on legacy IP like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon — though the crew aren’t convinced those franchises are going anywhere anytime soon.- Discussion around physical copies selling out for Resident Evil 9 at launch — something increasingly rare in the digital era.- Sarah Bond & Phil Spencer Exit Microsoft , the hosts arent sure on the new Xbox CEO but also wants to give the benefit of the doubt 💬 Side chats & chaos:Fuel panic-buying, nailed cartridges at arcade bars (criminal), physical vs digital collecting, motion sickness in first-person horror, and whether two-disc games should make a comeback.
February 19 · 2 hr
Episode 54 - Games That Bring Us Comfort 🫂
🎙️ Join Heather, Leon, Stu, Tom, and TommyT as this week’s episode gets us thinking about comfort games — the titles we always return to, why they work, not cosy but make us feel it and how different they are for everyone. There’s plenty of laughs, disagreements, and a climatic quiz waiting at the end! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:33:45 - Gaming news & New games! 🗞️ 00:54:47 - Questions from Discord ❓ 01:12:14 - Main topic : Obscure Games 01:49:22 - Gaming quiz time 🥳 01:58:28 - Shout outs & goodbye Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠ bitmapbooks.com ⁠Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield:Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! 🎮 What we’ve been playing:Leon picked up a Switch 2 and jumped back into Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while also playing Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, a LEGO Horizon adventure, and early-access RuneScape: Dragonwilds.Tom has been hammering the latest Yakuza release, praising its story and bizarre Sega arcade mini-games — including a chaotic ambulance driving game within the game.TommyT continues his Breath of the Wild obsession, grabbed the Rayman re-release (though not happy about the missing original soundtrack), played more Baldur’s Gate 3, and started creepy co-op horror Reanimal.Stu tried the Metroidvania MIO: Memories of Orbit, struggled with optimisation in High on Life 2, learned the Pokémon Trading Card Game online, and debated the meaning of Indika.Heather also played Reanimal and picked up psychological horror In Sound Mind plus pixel brawler Karate Kid: Street Rumble.📰 Gaming news:-Reports suggest PlayStation 6 may not launch until 2028–2029 due to hardware shortages.Nintendo continues cracking down on Switch emulators.-Sony introduces controversial PS5 rental plans that don’t let you keep the console.The industry pays tribute to legendary Sega console designer Hideki Sato.-State of Play highlights include John Wick, God of War remakes, Metal Gear Solid 4 leaving PS3 exclusivity, and more upcoming releases.💬 Side chats & debates:Comfort games vs challenge games and for some reason loads of food related topics this week!
February 5 · 1 hr 54 min
Episode 53 - The Most Weird & Obscure Games 🙃
🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into the weird , strange & downright obscure games you might’ve missed or just never even heard of! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:33:17 - Gaming news & New games! 🗞️ 00:49:10 - Questions from Discord ❓ 00:58:54 - Main topic : Obscure Games 01:44:25 - Gaming quiz time 🥳 01:53:25 - Shout outs & goodbye Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠ Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield: Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! 🎮 What we’ve been playing: TommyT is 60+ hours deep into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, getting constantly distracted by shrines, thunderstorms, and Master Sword heart requirements. He also jumped into Streets of Rage 2 on the Switch Mega Drive emulator and had a blast revisiting a proper classic. Co-op sessions of Baldur’s Gate 3 continue — though he’s still deciding if the game is really for him — and a few fun rounds of Brawlhalla with Stu. He’s also completed Silent Hill on stream and started Silent Hill 3 as part of a full-series streaming plan Stu finished Resident Evil Village, praising the horror-heavy first half before it leans into action. He’s now fully invested in the series after previously completing the Resident Evil 2 Remake. He’s also been playing Pokémon Legends on Switch and started Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, calling it visually stunning and brutally satisfying. all of which on Xbox Game Pass! Tom has been deep in retro mode: playing Auto Modellista on his Japanese PS2, E-SWAT and Castle of Illusion on Mega Drive/Mega CD, Streets of Rage 4 on PC, and Street Fighter Alpha 2 on the Saturn. Heather has been busy finishing and platinuming the charming point-and-click The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo, trying out the quirky club-door simulator Technobanter, and accidentally losing hours to Medieval Dynasty on PS5. 📦 Heather’s January pickups spree: A 60GB launch PS3 with a stack of games A PlayStation Classic mini for £40 Delisted gems like Game of Thrones Telltale, John Wick Hex, and Back to the Future Telltale Steelbooks including Mad Max and Flashback Resident Evil Origins Collection (sealed) 📰 Gaming news highlights: -A GDC developer survey shows PC as the top platform devs want to build for, with PS5 and Steam Deck far ahead of Xbox Series interest. -Apex Legends is shutting down on the original Switch but will remain on Switch 2. Nintendo has released a censored version of Dispatch without warning buyers. -Bloober Team tease a Valentine’s Day announcement with cryptic clues. -Rayman looks to be getting a 30th Anniversary re-release. -Discussion around new free-to-play shooter Highgaurd and whether it’s another live-service misfire. -Sony patents a touchscreen controller concept that has everyone confused.
January 22 · 2 hr 17 min
Episode 52 - Bring Back Beat 'em ups!!
🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Leon, Stu, and TommyT in this episode of Game Older as get down and dirty with gaming chat, recent pickups, and a deep dive into beat ’em ups — what makes the genre timeless, which classics still hold up, and what a modern beat ’em up needs to get right. Expect laughs, tangents, and a quiz waiting at the end if you stick around. 👊 Main topic: Beat ’em ups The gang break down genre legends like Streets of Rage, Final Fight, and TMNT, debating button-mashing vs skill, iconic enemies and bosses, and which modern studios they’d trust to bring the genre back properly. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:57:17 - Gaming news & New games! 01:13:14 - Questions from Discord 01:25:14 - Main topic - Beat 'em ups 02:06:17 - Gaming quiz time 02:16:22 - Shout outs & goodbye Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠ Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield: Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button! 🎮 What we’ve been playing: Leon finished Resident Evil 4 Remake (a firm 10/10), then jumped into As Dusk Falls, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Phasmophobia. TommyT wrapped up Ocarina of Time, moved onto Metroid and Breath of the Wild, and returned to Fallout 76 after watching the TV show. Stu put serious time into the latest Pokémon Legends ZA with a lot of love, and checked out Star Wars Outlaws on Game Pass. Tom streamed one of the worst games he’s ever played (Bibi & Tina at the Horse Farm), revisited Judgment, and shared thoughts on console-to-PC streaming. Heather chats handheld life (Portal/Steam Deck vibes), dips into driving games, and mentions Quarantine Zone ready to go 📦 Pickups & retro bits: Heather shows off new pickups including RetroRealms: Halloween & Ash vs Evil Dead, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre steelbook, and indie curiosity Kingdom Majestic. Tom reveals a Japan haul featuring Dead or Alive (Saturn), Biohazard Code: Veronica, Racing Lagoon, a boxed PS2 Sega Classics collection, and yet another PS3 — bringing his total to 13. 📰 Gaming news: Discussion around Rockstar North in Edinburgh following a recent incident, with confirmation everyone was safe. Ongoing chatter and speculation around GTA-related rumours and what’s next for Rockstar. Broader industry talk on physical media vs digital, delistings, and rising retro game prices. Xbox Dev Direct excitement to finally see Fable! 💬 Side chats & debates: Battlefield vs Call of Duty, why modern shooters struggle to hold attention, Zelda games needing guides back in the day, and how live-service games have reshaped attention spans. 🎮 A relaxed but packed episode full of beat ’em up nostalgia, retro love, modern gaming takes, and classic Game Older vibes
January 8 · 2 hr 19 min
Episode 51 - 2026 & Beyond: Where is gaming going?
🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Leon, and Stu in this first Game Older episode of the year as the crew looks ahead to 2026 in gaming. From festive catch-ups and massive retro hauls to worries about price hikes, AI, and the future of the industry, this episode sets the tone for what could be a chaotic year ahead — with a quiz waiting for you at the end if you stick around. 🎮 What we’ve been playing over Christmas:Tom went all-in on Astro Bot, finishing it and calling it a deserved Game of the Year — praising its creativity, nostalgia, and DualSense magic. He also binged retro sessions on Super Famicom and Mega DriveStu kept things light over the holidays, jumping into Pokémon Z-A, enjoying its faster, more active battle system, while stepping away from heavier games like Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.Leon finally dove into Resident Evil 4 Remake and absolutely loved it — calling it a masterclass in how to remake a classic, scarier and more refined than the original. He also fell hard back into RuneScape (both versions), logging an alarming number of hours and praising its player-led design, meaningful progression, and surprisingly dark quests.Heather spent a lot of time in Arc Raiders, admitting she’s fully addicted to its tense gameplay loop. She also tried Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during a free trial — and deleted it shortly after, calling it one of the worst entries in the series.📦 Retro pickups & festive hauls:Tom picked up a bizarre surprise gift (Bibi & Tina at the Horse Farm), plus Super Real Basketball (Mega Drive), Tomb Raider on Saturn, the full Uncharted PS3 trilogy, The Last of Us, and Lost Legacy — all for bargain prices.Heather added Gran Turismo (PS1), Life is Strange: Double Exposure, The Saboteur, L.A. Noire Complete Edition, a sealed copy of Concord (as an investment gamble), a rare Discworld II guidebook, and an incredibly obscure official PS1 carry bag.📰 Gaming news & industry talk:The industry pays tribute to Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella, who sadly passed away in December.GTA V actor Ned Luke has been swatted multiple times during livestreams — raising serious concerns about streamer safety.Arc Raiders continues to dominate Steam, maintaining 300k–400k daily players and outperforming Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7.A forgotten Star Wars racing game spikes in price after rumors it can be used to jailbreak PS5 consoles.ASUS, AMD, and NVIDIA warn of GPU and hardware price hikes in 2026 due to AI-driven demand.Konami announces plans to make Silent Hill an annual franchise — a move the crew views with deep skepticism.Developers respond to AI backlash, with studios pledging future games will be made entirely by humans.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing00:44:12 - Gaming news01:02:07 - Questions from Discord01:18:18 - Main topic - 2026 & beyond02:06:35 - Gaming quiz time02:17:11 - Shout outs & goodbyeFind all of our links here:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xaTwitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPodYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs:Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield:Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items!Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!🎮 Looking forward, looking backward, and questioning everything in between — this episode is a perfect start to the year for gamers who love retro, modern chaos, and honest industry chat.
Dec 25, 2025 · 2 hr 18 min
Episode 50 - Gaming in 2025 Wrapped! - RAM shortages & AI in Games - Gaming News, Upcoming Games & Quiz!
In this Christmas special episode of the Game Older podcast, hosts Heather, Tom, Leon, and TommyT share their holiday greetings and discuss their recent gaming experiences, collectibles, and the games they've been playing. They delve into new game demos, particularly focusing on Final Fantasy VII Remake, and share their thoughts on various gaming news, including upcoming releases and the impact of AI in the gaming industry. The episode wraps up with community questions, including a light-hearted discussion about video game crushes. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of gaming, from character representation and console mishaps to memorable games and the trends shaping the industry. They share personal anecdotes about console repairs, discuss the emotional impact of re-experiencing favorite games, and reflect on the highlights and flops of 2025. The discussion also touches on the rise of remakes and remasters, the future of retro gaming, and the importance of unionization in the gaming industry. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the current state of gaming markets, exploring the popularity of retro gaming and the demand for new titles. They discuss the future of gaming in 2026, emphasizing the need for more single-player experiences and quality over quantity. The conversation shifts to next-gen consoles, with opinions on whether the industry is ready for a new generation. Community insights and game recommendations highlight the listeners' experiences and expectations for the upcoming year. The episode concludes with a fun quiz segment, testing the hosts' knowledge of gaming trivia. Stay till the end and play along with our gaming quiz, how many will you get correct? Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:30:47 - Gaming news 00:41:10 - Upcoming games 00:52:29 - Questions from Discord 01:11:30 - Gaming in 2025 wrap up! Main topic 01:49:49 - Discord community comments on 2025 gaming 02:04:41 - Gaming quiz time 02:16:22 - Shout outs & goodbye Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024 Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠bitmapbooks.com ⁠Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield: Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!
Dec 11, 2025 · 1 hr 55 min
Episode 49 - The True Games of the Year 🥇 - Roguelikes, Gaming News, New games & Nostalgia
Join Heather, Leon, Stu, and TommyT in this week’s pre festive episode of Game Older as we dive Game of the Year picks! From the triple A to the indie hits of 2025 everyone has a fave & and everyone has a say on how they really feel about the Game Awards . No tom this week due to illness 🤒🎮 What we’ve been playing:TommyT picked up Stalker 2 on PS5, describing it as a perfect mix of Fallout and Metro, full of jank, charm, and chaotic firefights. He also tried Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s new third-person mode (much better than first-person, apparently) — but the game currently losing him sleep is Stardew Valley, which he’s now 65+ hours into, farming, decorating, and obsessively watching YouTube guides about.Stu’s been hooked on Clover Pit, a roguelike slot-machine-style game that’s as addictive as it sounds. He’s also back in Battlefield 6 — preferring its chaos over Call of Duty — and started Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, calling it a “budget God of War” with moral choices that actually hit hard.Leon completed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (30 hours, loved it), declaring it one of his Games of the Year for its risks and emotional story. He’s also been deep into Ball X Pit, calling it “this year’s Vampire Survivors,” while surviving betrayal-filled nights in Arc Raiders and firefights in Battlefield 6.Heather has also been loving Arc Raiders — though she and Stu share stories of being shot in the back mid-extraction — and she’s picked up a serious haul of physical games including Final Vendetta, El Paso Elsewhere, Neon Blood, and Dead Island 2.📦 Retro pickups & cool finds:-Leon’s friend brought him a Final Fantasy XV collectible from Japan, plus he scored random PS5 titles from Sony’s charity blind box: Power Wash Simulator, Crow Country, and Trolls Remix Rescue (instant classic, apparently).-Heather unveiled two stunning new DualSense controllers — God of War 20th Anniversary and Astro Bot editions — along with a Bitmap Books release: 50 Indie Games That Changed the World.-TommyT announced he’s officially booked for Japan in October, offering to bring back merch for the team.📰 In gaming news:-Todd Howard comments on AI in game dev, calling it a “tool” but sparking a big discussion on whether it belongs in creative work.-Russia bans Roblox, citing “propaganda” — the crew reacts with disbelief (and plenty of sarcasm).-Gone Home devs announce Springs Eternal, launching in 2026.-Global RAM shortages worsen as AI companies like OpenAI monopolize supply, driving PC gaming prices up.-JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot is making a new Left 4 Dead-style co-op shooter for PS5 and PC.-Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is underperforming — with the gang debating whether annual COD releases should finally stop.-Netflix and Paramount are fighting over an $80+ billion bid to buy Warner Bros (including WB Games).Stay till the end and play along with our gaming quiz — how many will you get correct?Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro & what we've been playing00:22:41 - Gaming News & New Games! 🗞️00:46:23 - Questions from Discord ⁉️01:02:07 - Main Topic : Game of the Year 🥇01:43:48 - Gaming quiz time!01:54:06 - Shoutouts and goodbye 👋Find all of our links here:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠Discord:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xaTwitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPodYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs:Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield:Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items!Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!
Nov 27, 2025 · 2 hr 24 min
Episode 48 - The WORST Gaming Genres | AI drama Again & Multiplayer vs Solo Gaming | Quiz + More!
🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, Leon, and TommyT in this chaotic new episode of Game Older — the worst genres. From repetitive shooters to overcomplicated RPGs, debating which categories deserve to disappear and which still have hidden potential. Plus, Leon hosts this week’s quiz (yes, he actually remembered this time).🎮 What we’ve been playing: • Leon finished Ghost of Yōtai — calling it even better than Ghost of Tsushima — and shares a painful betrayal story from Arc Raiders. He also jumped into Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, describing it as a “Souls-like Scottish ghost-hunting RPG,”. • Stu has been juggling Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and Outer Worlds 2, comparing their campaigns, skill-based matchmaking, and overall vibes — with plenty of rants along the way. He’s also loving indie hit Ball X Pit, calling it “Vampire Survivors meets brick breaker.” • TommyT wrapped up Luigi’s Mansion 3, got addicted to Stardew Valley co-op, and dived into Vampire Survivors Online. He’s also praising Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown as “Ubisoft’s best game since Black Flag,” spent hours on Kingdom Come 2: Legacy of the Forge DLC, and fell in love with the decision-based adventure Dispatch, featuring voice talent from Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, and Jeffrey Wright. • Tom picked up Dead Rising 1 & 2 for a retro fix, then tested Where Winds Meet (a free-to-play Chinese RPG), the surprisingly addictive Racoin (a roguelike coin pusher), and the bullet-hell Bird Cage. He’s also slowly working through Final Fantasy VII Remake while planning to jump into Rebirth. • Heather has been deep into Arc Raiders, joined by Leon and theGebs on stream — loving the mix of tension and teamwork. She’s also explored The Simpsons map in Fortnite and picked up Final Vendetta Collector’s Edition at Game & Gear in North Wales.📦 Retro & hardware news:Heather’s pre-ordered the A1200 Mini, a full-sized Amiga remake with HDMI, USB, and 25 built-in classics — a dream come true for retro fans. Tom’s also waiting on another mystery box from Japan full of Mega Drive goodies.📰 In gaming news: • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 sparks controversy for AI-generated artwork, catching the attention of U.S. politicians calling for AI regulation. • Players slam its always-online campaign — no checkpoints, multiplayer only and weird ass story ). • Leon leads a debate on single-player vs. multiplayer: surveys show 65% of U.S. gamers and 58% of U.K. gamers still prefer solo experiences. • Battlefield 6 continues to win fans, while Outer Worlds 2 and Call of Duty struggle with identity crises.💾 Full of betrayals, retro nostalgia, and heated takes on gaming genresStay till the end and play along with our gaming quiz — how many will you get correct?Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro & what we've been playing00:41:48 - Gaming News 🗞️01:09:16 - New Games & Questions from Discord ⁉️01:20:17 - Main Topic : Worst Genre’s 🙈02:13:28 - Gaming quiz time!02:22:51 - Shoutouts and goodbye 👋Find all of our links here:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠Discord:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xaTwitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPodYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs:Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield:Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items!Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!
Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
Episode 47 - Our Love for Gaming Demos
🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, and TommyT in this wholesome episode as the trio talk Gaming Demos from Disc to Betas and modern day trials! What are some of your favorite demos 🎮 This week’s gaming sessions included: TommyT diving deep into Luigi’s Mansion on Switch, hoovering ghosts like a pro — and still finding time to platinum We Love Katamari Reroll and fall head over heels for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Tom selling retro treasures, hitting Metal Gear Solid Live at the Royal Albert Hall, and rediscovering the joys (and frustrations) of Fatal Frame on Wii U — before jumping into Resident Evil 4 Remake: Separate Ways. Heather getting hooked on Arc Raiders and testing her patience with Baby Steps — complete with some hilarious fails. 📦 Retro pickups & cool finds: Tom shows off his Super Famicom haul from Japan, complete with a vintage carry case and Super Street Fighter II soundtrack CD, while Heather picks up the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster at CEX. 📰 In gaming news: 🚨 GTA 6 delayed again — new release set for November 19, 2026 💀 Halo Infinite wraps up its final major update as devs move on to “multiple new experiences” 🕹️ Mafia: The Old Country proves gamers want shorter, cheaper titles 🎮 Sony cracks down on fake PS5 accessories and removes a raunchy OnlyFans simulator from PSN 💡 PS Portal gets a surprise update, allowing direct cloud streaming without a console 💬 Discord questions of the week: Can modern games ever have the same cultural impact as Mario, Sonic, or Zelda? What childhood TV show deserves a modern video game remake? (Expect chaos, nostalgia, and some questionable horror game ideas featuring Andy Pandy and Tots TV...) And to end on a sweet note — the gang reveal their dream desserts 🍰 (spoiler: banoffee pie wins hearts and stomachs). Stay till the end and play along with our gaming quiz — how many will you get correct? Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we've been playing 00:24:32 - Gaming News 🗞️ 00:37:50 - New Games & Questions from Discord ⁉️ 00:49:57- Main Topic : Gaming Demos 💿 01:34:06 - Gaming quiz time! 01:44:14 - Shoutouts and goodbye 👋 Find all of our links here: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xa Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPod Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Discount codes and shout-outs: Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5 ⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠ Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield: Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items! Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!