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The Computer Game Show

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The Computer Game Show is a weekly podcast about computer games, hosted by David Turner, Sean Bell, Mat Murray and James Farley.

Listen every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

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Wednesday · 2 hr 10 min
520: Not the Fridge's Fault
Hideo Kojima responds to accusations of PhysInt being over budget and late on deadline, more mass layoffs, Wolverine fart gas updates, more Game Pass changes are rumoured, Jonathan Blow, and more. Also: game furniture, James’ hollywood big break, and more. Games Discussed: Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave, EA Sports FC 27, Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Star Wars: Zero Company, Islands of Insight. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
September 16 · 2 hr 4 min
519: Majora’s Mark
Sean’s away, so it’s left to David, James and Mat to do what’s necessary. This week: everything announced at last week’s Nintendo Direct and special Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Sony reportedly ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint following missed deadlines and Death Stranding 1&2 missing sales expectations, and Nintendo of America thanks fans for dealing with tariff-related price hikes by encouraging them to spend more money. Also: Life-improving games, lifetime expenditure on video games, folding iPhones and more. Games Discussed: Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Orbitals, Pragmata. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
September 9 · 2 hr 22 min
518: Fresh Cream Arrays
Xbox is capping cloud gaming to 15 hours and charging for extra playtime, everything announced at last week’s State of Play, Nintendo confirms two Nintendo Directs, UK PS5 and Xbox sales jumped by a third following GTA 6’s Netflix reveal, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets a surprise Switch 2 update. Also: gut health, binoculars in games, pudding resources, pronunciation fun, and more. Games Discussed: Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Orbitals, Star Wars: Zero Company, The Artisan of Glimmith. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
September 2 · 2 hr 23 min
517: Horse With No Rider
GTA 6’s extended gameplay reveal, Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2026, Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature, Project Helix will be a ‘family of devices’, and there’s been a massive Steam leak with early builds of Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2 and more. Also: Agent 47 kills, gaming headsets, AI in games, and more. Games Discussed: Star Wars Zero Company, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Big Walk, Jackbox Party Pack. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
August 26 · 1 hr 59 min
516: Tomorrow or Yesterday
GTA 6 has leaked in a huge way, you can now buy a t-shirt to help fired Rockstar employees, PlayStation reminds people that they don’t own their digital games,former EA manager doesn't believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover, and legendary game developer Warren Spector announces his retirement. Also: The Autobahn, recommended albums, postcards, Steam Deck recommendations, ties, and more! Games Discussed: Pragmata, Big Walk, Mario Galaxy 2, UnLoop. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
August 19 · 2 hr 15 min
515: Over Stuffed
David and Sean return, and there’s plenty to discuss. Such as Saber CEO Matthew Karch apologising to the writer he said he'd have "been happy to replace" with AI, Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, XBOX CEO Asha Sharma's internal playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 disrupted by a giant inflatable rat, as Bethesda union protests cuts, Netflix shutting down Oxenfree studio, and 2K unveils ‘ambitious’ new sports studio stuffed with EA Sports FIFA talent. Also: Getdown Services album, sweaty games, Astro Bot and more. Games Discussed: Big Walk, Offbeat, ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Splatoon Raiders, PowerWash Simulator 2, The Granny Detective Society. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
August 12 · 2 hr 10 min
514: Newsy Week
David and Sean are out, leaving James and Mat to put on their big boy pants and deliver a podcast all by themselves. Can’t be that hard, right? This week: We're getting an "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto 6 on 27th August, Take-Two boss says we'll all be streaming our games in about "three years", Switch 2 continues to be Nintendo’s fastest selling system, Roblox tanked $9 Billion in a single day, and the late Sam Neill will reportedly feature in The Legend of Zelda film. Also: What was ‘Interface’, folding iPhones, VHS memories, boycotts and more. Games Discussed: Big Walk, Halo: Campaign Evolved, The Incident at Galley House, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Tangle Tower. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
August 5 · 1 hr 57 min
513: Jazz In The Streets
Xbox price hikes hit the UK, job losses at Double Fine, and James thinks he knows when the Ocarina of Time Remake is coming out. Also: turf renewal, fruits and veggies, and Sean not getting a joke. Games Discussed: Splatoon Raiders, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Rita SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
July 29 · 2 hr 25 min
512: Corporate Character
Angry PlayStation fans propose PS5 blackout in protest of Sony's disc decision, Xbox Backward Compatibility launches on PC, Xbox has started testing the option to stream games for free with ads at the start, and Splatoon Raiders was originally going to be a tower defence game. Also: crisp sandwiches, LEGO sets, Gogglebox and more. Games Discussed: Splatoon Raiders, Metal Gear Solid 3, Final Fantasy VII Remake, BC-250. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
July 22 · 2 hr 6 min
511: It’s All Cinemas
Bethesda reveals plans for Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, and more; Marathon’s director confirms he’s quit Bungie; Halo Studios reportedly cancels Halo multiplayer project Ekur, which had customisable Spartans and Elites and large player battles; and Disco Elysium and Zero Parades studio ZA/UM to lay off large chunk of staff once more. Also: Xbox games on PC, US/UK films, empty football stadiums, humming, and more. Games Discussed: The Mermaid Mask, Denshattack!, Heave Ho 2, Metal Gear Solid 2 SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
July 15 · 2 hr 9 min
510: Unprotected
Somehow even more XBOX layoff news, Bethesda union members to march in protest of sweeping Xbox job cuts, Asha Sharma joins a US government task force for employment, Nintendo is discontinuing Switch 1, and Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raises another $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders. Also: Unusual peripherals, impossible things in games, things we’re looking forward to that aren't GTA6, and more. Games Discussed: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Two Point Museum, Against The Storm, Metal Gear Solid. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
July 8 · 2 hr 7 min
509: Weird Freaky Baby Thing
Xbox announces plans to lay off 3,200 staff and divest five studios, Sony will no longer produce discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028, a rating for Metroid Ravenous has reportedly been spotted before quickly being removed, and Mario Kart World adds two new Knockout Tours. Also: Consoles as weapons, gross games, hype trailers, and more! Games Discussed: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Star Fox, GTA 5, Destiny 2 SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
July 1 · 2 hr 3 min
508: Big RAM People
Sony confirms 'significant' Bungie layoffs include 'most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members', Grand Theft Auto 6 price finally revealed as pre-orders go live, Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by $100-$150, Xbox hits worst US sales month on record (and PS5 drops 58%), and PlayStation’s boss may have hinted about PS6 being portable. Games Discussed: Star Fox, Escape Simulator, Destiny 2. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
June 24 · 2 hr 14 min
507: He Didn't Fancy it
James is away (?!??!) so this week we’re joined by Iain Lee! This week: Steam Machine pricing has finally been revealed, the original Switch eShop isn’t shite any more, Don’t Nod may or may not be in financial trouble, and a new Sony controller patent lets buttons go hard or soft. Also: living room appearances, Bond quips, Gamertags, and fighter pilot callsigns. Games Discussed: SSX Tricky, Forza Horizon 6, Gitaroo Man, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?!, Schrödinger's Call. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
June 17 · 2 hr 28 min
506: 90s Blading Podcast
This week: all the major announcements from last week’s Nintendo Direct, Xbox is reportedly preparing for "significant" lay-offs (featuring some breaking news), Microsoft considers spinning off Xbox, and Ubisoft is reportedly closing two studios and restructuring another. Yeah, it’s a depressing news week all right. Games Discussed: 007 First Light, Star Fox, Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, Pragmata, 2 Fights 2 Tight Spaces, TOEM 2, Wind Runners, Blood Dungeon, FIFA World Cup. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
June 10 · 2 hr 23 min
505: Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 is here, so we’re going through all the major announcements from PlayStation State of Play, Geoff’s Summer Game Fest presentation, Day of the Devs, XBOX Games Showcase and the PC Gaming Show. NOTE: Sadly we had some technical issues with our streaming software with this one, so no video this week unfortunately! SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
June 3 · 2 hr 25 min
504: Number Go Up, Number Go Down
Valve announces significant Steam Deck price rises worldwide, Asha Sharma says the Xbox Game Pass price cut is working, Destruction AllStars delisted from PS Store, Fable delayed to 2027, and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is coming day-and-date to Switch 2. Also: D-pads vs analogue sticks, school cakes, what Mat finds exciting, and more. Games Discussed: 007 First Light, Pictonico, Mina the Hollower, Into the Slimy Mines. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
May 27 · 2 hr 11 min
503: It Was Someone Else
It’s hot, but we’re here (just about). This week: Bungie planning "significant" layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends, a new PlayStation State of Play is announced, Microsoft launches Xbox Player Voice portal to listen closely to player feedback, Valnet introduces “pay per click” policies for writers, and Nintendo announces Pictonico; a new mobile game that turns your photos into mini-games. Games Discussed: Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, Space Haven. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
May 20 · 2 hr 15 min
502: You Cares
David’s back! And we’re talking about Sega's "Super Game" being cancelled, Xbox controller leaks, Xbox is now XBOX, Subnautica 2 selling over a million copies in less than two hours, and PlayStation Plus increasing in price due 'ongoing market conditions'. Also: Scottish people, gaming laws, WWE entrance songs, and more. Games Discussed: Mixtape, Saros, inKONBINI One Store. Many Stories, Pragmata, Fortnite, Overwatch, Wildgate, Amberspire. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
May 13 · 2 hr
501: Sean's R2D2
We’re back, and our regular format has returned after last week’s console showdown. No David this week, but Sean, James and Mat are here to discuss Bungie massively underperforming, that Star Fox 64 remake, Switch 2 price hikes, a European alternative to Unreal Engine, and legendary Zelda director and Nintendo designer Takashi Tezuka retiring after more than 40 years. Also: which Star Fox characters are we, gaming while sick, cheap games, Teletext, and more. Games Discussed: Mixtape, Saros, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, inKONBINI One Store. Many Stories, Far Far West. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

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