The Computer Game Show

TCGS

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

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20 episodes
Updated Wednesday
Explicit

Episodes20

Newest first

Wednesday · 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
May 6 · 3 hr 50 min
500: Greatest Games Console of All Time
It’s episode 500 of The Computer Game Show(!) To celebrate such a nice, big, round number, we're using our GOTY format to decide the best games console of all time, from last week's draft picks. We apologise in advance. 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
April 29 · 2 hr 23 min
499: Some of Us
Somehow, James Farley returned. Just in time for us to do our big ‘Best console of all time’ draft ahead of next week’s big episode 500. News-wise, Xbox has dropped Game Pass prices as Call of Duty officially exits the service's Day One launch slate strategy, there are rumours of yet another Game Pass tier, Xbox is Xbox again, and Miyamoto says he was surprised Mario Galaxy Movie reviews were even harsher than the first. Also: Warburtons, Kit Kat Chunkys, and dancing skills and more. Games Discussed: Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Titanium Court, Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, Life is Strange: Reunion 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
April 22 · 2 hr 16 min
498: Off The Hook
James is taking a well-deserved week off, so this week we’re joined by Jon Denton! A huge GTA Online leak has boosted Take-Two stock, Stop Killing Games makes its case to the European Parliament, PS5 sales spiked ahead of the global price-rise, and we look through the BAFTA Awards 2026 results. Also: skills we want, adjectives, podcast investments, deep video game knowledge, and more! Games Discussed: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Crimson Desert, Pragmata, Marathon, Dead As Disco 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
April 15 · 2 hr 28 min
497: Shanghai Time
James is back!! For a bit!!! And we've got an announcement to make. This week: More oven chat, Epic want some of that ARC Raiders money, Luna is basically going right in the bin, TCGS stamps, family traditions, and a discussion about what 'cool' is from some middle-aged men. Also, Nick Parton plays us out with a little 10th birthday gift. Games discussed: Pragmata, Life is Strange: Reunion, Minishoot’ Adventures, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, Raccoin, Whiskerwood 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
April 8 · 2 hr 22 min
496: London
The Computer Game Show is now 10 years old! In time-honoured tradition, James took the week off to celebrate, leaving David, Sean and Mat to answer listener questions and chat about other random bits for a couple of hours. Thanks to everyone who's ever listened, watched, shared, and joined us on this journey. Here's to the next decade of TCGS! 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
April 1 · 2 hr 25 min
495: In The Sky
James is away, so this week we’re joined by Sarah Dyer! This week: Everything announced at last week’s Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, Xbox Games Showcase 2026 confirmed for 7th of June, Sony announces global price rise for PS5 consoles, NatetheHate reckons we’re getting a new Star Fox, and physical first-party Nintendo games to cost more than digital in the US. Games Discussed: Life Is Strange: Reunion, Esoteric Ebb, Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo, Crimson Desert 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
March 25 · 2 hr 2 min
494: Show Me That
Nvidia CEO says critics are "completely wrong" about DLSS 5 technology, Switch 2 just got a huge update that boosts old Switch games, and PlayStation Portal just got updated with a brand new High Quality Mode and ‘refined streaming experience’. Also: parallel universes, strange places to find video games, gaming ticks IRL, flashbangs, developer interviews, and more! Games Discussed: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Esoteric Ebb, Cairn, Red Dead Redemption 2. 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
March 18 · 2 hr 16 min
493: Live With It
Microsoft reveals more details about the next Xbox and promises an ‘order of magnitude increase’ in power, indie studio Speculative Agency returns Microsoft Xbox funding and urges others to boycott, Epic is raising Fortnite V-Buck prices "to help pay the bills", Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is coming to the Switch 2 later this Spring, and Resident Evil Requiem is getting story DLC and other bits. Also: Go arounds, more cheese debates, wealthy relatives and more. Games Discussed: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Raccoin demo, Esoteric Ebb, Minishoot Adventures, Planet of Lana 2, Reanimal. 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