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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Feb 8, 2023 · 2 hr 31 min
337: Porno Box
In classic TCGS-fashion, big news dropped literally 30 seconds after we finished last week’s show. This time it was reports of Nintendo, Sony and Xbox all reportedly skipping E3 2023, so we discuss that. We also chat about Sony closing the door on its PlayStation Plus Collection, Sony maybe/not cutting PSVR2 production numbers, Meta losing a ton of money, loads of games being cancelled, and a rumoured Nintendo Direct being on the horizon. Game-wise it’s much the same as last week, with more updates on Hi-Fi Rush, David’s final thoughts on Forspoken, Sean’s still playing Hitman, and James is on with Pentiment. Also: Cheese or games, animal choices, Cruel Steve, Sean becoming more Northern, creating our own ASMR videos, and more. Games discussed: Forspoken, GoldenEye 007, PowerWash Simulator, Hi-Fi Rush, Hitman: World of Assassination, Pentiment. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Feb 1, 2023 · 2 hr 24 min
336: I Hate Cuff
Plenty of news to discuss this week, including all the news from last week’s Xbox Developer_Direct, as well as Xbox’s falling revenue, a potential Uncharted game being teased, and are we finally going to see Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp? Game-wise, we’ve all got stealth drop star ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ to discuss, as well as GoldenEye 007, Forspoken and the latest Hitman update. Also: ASMR origins, cultural differences in games, adding cut-scenes to TCGS, and so much more. Games discussed: Hi-Fi Rush, Hitman: World of Assassination, Forspoken, GoldenEye 007. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Jan 25, 2023 · 2 hr 6 min
335: 3D Comfort Pouch
There’s a lot of news this week, but sadly very little of it is positive. Thousands of layoffs in the tech and media sectors, ex-Halo Infinite developers criticising leadership at Microsoft, and Marvel’s Avengers getting cancelled. On the plus side, we hear about PSVR2's full 37-game launch window line-up, and PowerWash Simulator getting Tomb Raider DLC later this month. Sean, James and Mat all talk about their opening hours with Fire Emblem Engage, and David has a Sports Story update. Also: 2023 GOTY predictions, call in shows, James or PS5, lovemaking music, underwear talk, trying out new things, and so much more. Games discussed: Fire Emblem Engage, Sports Story. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Jan 18, 2023 · 2 hr 24 min
334: The Fall of James
We’re in the DRYYY period of the year, but that isn’t stopping us talking about Ubisoft cancelling games, new game studios, the end of Stadia, and the forthcoming Xbox Direct. We also hear James’ final thoughts on God of War: Ragnarök, Sean gets stuck into Escape Simulator, and David’s played Sports Story. Also: matching drinks and games, what ARE Sony doing with Astro Bot; the state of worldwide internet connectivity, and TCGS moments immortalised in animation. Games discussed: God of War Ragnarök, Escape Simulator, Sports Story. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Jan 11, 2023 · 2 hr 36 min
333: 2023 Gaming Predictions
After 22 long days, we’re back for our first show of 2023. In time-honoured tradition, we start with our gaming predictions. First we listen back to what we predicted would happen in 2022, then we make some fresh and RED HOT predictions for the year ahead. There’s also a tiny smattering of news, but a big ol’ What You Been Playing section with all the games we’ve played over the Christmas break. It’s good to be back! Games discussed: High on Life, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Citizen Sleeper, Ring Fit Adventure, Final Fantasy 7, Fortnite, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Little Nightmares II, Road 96, Tokyo Dark Remembrance. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Dec 21, 2022 · 4 hr 7 min
332: Game of the Year 2022
It’s time to decide our Game of the Year for 2022. Games discussed: Elden Ring, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, NORCO, Signalis, Neon White, God of War Ragnarök, Olli Olli World, Power Wash Simulator, As Dusk Falls, Tinykin, Hindsight, FIFA 23, Citizen Sleeper, Marvel Snap, Vampire Survivors, Pentiment, Trombone Champ, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Sonic Frontiers Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Dec 14, 2022 · 2 hr 21 min
331: Game of the Year Draft 2022
It's time for the Game of the Year Draft 2022. Games discussed: Pentiment, Vampire Survivors, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Dec 7, 2022 · 2 hr 21 min
330: Quality Good
Mat’s away, so we’ve got Sarah Dyer aka @pikapies on the show! This week: more Mirosoft acquisition updates, plus Nintendo’s statements about the Smash World Tour cancellation and the state of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and we talk about that new Mario Movie trailer. Game-wise there’s absolutely loads to tuck into, including Need for Speed Unbound, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Somerville, and mopping up others in the lead up to GOTY season. All that plus football player skins, Christmas gaming locations and all the usual nonsense. Games discussed: Need for Speed Unbound, Vampire Survivors, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Sonic Frontiers, Somerville, Signalis, Sonic Origins, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Nov 30, 2022 · 2 hr 19 min
329: Shave the Dragon
No Sean this week, but there’s still plenty to get our teeth into. There’s more Activision-Blizzard news of course, including Sony revealing Microsoft’s Game Pass numbers! Game-wise, David and Mat have finished God of War and have some final thoughts, and James is getting into it too. Also: The Good Old Days™, Panic gaming, brutality in games with the sound off, VR game recommendations, gaming tattoos, what is best in life, and more! Games discussed: God of War Ragnarök, Sonic Frontiers, Signalis. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Nov 23, 2022 · 2 hr 20 min
328: Chat Dump
This week: the life and times of Yuji Naka, Xbox’s Keystone streaming was too expensive, Phil Spencer’s talking about mobile and Call of Duty deals again, Pokémon fans aren’t happy, and Dead or Alive might be coming back. Also: where would the Switch be without its Wii U ports? What would Farley call his social network? TCGS quotes on game boxes, bands playing at weddings, and more! Games discussed: God of War Ragnarök, What The Bat?, Walkabout Mini Golf (Myst DLC), Vampire Survivors. Watch live Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. Support Patreon TCGS Store Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Nov 16, 2022 · 2 hr 21 min
327: Goddy War Special
It’s the God of War/Goddy War special! David and James also have more thoughts on Sonic Frontiers, Sean re-enters the world of Citizen Sleeper, and a Splatfest happened. News-wise, we briefly cover Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, Japan’s Animal Crossing numbers, the latest on the Disco Elysium story, FIFA’s new post-EA games, and a Mass Effect update. Also: calming activities, Mat’s Game Pass deals, which of us would be the best dentist; childhood games, and more! Games discussed: God of War Ragnarök, Sonic Frontiers, Splatoon 3, Citizen Sleeper. WATCH LIVE Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Nov 9, 2022 · 2 hr 35 min
326: Classic Runner’s Mistake
Lots of PSVR 2 discussion this week after Sony finally confirmed the release date, the price, and some of the launch titles for its upcoming headset. Microsoft is still insisting that CoD will remain on PlayStation, PlayStation Plus subscriber numbers are down, and apparently Microsoft loses up to $200 on each Xbox console sold(!!) Game-wise, James and David have the hottest takes after their first hour with Sonic Frontiers and Mat’s loving Signalis. Also: unique controllers, in-game photography, D&D classes, games to help with day-to-day activities, and a whole lot more! Games discussed: Sonic Frontiers, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Inscryption, Pro Clubs, Phantom Abyss, Signalis. WATCH LIVE Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Nov 2, 2022 · 2 hr 26 min
325: Thin Like A Coaster
Microsoft misses Xbox Game Pass growth targets for second year running, Meta’s profits dive sharply, Naughty Dog is apparently co-developing new project in "beloved franchise”, and that Sega “Super Game” is coming in 2026. Also: more Modern Warfare II, Mat has an Elden Ring update, Marvel Snap has been played a lot, and were the Xbox Blades ever any good? All that plus: can James Farley ever go to bed?, favourite cheeses, working on the tills, and should you wait for post-launch patches? Games discussed: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Marvel Snap, Elden Ring. WATCH LIVE Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Oct 26, 2022 · 2 hr 18 min
324: I Like Cheese Too Much
James is back! And he has feedback on last week’s incredible Capone Adam edit. News-wise, the Bayonetta story keeps going, apparently some developers aren’t happy with the Series S, we discuss everything that was announced in Konami's Silent Hill October 2022 showcase, and Sony finally reveals the price of the DualSense Edge. Also, Modern Warfare II, Vampire Survivors, limiting game time, why are in-game economies so silly, and so much more. Games discussed: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Vampire Survivors, FIFA 23, Elden Ring. WATCH LIVE Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Oct 19, 2022 · 2 hr 45 min
323: Ahead of its Time
Ladies and gentlemen… Adam Capone. Games discussed: Elden Ring, Moonbreaker, Splatoon 3, FIFA 23, Paw Patrol Grand Prix, Pilotwings 64. WATCH LIVE Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Oct 12, 2022 · 2 hr 29 min
322: Big Dog
Hello you. On the show this week: the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer, Fandom buying everyone, CD Projekt Red confirming tons of new games, no more naughty games on Nintendo Switch, and Overwatch 2 suffering DDoS attacks at launch. All that plus Sean’s new Steam Deck, James finishing Elden Ring, Overwatch 2, perfect screen sizes, gaming guides, killing games, bad soundtracks, and more! Games discussed: Overwatch 2, Steam Deck, Elden Ring, Tunic, FIFA 23. WATCH LIVE Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Oct 5, 2022 · 2 hr 40 min
321: Geoff Keighley’s Summer Business
The Newsman returns, and he’s brought a boat load of news to discuss. Stadia is dead! It’s finally happened, so naturally we discuss what went wrong and what this means for James Farley moving forward. We also discuss the Disco Elysium devs that have reportedly ‘involuntarily’ exited the sequel, E3 2023 plans, PlayStation Stars and what’s this? Sony is remastering a five year old game? You bet it is. Game-wise, David and Mat have THOUGHTS on FIFA 23, Sean’s playing all sorts (including Bone Lab) and James is obsessed with Elden Ring. Also: James as an NPC, edgy soft plays, David’s thoughts on the Guardians of the Galaxy game now that he’s seen the movies, things we’ve recently learned, and so much more. Games discussed: FIFA 23, Tinykin, Return to Monkey Island, Deathloop, Grounded, Walkabout Mini Golf, Bonelab, Elden Ring. WATCH LIVE Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Sep 28, 2022 · 2 hr 23 min
320: Derek Explosion
James is away, but the news doesn’t stop. There’s an update on last week’s GTA hack, Twitch keeps stepping on garden rakes, YouTubers are making moves, and we’re about to see a sneak peak of the new Mario movie. Sean went to EGX last week, so we have a report from him with some thoughts on expo and the games he played, including Sonic Frontiers. Also, Mat’s played Return to Monkey Island, David and Sean are playing Hardspace: Shipbreaker, the boys plan a stag do for James, and so much more. Games discussed: Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Return to Monkey Island. WATCH LIVE Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Sep 21, 2022 · 2 hr 39 min
319: Punching and Stuff
It’s a news special! There’s not much in the way of new releases, so we cover everything that’s happened over the past week, including: that massive GTA 6 leak, layoffs in games media, the Nintendo Direct, the PlayStation State of Play, the RGG Summit, PSVR 2 not being backwards-compatible, and loads more. There’s also a little bit of what we’ve been playing, plus podcast games, OLED Switch devices, James’ notes, Steam Decks and more. Games discussed: Splatoon 3, Metal: Hellsinger, You Suck At Parking, Trombone Champ, The Last of Us Part I. WATCH LIVE ON TWITCH Don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show every Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong
Sep 14, 2022 · 2 hr 33 min
318: Egg on Face
Note: Due to technical issues on Monday's stream, there's no video version this week. Sorry! This week: Splatoon 3, Elden Ring, and Death Stranding. Ubisoft announces further changes to company culture (and unveils a bunch of new games), Jim Ryan is furious with Phil Spencer, Switch games are selling well, and there’s a teaser trailer for Amy Henning’s new game. Splatoon 3 dominates the game chat this week, and we also talk about old Pokemon games, things to do in London, Marvel movies skewing our opinions, and more. Games discussed: Splatoon 3, Elden Ring, Death Stranding. WATCH LIVE ON TWITCH Providing all our technical issues are sorted, don't forget to watch us record The Computer Game Show next Monday night, live on Twitch! Follow us on twitch.tv/TCGSco so you don’t miss a thing. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong