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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.

Email podcast@tcgs.co or visit tcgs.co to stream every episode, watch our Twitch streams, contact the show and more.

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  • Apr 20, 2022 · 2 hr 7 min

    297: Sean The Butcher

    David returns to the show (but James is still away) to discuss PS Plus being ‘Devastating’ for Oddworld: Soulstorm sales, Microsoft considering in-game ads for free-to-play titles, Sony NOT buying Kojima Productions, and the Witcher 3 next-gen update being delayed indefinitely. There’s also more Elden Ring, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Kirby to chat about, plus Tentacular on Quest, being chased in games, bullet-time IRL, the Halo tv show, and more. Games discussed: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Elden Ring, Tentacular, Kirby and the Forgotten Land. TCGSCON The final extra batch of TCGSCON tickets are on sale now! There’s only a handful left, so go to tcgs.co/tcgscon and get yours while you still can. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley 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

  • Apr 13, 2022 · 2 hr 42 min

    296: Meaty Clap

    With David and James away, Sean and Mat are joined by Joshua Garrity and Darren Gargette from, ahem, Cane and Rinse. On the agenda this week: digital games on PS3/Vita becoming unplayable, Chrono Cross running terribly on PS5, Pac-Mom(?), the LEGO metaverse, and a bunch of game announcements! All that plus gaming ticks, podcast fights, the joy of simplicity, 2010 Toyota Corollas, loads of games to discuss, and more! Games discussed: Trine, Rainbow Billy and the Cursed Leviathan, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Spelunky 2, Inscryption: Kaycee's Mod, Elden Ring, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. TCGSCON The final extra batch of TCGSCON tickets are on sale now! There’s only a handful left, so go to tcgs.co/tcgscon and get yours while you still can. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley 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

  • Apr 6, 2022 · 2 hr 1 min

    295: Surprise of Nobody

    In classic TCGS fashion, last week’s big PS+ rumours got announced the day after we recorded, and that’s not the end of it. From E3’s digital event being cancelled, to Breath of the Wild 2 being delayed, and the Sonic cinematic universe being announced(!), there’s lots do discuss. All that plus more Elden Ring and Kirby chat, what we wouldn’t do after winning the lottery, which one of us would make the best Navi-like companion, and more. Games discussed: Elden Ring, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Horizon Forbidden West TCGSCON The final extra batch of TCGSCON tickets are on sale now! There’s only a handful left, so go to tcgs.co/tcgscon and get yours while you still can. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley 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

  • Mar 30, 2022 · 2 hr 23 min

    294: Gamer Table

    David’s unwell, so it’s left to Sean, James and Mat to talk about the week in VIDEO GAMES. Including: GTA Online getting a monthly subscription, Nintendo shutting down Dragalia Lost but bringing folders to Switch, Polyphony responding to the recent GT7 backlash, EA Sports Football Club, and APPARENTLY Sony might unveil a PlayStation Plus overhaul "as early as this week" (spoilers: they did.) Elsewhere, James and Mat talk about Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Sean’s been playing GTA Online and Tunic. Also: gaming companies with siblings, self indulgent weeks, Farley as a Cub Scout leader, and more! Games discussed: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, FAR: Changing Tides, Horizon: Forbidden West, Elden Ring, GTA Online, Tunic. Oh, and this episode was recorded on Monday 28th March, before Tuesday’s PlayStation Plus and BOTW 2 announcements. 😬 TCGSCON The final extra batch of TCGSCON tickets are on sale now! There’s only a handful left, so go to tcgs.co/tcgscon and get yours while you still can. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley 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

  • Mar 23, 2022 · 2 hr 22 min

    293: Did Snoop Dogg Get A Big One

    This week we’re joined once again by Sean Labode! There’s plenty to get stuck into, including Microsoft’s indie showcase (kinda), staff departures at The Initiative, EA cancelling their not-E3 E3 presentation, Gran Turismo 7 going offline for 24 hours then returning with more grinding than Tony Hawk, Sony acquiring another studio, and more. In terms of games, we’ve all got more thoughts on Elden Ring, Tunic, FAR: Changing Tides, the new Mario Kart DLC, and Sean (Labode) has been playing Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. All that plus super villain powers, taking the wrong lessons from life, video game guides, feedback on feedback, a TCGSCON ticket update, and more! Games discussed: Elden Ring, Tunic, FAR: Changing Tides, Mario Kart 8, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley 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

  • Mar 16, 2022 · 2 hr 23 min

    292: Smash That Kini

    James is away, so it’s left to David, Sean and Mat to cover the week in gaming. Including: The Itch.io bundle for Ukraine raising over $5mil, Nintendo delaying Advance Wars, last week’s State of Play, and Super Nintendo World to opening at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023. Gaming-wise we’re all playing Elden Ring, David has more GT7 thoughts, and Sean’s made a mistake in Triangle Strategy. And finally: Crystal Maze tactics, game characters that could do our day jobs, gaming trends, hills we’re willing to die on, and more! Games discussed: Elden Ring, Gran Turismo 7, FAR: Changing Tides, Triangle Strategy, Devolver Tumble Time. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley 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

  • Mar 9, 2022 · 2 hr 44 min

    291: Cold Plate

    TCGSCON tickets are on sale now! There’s only a handful left, so go to tcgs.co/tcgscon and get yours while you still can. We start the news this week by hearing about how the games industry has rallied behind Ukraine in face of the Putin's invasion If you want to pledge your support to the people of Ukraine, GameSpot has posted a bunch of links to various charities: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/help-ukrainians-in-need-by-donating-to-charity/1100-6501028/ Also in the news: Epic acquires Bandcamp, Halo Infinite’s co-op is delayed further, the Nintendo Switch app gets a huge upgrade, and Mat tries to sneak something into Farley’s Fantasy Zone… In terms of the games, there’s a lot to get through! Gran Turismo 7, Elden Ring, FAR: Changing Tides, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, and so much more. And finally: Elden Ring groups, spoilercasts, I’m a Celebrity tasks, removing things from games, and more! Games discussed: Gran Turismo 7, Elden Ring, FAR: Changing Tides, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Card Shark. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley 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

  • Mar 2, 2022 · 2 hr 24 min

    290: Resting On The Cheeks

    This week we’re joined by Inel Tomlinson; star of the BBC’s gaming show ‘Press X to Continue’, Horrible Histories, Twitch, gTV, YouTube and more! We start the news this week by hearing about the studios calling for support in the face of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. If you want to pledge your support to the people of Ukraine, GameSpot has posted a bunch of links to various charities: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/help-ukrainians-in-need-by-donating-to-charity/1100-6501028/ We also discuss the new PS VR2 headset design, PlayStation Plus' Project Spartacus reportedly being "pretty close" to launching, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet getting announced, Call of Duty skipping 2023, and more. On the gaming front we’re discussing Elden Ring, Horizon: Forbidden West, Final Fantasy Tactics and Lost Judgment. All that, plus news on when tickets go on sale for TCGSCON. (Which is this Friday at 9am btw.) Games discussed: Games discussed: Elden Ring, Horizon: Forbidden West, Final Fantasy Tactics, Lost Judgment. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley 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

  • Feb 23, 2022 · 2 hr 41 min

    289: A Little Bit True

    Nintendo’s closing the 3DS and Wii U stores, Ubisoft thinks it can go alone, and the next-gen update for Cyberpunk 2077 is finally here. Speaking of which, everyone’s played that new next-gen Cyberpunk 2077 update, some of us have played Horizon: Forbidden West, James has a final word on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Sean’s still enjoying Metroid: Zero Mission. The boys also talk about a recent trip to Center Parcs, Mat’s talk at Yorkshire Games Festival, wasting time, ADHD, broken peripherals, and more! Games discussed: Cyberpunk 2077, Horizon: Forbidden West, Olli Olli World, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Dark Souls 2, Metroid: Zero Mission. 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

  • Feb 16, 2022 · 2 hr 50 min

    288: My Brain Weird

    This week we go over all the announcements and news from last week’s big Nintendo Direct. And boy was it a good one. We also discuss the recent report from inside Team17, take a look at Microsoft's latest comments about the future of Call of Duty, and a load of other stuff. Also: Sifu! OlliOlli World! Asking ourselves “what are we ACTUALLY good at??" Adding permadeath to new games! And so much more! Games discussed: Sifu, Olli Olli World, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Triangle Strategy, Bowser’s Fury. 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

  • Feb 9, 2022 · 2 hr 49 min

    287: Uranus

    Sarah Dyer returns to the show to talk about Nintendo selling a lot of Switch consoles, Sony launching 10 live service games, changes at Platinum, GTA 6 being worked on. NFTs, Skate 4, and more. There’s also more Pokémon Legends: Arceus chat, David has a new retro handheld to play with, and Sarah’s still loving Final Fantasy XIV. Plus: Relationships in games, Inscryption in GOTY, should Tomb Raider return, and more. Games discussed: Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Puzzling Places, Metroid: Zero Mission, Anbernic RG552, Sifu, Final Fantasy XIV, World of Demons, Beat Saber. 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

  • Feb 2, 2022 · 2 hr 36 min

    286: I Can Do Map

    The acquisitions keep coming. Just before we sat down to record this week’s episode it was announced that Sony had acquired Bungie, so naturally we discuss that in a bumper news section. There’s also a new Pokémon game to talk about, an indie surprise hit to cover, and more Windjammers 2 chat. Also: comfort games, Smash attacks, saucy gaming consoles, leaving things to the last minute, plus plenty more besides. Games discussed: Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Vampire Survivors, Windjammers 2, Judgment. 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

  • Jan 26, 2022 · 2 hr 39 min

    285: Shoot To Kill

    Whoa. Have you heard? Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard for $68.7B! That’s a lot of money, isn’t it? We discuss what this means for Activision, its workers, Bobby Kotick, and the gaming landscape at large. Also: a listener takes aim at Mat, Sean’s loving Windjammers 2, James has thoughts on Skyward Sword, and David isn’t allowed to put his iPod where he wants. All that plus skipping bosses, video game shoes, James meeting extraterrestrials, and more. Games discussed: The Gunk, Windjammers 2, Real VR Fishing, Nobody Saves The World, Final Fantasy XIV, Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword, Rainbow 6 Extraction, Unpacking. 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

  • Jan 19, 2022 · 2 hr 50 min

    284: Instant Wet Dog

    We’re back with our first (proper) show of 2022! This week we’re making our 2022 predictions! But not before hearing our 2021 predictions from a year ago, with interesting results. Also; Sony believes in generations so much that they’re bringing back the PS4 (kinda), Take-Two spends all its Christmas money on Zynga, Mario Kart 9 is in active development (chinny reckon), E3’s 2022 physical show has been cancelled, and so much more. Games discussed: Lake, The Pedestrian, Guardians of the Galaxy, Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay!, Race With Ryan, Rimworld, Skyward Sword. 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

  • Jan 10, 2022 · 4 hr 37 min

    283: Game of the Year 2021

    Here. We. Go. Slightly later than planned, it’s time to decide the TCGS Game of the Year for 2021. Games discussed: Death’s Door, Halo Infinite, The Artful Escape, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Metroid Dread, Deathloop, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Forza Horizon 5, It Takes Two, Psychonauts 2, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Chicory: A Colourful Tale, Hitman 3, Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life, Hot Wheels Unleashed, TOEM, Last Stop, Life is Strange: True Colors, Resident Evil Village, Wunderputt Forever. 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

  • Dec 18, 2021 · 28 min

    We Need To Talk About GOTY

    We have an update regarding our Game of the Year episode. 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

  • Dec 15, 2021 · 2 hr 49 min

    282: Game of the Year Draft 2021

    It’s time for the TCGS Game of the Year Draft 2021. So who chooses what? Does someone grab someone else’s game? Will Sean nominate five games no one’s heard of? And will anything ever rival Farley’s 2018 “strategic” pick of Detroit: Become Human? Let’s find out. But before that, we discuss last week’s The Game Awards, including the awards, trailers, and news. Last week also saw the release of Halo Infinite, so there’s a big ol’ discussion about the Master Chief, including what we think of the open world, the missions, and the story; all spoiler-free. And because it’s our final regular episode of the year before next week’s GOTY show, we answer your feedback, questions, and more. Games discussed: Halo Infinite, It Takes Two, Backbone, After the Fall, Metroid Dread, Rocket League Sideswipe, The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience. 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

  • Dec 8, 2021 · 2 hr 17 min

    281: Stylish Bag

    This week we’re joined on the show by @SeanLabode! Sony’s overhauling PlayStation Plus with new tiers, Take Two goes after It Takes Two, the next setting for the new Bioshock is rumoured, and the Battlefield universe is expanding. Sean Labode’s been playing Fights in Tight Spaces, there’s more Guardians chat from James and Sean, Mat goes back to a favourite from the past year, and more. Games Discussed: Fights in Tight Spaces, Death’s Door, Halo Infinite, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Echo VR, Wonderputt Forever. 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

  • Dec 1, 2021 · 2 hr 35 min

    280: Great For The Kinks

    Nintendo comments on Activision reports, the Xbox Series S is flying off the shelves, Epic acquires Harmonix, Sony patents, Halo cheaters, and lots more. In terms of games, James has been enjoying the Guardians of the Galaxy game, David and Mat have more thoughts on Halo Infinite’s multiplayer beta, and Sean’s been walking around with Pikmin Bloom, amongst other things. Also: big crisps, big jumps, school stories, Christmas Carol characters, and more! Games Discussed: Guardians of the Galaxy, Pikmin Bloom, Dicey Dungeons, Next Space Rebels, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5. 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 24, 2021 · 2 hr 57 min

    279: Schrödinger‘s Nail Lamp

    James is back, and it’s a bumper show this week. We discuss Bobby Kotick’s alleged knowledge of sexual misconduct issues at Activision Blizzard, Rockstar apologising for the state of the recent trilogy release, Microsoft adding more games to backwards compatibility, and tons more. We also talk about Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode, Exo One, The Artful Escape, Radiohead’s Kid A Mnesia Exhibition, video game mechanics in real life, and more! Games Discussed: Halo Infinite, Exo One, The Artful Escape, Kid A Mnesia Exhibition, Call of Duty: Vanguard, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Bloodstained: Ritual of The Night. 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