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 12, 2020 · 2 hr 48 min
188: Bobble Fix
Mat is angry, James receives some feedback, Sean has another “Fire Emblem moment”, Dave and James finally get to play Disco Elysium, and Mat is angry. Also: Microsoft doesn’t see Sony and Nintendo as competitors, Dan Houser is leaving Rockstar, and GeForce Now leaves beta. Games discussed: Disco Elysium, Journey to the Savage Planet, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Not Tonight: Take Back Control Edition, Surviving Mars, Tangle Tower, Final Fantasy XIV. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Feb 5, 2020 · 2 hr 35 min
187: Stadia Johnson!
James returns from being “ill”, and he’s not happy with the news from last week. Speaking of news, there’s plenty to get through; Nintendo’s sold a LOT of consoles, Nintendo’s making a LOT of money on mobile, and Nintendo’s NOT doing another Switch this year. Elsewhere there’s more talk about lists, job titles, worldwide fame, tales from school, yo-yo battles and home ownership. Plus plans for our Rezzed show get even more elaborate. Games discussed: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Journey to The Savage Planet, Stories Untold, The Outer Worlds, Death Stranding, Knack 2, Witcher 3, Surviving Mars, Tangle Tower, Nintendo Labo VR, Star Wars Battlefront 2. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Jan 29, 2020 · 2 hr 29 min
186: Whoa, Nelly!
James is “ill”, leaving David, Sean and Mat to keep the show going. The news section is probably the best it’s ever been with conversation drifting from leaking Xbox Series X consoles to rumours of a new KOTOR. Elsewhere, the boys have all played Journey to the Savage Planet, Mat’s secret emails are revealed, and something gets planned for our live show at Rezzed. Games discussed: Journey to the Savage Planet, Dishonored 2, Vader Immortal, Hades, Stories Untold, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Knowledge is Power: Decades, Halo: Reach. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Jan 22, 2020 · 2 hr 26 min
185: Freight Train
With Sony pulling out of E3 AGAIN, and high profile games getting delayed, there’s a lot of news to discuss. Elsewhere we discuss messy desks, show offs, Mat’s backlog, a suggestion for the new consoles, and James throwing his toys out of the pram just because some of us had the audacity to interrupt one of his precious little news stories. Games discussed: Shenmue 3, The Unfinished Swan, Stories Untold, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Halo: Reach, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Pokémon Go. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Jan 15, 2020 · 2 hr 42 min
184: Sean Stop Talking
We’re back, and there’s lots to discuss. Things like, our GOTY choice, the new Xbox, what we’ve been playing over Christmas and so much more. Games discussed: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, The Witcher 3, Forza Horizon 4, The Touryst, Pato Box, GTA Online, Luigi's Mansion 3, Black Future '88, Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard, Forza Lego Speed Champions, Outer Wilds, Eliza. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Dec 18, 2019 · 3 hr 45 min
183: Game of the Year 2019
It’s time to decide the TCGS Game of the Year for 2019. Games discussed: Disco Elysium, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Gris, Heave Ho, Outer Wilds, Resident Evil 2, Gears 5, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Life is Strange 2, Judgment, The Walking Dead: The Final Season, Ape Out, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Untitled Goose Game, Tetris 99, Super Mario Maker 2, Jedi: Fallen Order, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Fire Emblem, Black Future ‘88. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Dec 11, 2019 · 2 hr
182: Game of the Year Draft 2019
It’s time for the draft for next week's Game of the Year episode. Games discussed: Life is Strange 2, Outer Wilds, Black Future '88, Forza Horizon 4, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Dec 9, 2019 · 1 hr 32 min
Life is Strange 2 Spoilercast - Episode 5: Wolves
David, Sean, Mat and James return to discuss the final episode of Life is Strange 2. In this episode we cover everything about the finale of Life is Strange 2, including: the characters, the plot points and what we think of the series overall. If you haven't already played episodes 1-4 of Life is Strange 2, you should probably turn back now, because obviously there's mad spoilers. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Dec 4, 2019 · 2 hr 41 min
181: The Chicken is My Feet
Sean’s ill, so it's down to three wise men to take you through what’s happening in video game land. There’s not much in the way of news, but things still manage to get heated. We also get James’ thoughts on Stadia, David’s thoughts on Shenmue 3, and Mat’s thoughts on slippers. Games discussed: Shenmue 3, Google Stadia, Night Trap, Forma.8, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Nov 27, 2019 · 2 hr 50 min
180: Alan McInally
James talks about the long-awaited Shenmue 3, David, Sean and Mat talk about finishing Jedi: Fallen Order, plus your feedback, questions and more. Games discussed: Shenmue 3, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Baba is You, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Nov 20, 2019 · 2 hr 30 min
179: Sexy and Violent
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is here, we’ve all been playing it, and there’s lots to discuss. Elsewhere there’s a ton of news from X019, with everything from new game announcements, Game Pass additions and xCloud improvements. All that plus the slow-moving car crash that is Google Stadia, some genuinely interesting Anthem news(!), sexy games, dream controllers and more. Games discussed: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Death Stranding, Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Nov 13, 2019 · 2 hr 48 min
178: Storio
We’re talking quality not quantity on this week’s show. The feedback is minimal, the news is short and sweet, and the What You Been Playing section is packed with gold. Speaking of which, we talk about Death Stranding(!), Luigi’s Mansion, Apple Arcade, Stadia revelations, drumming lessons, flat caps and so much more. Games discussed: Death Stranding, Luigi’s Mansion 3, The Outer Worlds, Shenmue 2, Sekiro, Assemble With Care, Grindstone, Pokémon GO. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Nov 6, 2019 · 2 hr 26 min
177: Mr Boomstick
James is ill, David’s got a bone to pick with Mat, and Sean tries out Apple Arcade. All that plus more news than James can handle, Luigi's Mansion 3, Disco Elysium, and so much more in this rather strange episode of The Computer Game Show. Games discussed: Luigi’s Mansion 3, The Outer Worlds, Lonely Mountains: Downhill, Disco Elysium, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Man of Medan, Assemble With Care, Sky, FIFA 17. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Oct 30, 2019 · 3 hr 5 min
176: Vanilla is fine
We’re back from EGX, and there’s plenty to catch up on. We also talk about Fallout 76’s new monthly subscription, WWE 2K20, Ubisoft, Mixer, and of course, Stadia. Plus BIG talk on The Outer Worlds, Disco Elysium, Ring Fit Adventure and more. Games discussed: The Outer Worlds, Disco Elysium, Ring Fit Adventure, The Witcher 3, Lonely Mountains: Downhill. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Oct 23, 2019 · 1 hr 7 min
175: Live At EGX 2019
The boys return to the stage in this very special episode of The Computer Game Show, live from EGX 2019. David, Sean, Mat and James talk about the games they've seen and played at EGX, cover some very important Stadia and Anthem news, answer questions live from the audience, and so much more. Games discussed: Final Fantasy 7, Death Stranding, Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel’s Avengers, Doom Eternal, Streets of Rage 4, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Table Manners. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: Check out the range of TCGS merch at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Oct 16, 2019 · 3 hr 2 min
174: Legacy
It’s Farley’s time to shine as we delve into the ongoing Blizzard and Hong Kong situation. Elsewhere Sony confirms the PlayStation 5 while laying off dozens of employees, executives are leaving Microsoft and Mario Kart Tour leaves a sour taste in the mouth. We’ve also got tons of games to get through including the new Yooka-Laylee game, Concrete Genie, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep and so much more. Games discussed: Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Concrete Genie, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Man of Medan, Sekiro, What the Golf, Flotsam, One Night Stand, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Neo Cab. EGX 2019: We're doing a live show at EGX on Saturday 19th October at 3pm. Tickets available at https://www.egx.net/ We’re also having a TCGS meet at the Fox ExCel Warehouse Bar from 7pm on the same night. More information at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/events/ Patreon: Support what we do here at TCGS, get exclusive content and more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Oct 9, 2019 · 2 hr 30 min
173: Maybe Sean off the Show?
It’s a three man show this week after Sean pulls a sickie because everything he has ever loved has come crashing down and he’s quickly gone from being top dog a few weeks ago to being in the gutter desperately searching for scraps of responsibility in the dirt that is The Computer Game Show. Elsewhere it’s a Sony heavy news section as Shawn Layden leaves PlayStation, PS4 cross-play leaves beta, and PS Now leaves the past behind with a nice price drop. Apart from that we’re playing tons of games and answering your questions. Let’s get going. Games discussed: Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Neo Cab, Cricket Through The Ages, Pilgrims, Gears 5, What The Golf, Sekiro, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Poker Stars VR. EGX 2019: We're doing a live show at EGX on Saturday 19th October at 3pm. Tickets available at https://www.egx.net/ We’re also having a TCGS meet at the Fox ExCel Warehouse Bar from 7pm on the same night. More information at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/events/ Patreon: Support what we do here at TCGS, get exclusive content and more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: All items in the TCGS Store are 15% off from Wednesday 9th October to Sunday 13th October! Visit https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store to see our selection of t-shirts, hoodies and more. Shipping in time for our live show at EGX on Saturday 19th October. FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Oct 4, 2019 · 1 hr 35 min
Life is Strange 2 Spoilercast - Episode 4: Faith
David, Sean, Mat and James return to discuss episode 4 of Life is Strange 2: Faith. In this episode we cover everything about episode 4 of Life is Strange 2, including: the characters, the plot points and what we think this means for the final episode in December. If you haven't already played episodes 1-3 of Life is Strange 2, you should probably turn back now, because obviously there's mad spoilers. Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Oct 2, 2019 · 3 hr 1 min
172: Your Awesome Looks Great
David finally gets the feedback he wanted, we receive a frankly baffling view on inverted controls, and James says ‘In the beginning’ about a million times. We also cover the announcements from last week’s State of Play and Inside Xbox, Brain Age coming to Switch, Mario Kart on mobile, mental health on social media, and more games than you can shake a stick at. Games discussed: Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Untitled Goose Game, Assemble with Care, What The Golf, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Football Drama, FIFA 20, Shenmue 2, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Overland, Friends of Ringo Ishikawa, Pokemon GO, Gears 5, The Inpatient. EGX 2019 We're at EGX 2019, and we want to see you there! We're doing a live show in the Fringe Theatre on Saturday 19th October at 3pm. Tickets available at https://www.egx.net/ We’re also having a TCGS meet at the Fox ExCel Warehouse Bar from 7pm on the same night. More information at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/events/ Patreon: Support what we do here at TCGS, get exclusive content and more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs Store: We’ve switched suppliers, added new t-shirts to the store including Star Calls, Bell’s Kitchen and more! See what we’ve got at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/store/ LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher WATCH Twitch YouTube CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton
Sep 25, 2019 · 2 hr 37 min
171: Rumble Rumble
James has finished Control, but have his views on the game changed? Mat's played Link's Awakening, but have their views on remakes and remasters for Game of the Year changed? David, James and Sean have played Untitled Goose Game, and their views on geese remain unchanged. All that plus news about E3 turning into an influencer festival, Apple Arcade being brilliant, ugly art being bad, and there's a knock at the door. Games discussed: Untitled Goose Game, Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Control, Gears 5, Apple Arcade: Sayonara Wild Hearts, Assemble with Care, Skate City, ChuChu Rocket Universe, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Super Kirby Clash, Football Drama. EGX 2019 We're all at EGX 2019, and we want to see you there! We're doing a live show in the Fringe Theatre on Saturday 19th October at 3pm. Tickets available at https://www.egx.net/ We’re also having a TCGS meet at the Fox ExCel Warehouse Bar from 7pm on the same night. More information at https://www.thecomputergameshow.com/events/ Patreon: Support the show and get exclusive content by visiting https://www.patreon.com/tcgs LISTEN Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher WATCH Twitch YouTube CONTACT thecomputergameshow.com podcast@thecomputergameshow.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley CREDITS Artwork by BigShimmeryWall Music by Nick Parton