Swapping Joysticks

Ep 97: We're a little tender after a night out partying, but we still manage discuss No Man's Sky, Diablo IV, and Divinity: Original Sin 2! Also, Ed reveals he's going to Las Vegas next week for FFXIV Fanfest and we get attacked by a moth!   All this plus the games you've been playing, the latest in gaming news, and a whole dollop of everything else.

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week:  The last few years have seen us finally get openly queer characters in mainstream games. Which historical gaming characters do you think would be LGBTQ+ if their games were released today? Did you see a cream pie at the theatre on Tuesday evening, Ed? Which thirsty tweets were too filthy for Ben Starr to read? Submit...

Ep 96: We've been to TwitchCon Paris and Develop: Brighton and it's time for a debrief. We chat about everything that went down there and what we've been playing over the past two weeks. Ed's got the FFXVI platinum and is now hate-playing through Diablo IV, while Ben is obsessed with his diving/sushi management indie game, Dave The Diver.   All this plus the games you've been playing, the latest i...

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week:  Some pundits might say games in recent years have gotten more graphically violent - Callisto Protocol with its DLC of 52 additional death animations, the recently released Outlast Trials where you nail a naked man to a cross and then proceed to saw off his legs in real time . Do you see that as more gratuitous violen...

Ep 95: In this extra-special episode of Swapping Joysticks, we have an in-depth chat with Ben Starr, voice of Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield. Join us as we dive into the world of voice acting and unravel the secrets behind bringing Clive to life. Also, prepare yourself for platinum trophy hunting, thirsty tweets, and a Final Fantasy Quiz!   ▼ Ben Starr's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitter - http://twi...

Ep 94: It's the first episode since Ben's birthday and we've got a LOT of Final Fantasy to talk about. We've both been playing more, with Ed playing through New Game+ and Ben preparing our Swapping Joysticks review. Ben's also been playing more F1 23 and we have a lot of announcements, including news about a very special episode later this week. All this plus the games you've been playing, the lat...

Ep 93: We've both finished Final Fantasy 16 and have our spoiler-free impressions. We chat about what we love, don't love, and opinion on everything else. Ben's also been playing some F1 23 and is completely obsessed with the story mode, Braking Point. Plus, we chat about this week's news and what you've been playing!

Ep 92: The Final Fantasy XVI demo is out and we're not the only people blown away - the number of people who've never played one before and bought it after playing the demo is astronomical. Also, Ed's finished Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers, Ben's got into Sea of Thieves, and we've both fallen off the Diablo wagon! Plus, we chat about the Summer Games Fest and Xbox Showcase, as well as what you'...

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week:  You’re settling in for a weekend of uninterrupted gaming. Do you want to replay an old favourite, start a new game in a known franchise, or start an entirely new game? If you could have any game remastered for PC/Current gen, what game would it be and why. Also where do you go for gaming news? Websites/social media o...

Ep 91: We and everyone else in the world have been obsessed with Diablo IV over the past week and we're loving it, despite its missing humour. Ed's also been really enjoying Street Fighter 6 too - what a time for games! Plus, we chat about the Summer Games Fest, as well as what you've been playing!

Ep 90: Bobby Kotick, Beyoncé, Planet of Lana and Final Fantasy XIV patch quests. We really do talk about everything on this podcast. Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!

Ep 89: We've watched the PlayStation Showcase and were left a little empty... We definitely had our favourites, but where were all the Sony exclusives? Also, Ed can finally talk about his preview of Final Fantasy 16 and give his honest opinion on what could be the best game out this year. That said, we've both been playing a lot of Tears of the Kingdom. Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as...

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: Is the argument "it's get better after 200 hours" valid? What's a critically acclaimed game that you don't like at all? What are the best music moments in video games? Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox and we'll include as many as we can on future episodes!

Ep 88: We've finally got our hands on Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and we have a lot to say on it. Ben's not too far into the game but our Zelda obsessive Ed has played pretty much all week. He wasn't impressed at first, but listen to find out what he thinks of it now. We also chat about Final Fantasty XIV as a summoner, the ending of Bloodborne, and whether the Spanish Eurovision entry deserved any...

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: Do reviews help, dissuade or accelerate the success of a game? What 2023 game could be made into a successful mainstream movie or TV series? Can Ed give a quick 'Zelda for Dummies' runthrough? Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox and we'll include as many as we can on future episodes!

Ep 87: It's the day before Zelda Tears of the Kingdom releases and the reviews are out! Unfortunately, we don't have a copy of it yet, but we still have opinions from 1:22:49. We also chat about Eurovision, which we went to on Tuesday, as well as our thoughts on Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor and FFXIV Shadowbringers (as usual). Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as...

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: What's the best game for non-gamers? What are the gayest gaymes? What "good" game from your childhood do you think doesn't hold up? Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox and we'll include as many as we can on future episodes!  

Ep 86: It's Star Wars Day and we've both been playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor! Check out or impressions of that, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, FFXIV Shadowbringers (Ed's finally there), and much more. Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: Which TV shows would make brilliant video games? What game is objectively bad but we still love it? Why is Frog Detective 3 the best game of 2023?  Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox and we'll include as many as we can on future episodes!

Ep 85: It's an audio-only podcast this week as Ben and Ed have been to a party. Hear how we popped our D&D cherry in the filthiest way possible, plus Ben's thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West and Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster!   Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!

Ep 84: I can't guarantee that we're joined by the real Ed Nightingale as Twitter has ripped verification away from the poor man, but whoever he is, he has some very strong opinions on Disney Illusion Island. We also chat about Slay the Spire, Octopath Traveler 2 (again), and Breath of the Wild! Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!

Ep 83: We've been to see the Mario Movie and have some strong opinions on it (and cinema in general). We also chat about the Zelda trailer, which was released a few hours ago, Resident Evil 4, and Octopath Traveler 2. Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing.

Ep 82: We went to WASD Live at the weekend and tried a bunch of games including System Shock, Dead Island 2, Viewfinder, and many more. Ben also took part in a not-very-PG Jackbox panel and Ed hugged a giant yellow willy. We also chat about what we've been playing this week: Octopath Traveler 2, Resident Evil 4, Zelda Breath of the Wild and FFXIV Stormblood! Plus, all the latest gaming news & view...

Ep 81: We've both played the same game for once this week - Resident Evil 4 Remake! Hear what we think of the game (Ben had a less stressful time playing on easy), plus Celeste, Octopath Traveler II, Golf With Your Friends, and Breath of the Wild! Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!   ▼ My links ▼ ● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Fo...

Ep 80: We've been playing a bunch of games this week - Moss and Tetris Effect on PS VR2, Tchia, Octopath Traveler II, Blossom Tales, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!   ▼ My links ▼ ● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow me on Instagram - http:/...