The Gaming Aroma Podcast

I am BACK after an unplanned break, and as if by some beautiful poetic irony, episode 33 of The Gaming Aroma Podcast has a big focus on Expedition 33 and the many conversations surrounding it. Game dev, game pricing, game pass and more. The year's biggest surprise hit so far is a looking to be a watershed moment for gaming... will it change anything? Probably not, but we can hope for those who...

Did someone at Xbox accidentally put out an image which revealed their future intentions, or is Xbox testing the water to see everyone's reactions? Plus I muse on the perceptions of video game to TV and film adaptations, and give you my initial impressions of new release Assassins Creed Shadows. Find me on BlueSky: Find on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kdb-innit.bsky.social

New Robocop and Terminator games in 2025? - I get hyped. Plus Sony are being anti-consumer as always so let's call them out on that...and the biggest news of the week - I've finally joined the PC realm.

Is AI going to ruin video games? The tools are here to stay and everyone hates them. What possible good could AI do?! I give some thoughts on the latest reason for everyone to hate xbox, get excited about new Tony Hawk games, and talk trips to CEX and more time with Avowed. 00:00 Intro and Fantasy Critic update 06:40 - Xbox unveils Muse AI 32:45 - Tony Hawk's 3+4 teases 39:31 - Marvel Rival's lay...

There was plenty of great stuff on show at the Playstation State of Play, so why is the internet so mad about it? I give some thoughts on the highs and lows of their latest showing. I also discuss Ubisoft's commitment to live service, and give some first impressions on Avowed, the new RPG from Obsidian - and more! 00:00 - Intro (What do Americans call Squash?) 06:19 - Fantasy Critic update 08:...

The trappings of modern gaming strike again as the playstation network was down for almost an entire 24 hours. Do service providers like Sony and Microsoft need to do better in offering a contingency for times like this? I ramble about the digital service and why we're seeing a spike in physical in other mediums. Plus I've been playing A LOT of Ninja Gaiden on Xbox and Nintendo DS, and I h...

The first episode of 2025 is here and there is no shortage of topics as the games industry tectonic plates continue to shift. Sony Playstation has cancelled more games, including a new god of war game, but it's ok because Xbox is apparently still porting all their heavy hitters like Halo and Gears to other platforms. Plus, at long last, The Switch 2 is official - was it good? was it bed? I get...

2024 is wrapping up, so I take some time to reflect on the biggest news stories from the gaming industry of 2024, while also spotlight my own games of the year... it doesn't stop there though, this episode also features many special guests for a 2024 Games of the Year 'call-in' section, where everyone gets to share their own personal gaming highlights. Thank you for the support of this little show...

Is it the most wonderful time of the year? It is now, as the 'christmas special' of The Gaming Aroma Podcast is upon you. I go through some of my favourite games set at Christmas, what I like to play at Christmas, and give some thoughts on the latest entry into the Sonic movie franchise. 00:00 - Intro 02:43 - Sonic 3 & Cinema closing 21:33 - Christmas video games 47:05 - What I've been playing...

The Game Awards are in the rearview and I give my thoughts on the winners and the reveals. I've also been playing alot of Indiana Jones and wanted to WHIP up some impressions for you all. Enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 05:30 - Game Awards GOTY winner 10:05 - Can awards be fair? 16:57 - Game Awards show general reaction & reveals 39:44 - What I've been playing (Indy) Find on me threads: @kd_buck

Are the game awards silly? The nominations are here and it's only right I complain about them. Plus I talk some of the latest gaming news in cloud gaming, flight simulator 2024, my visit to a retro arcade, and how I'm back playing Alan Wake 2... 00:00 - Intro (podcasting, storm bert) 08:35 - Game Awards nominations talk 25:00 - Stream (some) xbox games you own 30:45 - Flight Sim 2024 crash lands 3...

It's a bit of a Kojima infused episode with lots of news around him and his games this week. Is it the end of exclusives? Plus some long awaited updates on the Nintendo Switch 2. Also, the Greggs festive menu has arrived... 00:00 - Intro / I love Greggs 06:25 - Metal Gear Solid 3 voice actor 18:02 - Switch 2 will be backwards compatible 23:30 - Death Stranding on Xbox 31:23 - My first impressions...

It's the most terrifying time of the year, so of course it makes sense to talk Halloween themed games, and I express my undying love for the incredible Alan Wake 2 DLC, all things Alan Wake and the Remedy-verse. 00:00 - Intro - It's Halloween Season! 04:10 - Inscryption 08:27 - Legoland 12:00 - Zombies Ate My Neighbours! 15:34 - Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies 17:00 - Alan Wake 2 DLC The Lake Hou...

This week brought the sad news that Play Magazine (formerly The Official Playstation Magazine UK) is being shut down by Future Publishing. I share thoughts on the news, and video game magazines in general. Find on me twitter: https://twitter.com/K_D_B_ Find other stuff I do! Tapes From The Wastes (Fallout): https://twitter.com/TFTWpod Gears Intel (Gears of War): https://twitter.com/gears_intel Fir...

Musings on my biggest takeaways from the Playstation state of play, and Xbox Tokyo Game Show presentation... plus, Sept28th was the unofficial Resident Evil 3 day, and I've got some memories to share on the survival horror classic. 00:00 - Intro 2:50 - Playstation State of Play 13:00 - Xbox TGS 23:30 - Simpsons Tapped Out shutting down 32:50 - Keanu Reeves is Shadow 35:17 - Resident Evil 3 day Fin...

I have returned to your ears after a summer break from the show. Back now to muse about video games and such. The PS5 pro revealed, and then revealed again, has it convinced me? Concord cost a lot of money, and I've been playing lots of Ubisoft games such as Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar, and Assassin's Creed - hear some thoughts! Find on me twitter: https://twitter.com/K_D_B_ Find other stuff...

The big news this week was that Xbox is increasing the price of its game pass subscription service, and oh wow did people have a lot to say about this. I talk about my use of game pass, if I feel it still have value, and what else I think might be causing harm to the gaming industry. ALL GOOD FUN. Find on me twitter: https://twitter.com/K_D_B_ Find other stuff I do! Tapes From The Wastes (Fallout)...

Back after a few weeks to catch up with lots of gameplay talk! Find on me twitter: https://twitter.com/K_D_B_ Find other stuff I do! Tapes From The Wastes (Fallout): https://twitter.com/TFTWpod Gears Intel (Gears of War): https://twitter.com/gears_intel First Aid Spray (Resident Evil): https://twitter.com/FASprayPod Starfield Sandwich (Starfield): https://twitter.com/StarSandPod

It's a Father's Day edition of the gaming aroma podcast! I ramble about gaming as a dad, plus give thoughts on all the showcase season hype, or lack thereof - did Xbox have the best showing? I also talk about what I've been playing, in the form of a classic N64 game, and the wild Alan Wake 2 DLC. Find on me twitter: https://twitter.com/K_D_B_ Find other stuff I do! Tapes From The Waste...

Not a lot of news this week so instead there's a lot of gameplay talk! I go through my experiences with Crow Country and Hellblade 2. Enjoy! Find on me twitter: https://twitter.com/K_D_B_ Find other stuff I do! Tapes From The Wastes (Fallout): https://twitter.com/TFTWpod Gears Intel (Gears of War): https://twitter.com/gears_intel First Aid Spray (Resident Evil): https://twitter.com/FASprayPod...

After a week break (because who wanted to talk about the games last week), I bid farewell to Hi-Fi Rush and lament the lack of nurturing from Xbox towards Tango Gameworks. Did the Fallout TV show play a part in all this? Plus Call of Duty and Game Pass = price rises. And I talk a lot about what I've been playing, including my NEW XBOX 360 CONSOLE, and the brilliant Jedi Survivor. Find on me tw...

Video game leaks were in the news again this week, and it's probably time we had a discussion about how they're doing more harm than good. Sony and Helldivers were also a hot topic of the week, and I give my completed thoughts on Tales of Kenzera: Zau now having finished the game. 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Sony requires PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 13:00 - Video game leaks. Stop it. 40:55 - W...

Review scores have got people mad yet again, and this time Stellar Blade is the catalyst. Do scores matter these days? What do they even achieve? I rant about reviews, touch on Xbox financials being apparently "deceptive", and give some impressions on a new game - Tales of Kenzera: Zau 00:00 - Intro 04:30 - Stellar Blade & Review Scores 39:20 - Xbox Financials are "deceptive&quo...

We continue to receive more signals that the gaming industry of our youth is no more, things continue to change, except war... war never changes. 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Xbox dominates Sony store 25:35 - Where is it all going 31:00 - Fallout is having a moment 38:38 - Final Fantasy Flop? 41:40 - Gameplay and Outro Find on me twitter: https://twitter.com/K_D_B_ Find other stuff I do! Tapes From The W...

This week I'm joined by podcast veteran and video game writer David Smillie to discuss the the ups and down of UK games retailer GAME. Where did it all go so wrong for what was once the no.1 provider of games on the high street. Find on me twitter: https://twitter.com/K_D_B_ Find David on Twitter https://twitter.com/DavidSmillie1 and via https://stickflickers.com/ Find other stuff I do! Tapes...