Aches and Games

In this month's episode: We discover Japan and hit the festival in Forza Horizon 6; Giles explores a galaxy of fun in Astro Bot; and James heads back to "The Old Country" in an excellent Mafia prequel. plus: we talk World Cups, heatwaves and what else we've been doing and playing this month. All that and more on July's Aches & Games. Timestamps: 00:00 Intros 08:26 What we...

In this month's episode: Giles helps plan a wedding and "enjoys" the rollercoaster of being and Arsenal fan; while James visits Looe and a galaxy far far away. plus: we get all grim and gritty in Replaced; and discover nostalgia is not necessarily as good as it used to be. All that and more on June's Aches & Games. Timestamps: 00:00 Intros 01:46 What we've been up to 19:36 Replaced - love it o...

In this month's episode: James discovers a demilitarized zone somewhere between Devon and Cornwall; and Giles bearly contains his excitement at Paddington. plus: we beat-em-up good and proper with Marvel's Cosmic Invasion; and We go all globetrotty with our gaming in Louisiana, New York, Pompeii, Ancient Rome and ... Reading, yep really. All that and more on May's Aches & Games. Ti...

In this month's episode: Giles evades a rampaging mechanical elephant in Nantes. James actually completes some games in Ace Combat 7 and Split Fiction. plus: we both enjoy the gorgeous world of Planet of Lana 2 a busy month for news, and the usual nonsense All that and more on April's Aches & Games. Timestamps: 00:00 Intros 01:37 What we've been up to 19:24 Planet of Lana 2 - love it or leave...

In this month's episode: we fly into skies unknown with Ace Combat 7 James explores the changing seasons and one girl's love for a wolf in Neva and Giles has complicated feeling about his time in night city with Cyberpunk 2077 plus: more Schedule 1 and Split Fiction early thoughts on Rise of the Golden Idol and Banishers: Ghosts on New Eden. and what we've been doing and watching since last episod...

In this month's episode: we compare "reviews in progress" for Cyberpunk 2077, and Giles "feels the force" in Vader Immortal and heads back to Rome & Bright Falls with DLCs for Indiana Jones and Alan Wake 2, and James tries out life of both sides of the law with Schedule 1 & The Precinct, plus gives his thoughts on Overcooked 2 and Ultimate Theatre Simulator. Plus th...

In a bumper show we: catch up on our respective festive breaks and: compare thoughts on Thank Goodness You're Here; and review Split Fiction, 1000xResist, Dispatch, Moss 2, Lego Voyagers, Keep Talking & Nobody explodes and more. Plus we talk Neighbours-themed Christmas parties, "ballet fuffs" and much more on this months Aches & Games! Timestamps: 00:00 Intros 03:11 What we&#...

Hi everyone :) In the festive spirit we're back with the gift of a **special episode** of Aches & Games for your holiday listening pleasure. In a fast-becoming annual tradition we cut straight to the gaming and take turns to run though each of our 5 favourite games we played during 2025. *Five picks each (with some crossover perhaps?) *“Honourable mentions” *PLUS what 2026 game we’re most...

In this month's episode: we review Double Fine's Keeper, Alan Wake 2, Motorsport Manager and more. We discuss what else we've been playing and watching, plus James dices with death at a fireworks display and I embrace the festivities with some Christmas activities. All that and more in December's Aches & Games! Timestamps: 00:00 Intros 02:25 What we've been up to 19:24 Keep...

In this month's epic episode: we each go on a journey of discovery with Indika; James drops into the Simpsons season of Fortnite and completes one of his new favourite games of all time; and I get suitably spooky with Ghost Town on the Meta Quest and Alan Wake 2. Plus we discuss the recent (ish) changes to Xbox Game Pass, Halo coming to PlayStation and some upcoming releases that have caught our e...

Hi everyone! In October's episode we sword sand surf our way through the pleasant lands of Sword of the Sea and talk about everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus highlights from this month's Nintendo Direct, Sony's latest State of Play and thoughts on Kojima's OD - Knock. Plus we share any upcoming releases that have caught our eye. Timestamps: 0...

Hi everyone! In September's episode we're talking Prince of Persia : The Lost Crown and what else we've been doing, watching and playing this month. Plus thoughts on this month's gaming news, upcoming highlights, KPop Demon Hunters and 90's one hit wonders Kris Kross (really). Timestamps: 00:00 Intros 01:52 What we've been up to (and watching) 30:15 Prince of Persia : The Lost Crown - this month's...

Hi everyone! In August's episode of "Aches & Games monthly" we go football crazy, with a face-off between Rematch and FC25 for our SubClub and inspired by the lionesses and the women's Euros in general. But fear not and footy-phobics - we also talk gigs, games and general gibberish as we go through what else we've been doing, watching and playing this month. Timestamps: 00:00 Intros 02:05 What...

Hi everyone! In July's episode of "Aches & Games monthly" we grind our way through Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and talk about everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus any news and upcoming releases that have caught our eye. Timestamps: 00:00 Intros 02:35 What we've been up to 24:45 Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (last month's "Sub Club&...

Hi everyone In our latest **special episode** of Aches & Games we’re talking Xbox – specifically : ·      what actually is "Xbox” in 2025 ·       thoughts as we come off this year's games showcase ·      and how we feel about the future of the platform Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:32 Just what is "Xbox" in 2025 3:40 Console and beyond 12:03 Games - from famine to feast? 26:19 No...

Hi everyone! In June's episode of "Aches & Games monthly" we talk about the delightfully British Atomfall plus everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus a quick run through any news of the moment, as well as new and upcoming releases that have caught our eye. Timestamps: 00:00 Intros 01:35 What we've been up to 21:29 Atomfall (last month's "Sub...

Hi everyone! In May's episode of "Aches & Games monthly" we talk about the intriguing Blue Prince plus everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus a quick run through some new and upcoming releases that have caught our eye. Timestamps: 0:00 Intros 1:49 What we've been up to 20:55 Blue Prince 32:39 What else we've been playing 52:47 New Games that...

Hi everyone In our latest **special episode** of Aches & Gameswe reminisce while sharing our Nintendo-based gaming memories - from the NES and Game Boy all the way up to the Switch while also looking ahead to the Switch 2. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:08 The early home consoles (NES, SNES and N64) 10:32 Downs ups and downs (Gamecube, Wii and the Wii U) 22:06 Gaming on the go (Gameboy, GBA, the DS...

Hi everyone! In April's "Aches & Games monthly" we talk: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage plus everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and some new and notable games hitting Game Pass and PS+ this month. Timestamps: 0:00 Intros 1:53 What we've been up to 20:06 Lost Records: Bloom & Rage 28:08 What else...

Hi everyone! Welcome to March's "Aches & Games monthly". As well as what we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month, we discuss The Stanley Parable - February's mind-bending game of the month . Plus we talk about a pretty stacked State of Play stream from Sony, an adorable indie showcase from ID@Xbox and various other bits and bobs. Timestamps: 0:00 Intros 1:40 What we've...

Hi everyone! Welcome to February's "Aches & Games monthly". As well as what we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since our last time together, we discuss Synth Riders - January's game of the month and our first ever VR choice. Plus we talk about the recent Developer Direct from Xbox, the Switch 2 reveal and PlayStation's seemingly quiet year to come. Timestamps:...

A monthly check in between two slightly older British friends chatting about what we've been doing, playing and what's happened in the gaming world. Plus, the feed also had special episodes covering things like our games of the year, favourite gaming memories and reactions to the biggest gaming announcements and stories. Why not give us a try, thanks!

Hi everyone! Welcome to our first ever "Aches & Games monthly" - which you might recognise as just a slightly tweaked version of our regular monthly catch-up show. As well as what we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since our last time together, we discuss Indiana Jones & The Great Circle (December's choice for game of the month), this month's choice and our highlights from The...

Hi everyone :) In this first ever **special episode** of Aches & Games we cut straight to the gaming and run down our own favourite games of 2024 (or rather the favourite games we each played during 2024). *Five picks each (with some crossover perhaps?) *“Honourable mentions” *Our surprises of the year *PLUS what 2024 game we’re most looking forward to playing – when we finally get through the...

Hi everyone! In this month's show we’re celebrating our one whole year of the podcast by looking back on our highs & lows AND reveal some upcoming changes to the show for 2025. Plus, we follow up on November’s controversial choice of having two “game of the month”s, we choose December’s game and share what we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since our last time together. Timestamps:...