Big Week in Gaming - Australian PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch Podcast

It's been massive, utterly gigantic Big Week in Gaming for 29 Nov 2020. Don't let a certain co-host tell you otherwise - it's against brand. This week the 2011 Game of Some Other Year delegations begin as integot, Swinny and Mike all make a case for the games to qualify for the Top 20 shortlist. We also talk about Cyberpunk 2077 leaks, GreedFall going next-gen, Mario 3 setting a world record - and...

Streuth mate - it's really been a Big Week in Gaming for 22 Nov 2020 hasn't it? Join us for a very Aussie-centric episode as we get our grubby mitts on xCloud's Australian preview, Epic takes Apple to court downunder and Swinny gives his long-awaited impressions of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. There were Australian vikings back in the day... right? Check out these bangers while you crack open a cold...

One week into next gen, and it's already a Big Week in Gaming for 15 Nov 2020. This week Mike joins us for a deep dive on the PlayStation 5 and Demon's Souls, we debate the intention and ethics of EA's new FIFA microtransaction tool, Swinny finally gets to talk about wrestling on the show and integot reaches into the deep, dark corners of Xbox Game Pass to experience the cult classic Alan Wake for...

With a new console generation on the horizon, it really was a Big Week in Gaming for 8 Nov 2020. This week we chat about the lead-up and line-up of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X, take a look at some juicy Switch sales figures, do a deep dive into some underappreciated gaming gems and talking about the tricky subject of what happens when a Twitch streamer passes away. Hey, we can get seriou...

It truly was a Big Week in Gaming for Sun 1 Nov 2020. Why, you ask? Because this week we talk about Cyberpunk 2077 getting yet another delay, Facebook throwing it's hat into the cloud gaming arena, a huge info dump of Final Fantasy XVI news, reveals of a My Time At Portia sequel and a new Jason Schreier book - and Swinny admits to making babies online with complete strangers. No, seriously. Stream...

Oh - what's this? Another Big Week in Gaming for Sun 25 Oct 2020, that's what! This week, Nintendo drops a blistering Fire Emblem anniversary bombshell, 2K sneaks in unskippable ads post-launch (again), integot bids $700 on an Amiibo and Swinny gives an insight into how he prepares to 100% a game. Don't get him started about it. Seriously. He doesn't shut up. Fiery, emblematic highlights include:...

With Swinny back in the saddle, it's a been a Big Week In Gaming for Sun 18 Oct 2020. This big week, we give our reactions to the Oscar-worthy Monster Hunter trailer, talk about the snappy new PS5 UI, delve into the world of pokemon-tatted adult entertainers - and integot gets an exclusive scoop into the availability of launch-day consoles at EB Games. That man's got connections, I tells ya. So, g...

Welcome to Big Week in PC Gaming, I mean, Big Week in Gaming for Episode 13 on Sun 11 Oct 2020. With our Hall of Famer, Swinny, out of action this week, we've had to grab a ringer in, Mike, to carry the torch. The show must go on of course. In a very PC-centric episode we cover all the exciting news about new PC hardware, I mean, that's what you come here for right! Rambo-unctious highlights this...

With some block-busting news to sink our teeth into, it's been a Big Week in Gaming for Episode 12 on Sun 4 Sep 2020. This week we dig into the latest Smash Bros DLC character, debate the ethics of Cyberpunk 2077 crunch, insult the entire Pokemon community and discuss the achievement-based Xbox Hall of Fame. That Swinny definitely won't compete in. Nope. Blocky, crafted highlights include: Minecra...

With big bucks changing hands across the industry, it's truly been a Big Week In Gaming for Episode 11 on Sun 27 Sep 2020. Join integot and Swinny as they break down Xbox's ZeniMax/Bethesda buy out, wade through the news tidbits trickling out of TGS and predict the downfall of integot's marriage via counterfeit Animal Crossing Amiibo cards. Crunchy, wholesome highlights include: Microsoft spends b...

Oh, look at that - another Big Week in Gaming for Episode 10 on Sun 20 Sep 2020! This week Sony dumped a whole load of launch info over us, Nintendo announced sixty billion Monster Hunter games, Swinny defends the combination of hotdog+milkshake - and integot delves deep into the twisted origin story of his Amiibo obsession. Sweet, delicious highlights include: PlayStation 5 price, pre-orders and...

It was truly a Big Week in Gaming for Episode 9 on Sun 13 Sep 2020, with the official reveal of the Xbox Series S and Microsoft's big launch plans for November 2020. In addition to the big news banter, integot and Swinny discuss Ubisoft's latest games showcase, the troubled development of Lords of the Fallen 2 and integot's obsession with DACcing Donkey Kong Country 2 on his birthday. Prepare your...

It was a very Mario-themed Big Week in Gaming for Episode 8 on Sun 6 Sep 2020. Alongside all the awesome news from the 35th Mario Anniversary Direct, integot and Swinny discuss the horrible first trailer for the Monster World 4 remake, brainstorm how Ubisoft should go all in on Grandmas, Swinny gets a big win against indie game Windscape - and there's a whole crapload of Rocket League banter. Stra...

My, my, my, what a Big Week in Gaming. Join integot and Swinny for Episode 6 where we cover: - Gamescom Opening Night Live - Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase - and Swinny gives his Swinpressions of the Spiritfarer Timecodes 00:00:00 Intro 00:15:38 What Did We Think Of Gamescom Opening Night Live? 00:57:48 Thoughts On Nintendo's Surprise Partner Direct 01:16:07 Apple vs Epic III: Account Term...

Another week and what was that you said... a Big Week in Gaming. Yes, indeed, it has been. Join integot and Swinny for Episode 6 where we cover: - DC's FanDome announcements - Nintendo's Indie World showcase - and Swinny gives his Swinpressions of the new Battletoads Timecodes 00:00:00 Intro  00:09:30 DC FanDome... Misleading Format?  00:14:12 Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Unvei...

Join integot and Swinny on, yes, another Big Week in Gaming for Episode 5 on Sun 16 Aug 2020. Expecting another short episode, we spend three hours discussing and debating the major weekly news (new Hori Split Pad Pro colours, I mean, c'mon) and our special retrospective on Donkey Kong Country. Our highlights for this week include:   - Epic Games' clash with Apple & Google  &nbs...

This week we talk about the PlayStation State of Play, announcement of xCloud's Release Date, the Analogue Pocket Pre-orders being sold out and we decide which year we'll pick for the Game of Some-other-year. Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro -- and our first correction!  (00:08:48) PlayStation State of Play deep dive  (01:03:21) Microsoft announces xCloud Android launch  (01:19:59) Analo...

This week integot and Swinny discuss the announcement for the pre-order of the Analogue Pocket, further Nintendo leaks and Swinny's thoughts on CrossCode and Konami. Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro.    (00:06:01) Analogue Pocket release date, new details and what integot will be ordering.    (00:31:45) Nintendo Gigaleak, yes Luigi is Real and we do a barrel roll.    (00:4...

Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:05) Xbox Games Showcase, Overview (00:01:30) Xbox Games Showcase, Halo Infinite (00:14:50) Xbox Games Showcase, Forza (00:17:20) Xbox Games Showcase, Fable (00:24:20) Xbox Games Showcase, Avowed (00:28:40) Xbox Games Showcase, Tetris Effect Connected (00:33:50) Xbox Games Showcase, Psychonauts 2 (00:36:55) Xbox Games Showcase, Dragon Quest XI (00:45:07) Xbox Game...

Swinny and integot go deep on the Ubisoft Forward event (00:04:00) and share their retrospective on TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine classic, Bonk's Adventure (1989) (02:35:20). Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:00 - Ubisoft Forward event, Far Cry 6 00:14:40 - Ubisoft Forward event, Assassin's Creed Valhalla 00:27:25 - Ubisoft Forward event, Watch Dogs: Legion, Free Watch Dogs 2 For PC 00:37:45 - Ubisoft...