Casual Mode

In this episode, Ethan, Karl, and Dan discuss a wide range of topics from car materials and football to Pokémon cards and upcoming events. They share insights into card grading, market trends, and hobby tips, making it a must-listen for collectors and enthusiasts. In this episode, we explore the latest in gaming, technology, and pop culture, including GTA 6, Star Fox, and the rising costs of gamin...

Special guest Nathan Ellingsworth joins Ethan this week to recap the highs and lows of Nintendo's most recent Direct showcase, including discussions on the Ocarina of Time remake, Star Fox's strange character designs, Pokopia, Xenoblade, Rayman Legends Retold, and more. Find Nathan on CultureDex: https://www.youtube.com/@CultureDex Does The Ocarina of Time Remake Teaser Signal Zelda's Sanding Down...

The episode opens, as all great works of art do, with an ad. This time it's Pulse TCG, a Pokemon tracking app, because apparently grown adults need software to tell them how many cardboard rectangles they own. The hosts then wade into the thrilling saga of card grading services, including the various ways these companies keep changing the rules and disappointing everyone. A review of Mandalorian a...

Episode 10. We made it to double digits, which feels like an achievement and a warning sign in equal measure. This week the lads hit a card show, argued about video editing like it matters, and debated whether a camera upgrade counts as a personality. Then it all unravels, as it tends to. Expect: Liverpool managerial speculation (we've fixed it, don't worry), World Cup squad selection (also fixed)...

This week on Casual Mode, we cover the important stuff first: pizza. Specifically, whether vegan pizza deserves to exist and what that says about us as people. From there it's the usual controlled chaos. Karaoke, Star Wars, a review roundup of a few games including Replaced (it's good, calm down), and the eternal question of whether a game can be "too indie" or if that's just what people say when...

This week, Ethan, Dan, and Karl did something nobody asked for and absolutely nobody can stop talking about: a full crisp bracket. Yes. A bracket. For crisps. With a final. Along the way there are childhood memories, strong opinions about texture, and a Squares vs McCoy's showdown that gets more serious than it has any right to be. There's also gaming news and some Star Wars chat, but let's be hon...

Another week, another conversation that started as a retro gaming deep dive and somehow ended at a card show with opinions about event snacks. You're welcome. This episode the lads wade through the warm swamp of gaming nostalgia, argue about whether you actually own anything digital (you don't), and debate Game Pass vs GeForce Now with the kind of energy usually reserved for things that matter. Th...

This week we're grieving tennis games that were better when we were twelve, arguing about gadgets that exist purely to make you feel like you're doing something productive, and somehow ending up in a conversation about digital handwriting like adults. The main event: games that looked you dead in the eye, showed you a cinematic trailer, took your £60, and delivered something that can only be descr...

Five episodes. They've done five of these. I've written five of these descriptions. One of us needs to have a serious think about our life choices. This week our intrepid hosts stumble through gaming reviews, gameplay stories nobody will fact-check, and a nostalgia spiral about flash games that were free in 2007 for a reason. Pokopia is discussed with an enthusiasm usually reserved for things that...

Episode 4 of Casual Mode . This one’s Dan and Ethan joined by Laurie , which means the conversation goes from AI podcasts to Pokémon to the gaming industry having a mild existential crisis. Pretty standard. We get into AI-generated podcasts, Nintendo nostalgia, controller design, console exclusives, PC gaming, and whether the industry is quietly running out of fresh ideas. Cheerful stuff. Anyway,...

Episode 3 of Casual Mode. Karl, Dan and Ethan talk Xbox, Pokémon, GTA, Game Pass, trading cards, Nuzlocke suffering, and somehow start with vaping. Don’t ask. If you like relaxed gaming chat that drifts slightly but eventually circles back to something meaningful, this is that. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & vaping chat (strong start) 01:55 – Health checks & random life updates 04:50 – The c...

Hi. Ed here. I edited this. I regret some of it. This episode features Karl, Ethan, and Dan doing what they do best, which is starting on gaming news and TV chat, then immediately drifting into political commentary with the confidence of men who have Googled at least one headline. From there, things slide into a long nostalgia trip about tech and gaming. RAM and storage limits get discussed way mo...

The conversation kicks off with the start of Season Two, followed by the introduction of Ethan and a discussion about text messages and emojis. The topic then shifts to caffeine and wrinkles, leading to a conversation about AI and gaming. This leads to a discussion about the future of games and AI, followed by a conversation about GTA 6 and comedy podcasts. The discussion then moves to the inclusi...

In this one, Karl and Wardy accidentally record a therapy session disguised as a tech podcast. We unpack the Nintendo Switch 2 (yes, one of us got two), fight about whether Xbox has lost the plot, and genuinely love a game for once (shout out to Clair Obscur).Also includes:🧻 Coffee-induced chaos🎧 Steam Deck worship🎮 Welcome Snore🕹️ Fable hope🥲 Moisturiser-based JRPG reflectionsSubscribe or we’...

🎮 New GTA 6 Trailer Reactions, RPG Gems & Xbox's Future | Casual Mode Gaming Talk ⚽This episode dives deep into the latest in gaming and beyond. We share our early thoughts on Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 after clocking six hours—and it’s living up to the hype. From standout voice acting to classic RPG mechanics, it’s one to watch.🔥 Then we shift gears into full hype mode for GTA 6. We bre...

In this episode of Casual Mode, Karl and Dan chat about all sorts — their favorite footballers, the new series of Star Wars: Andor, building a new PC, and the long-awaited Oblivion remaster.------Timestamps00:00Introduction and Favorite Footballers02:56Andor: A Grittier Star Wars Experience06:00Building a New PC: The Journey Begins08:57Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered: Anticipation and Expecta...

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🎙️ In this episode of Casual Mode... we dive into the latest buzz in gaming and tech! 🚀 We break down the RX 9070 XT and how it stacks up against Nvidia’s offerings—what does it mean for PC gaming? 🎮💻But that’s not all! We get nostalgic about gaming remakes, especially the legendary Tony Hawk’s series 🛹, and share our thoughts on the future of graphics tech. Plus, we chat about personal experi...

Welcome to Episode 20 of Casual Mode – your weekly check-in with the guys! This time, we chat about footy, gaming, and the usual chaos. Who’s the best number 20? What’s in the pack? And why does everything feel like the third take? Tune in and find out! ⚽🎮🔥

In Casual Mode | Episode 19: From Console to Colosseum, we dive into the big gaming debates of the moment! 🎮 Is it finally time to ditch last-gen support and go all-in on the PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X? Kingdom Come Deliverance is leading the charge—will others follow? We also talk new handhelds, including the Miyoo Mini, its new Flip version, and how it stacks up against the Ambernic. Plus, the X...

Come see us on Discord! -- https://dsc.gg/casualmode Join us as we dive into the rumoured Nintendo Switch 2, exploring what might be next for this beloved console. Plus, we chat about Prismatic Evolutions in the Pokémon world, with some hilarious stories and jaw-dropping card pulls! 🎴✨ We also sprinkle in hot deals, retro gaming gems, and TV show reviews—you won’t want to miss it! 🕹️📺 🔥 Stay u...

✨ CES 2025 is here, and we’re unpacking all the exciting announcements shaping the future of gaming, streaming, and tech! From Netflix’s potential expansion into gaming to Valve’s refurbished Steam Deck deals, we connect the dots between the latest CES trends and their impact on consumers. 🎮 We also discuss the subscription fatigue plaguing gamers and TV lovers, the rise of cross-platform innova...

Welcome to the 2025 Game and Hardware breakdown! In this video, we dive into the latest trends, innovations, and standout tech in the world of gaming and hardware. Whether you're into cutting-edge graphics, powerful consoles, or innovative PC builds, this video covers it all. Stay tuned for our in-depth analysis, exciting gameplay, and honest takes on what's shaping the gaming industry in 2025. Do...

🍷 Wine disappointments, 🕹️ game debates, and 🎮 PS5 Pro tech talk collide! We’re diving into everything: bad wine (thanks to office raffles), the Game Awards highlights, Astro Bot supremacy, Liverpool’s chances, Chelsea conspiracies, and PS5 Pro nerdiness that’ll blow your socks off! 💬 From debating F1 drama to hyping Dragon Age and plotting Christmas gaming marathons, we’re serving up chaotic c...

On this week’s episode, we dive into the PS Portal and ask the big question: is this really the second coming of the PSP, or just another dusty gadget for your shelf? We also talk Witcher 4 finally entering full production (toss a coin to your developer!), Cyberpunk 2077’s ridiculous 30 million sales milestone, and why Laurie won’t stop saying ‘I told you so.’ Oh, and Black Friday? Spoiler: it’s r...