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Yes, you can pre-order GTA 6 now, with prices revealed for the two versions, but the 'physical version' is a code in a box! Xbox have hiked their prices for the consoles, again. What should you buy? We advise the best console to go for, and it's one that we didn't recommend when it came out! The World Cup is here! So we discuss the best non-football games, for all those that may be drained by thei...

We go through some of the highlights of all the Summer Games Fest announcements from Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more! What was your favourite announcement? Tom has finally got to play Mixtape, listen to find out what he thinks! Duncan has completed 007 : First Light and gives his review. Has the Switch 2 kept up with its initial sales records, or has it stalled with no massive first party ga...

In this episode, we dive into the significant price hike for the Steam Deck—will you still pick one up, or has Valve’s bubble burst? We also talk about Destiny 2 being dead in the water, and whether that’s big news for gaming as a whole or just for the loyal fans of the “old boy” of GAAS. Tom’s been playing Battle for Middle-earth 2 and is about to start Mixtape, which Martin has already begun. Du...

Steam still haven't announced prices/date for their Steam Machine and Steam Frame, with the AI memory crisis front and centre in the blame game. Duncan has returned to a game he briefly played and reviewed recently, and has changed his score, did he like it? Find out in the episode! Nintendo are raising the price of the Switch 2, would this increase put you off? Let us know! Find all our episodes...

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Game Pass has dropped in price, but at the cost of losing Call of Duty day-one releases. Tempted to return? If not, we’re checking out alternatives like Luna and Switch Online. Tom was hyped for Splatoon Raiders—until we read the description… is it even still Splatoon? Duncan’s been diving into Game Pass titles but has a “wait and see” caution on one highly praised game. Meanwhile, Tom’s dusted of...

In this episode, we cover Rockstar getting hacked—with nothing GTA-related stolen—plus Fable’s concern over clashing with the GTA 6 release, and the launch of the Evercade Nexus, conveniently around the same time. Seriously, is there any gaming news not tied to GTA 6? We also dive into Roblox’s new parental control and safety features, debating whether developers, parents, platform owners, or othe...

As two of our hosts were unavailable, we welcome back the Knowledgeable Noah! Player of Minecraft, Fortnite, and driving his Daddy up the wall. He takes us through the new Minecraft update and Fortnite Battle Pass season. We chat about online safety, and the PS5 price increases. Super Meat Boy 3D gets a review, as Noah has been playing the graphically violent game. Find all our episodes at www. Fo...

Twenty-five years ago, Nintendo launched a new generation of colour handhelds, more powerful than the Game Boy, yet still compatible with the original. Classics like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past helped sell millions of units in the early 2000s. Duncan has been gleefully taking down Milla Jovovich in Hitman, while Martin has been enjoying the charms of Lady D...

Xbox Mode is coming to Windows 11 PCs, but it’s basically just the Full Screen Experience from the handhelds—oh well. We talk about DLSS 5 and its reception, which hasn’t been great. Lip filler, anyone? Meta has a huge lineup of wearable devices, and Tom tries to convince us why we should be excited. Duncan reviews Planet of Lana II, Gabby's Dollhouse, TCG Shop Simulator and why he's stopped playi...

Reveal is probably pushing it, but Xbox has revealed some details of their next major hardware, Project Helix. If you want a lot of details, you're out of luck! Martin chats about completing a PS1 classic, and Duncan has another one of his rants, this time F1 2025 feels his wrath, but a (new to game pass) indie game gets his love! Martin gets tested on his top GameCube game knowledge in the Metacr...

In this episode, David Oghia joins us to showcase the Vectrex Mini—a compact version of the 1982 console that used vectors instead of pixels for its distinctive gameplay. The Mini updates the classic with a modern screen, USB ports, and even Wi-Fi, all while keeping that unmistakable 80's vibe. We also chat about other retro tech favorites and get a peek at David’s impressive collection. Find out...

On this episode, we review 2 books, Final Fantasy Villains, by Michael Greenhut, and the History of SEGA, by Joe Douglas. Both available from Pen and Sword Books direct, or Amazon. https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Final-Fantasy-Villains-Hardback/p/52664 https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-of-SEGA-Hardback/p/53254   We then play the 'which game has to go if you're off to a desert island?', a...

Xbox sales drop, more PlayStation handheld rumours, steam pc pricing and much more!   Just Tom this episode, enjoy! We'll be back to regular episodes asap! Find all our episodes at www. FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe and review wherever you get your podcasts! Support us on Patreon !

Martin’s back with another Metacritic quiz for Tom and Duncan, this time playing a higher-or-lower game with the highest Metacritic scores ever. Can you guess all 20? Duncan picked up Arc Raiders but still doesn’t quite get the hype—can someone explain what makes it so great? He’s also tried My Little Pony on Game Pass—care to guess which one won him over? Find all our episodes at www. FocusOnGami...

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2026, it’s exciting to think about what the next 12 months have in store for gaming. The big one on everyone’s radar is GTA 6, and if it really does launch this year, developers everywhere will be trying to steer clear of that release window. We’ve also got Valve diving into more hardware, IO Interactive bringing us the ever-suave James Bond, and hopefully the long-a...

2025 brought us plenty of gaming highlights, from the Switch 2 and ROG Xbox Ally to Clair Obscur, Mario Kart, Silksong, Split Fiction, and so many more gems. Which one was your favorite? Did our review match your thoughts? Share your top gaming moment of 2025 in the comments! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Focus on Gaming Podcast! We can’t wait to bring you more gaming discussions, de...

The Game Awards happened, and Clair Obscur : Expedition 33 swept the opposition away, including the GOTY. Do you agree with the results? Let us know in the comments! What do you think will be 2026 GOTY? What was your favourite announcement? Duncan (by himself this episode!), has played the Bratz game on Game Pass, mainly so you don't have to, as it is terrible. On a better note, Ultimate Sheep Rac...

Tom and Duncan go head-to-head, ranking their personal top five consoles and computers from 5 to 1, then trying to agree on a combined list. Will they find common ground or clash over every choice? Duncan’s been diving into Marvel Cosmic Invasion and dabbling in Lost Records: Bloom and Rage, while Tom’s been exploring Clawed, a PC survival game with strong Jurassic Park vibes in its demo. Catch al...

Xbox has hit the 20-year mark and has certainly shifted its role in the gaming world over the past few years, whether intentionally or not. Now, with Valve making another push into the living room instead of the desk, the question is whether Xbox is evolving or fading away. We discuss Steam hardware, and where each major hardware player sits in the console hierarchy, and if the coming years will b...

Valve has unveiled three new pieces of hardware that could mark the beginning of their takeover of gamers’ living rooms worldwide. With the specs of the tiny PC, the Steam Machine, both PlayStation and Xbox must be hoping Valve can’t keep the price down. Hear our thoughts on this potentially massive shift in the gaming landscape. The Steam Frame standalone VR headset and the updated Steam Controll...

This week’s episode features Sean Cleaver from Blaze Entertainment, creators of Evercade, the world’s only physical retro gaming platform. Evercade includes handhelds, consoles, and tabletop arcade machines, along with a growing collection of over 650 games on physical cartridge collections! We discuss Sean’s passion for gaming, the challenges of licensing retro games, the future of retro hardware...

The legendary futuristic racer that gave us amazing high speed graphics, banging tunes, and fantastic gameplay turned 30 recently. We discuss why this game became the hit that it was, different versions, and the music that you could pop the disc into a cd player and listen to! Nostalgic heaven! Martin has bought a handheld....has he gone for a pc, switch, or something else? Listen to find out! We...

Duncan reviews his new ROG Xbox Ally X, and the hardware is fine, if a little chunky. Though he cannot understand why people are moaning about the price, when it's Windows that everybody should be moaning about, find out about his issues with the infant software that is Windows/Xbox Full Screen Experience. To compare to the Steam Deck, Duncan gives some advice on installing Decky Loader and other...

Martin challenges Duncan and Tom to think of the top 10 video games of the 90s according to Metacritic, on PC, DC, N64, and PS1....with 5 lives only, will they guess them? You'd be surprised what ISN'T in there! Does anyone know games on Xbox that do not require a Y button? Martin needs to know, as apparently UFC 5 is NOT one of those games, unless you're role-playing a punching-with-their-left-ha...