Game Older Podcast

🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Tommy and Tom as this week's episode dives into gaming's biggest talking point: physical versus digital. With PlayStation reportedly moving away from physical releases from 2028, we unpack what a disc-free future actually means for gamers — plus the usual pickups, gaming news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end too! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & What We...

🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Tom and Leon for another packed episode of gaming chat, featuring everything from hardcore extraction shooters and cosy camper-van adventures to Sega pickups, and a surprisingly passionate discussion about curries... this weeks main topic is all about growing up in gaming! 👶Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro and what we are playing!00:29:03 Gaming News and Upcoming games 🗞️00:43:33 Q...

🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Tommy and Tom as this week’s episode dives into the aftermath of showcase season, breaking down the biggest reveals from Sony’s State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Showcase. From surprise announcements and dream games to retro pickups, Bond adventures, and the return of midnight launch nostalgia, there’s plenty to unpack. Plus, stick around for the usual gaming quiz...

🎙️ Join Leon, Tom, and no-longer-young Tommy as this week’s episode tackles their favourite gaming convention moments. We explore what made the conventions feel magical, and discuss whether digital showcases are a good replacement, as well as which moments became iconic or stayed in the cringe handbook. From legendary E3 reveals to epic console launches, this episode reveals how the biggest gaming...

Listen as Leon and Tommy catch up with MAGG (AKA Middle Aged Gamer Guy). MAGG is a twitch streamer and one of the organisers of Timeless Gaming Con. "Timeless Gaming Convention is about bringing gamers, geeks and nerds together as part of a friendly and welcoming community. As an event Timeless is about a celebration of geek culture, with a heavy leaning towards gaming, but also including cos...

🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Leon, Tommy and Tom as this week’s episode tackles easter eggs — and not the kind you eat. We explore the world of Easter eggs in video games, sharing their favorite hidden secrets, memorable moments, and missed opportunities. From classic references to modern innovations, discover how Easter eggs enhance replay value and celebrate gaming history — plus all the usual chat, ne...

🎙️ Join Heather, Stu, Leon, and Tom as this week’s episode tackles hard games — the kind that force you to improve… or give up entirely. From brutal difficulty spikes to that addictive “one more try” feeling, the crew dive into what makes challenging games so compelling — plus all the usual chat, news, and chaos. Stick around for the quiz at the end too. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we&...

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into gaming subscription services — are they actually saving us money, or just quietly costing more over time? The crew break down the value (or lack of it), alongside a packed catch-up on what they’ve been playing — plus a quiz at the end if you fancy testing yourself. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:...

🎙️ Join Heather, Leon, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into survival crafting games — why they’re so addictive, what keeps players coming back, and which ones are actually worth your time. From cosy base-building to chaotic survival systems, it’s a packed discussion — plus a quiz waiting at the end if you stick around. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:39:17 - G...

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and Leon as this week’s episode dives into multiplayer games — from couch co-op memories to modern online chaos. The crew chat about what makes multiplayer special, how it’s evolved over the years, and whether today’s experiences still hit the same. As always, expect plenty of random and a quiz waiting at the end if you stick around. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what w...

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, Leon, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into biggest gaming achievements — the proudest moments, hardest completions, and personal milestones that have stuck with the crew over the years. From arcade chaos to survival horror stress, it’s another packed one — and of course, there’s a quiz waiting at the end if you fancy testing yourself. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro...

🎙️ Join Heather, Leon, Stu, Tom, and TommyT as this week’s episode gets us thinking about comfort games — the titles we always return to, why they work, not cosy but make us feel it and how different they are for everyone. There’s plenty of laughs, disagreements, and a climatic quiz waiting at the end! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:33:45 - Gaming news & New games! 🗞️ 00...

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into the weird , strange & downright obscure games you might’ve missed or just never even heard of! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing 00:33:17 - Gaming news & New games! 🗞️ 00:49:10 - Questions from Discord ❓ 00:58:54 - Main topic : Obscure Games 01:44:25 - Gaming quiz time 🥳 01:53:25 - Shout outs...

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Leon, Stu, and TommyT in this episode of Game Older as get down and dirty with gaming chat, recent pickups, and a deep dive into beat ’em ups — what makes the genre timeless, which classics still hold up, and what a modern beat ’em up needs to get right. Expect laughs, tangents, and a quiz waiting at the end if you stick around. 👊 Main topic: Beat ’em ups The gang break down...

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Leon, and Stu in this first Game Older episode of the year as the crew looks ahead to 2026 in gaming. From festive catch-ups and massive retro hauls to worries about price hikes, AI, and the future of the industry, this episode sets the tone for what could be a chaotic year ahead — with a quiz waiting for you at the end if you stick around. 🎮 What we’ve been playing over Chr...

In this Christmas special episode of the Game Older podcast, hosts Heather, Tom, Leon, and TommyT share their holiday greetings and discuss their recent gaming experiences, collectibles, and the games they've been playing. They delve into new game demos, particularly focusing on Final Fantasy VII Remake, and share their thoughts on various gaming news, including upcoming releases and the impact of...

Join Heather, Leon, Stu, and TommyT in this week’s pre festive episode of Game Older as we dive Game of the Year picks! From the triple A to the indie hits of 2025 everyone has a fave & and everyone has a say on how they really feel about the Game Awards . No tom this week due to illness 🤒🎮 What we’ve been playing:TommyT picked up Stalker 2 on PS5, describing it as a perfect mix of Fallout a...

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, Leon, and TommyT in this chaotic new episode of Game Older — the worst genres. From repetitive shooters to overcomplicated RPGs, debating which categories deserve to disappear and which still have hidden potential. Plus, Leon hosts this week’s quiz (yes, he actually remembered this time).🎮 What we’ve been playing: • Leon finished Ghost of Yōtai — calling it even better...

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, and TommyT in this wholesome episode as the trio talk Gaming Demos from Disc to Betas and modern day trials! What are some of your favorite demos 🎮 This week’s gaming sessions included: TommyT diving deep into Luigi’s Mansion on Switch, hoovering ghosts like a pro — and still finding time to platinum We Love Katamari Reroll and fall head over heels for Prince of Persia: The...

🎙️ Join Leon, Tom, and Stu for a spooky Halloween special of Game Older! 🎃 The trio dive into the best (and worst) horror games of all time — from the eerie realism of The Dark Anthology to the chaos of Phasmophobia — all while sweating it out in Halloween masks that definitely didn’t last the full recording. Stu tries his best to steer the ship ... bless him 😅🎮 Retro pickups & gaming hauls...

🎙️ Join Heather, Leon, Stu, Tom, and Tommyt in this episode of Game Older as the gang dives deep into the Sonic franchise — from 16-bit nostalgia to modern reboots. Expect funny Sonic Ideas, questionable banter, and plenty of remembering the Best & Worst Sonic Games . 🎮 This week’s retro pickups & hauls:Leon went big with a massive haul: The Outlast Trials, Sonic Crossworlds, Kingdom Come...

🎙️ Join Heather, Ash, Stu, Tom, and young Tommy in this episode of Game Older as we look at gaming remakes, remasters, . From classics remakes to fresh recent releases, we break down what’s worth your time. Plus — don’t miss our now world-famous gaming quiz (this week hosted by Stu).🎮 This week’s retro pickups & hauls:Heather hit both the Nottingham Gaming Market and Arkane’s arcade, grabbing...

Join Heather, Tom, Stu & Tommy as we discuss all things gaming (including retro and current gen). In this episode we discuss some of the best hidden gems in gaming over the years, along with thoughts from our lovely listeners. Our good friend TheGebs24 even gives us her thoughts on hidden gems in gaming. Join us as we chat about games we have recently been playing along with the very latest ga...

🎙️ Join Heather, Ash, Leon, and Tom in this episode of the Game Older podcast as we dive deep into the world of our favorite developers ever. We discuss why studios like Capcom and Naughty Dog stand out, what makes their games so recognizable, and how they've influenced the industry. Stay until the end to see who wins this week's harsh but fun gaming quiz! 🎮 This week’s pickups: Tom scored a Play...

🎙️ Join Heather, Ash, Stu, Leon, Tom, and Young Tommy for this full-house episode of Game Older! Fresh back from Timeless Gaming Con, the Pod shares their favorite arcade highlights, cosplay moments,, Astro bot speed runs and panel talks — including a nostalgic deep dive into Tomb Raider with the original developers. Plus, don’t miss our gaming quiz at the end and see if you can beat our scores!🎮...