GrinCast - a podcast about videogaming and games from GameGrin

This week on the GrinCast we're talking about the recent G2A and TinyBuild scandal, as well as the freshly-started Steam Sales. We also can't ignore the UK's EU referendum so we… This week on the GrinCast we're talking about the recent G2A and tinyBuild scandal, as well as the freshly-started Steam Sales. We also can't ignore the UK's EU referendum so we have a quick chat over what the UK's...

This week on the GrinCast we go over everything that happened at E3 2016 - the highs, lows the games and the cringe-worthy presenting. In this lightning podcast we attempt to… This week on the GrinCast we go over everything that happened at E3 2016 - the highs, lows the games and the cringe-worthy presenting. In this lightning podcast we attempt to cover  every single announcement  at the e...

This week on the GrinCast it's another StreamCast LIVE on Twitch and we're going over E3 2016. This week on the GrinCast it's another StreamCast LIVE on Twitch ! We've dedicated the entire thing to E3 2016 - what games will be there, what games might not be there and whether Nintendo is going to be boring and just show Zelda . As it's the StreamCast we're coming to you uncut and untethered by the...

This week on the pod we take movies, remakes and the lore behind our favourite games. This week on the GrinCast we set out to answer a multitude of questions. Is there a point in making a movie about The Division ? Can anyone really pronounce Jake Gyllenhaal's name? Why is Dead Island 2 stuck in development hell? Why does Alex mix it up with Dead or Alive ? The biggest question of all though is se...

This week on the GrinCast we celebrate our 50th episode by talking about Overwatch, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and No Man's Sky as well as whether games should be getting 10/10… This week on the GrinCast we celebrate our 50th episode by talking about Overwatch , The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and No Man's Sky as well as whether games should be getting 10/10 reviews from gaming publications. On top...

This week on the GrinCast we talk videogame movies, more specifically the announcement of the Tetris movie. How awful will it be? Surely it can't be as bad as what we've seen… This week on the GrinCast we talk videogame movies, more specifically the announcement of the Tetris movie. How awful will it be? Surely it can't be as bad as what we've seen before.  We also have another thoughtful d...

This week we announced that every second week of the month the GrinCast will be doing a live stream on the GameGrin Twitch channel. We've started this tradition off with a bang… This week we announced that every second week of the month the GrinCast will be doing a live stream on the GameGrin Twitch channel . We've started this tradition off with a bang and a bumper episode about the new  P...

This week on the GrinCast we talk Call of Duty and lay into it without mercy as to whether it's needlessly re-using ideas. We also go into whether this is something developers can… This week on the GrinCast we talk Call of Duty and lay into it without mercy as to whether it's needlessly re-using ideas. We also go into whether this is something developers can help and the pod crew have a go...

This week on the GrinCast we're talking mods, total conversions and those unofficial patches from the community; that either fix the broken or make great games even better.… This week on the GrinCast we're talking mods, total conversions and those unofficial patches from the community; that either fix the broken or make great games even better. Alongside we'll also talk about the recently r...

This week on the GrinCast we're talking bundles. Humble or no, and whether they're good, great or really bad for your wallet and sanity. We'll also talk No Man's Sky and… This week on the GrinCast we're talking bundles. Humble or no, and whether they're good, great or really bad for your wallet and sanity. We'll also talk No Man's Sky and PlayStation NEO, 4.5, 4K - Whatever you call it, and...

We take the GrinCast LIVE on Twitch as watch all the chaos that ensues... This week on the GrinCast we conduct a scary experiment and record the podcast LIVE on Twitch . Everyone was tasked with going away and choosing a topic to bring to the table for people to discuss (without the others knowing). As a result we talk about superhero games, game and movie tie-ins, mobile gaming and its effect on...

This week on the GrinCast we discuss whether the upcoming DOOM will meet the expectations of an audience that has very much grown up since its release in the 90s. This week on the GrinCast we discuss whether the upcoming DOOM will meet the expectations of an audience that has very much grown up since its release in the 90s. We'll also be chatting about the massive galactic war brewing in EVE Onlin...

This week on the GrinCast we're talking about the controversy surrounding the removal of a characters particular posterior pose from Blizzard's upcoming FPS Overwatch also known… This week on the GrinCast we're talking about the controversy surrounding the removal of a characters posterior pose from Blizzard's upcoming FPS Overwatch, also known as BUTTGATE. As well as Two Worlds II DLC and...

This week on the GrinCast we're talking about the unfortunate closure of Evolution Studios and the end of Scribblenauts. What's next for the teams and is Sony cold-hearted for… This week on the GrinCast we're talking about the unfortunate closure of Evolution Studios and the end of Scribblenauts . What's next for the teams? Is Sony cold-hearted for closing Evolution Studios, especially afte...

This week on the GrinCast we're talking about Steam, GoG and GreenManGaming and their effects on the plight of our brick and mortar high street games stores. Are they putting them… This week on the GrinCast we're talking about Steam, GOG and GreenManGaming and their effects on the plight of our brick and mortar high street games stores. Are they putting them out of businesses? Do we care? L...

This week on the GrinCast we talked about the unfortunate closure of Lionhead Studios alongside the cancellation of Fable Legends, and what's next for the future of Microsoft's… This week on the GrinCast we talked about the unfortunate closure of Lionhead Studios alongside the cancellation of Fable Legends, and what's next for the future of Microsoft's gaming division. We'll also be discuss...

This week we try to figure out which game is the most like Leo, as well as discuss Far Cry Primal, Shenmue and diversity in videogames. This week on the GrinCast we've gone a bit Oscar crazy with two main topics inspired by the awards ceremony. We ask which game / game series is most unappreciated, just like poor Leo DiCapro. We also tackle another big issue from the Oscars - racial diversity. We'...

This week on the GrinCast we pull our wellies on and wade into the unpleasantness of GamerGate Warning : The main topic of this podcast is a divisive one and has been hotly debated in the past. Though we have tried to treat it in a strictly analytical manner, you may find some of the opinions expressed combative. This week on the GrinCast we're talking the latest news about the HTC Vive and its su...

This week on the Grincast, we talk about money. The moolah, the dough. Are we responsible spending all this money, or we should stop pre-ordering? (Spoiler, the answer is always… This week on the GrinCast, we talk about money. The moolah, the dough. Are we responsible spending all this money, or we should stop pre-ordering? (Spoiler, the answer is always to stop pre-ordering). Blizzard just...

This week on the GrinCast we're talking broken games. Those terrible ports on PC on console, but mostly PC and why developers keep thinking they can get away it, even with the… This week on the GrinCast we're talking broken games. Those terrible ports on PC on console, but mostly PC and why developers keep thinking they can get away it, even with the arrival of refunds. We're also discussin...

This week on the GrinCast we're talking VR. With people stunned at the average price of an Oculus Rift being £600 we ask the question: Is VR really worth it? This week on the GrinCast we're talking VR. With people stunned at the average price of an Oculus Rift being £600 we ask the question: Is VR really worth it? Is there enough of a use case? We're also discussing  The Division 's Beta and DLC r...

This week on the GrinCast we discuss whether devs should stop with open world games as well as the best news from the week gone by. This week on the GrinCast we're talking about all things open world. Have there been too many of them? Is it just Ubisoft ruining it for everyone? Are the Dark Souls games actually very well designed open world titles? All this and the best news from last week. As alw...

This week on the GrinCast we go over trends in 2016 that need to be put in the bin, including betas, simulators and more! This week on the GrinCast it's a mini-Grincast! We go over trends in gaming that need to be obliterated. Betas? Simulators? Avril Lavigne? All this and much more! As always you can get in touch with the GrinCast by commenting below. Did we miss out a game? Were we too harsh? Le...

This week on the GrinCast: With EA announcing their vault service on PC, a subscription service giving you access to their collection of games as well as discounts and trails, It… This week on the GrinCast: With EA announcing their vault service on PC, a subscription service giving you access to their collection of games as well as discounts and trails, It got us thinking; could this convin...

For the first GrinCast of 2016 the pod take a look at games appearing in 2016 and whether they're all they're cracked up to be. This week on the GrinCast to celebrate the first podcast of the year the team will be going over some of the most highly anticipated games in 2016 and deciding whether they'll live up to the hype or not. Cynicism, debate and discussion abound as we touch upon games like ...