High Scores High Stakes

Season 5, Episode 6 brings you a gaming challenge of pot luck as Cardinal Smith , Mr Luvva Luvva , and Tomahawk take on Pure Pool on PS4 (Available on PS+). The rules? Pot all holes on Expert Mode with NO assists — as fast as possible! Expect friendly rivalry, laughs, and surprising skill shots as the hosts battle it out. 🎧 Also available on Spotify! 🔗 Connect With Us: 🌐 Linktree: https://linkt...

It’s a brand-new episode and an all-new challenge on the High Scores High Stakes Podcast ! Cardinal Smith, Tomahawk, and Mr Luvva Luvva go head-to-head in a Resogun high-score battle on the PlayStation 4. Who will dominate the leaderboards? Who will rescue the most humans for that crucial bonus point? Expect arcade action , PS4 nostalgia , and competitive gaming banter at its finest. Whether you&#...

Tomahawk. Luvva. Cardinal. One team. Three matches. Zero mercy. This week, the trio squad up in Rematch , the slick new 3v3 football game from Sloclap, to face off in three intense online games. The rules? Simple: 1 point per win, plus a bonus point for the MVP across all matches. Will teamwork make the dream work—or will egos and chaos take the lead? With wild plays, near misses, and a race for b...

Reality’s breaking. The Bureau’s collapsing. Can the crew survive FireBeak? Hosts Luvva , Tomahawk , and Cardinal return to the frontlines of the paranormal in FBC FireBeak , the latest mind-bending release from Remedy , set in the ever-shifting Control Universe . This week’s three-part challenge is Bureau-grade chaos at its finest: 🧿 Ground Control – Secure unstable Leech Pearls in hostile conta...

This month on High Scores High Stakes, Tomahawk is joined by Darren & Josh from the DiscCount Podcast to explore FBC: Firebreak, the latest supernatural shooter from Remedy Entertainment. 🔥 We break down Firebreak gameplay, dig into wild Remedyverse lore theories, and unpack how this new title connects to Control, Alan Wake, and more! Expect crossover chaos, fan theories, and behind-the-scenes di...

This week on High Scores High Stakes, it’s a three-way showdown in Ride 5 as Luvva, Tomahawk, and Cardinal tackle the legendary North West 200 motorcycle course — with no rider assists allowed. It’s raw skill, brutal corners, and plenty of digital road rash. As the lap times heat up, so do the rivalries. Can Cardinal’s clean lines beat Luvva’s all-gas-no-brakes approach? Will Tomahawk keep it legi...

Season 5 kicks off with competitive gaming at full throttle! Your favorite contenders—Luvva, Tomahawk, and Cardinal—are BACK and battling it out in Astro’s Playroom with three intense speedrun challenges. What begins as a friendly return quickly escalates into chaotic drama, unexpected twists, and razor-thin finishes. ​Who’s chasing redemption? ​Who’s bending the rules? ​Who will crack under press...

In this episode of High Scores High Stakes , we dive deep into the action, community, and chaos of GamerFest Dublin 2025 – Ireland’s biggest gaming convention! 🇮🇪 Whether you're into Esports tournaments, indie game showcases, cosplay contests , or just love immersive gaming culture, this episode is loaded with energy, insights, interviews, and first-hand reactions from the event floor. GamerFe...

In this gripping episode of Game of the Month Club, we take a deep dive into one of the most emotionally charged and critically acclaimed games of all time: The Last of Us by Naughty Dog. Join us as we explore the harrowing journey of Joel and Ellie, the post-pandemic world they survive in, and the groundbreaking storytelling that redefined the modern narrative-driven game. We’ll break down gamepl...

It all comes down to this! In today’s episode, we take you through the thrilling conclusion of our PlayStation Franchise Tournament — starting with the Round of 16 and battling all the way to the grand finale where we crown the greatest PlayStation franchise of all time. Will it be God of War, Street Fighter, The Last of Us, Resident Evil, Bloodborne, Tomb Raider, or Final Fantasy? The competition...

The High Scores High Stakes hosts — Mr Luvva Luvva, Tomahawk, and Cardinal Smith — face off in the ultimate PlayStation Franchise Bracket Battle ! From God of War to Uncharted , Ratchet & Clank to Bloodborne , 32 iconic PlayStation series go head-to-head to crown the best PlayStation franchise ever . 🔥 Expect: ✅ Heated debates & bold opinions ✅ Nostalgic deep dives into PlayStation hist...

Join Mr Luvva Luvva , Tomahawk , and special guest AndyGames for a brand new video game quiz show — Gaming Golden Years ! Who will reign supreme in this battle of gaming trivia, nostalgia, and quick thinking ? Play along with us! Expect funny moments, competitive chaos, and deep dives into gaming history. 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more podcast episodes, quiz shows, and gaming content! 🌐...

It’s the last Monday of April and that means it’s time for Game of the Month Club! In this episode of High Scores High Stakes, hosts Luvva, Cardinal and Tomahawk are joined by a very special guest — GhostKai! This month… the hunt gets personal. We’re stepping deep into the darkness of Phasmophobia — and there’s no guarantee we’re making it back. With GhostKai by our side, we’ll face vengeful spiri...

In this episode of the High Scores High Stakes podcast, Mr Luvva Luvva and Tomahawk go head-to-head as they rank the top Sony first-party game franchises from the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 era. From God of War to Ghost of Tsushima , nothing is safe from the tier list! 💬 Agree or disagree with the rankings? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s discuss! 📌 Watch and listen on YouTube...

Tomahawk takes the hosting seat for a chaotic and hilarious round of " Who's Line is it Anyway? - Gaming Edition ", where Mr Luvva Luvva and Cardinal Smith go head-to-head guessing games or characters from iconic (and obscure) video game quotes! Think you can beat them? Play along in the comments! 💥 Expect: ✅ Gaming trivia & quotes ✅ Chaotic podcast energy ✅ Lots of laughs & wild guess...

In a shocking turn of events, the latest episode of High Scores High Stakes has been hijacked by a mysterious organisation known only as “People Against Podcasts.” Join Mr Luvva Luvva, Cardinal Smith, and Tomahawk as they report live from the scene in this completely legitimate and totally serious news broadcast. Will the episode be recovered? Who are the People Against Podcasts? And what do they...

It’s the last Monday of March and that means it’s time for Game of the Month Club ! In this episode of High Scores High Stakes, hosts Luvva and Tomahawk are joined by a very special guest— Evan Sabba , the original voice of Brad Vickers! Together, they take a deep dive into Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, breaking down its intense survival horror gameplay, cinematic storytelling, and, of course, the rel...

This week on High Scores High Stakes, Cardinal and Tomahawk go head-to-head in a battle of bad descriptions! The challenge? Deciphering PlayStation game titles from the worst possible synopses. Can they identify a legendary franchise when it’s described as “A guy with a really big sword overthinks everything” or “You deliver packages and trip over rocks… a lot”? With pride—and maybe some bragging...

In this episode of High Scores High Stakes , Mr Luvva Luvva & Tomahawk explore underrated PlayStation games that deserve a second chance! From hidden gems to cult classics , they debate which games deserve sequels and why PlayStation should bring them back. 💬 What’s Your Favourite Underrated PlayStation Game? Let us know in the comments! 🔥 Topics in This Episode: ✅ Forgotten PlayStation cla...

Gaming's greatest Alternative timelines! Cardinal Smith and Mr Luvva Luvva explore the greatest 'What Ifs' in gaming History. What if EA never backwards engineered the Sega Mega Drive? What if Nintendo made the PlayStation in partnership with Sony? From alternate industry trajectories to the butterfly effects of decisions huge game companies made - Cardinal & Luvva explores every tantalising p...

It’s our 100th episode, and we’re celebrating in style with the ultimate PlayStation 2 game draft! The PS2 is one of the greatest consoles of all time, packed with legendary titles like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Metal Gear Solid 3, Final Fantasy X, God of War, and so many more. But which games will make the cut? In this episode, we go head-to-head, drafting the best PS2 games ever, debating t...

What would you do if a voice in your head told you where to go? Well, in this episode of High Scores High Stakes , Mr Luvva Luvva and Tomahawk take on The Stanley Parable —our Game of the Month for February 2025! Expect deep dives into its mind-bending narrative, hilarious moments, and of course, some friendly competition along the way. Will we follow the rules or go completely off-script? There’s...

Think you know your games? Put your review score knowledge to the test in this special High Scores High Stakes Side Quest! Following the epic climax of Season 4, hosts Tomahawk, Cardinal Smith, and Mr Luvva Luvva take on a The Price is Right -style challenge—guessing the Metacritic score of iconic (and maybe forgotten) games! Closest score wins, but can they predict the critics' verdicts, or will...

Think you know the most iconic PlayStation weapons and items? Find out in this bonus Side Quest episode of High Scores High Stakes ! With Season 4 wrapped up, hosts Tomahawk and Cardinal Smith are joined by special guest Josh from DiscCount Podcast to draft their Top 6 PlayStation gaming weapons & items of all time! Will your favourites make the list? Or will the guys drop some wild picks that...

Think you’re the only one who reloads after every single shot? Or jumps repeatedly while waiting for a door to open? You’re not alone! In this bonus Side Quest episode of High Scores High Stakes , host Tomahawk takes a deep dive into those gaming habits we just can’t stop doing—no matter how pointless they are! Fresh off the epic Season 4 finale, this special episode is packed with relatable gamer...