Idle Game Chat: The Video Game Podcast

IO Interactive return with 007 First Light a single player, narrative driven action-adventure game looking to shine. Biff and Apps were both impressed with the review reception that they dived in and are now ready to render their verdicts. Is it really a licence to thrill? Adkins returns to run through a bunch of Nintendo Switch Online titles. Star Fox and Super Mario Land are the highlights! Prag...

Crimson Desert is the most talked about Game of 2026. It’s insane scope, coupled with deep combat and incredible graphics surely make it a candidate as one of the highest scoring games of the year. Well, that is not the case, so we sent Adkins to find out what is really going on under the hood. From Knockout Kings, to Ready to Rumble to Fight Night, boxing games were once a staple of a gamers diet...

Cozy Game has caught fire and blindsided both Adkins and Apps. Where does Pokémon Pokopia rank in the Cozy Game list and does it have potential to be one of the best Pokémon games in the franchise? Paper loves an obscure indie game and nothing says obscure indie game more than Coffee Talk. Set in a fantasy version of Seattle, Coffee Talk lets you take the role of a barista as they listen to laundr...

Resident Evil Requiem has arrived! The 9 th mainline entry into the Resident Evil franchise dropped to critical acclaim. Apps and Adkins tip toed their way through Requiem and report back on their findings. Is it the perfect blend of Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 4 or does it come out as bad as T-Virus mutation? After giving Skate Story a good kicking, Evan returns to put Sword of the Sea thro...

A whopping 8 games make the grade on this edition of Idle Game Chat. Skate Story was the surprise closer of 2025. Bolstered by its Day 1 inclusion on PlayStation Plus Extra, it seemingly came out of nowhere and landed immediate critical acclaim. A rocking soundtrack, a SimCade style skating system and an otherworldly art style brings it to the attention of Evan and Apps. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns o...

Normal service resume for Idle Game Chat as we have another edition, jam packed with gaming impressions! On the docket this time we have the record setting “indie” darling, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 . It picked up 9 awards at The Game Awards 2025 and is widely tipped to garner more big rewards for DICE , GDC and BAFTA . Adkins’ curiosity got the better of him and he dived two feet into this on S...

We kick of 2026 with our Fantasy Gaming League draft! This year it is the Comedy Brothers, Paper and Adkins, going head-to-head to see who comes out on top! Will Paper get a hattrick of wins back-to-back or will Adkins make history and be the first person to land the Grand Slam?

Here we are then, the Festive Special of Idle Game Chat! In our final show of the year, we have a jam-packed episode with a bit of a twist. Gaming’s Greatest Quiz is the rebrand of our traditional annual quiz. To complement the name change we have also shifted format. All questions are multiple choice and competitors are scored on accuracy and also time. 12 months, 36 questions, 6 competitors, buc...

In this episode of Idle Game Chat , we dive into our full impressions of some wildly different worlds. From the sprawling adventures of Pokémon Scarlet and the intriguing change of Pokémon Legends: Z‑A , to the quirky charm of Donut County , we share what stuck with us long after playing. We also hit the track with F1 23 and F1 25 , breaking down how the series continues to evolve, before stepping...

Another packed episode of Idle Game Chat is here, and this week we’re diving headfirst into a lineup that blends myth, stealth, and full-on action. We kick things off with Ghost of Tsushima: Legends , then unravel the chilling mystery of Ghost of Yōtei before stepping into feudal Japan once more with Claws of Awaji , the latest Assassin’s Creed Shadows expansion. We also take a long look at the en...

Hosts:  Your Essex mates at Dimp Digital Episode : We've finished 'em all! Our complete verdict on Borderlands 4, plus deep dives into Snake Eater's remake, our F1 management shame, Ninja Gaiden and Assassin's Creed Shadows! Here's the full breakdown: 🔫  Borderlands 4 We've completed the campaign, tried the endgame, and messed with the new Vault Hunters. Is it a worthy suc...

Three months in, is the Nintendo Switch 2 living up to the hype? We're cracking open the console's biggest talking points and giving you our proper, no-nonsense verdict. THE BIG DEBATE: We're nattering about all the stuff that matters: 💷 The Price: Was it worth the dent in our wallets? 🕹️ Game Costs: Are we being taken for a ride with these new release prices? 🤬 The Game Card Scandal...

We've gone proper massive this week! Join us for: 🔫 Battlefield 6 Beta - Does it capture that classic all-out-war chaos? 🧳 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Kojima's latest mind-bender ⏰ Schedule I - Nerds first drug dealing sim! 🕵️‍♀️ Lost Records: Bloom & Rage 90s teen drama nostalgia 👑 Super Mario Land 1+2 Revisiting Game Boy royalty 🧗 Cairn Demo (Anxiety-inducing climbing thri...

We’re back with another round of Idle Game Chat, and this week things get... weird. We’ve got thoughts on all sorts — from the medieval madness of Doom: The Dark Ages to the emotional punches of Valiant Hearts: Coming Home. We also take a dive into the strange ( How Fish Is Made ), the spooky ( Castlevania Requiem ), and the downright baffling ( Mouthwashing ). Oh, and Somerville popped up too, so...

🎙️ Episode Summary: Join us on Idle Game Chat as we dissect four iconic titles spanning debut titles, remastered brilliance, and AAA storytelling! This week, we’re debating: 🔸 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Does this atmospheric turn based gem live up to its premise? 🔸 Metroid Prime Remastered – Nintendo’s flawless glow-up: nostalgia trip or essential replay? 🔸 The Last of Us Part II & Uncha...

GTA VI will not be making 2025! That's the big news of the month, but we prefer to talk about games, so after Apps brushes over the industries biggest delay, we have some idle chat about lots of video games, including: - Monster Hunter Wilds - A load of Super Mario Games - Mythwrecked Ambrosia Island - Fragpunk - CoD Warzone Sit back, relax and enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 GTA VI...

We used some AI Slop for the description, here is what it came up with: Welcome to Idle Game Chat, your monthly deep dive into the realm of video games where we blend past classics with tomorrow’s innovations. In this episode, we begin by demystifying the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. We’ll unpack the latest details—from hardware upgrades and display improvements to new features that could r...

Packed show this month! Mr. Apps, Mr. Adkins, Mr. Biff and Mr. Adcock share their opinions on games both new and old. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro, FGL Update, Games of March 2025 00:12:10 Yakuza Kiwami 2 00:32:00 Shadow Warrior 00:43:32 Ninja Gaiden Sigma 00:58:37 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine 01:15:57 It Takes Two 01:31:16 Silent Hill 2 (2024) 02:27:00 Black Myth: Wukong 02:51:00 Wolfe...

Another biggie this month. Times SHOULD naturally reduce as we have got through Adkins' backlog, but as usual, take your time and digest this throughout the entire month! Here is what there is to look forward to: A discussion about the high-octane, action-packed game METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, exploring its intense combat system and engaging storyline. Adkins delves into the emotionally-d...

Here we go then, the January 2025 edition of Idle Game Chat has arrived. Coming in at almost 7 hours, this is a big one! I encourage you all to take your time in consuming this, we won’t be back until February so there is no rush to get through. Take your time and chip away at it! Let’s get into the run down. The Game Awards 2024 A new year and a new era? Maybe, but before we look forward at what...

It’s that time of year again. 12 months, 36 questions, 1 winner. Who will show their knowledge is unparalleled and win the world’s best gaming quiz? Mr. Adcock, Mr. Parky & Mr. Adkins battle it out in the ultimate game of wits. Play along at home, have fun and if you have one, enjoy your break.

Another season comes to a close, new champions crowned, new records set and new rivalries will spark up. Mr. Apps, Mr. Paper & Mr. Logan take you through the highs and lows of the FGL 2024! Enjoy.

Here we go, Idle Game Chat evolves once again! This time it is a shift to a monthly format. Consider this a soft launch (it was put together at relatively short notice) and to give you a flavour of what is to come. We have a nice juicy episode for you this month and here is the rundown: -         Why is IGC going monthly? -         Astro’s Playroom Review -         The Golden Joysticks Results -  ...

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie In the very near future... When Polly returns home after a few years abroad, to look for her missing mother, she quickly realizes that her hometown has drastically changed. A megacorporation named MK is using its power to control the population, and her community is in danger.  She soon discovers that she has a gift of clairvoyance that connects her to Reverie, the rea...

Part one of the Mafia crime saga - 1930s, Lost Heaven, IL Re-made from the ground up, rise through the ranks of the Mafia during the Prohibition era of organized crime. After a run-in with the mob, cab driver Tommy Angelo is thrust into a deadly underworld. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri crime family, Tommy soon finds that the rewards are too big to ignore. Play a Mob Movie: Li...