Swapping Joysticks

We've both been hooked by how incredible Forza Horizon 6 is. Ed, a non-racing game fan, and Ben who does dabble in them are loving this latest installment. Plus, we've both watched the latest Kylie doc and have mixed views. We also chat about games we're still playing 10 years later and ones we really ought to go back and finish. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:17:00 - Kylie Minogue documentary 00:27:20 - For...

In between challenging SAROS runs, Ed's played and completed Mixtape in one sitting and he's got a lot to say about it (and all the topics surrounding it). He's also get very strong opinions about the new Star Fox designs and Ben's been in a Satisfactory shaped hole that's swallowed every second of his time. We also chat about game difficulty and which games respect your time. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:...

There's only one game we've been playing this week and it's a good one - SAROS. Ed's even had a chance encounter with Rahul Kohli himself and has obviously whizzed past Ben in the game. We also chat about games where the sequels are better than the original, as well as looking ahead at games coming out this May. Your weekly dose of gaming news, views and inane chatter.  00:00:00 - Intro 00:13:41 -...

Your weekly dose of gaming news, views and inane chatter.  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Final Fantasy XIV - EverCold announcement 00:31:42 - SAROS very early impressions 01:05:01 - Pragmata 01:21:10 - What you've been playing 01:27:27 - Outro Thank you to PlayStation for the SAROS code. #SAROS  ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼...

We've both started new games this week - Ed's a couple of hours into Pragmata, and Ben's had a few cursed hours of playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. We also chat through some surprising BAFTA Games Awards winners and this week's discussion is all about physical v digital games. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:09 - BAFTA Games Awards Winners 00:17:58 - Pragmata 00:26:00 - FC Pro 2 update 00:28:20 -...

Ed’s become a bit of a platinum hunter - he’s picked up Mass Effect 2, 3, and is close to finishing Returnal. Ben’s fully leaning into his weird management sim phase and is now hooked on CURE - A Hospital Simulator. We also have a go at predicting next week’s BAFTA Games Awards and judge your top 9 games of all time. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:15:15 - BAFTA Games Awards 00:35:42 - Mass Effect 2 & 3 0...

Ed's finished Mass Effect 2 and has the platinum! He's now playing through Plus we chat about what's coming out in April and what you've been playing this month.  00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:30 - Dreamhack and gaming cons 00:38:50 - Mass Effect 2 & 3 00:45:24 - Forza Horizon (series chat) 00:57:44 - The Division Resurgence 01:05:28 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at...

Similar mix of games as last time, but with some actual endings this time round. Ben has rolled credits on Pokémon Pokopia, while Ed has some strong opinions about it. He’s also finished Resident Evil Requiem and, because he feels like it, has started playing through Mass Effect 2. Plus we chat about what's coming out in April and what you've been playing this month. 00:00:00 - Intro & chit-ch...

Pokémon Pokopia has grabbed Ben by the Pokéballs and will not let go. Also, Ed's been attached to Resident Evil Requiem and Minishoot' Adventures when he wanted a palette cleanser. After last week's gaming drought, we've made up for it now. Also - a chat about Reading and chicken restaurants. Plus we chat about what you've been playing. 00:00:00 - Intro & chit-chat 00:32:15 - Resident Evil Req...

We've not been playing a ton of games this week in anticipation of the Marathon Server Slam and Resident Evil Requiem, so let's talk about what's coming up in March! Plus this week's gaming news and what you've been playing. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:12:15 - Ed catch-up (Nioh 3 & Resident Evil 3) 00:13:13 - FC Pro 2 00:21:17 - Denshattack!, The Eternal Game of Goldman, Sledding Game & People of...

This time it's Ben's turn to play some Nioh 3 and unsurprisingly he's having a lot more trouble with it. Ed's been playing Resident Evil 3 Remake in anticipation of Requiem, and they also chat about what demos they're looking forward to playing during Steam Next Fest next week. Plus this week's gaming news and what you've been playing. 00:00:00 - Intro including Dreamhack and Guildford Games Festi...

We're back and hopefully better than ever! We chat about what we've been up to the past 6 months and chat about everything revealed at last night's PlayStation State of Play. 00:00:00 - Intro and life updates 00:32:00 - PlayStation State of Play 01:25:45 - Outro #StateofPlay ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch...

We're back and it's time to explain everything to those who haven't been watching the Twitch streams.   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join th...

It’s been a little while since our last regular episode, but we’re back and there’s plenty to catch up on. We’ve both been fully immersed in Death Stranding 2, and we’re loving every minute of it. Ed has also wrapped up the Lies of P DLC, Overture, and has been enjoying Fast Fusion on the Switch 2. Meanwhile, Ben’s found his next cosy obsession in Fantasy Life i, and he’s also really into The Alte...

We've had the Switch 2 in our hands for a week, so what do we think? Is the hardware up to scratch? Is Mario Kart World's open world a waste of time? Why would anyone play the Welcome Tour? Tune in and find out! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:15 - Initial console impressions & Welcome Tour 00:37:54 - Mario Kart World 00:53:17 - Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 01:02:43 - What you think   ▼ Swapping Joyst...

We're back to regular episodes, and this week we're chatting about just how impressive Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is. Ben's only just reached Act 2, so no spoilers here - just a relaxed look at what makes the game stand out so far. We also talk about South of Midnight, the chaos of Grandma, No!, and the stylish Neon-Noir vibes of The Precinct. Plus, a quick round-up of what you've been playing an...

We're back and we’ve got something special. Ed just returned from Japan, where he spent 30 hours playing Death Stranding 2. We've got exclusive details and fresh impressions you won’t hear anywhere else. He also got time with the Switch 2, but let’s be honest - you’re here for Kojima. 00:00:00 - Intro & catch up 00:10:44 - Death Stranding 2 hands-on impressions 00:44:36 - Switch 2 hands-on imp...

Ed is back from San Francisco with plenty to share about his time at GDC! From the games he played to the developers he interviewed, there's a lot to cover. Plus, he'll be sharing his thoughts on the city itself - the bars, the clubs, and of course, all the gaming. Tune in for the full rundown!  Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing!   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes availabl...

We’re back with a special episode featuring Elden Ring expert (and gaming aficionado) Doms Roundtable! Both Ed and Dom attended an exclusive Nightreign preview event recently, and they’re here to share everything they learned. Plus, we dive into the art of creating in-depth video guides for challenging games, chat about Final Fantasy 7, and discuss the most exciting upcoming releases of the year!...

We're recording this live following the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 and we go through all the games mentioned there. Also, Ed's been playing Returnal, Metroid Other M, Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon, and Ben discusses Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:44 - Ninja Gaiden 4 00:13:36 - South of Midnight 00:19:02 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00...

It's time for an emergency podcast that's luckily at the same time we do our normal podcast and of course there is only one thing to talk about - the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2! We delve into that trailer, what we'd like to see, what we expect, and a whole lot more. Plus, we talk about what you thought of the trailer! No chapters, it's Switch 2 from start to finish   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ●...

It's the big one - our Game of the Year 2024 podcast! Find out what we thought of all the games we played this year, a final top 10 ranking, and also your top 10 games voted by YOU!   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus....

In this very special episode we're joined by PlayStation Access's Rosie Caddick, The Gamer's Meg Pelliccio and Eurogamer's Victoria Kennedy to chat about their favourite 3 games of 2024. If you don't have a list of games you must play/finish by the end of this episode I'll be stunned. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:30 - Meg Pelluccio's top games of 2024 00:41:23 - Rosie Caddick's top games of 2024 01:22:4...

We're joined by gaming industry journalist Issy Van Der Velde for the first in our special episodes over the next couple of weeks. We chat about what we've been playing, including Dragon Age The Veilguard, F1 Manager 24, and a whole movie section. We also chat with Issy about his top games of 2024 and what he'll be playing over the festive break. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00...

Ed can finally talk about Fantasian Neo Dimension, the game he reviewed, and Ben's actually finished Dragon's Dogma 2. We also chat about Infinity Nikki and gacha games, and we finish with a PS1 quiz for its 30th anniversary. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! Ben's CALM fundraiser: https://tiltify.com/@biggusbennus/biggus-bennus-jingle-jam-2024   00:00:00 - Intro 00:23:43 - Fantasian N...