Swapping Joysticks

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: Is the argument "it's get better after 200 hours" valid? What's a critically acclaimed game that you don't like at all? What are the best music moments in video games? Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox and we'll include as many as we can on future episodes!

Ep 88: We've finally got our hands on Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and we have a lot to say on it. Ben's not too far into the game but our Zelda obsessive Ed has played pretty much all week. He wasn't impressed at first, but listen to find out what he thinks of it now. We also chat about Final Fantasty XIV as a summoner, the ending of Bloodborne, and whether the Spanish Eurovision entry deserved any...

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: Do reviews help, dissuade or accelerate the success of a game? What 2023 game could be made into a successful mainstream movie or TV series? Can Ed give a quick 'Zelda for Dummies' runthrough? Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox and we'll include as many as we can on future episodes!

Ep 87: It's the day before Zelda Tears of the Kingdom releases and the reviews are out! Unfortunately, we don't have a copy of it yet, but we still have opinions from 1:22:49. We also chat about Eurovision, which we went to on Tuesday, as well as our thoughts on Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor and FFXIV Shadowbringers (as usual). Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as...

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: What's the best game for non-gamers? What are the gayest gaymes? What "good" game from your childhood do you think doesn't hold up? Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox and we'll include as many as we can on future episodes!  

Ep 86: It's Star Wars Day and we've both been playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor! Check out or impressions of that, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, FFXIV Shadowbringers (Ed's finally there), and much more. Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: Which TV shows would make brilliant video games? What game is objectively bad but we still love it? Why is Frog Detective 3 the best game of 2023?  Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox and we'll include as many as we can on future episodes!

Ep 85: It's an audio-only podcast this week as Ben and Ed have been to a party. Hear how we popped our D&D cherry in the filthiest way possible, plus Ben's thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West and Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster!   Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!

Ep 84: I can't guarantee that we're joined by the real Ed Nightingale as Twitter has ripped verification away from the poor man, but whoever he is, he has some very strong opinions on Disney Illusion Island. We also chat about Slay the Spire, Octopath Traveler 2 (again), and Breath of the Wild! Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!

Ep 83: We've been to see the Mario Movie and have some strong opinions on it (and cinema in general). We also chat about the Zelda trailer, which was released a few hours ago, Resident Evil 4, and Octopath Traveler 2. Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing.

Ep 82: We went to WASD Live at the weekend and tried a bunch of games including System Shock, Dead Island 2, Viewfinder, and many more. Ben also took part in a not-very-PG Jackbox panel and Ed hugged a giant yellow willy. We also chat about what we've been playing this week: Octopath Traveler 2, Resident Evil 4, Zelda Breath of the Wild and FFXIV Stormblood! Plus, all the latest gaming news & view...

Ep 81: We've both played the same game for once this week - Resident Evil 4 Remake! Hear what we think of the game (Ben had a less stressful time playing on easy), plus Celeste, Octopath Traveler II, Golf With Your Friends, and Breath of the Wild! Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!   ▼ My links ▼ ● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Fo...

Ep 80: We've been playing a bunch of games this week - Moss and Tetris Effect on PS VR2, Tchia, Octopath Traveler II, Blossom Tales, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!   ▼ My links ▼ ● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow me on Instagram - http:/...

Ep 79: Ben's got some good personal news and Ed's been the one playing all the games as usual. Join us as we chat about the Castlevania DLC for Dead Cells, Metroid Fusion, and MARVEL SNAP! Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!   ▼ My links ▼ ● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Fol...

Ep 78: We managed to get Eurovision tickets, somehow, and Ben was interviewed on national radio. Ed's also been playing Legend of Dragoon on PS5 and Ben's actually finished Destiny 2 Lightfall on Legendary difficulty! Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!   ▼ My links ▼ ● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow me on Twitter - http://tw...

Ep 77: Ed was lucky enough to play Final Fantasy 16 recently, so we discuss his thoughts and Yoshi-P's comments on the term 'JRPG'. He's also learned a very rude Swedish word! Meanwhile, Ben's started Destiny 2 Lightfall on Legendary difficulty and has been playing fairground games all evening. Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:17:19...

Ep 76: We've spent the last few hours playing around with the PlayStation VR2 and have a lot to say about it. It's a remarkable upgrade compared to the original PSVR and some of the launch titles are incredibly impressive. We chat about Horizon Call of the Mountain, Gran Turismo 7, Resident Evil Village, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge, and Kayak VR - Mirage. Plus, all the latest gaming ne...

Ep 75: Ben's continuing his slog through the FFXIV MSQ and Ed gushes the Metroid Prime Remastered. We also talk about Watch Dogs Legion and a very interesting mod that was removed from The Witcher 3. All this plus the latest gaming and streaming news! Don't forget to follow us on our social media platforms! Ben: http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 Ed: http://twitch.tv/ed...

Ep 74: Ed's absolutely had it with FFXIV during the Stormblood expansion, but Ben assures him that it's worth the slog to get to Shadowbringers. They also chat about how great Forspoken is, plus the latest gaming and streaming news with an LGBTQIA+ twist! Don't forget to follow us on our social media platforms!   Ben: http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 Ed: http://twitch...

Ep 73: We've all watched THAT episode of The Last Of Us and have some opinions! Also, we chat about the Metaverse, Hi-Fi Rush, Fire Emblem Engage, and all the latest gaming news! Don't forget to follow us on our social media platforms! Ben: http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 Ed: http://twitch.tv/ed_nights http://twitter.com/ed_nights  

Ep 72: Ed's Twitter account is locked and Ben's been dressed up as a bear! It's been an eventful week. We talk about Fire Emblem Engage, Forspoken and all the other games we and the community have been playing, plus the latest gaming & streaming news in a bitesize podcast due to the Xbox Dev Showcase! Don't forget to follow us on our social media platforms! Ben: http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus http:...

Ep 71: Ben and Ed have been watching real life Among Us aka The Traitors this week while struggling with which video games to play - Elden Ring it is! Plus, what you've been playing and this week's gaming and streaming news with an LGBTQIA twist! Don't forget to follow us on our social media platforms! Ben: http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 Ed: http://twitch.tv/ed_nigh...

Ep 70: Ben and Ed are fresh from an advanced preview of The Last Of Us, Ben's got a new job, and Ed's been playing Persona 4 Golden, which is really showing its age. Plus, what you've been playing and this week's gaming and streaming news with an LGBTQIA twist! Don't forget to follow us on our social media platforms! Ben: http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 Ed: http://tw...

Ep 69: Happy New Year! It's the first podcast of 2023 and 69th podcast together! We chat about Citizen Sleeper, Horizon Forbidden West and Destiny 2 is back... Plus, what you've been playing and this week's gaming and streaming news with an LGBTQIA twist! Don't forget to follow us on our social media platforms! Ben: http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 Ed: http://twitch.t...

Ep 68: It's time for the big one - the final podcast of the year and it's our Game of the Year Awards! Find out what our top 10 games of 2022 are, plus community-voted other awards in this huuuuge episode. Plus, what you've been playing and this week's gaming and streaming news with an LGBTQIA twist! Don't forget to follow us on our social media platforms! Ben: http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus http:/...