The Computer Game Show

This week: all the announcements from Nintendo Indie World, PlayStation Portal has sold well, Embracer and Amazon layoffs, and The Last of Us Part II is getting a remaster already. Also: GTA trailers, air fryers, Xbox pads, Scorn vs lead pipe, and more!  Games discussed: Playstation Portal, CoD Modern Warfare 3, Baldur’s Gate 3, Super Mario RPG, Star Trek: Resurgence, Alan Wake II, KarmaZoo, Loddl...

This week: More industry layoffs, Valve announced the OLED Steam Deck, a GTA 6 trailer is coming in early December, a live-action Zelda movie is coming in the future, Sony cuts half its live-service titles, but Warner Bros. says it’s doing more live-service games. Also: GTA innovations, winning british TV shows, second-hand embarrassment, the start of this generation, Mario mascots, and more! Game...

This week: Bungie layoffs, Modern Warfare ads, Fortnite’s back, more Shenmue, Gears of War reboots, Sonic surpassing Mario, and more! Games discussed: Jusant, Headbangers, Powerwash Sim VR, Red Matter 2, Cocoon, Alan Wake II, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, WarioWare: Move It!, Spider-Man 2. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jca...

This week: We talk about last week’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase, PlayStation layoffs hitting Media Molecule, Nintendo’s new tournament guidelines, Nintendo patents a wild new design, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder has sold at least four copies. Also: Stepping away from gaming, editing attentiveness, roast dinners, farting birds, the ultimate gaming console, and more! Games discussed: Super Mario...

This week: Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder first impressions!  News-wise, apparently Nintendo doesn't have unions due to employee satisfaction(!), we shouldn’t expect any Activision Blizzard Game Pass drops this year (and it might take time to bring back classic Activision franchises), big Sony acquisitions might be coming, and PlayStation has patented a controller that stores and charge...

This week we're joined by Iain Lee! Microsoft has finally acquired Activision Blizzard, Disney is allegedly looking to buy EA, Just Stop Oil protestors arrive at EGX, the PS5 slim(ish) has been announced, as has the new voice of Mario. Also: James leaving the pod, James getting a bigger cut of the Patreon money, James playing Coffee Golf during the news and more! Games discussed: Forza Motorsport,...

This week: CDPR spent a LOT of money to save Cyberpunk 2077, but is now experiencing mass layoffs. They’re not alone, as Telltale Games and Naughty Dog are experiencing the same. We’ve also got some Redfall updates, Nintendo shutting down more online services, and the Animal Crossing LEGO sets are real! Also: Embarrassing mistakes, TCGS puzzle rewards, and more! Games discussed: Cyberpunk 2077: Ph...

This week: Jim Ryan is retiring, Meta Quest 3 launches October 10th, Epic Games cuts its staff by 16%, Sega cancels live-service shooter Hyenas, EA removes the FIFA back catalogue from digital storefronts, and Capcom says it would ‘gracefully decline’ any acquisition offer from Microsoft. Also: best Radiohead albums, everyday items as weapons, James’ Germany advice, changing daily routines and mor...

Returning guest James Farley is on once again. This week: Unity backtracks, there’s a massive Xbox leak, our long national nightmare of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition might finally be over, Crystal Dynamics hit with layoffs, and don’t expect a new Steam Deck anytime soon. Also: TCGS leaks, renting Gamecube games, sweaty hands, and more! Games discussed: EA Sports FC 24, CyberPunk 2077...

We’re all here. Even James! On the show this week: everything announced in last week’s Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play, Unity has messed up BAD, console games are coming to iPhone, and Nintendo is ending development of new Mario Kart Tour content. Also: drugs in games, trying to make Sean laugh, Game Pass recommendations, hated video game characters, and more. Games discussed: F-Zero...

Oh wow. Turns out James is away again. FANCY THAT. On the show this week: Kiss goodbye to Tears of the Kingdom DLC, the Switch 2 was allegedly demoed to devs at Gamescom, E3 in classic ‘E3 lol’ shit again, a YouTuber has been jailed for posting game footage, and Microsoft is releasing an Xbox credit card?? Also: Spoilercast ideas, two minutes with Charles Martinet, floaty movements, favourite kara...

Starfield is here, and we go deep into our first impressions of the game. Also: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct, PlayStation Plus price bump, Volition closed down, Back to the Future PowerWash Sim DLC announced, and Starfield increases Xbox sales on Amazon by over 1,000%. Games discussed: Starfield Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @Capta...

James is back! David's back! Sean's back! Mat's also here. It’s a Summer miracle! On the show this week: All the news from Opening Night Live, Sony's handheld gaming device Project Q now has a proper name and price, Baldur’s Gate is finally coming to Xbox, and there’s another update to the Microsoft and Activision acquisition saga. Also: A review of our Twitch era, early access to games, one-hande...

This week we’re joined by @pikapies ! Geoff Keighley’s Gamescom Opening Night Live might not be great (but you’ll know by the time this pod is released), Charles Martinet isn’t dead, there’s an AI nonsense double bill, FFVII music is heard in Edinburgh, and Microsoft is launching Xbox Series X wraps! Also: Wario getting fired, game abuse, charcuterie boards, tattoos, and more. Games discussed: Fin...

James and Mat are both away, leaving Dave and Sean to fend for themselves after a frankly harrowing week of trying to secure a guest at short notice!!! This week: James Farley lawyers-up, the ongoing death of split-screen play, Nintendo flinging out patent applications, Overwatch 2 is the worst Steam game ever and The Pokémon Company are trying to get their act together. Also: Rod Stewart, real-li...

The weather’s cleared up, so YouTube’s Jon Denton joins us! This month: Red Dead Redemption coming to PS4 and Switch, Animal Crossing Lego is coming, Microsoft selling replacement controller parts (!!!!!!!), and Hasbro said sorry for slagging off Activision. Also: human patch updates, how to make friends, rewind functions, and more. Games discussed: Baldur’s Gate 3, Venba, The Expanse, Disney Illu...

James is out of the country, and Jon couldn’t make it (scared of Mat) so it’s a three person show! This week: Switch 2 is out late 2024, you bet your house on it! Dark Souls is coming to Netflix, Activision suing a TikTok user, Transformers go bye-bye, and the romantic scenes in Baldur’s Gate 3 are going to be banging. Also: death eggs, eyeshadow combinations, Dandori or not, taste sensations and...

We’re a bit light on news this week, but we’ve got plenty of thoughts on Pikmin 4, Viewfinder, PlayStation Q, the next Switch and pizza controllers.  Also: making an impact, Sean’s top 10 games of all time, single console conundrums, favourite movies and more. Games discussed: Pikmin 4, Viewfinder, Exoprimal. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @Cap...

It’s pretty apt that our 360th episode is one that's full of Microsoft news, but that’s show business baby. Speaking of, it looks like the Microsoft-Activision deal might actually happen, and we discuss what’s happened to get us to this point. Xbox Games with Gold is getting a rebrand, Major Nelson is leaving Xbox, Fable's narrative lead has left Playground Games, and the Switch version of EA Spor...

We’re back from TCGSCON North North, and there’s plenty to discuss. We also talk about Sega’s acquisition future, Yuki Naka’s prison stuff, Peter Molyneux being back, and whether there should be a new Banjo-Kazooie game. Also: Wario’s next job, younger sibling pettiness, unique storage options, and more. Games discussed: Pikmin 4, Dave the Diver, Street Fighter 6, Synapse, PowerWash Simulator, Arc...

TCGSCON North North 2023 took place in Sunderland on 1st July, so this week’s show is a little different. This week’s podcast is almost two hours of recordings from TCGSCON. Including the boys’ journey up north, and moments throughout the weekend. Alternatively, you can watch the recording of In The Quizinning live from TCGSCON North North 2023 on our YouTube channel! Normal service will resume ne...

This week we have @elliegibson on the show! This week: Microsoft’s raising prices for Series X and Game Pass, Perfect is about a thousand years away, Meta’s doing a game subscription, E3 2024 and 2025 definitely haven’t been cancelled!!!!, another Metal Gear collection has leaked, so so much more. Also: RDR 2 vs Toy Story, what movies could learn from games; what will the next Zelda game be like,...

We’re back! You know, since the last one. This week: Embracer’s closing studios and cancelling games, Xbox One games aren’t happening any longer, Sony knows its strategy is working, and PS5 streaming is coming to PlayStation Plus.  Also: 30fps gaming, favourite merch, resurrecting Codemasters games, how to be a dad, being happy, and more! Games discussed: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Street Fighter 6...

This week, it’s all about Summer Game Fest 2023, including: Summer Games Fest itself! Day of the Devs! Devolver Direct! Xbox Games Showcase! Starfield Direct! The PC Gaming Show! And a bunch more news from this non-E3 week. Also: Wedding advice, favourite zoo animals, and more! Games discussed: Street Fighter 6, Let’s! Revolution!, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.   Contact tcgs.co Conta...

Meta announces the Quest 3, Apple announces a $3,500 headset, Redfall devs reportedly wanted the game to be scrapped, a 1-2 Switch sequel is here, and Naka’s in the slammer. Also: Things we’re proud of, things we’ve slept in, the next tipping point in games, and more! Games discussed: Street Fighter 6, Yakuza 5, Planet of Lana, We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of...