The Pause Menu

Oscar and Luke discuss which games got great atmosphere and vibes, as well as their 2026 Horror Game Draft Follow us on socials: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.pause.menu?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pause.menu?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DdvH6JwGdVYyhJ6jKwjSh?si=51c04e...

Oscar and Luke talk EA shutting down Bioware, the Switch 2 finally getting hacked a year and a half in, and rate the HARDEST and RAWEST game box arts ever made. Follow us on socials: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.pause.menu?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pause.menu?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Spotify: https://...

Oscar and Luke talk RDC & controversy, GTA VI's mid collector's edition, and Mike Tomlin making a HUGE Minecraft world??? Follow us on socials:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.pause.menu?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pause.menu?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DdvH6Jw...

Oscar and Luke decide which of their friends are the best, I mean, which of their friends have the best Top 5 Video Games list! Follow us on socials: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.pause.menu?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pause.menu?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DdvH6JwGdV...

Oscar and Luke talk about good times, weird times, and surprisingly funny times. We reflect on Oscar's first foray into Daggerheart, the people's thoughts on Lucia from GTA VI, and whether or not we're really just Sword & Potion gamers. Follow us on socials:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.pause.menu?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.p...

one spoiler: it's peak Oscar and Luke talk about the strategy RPG that has completely taken over their lives (to the point they forgot to upload this episode on time). Follow us on socials: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.pause.menu?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pause.menu?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Spotif...

Oscar and Luke give their thoughts on the controversial Wolverine reviews, the Zelda Direct, and the general Nintendo Direct. Join us for our most exciting episode yet!

Oscar and Luke give their thoughts on the State of Play, what we loved about 2026 Pokémon Worlds, and our hopes for the Nintendo Direct.

Oscar and Luke embark on a new journey for The Pause Menu. New look and new weekly uploads. Today we sit down at an interview with ourselves about our adventure in gaming. We talk about our thoughts on GTA VI and if it is truly what people want. Then we muse over the fall of 2XKO and what it means for the FGC. This and much more on the new episode of Pause Menu.

Oscar tries to handle a show by himself as he breaks down the pros and cons of a potential all-digital future, what the Switch 2 era will look like, and the recent trendiness of handheld gaming.

Sam and Brendan join us to walk us through their favorite games and gaming memories! The boys laugh and reminesce in this *m o s t l y* unscripted episode. Socials: Sam R - https://x.com/SumoSammeh Simon - https://www.youtube.com/@sparpl5461 Sam E - https://www.instagram.com/pickupthesword/ Kelechi - https://www.instagram.com/kcokechukwu2/ Oscar - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5czs7F6CFs9FYSl...

We're back baby Socials: Simon - https://www.youtube.com/@sparpl5461 Sam - https://www.instagram.com/pickupthesword/ Oscar - https://www.youtube.com/@GonashX

Oscar, Sam, & Kelechi do something ill-advised. They visit Twitter.com. Watch as they discuss the general bad takes of social media from games and beyond. Socials: Sam - @pickupthesword (IG) Kelechi - @kcokechukwu2 (IG) Oscar - Gonash (YT)

Sam, Kelechi, and Oscar reflect on Toriyama and his influence over the media we all enjoy, the gameplay showcase for Sparking Zero, and just how good it was to be a gamer in the 2000s. Socials: Sam - IG: @pickupthesword Kelechi - IG: @kcokechukwu2 Oscar - YT: @GonashX

Luke joins Simon, Sam, Oscar and Kelechi as he spins the tales and lessons he's learned from his time as a TO, how he's managed to thrive in the NEOH Smash scene, and where the future of collegiate eSports lies! Grab your cookies and...milk. Socials of the cast: Sam - IG: @pickupthesword Kelechi IG: @kcokechukwu2 Oscar - YT: @Gonash - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5czs7F6CFs9FYSl81HZk...

This week on the show, Oscar and Sam sit down to talk about the important stuff: like collecting Vita Games, Barnes & Noble runs, and just how much social media has fried our brains. You won't wanna miss this. Sam's socials: - IG: pickupthesword Oscar's socials: - YT: GonashX

Simon, Sam, Kelechi, and Oscar are back at it again to discuss 7 years of Switch dominance. On the other side of the industry, Xbox continues to flounder as they release an underwhelming update on the business.

Simon, Sam, Kelechi and Oscar give their predictions on Pokemon Day 2024 while also looking back on how Pokemon got here. More twitter drama appears as gamers show how much they fear yellow paint...also Sonic.

Welcome to the Pause Menu! We act as break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life as you listen to Oscar, Sam, and Kelechi break down gaming news, discourse and trends. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay because there's no rush to get back to what you're doing, you've got your Pause Menu open.