IGN UK Podcast

Cardy, Dale, and Matt have all been playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows so delve deep into Ubisoft’s latest stealth-action open world adventure to discuss all things samurai and shinobi. Following that, there’s briefly time to tell everyone why they should be watching Netflix’s Adolescence, one of the year’s standout pieces of TV. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, a...

Cardy, Matt, and Mat have all seen Bong Joon Ho’s latest sci-fi satire, Mickey 17, and so will tell you if they liked it or not. There’s also time for a preview of MercurySteam’s new action blacksmithing game, Blades of Fire, and some updated thoughts on animated superhero show, Invincible. Oh, and probably far too long spent talking about meal deals. Remember to send us your thoughts about all th...

Does Split Fiction live up to the co-op heights of It Takes Two? Cardy, Dale, and Jesse are here to tell you all about Hazelight’s latest. They then take a trip through the post-apocalyptic countryside of Britain, thanks to Atomfall. That’s all before a severe change of pace as season eight of Love is Blind reaches its conclusion. It’s all thrilling stuff. Remember to send us your thoughts about a...

Cardy, Mat, and Jesse have been getting their swords stuck into all manner of giant beasts in Monster Hunter Wilds. Find out what they think of Capcom’s latest, as well as a round of quickfire reviews on the movies and TV shows they’ve been sinking their eyeballs into. The Monkey, A Complete Unknown, Companion, Cassandra, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, are all on the menu this week. Re...

Cardy, Matt, and Mat are back for some February Friday fun and frolicking as a range of delights are explored, including first impressions of the multiplayer spin-off Elden Ring Nightreign. There's also time for a look at awards contender The Brutalist, new Adult Swin animation Common Side Effects, and visual novel dice-roller Citizen Sleeper 2. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new...

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to talk through a few of the highlights from this week's PlayStation State of Play. They take a look at the exciting-looking neo-medieval London action of Tides of Annihilation, the sleekness of Housemarque's Returnal successor, Saros, and the continued weirdness of Hell is Us. Plus, there are also reviews of Obsidian's new fantasy RPG, Avowed, and the latest MCU en...

The IGN UK Podcast is here to guide you on a tour of historical violence (and occasional diplomacy). Jesse and Jen have spent far too long in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Civilization 7 respectively, whereas Cardy has dabbled in both but is mainly here to promote new crisps he's found on adventures to Lidl, before bringing the mood down with mini-reviews of new movies Nickel Boys and September...

Cardy, Jesse, and Wes are here to go through some of Xbox's most famous franchises, and rank each of them in tier lists based on which they enjoy the most. Is Halo still S-tier? Can Playground's Fable return the series back to its Lionhead heights? Does anyone want a new Fuzion Frenzy? Some of these questions will be answered. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, an...

Cardy, Matt, and Wes are here to talk through January 2025's Xbox Developer Direct and the impressive quartet of games featured; Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Ninja Gaiden 4. Plus, there's also some time for some hands-on impressions of Assassin's Creed: Shadows thanks to Matt's sneaking and slashing around rural Japan. Remember to send us your thoughts a...

The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been unveiled, and Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to delve deep into the short glimpse we've seen of the console so far, as well as some guesses at what could be going on in the new Mario Kart. They then remember the singular talent that was Twin Peaks creator David Lynch, before discussing some awards contender films in the form of A Real Pain and Emilia Perez....

Dale, Mat, and Jesse storm into 2025 with their opinions on Squid Game season 2 and discuss Jesse's mad playstyle for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 at length. "What do these have in common?" I hear you yell. Mass murder... lots of mass murder. We also have an increased amount of feedback this week, with some juicy questions about cardigans and goodie hunting. Remember to send us your thoughts about...

Cardy, Dale, and Mat are back with a bang in 2025 to talk about the biggest movies and games scheduled for release over the next 12 months. In this bumper preview, they chat about the GTA 6, James Gunn's Superman, the Nintendo Switch 2, and much, much more. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com....

Mat, Matt, and Jen are here to present the IGN UK Podcast Alternative Game Awards for 2024. Which game had the best animal? Which simply requires you to get gud? Listen to find out. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Mat, and Emma have gathered to give out the IGN UK Podcast Alternative Movie and TV awards for 2024. Who was the best robot? What film had the best substance? Will Cardy get some sleep? Some of these questions will be answered. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your a...

Cardy, Wes, and Dale are here to talk through all of the biggest reveals and announcements from The 2024 Game Awards. We've got Elden Ring Nightreign, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Okami 2, and much more. Plus, plenty of time to talk about spilled cereal and teenage brawls on ferries. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking fo...

Cardy and Matt had the pleasure of visiting CD Projekt Red ahead of The Witcher 4's reveal at The Game Awards 2024. On this special bonus episode, they speak about what they learned from talking to the studio, and what might be in store for Ciri. The IGN UK Podcast will return for an extra episode on Monday where we'll discuss all of the other reveals from Geoff's Big Night. Remember to send us yo...

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse have all been playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Could it make a late game of the year surge? Listen to find out. Also out this week is Marvel Rivals, a new hero shooter that certainly doesn't lack heroes. Is it good? Again, listen to find out. Then there's Secret Level, the animated video game Prime series. Want to know if it's worth watching? I'd listen to find ou...

Cardy and Matt have finally convinced Wes to return to the IGN UK Podcast and are here to talk about the top 20 entries of IGN's recent 100 Best PlayStation Games of All Time list. Come for the explanations behind the picks, stay for Wes' fury at Tekken 3 not being number one. Before that, though, we've got quick reviews of new movies in the shape of Wicked, and POPE THRILLER, Conclave. Remember t...

Cardy is joined by Jesse this week to talk about his adventures in The Zone of Stalker 2, as well as his new job in the skies over Peterborough in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. There's also time for some nonsense about Mission: Impossible, the films of Brian de Palma, pea and pie gravy, gaming in prisons, and much more thanks to your feedback. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new...

Cardy, Matt, and Dale are here for another dose of audio glory on this week's IGN UK Podcast. There are impressions of Gladiator 2, Lego Horizon Adventures, The Rise of the Golden Idol, and Arcane, all before the main event of ranking the 10 best Netflix original series. Squid Game, Mindhunter, Stranger Things. What will come out on top? Listen and find out, I guess. Remember to send us your thoug...

Cardy, Matt, and Emma have been playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Do they like it? Listen to find out. They've also been tinkering with the PS5 Pro, as well as watching the enjoyable Paddington in Peru and touching The Remarkable Life of Ibelin. There's also time for a bit of Pokemon TCG Pocket, Black Ops 6, and Play-Doh chat. Lovely. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV...

It may be a few days late, but fear not, the IGN UK Podcast is back for more video game, film, and chocolate snack related chat. Cardy, Matt, and Emma have got both Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's campaign and multiplayer to talk about this week, as well as A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead. There's also a cheeky little Endless Search to play, and, of course, your feedback. Remember to send us your though...

Halloween is fast approaching so that means it's the time of year again when Cardy, Mat, and Jesse share their favourite "under the radar" horror movies, shows, games, books, and more. Before that, though, there's time to discuss two of the month's standout new horror films The Substance and Terrifier 3. Plus, we've even got a great Endless Search to play. What a day. Remember to send us your thou...

Cardy, Jesse and Mat celebrate one of the best games of the year, one of the best shows of the year, and one of the most disapointing second episodes of an anime ever made in this latest podcast. We're chatting Metaphor ReFantazio, It’s What’s Inside, Uzumaki, Industry and finding a little extra time with Nintendo's Alarmo. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and f...

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to deliver a week full of misery. That isn't always a bad thing, though. Case in point: Silent Hill 2, a fantastic remake of a horror classic. It can, however, definitely be a bad thing. Just like the incredibly boring Joker: Folie à Deux. We have reviews of both this week, as well as thoughts of Hell Is Us, the Until Dawn remaster (remake?), and The Lord of the Rin...