IGN UK Podcast

Starfield is finally here. Cardy and Jen have been playing it and have many, many thoughts. Joining them is Mat who has watched all of Netflix's One Piece adaptation and again has thoughts. There's then a round-up of indie games to keep on your radar including The Plucky Squire, Thank Goodness You're Here, Harold Halibut, and Helskate. What do you think of Starfield? Had any good snacks recently?...

It's gamescom week, which means we've been getting a brand new look at some of the most exciting upcoming games. Cardy, Matt, and Alex are here to talk about some of the best things they've seen and played so far in Cologne, including Starfield, Black Myth: Wukong, Alan Wake 2, Stalker 2, Space Marine 2, and much, much more. Which game coming out in the rest of 2023 are you most excited for? Had a...

With the recent news that the Xbox 360 Store is shutting down, Jesse is joined by Emma and Mat to talk about their favorite memories of the 7th gen console. If you haven’t played The Saboteur, you should listen so you can find out why it’s an essential game to check out.  Have any meaningful Xbox 360 memories? Had any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about...

All we've been doing is playing Baldur's Gate 3, so Cardy, Matt, and Mat, are here to give an update on their adventures so far and why they continue to be impressed by Larian's latest. Somehow, Cardy has managed to find a few hours to check out the new season of Overwatch 2 and its long-awaited story missions. Has it been worth the wait? Listen to find out. What do you think of Baldur's Gate 3? H...

Baldur's Gate 3 has arrived to take over our lives. Cardy, Matt, and Jesse have been venturing into the unknown and having the time of their lives rolling dice and taking names. Find out all about their journeys so far as they discuss why Larian's latest is something special. What do you think of Baldur's Gate 3? Had any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more ab...

Oppenheimer has arrived. Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here to give their reactions as well as discuss and rank each one of Christopher Nolan's films so far. As well as that, there's also time to give some impressions of a few new games including Remnant 2, Viewfinder, and the Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island expansion. What do you think the best Nolan movie is? What would your Gladiators na...

Alex, Cardy, and Matt have been watching all the big movies coming out this summer. We've got thoughts on Mission Impossible, Indiana Jones, and Asteroid City. We also look into the future thanks to the arrival of trailers for both Napoleon and Wonka, and even have time to take a look at the small screen with impressions of The Bear Season Two. Want to let us know which games or films you’re most...

Cardy, Mat, and Dale have been playing and watching all sorts of bits and bobs this week so thought they'd share what they've been enjoying. Why not listen? You might discover something you've never heard of before. I don't know. I'm running out of ways to talk about the nonsense that gets talked about on this podcast every week. Want to let us know which games you’re most excited for later this y...

We've officially made it halfway through 2023. Congrats to everybody. To celebrate, Cardy, Mat, and Wes are here to share their favourite games, films, and TV shows from the year so far. But that isn't all, they then look ahead to the rest of 2023 to what they're most excited for. Want to let us know which games you’re most excited for later this year, or just want to tell us the weirdest thing yo...

Cardy, Dale, and Matt have played a ton of Final Fantasy 16 and have just as many thoughts on the latest in the RPG-turned-character action game series. After an extensive rundown of the things it does well and what it doesn't, there's time for a brief chat about Marvel's Secret Invasion, as well as the new trailers for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Challengers, and Kraven The Hunter. Want to let us k...

Join Cardy, Emma, and Jesse as they discuss their thoughts on Starfield, Star Wars: Outlaws, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Alan Wake 2, and more following a week of exciting gaming news. Emma and Jesse fill us in on what RoboCop: Rogue City is all about, and Emma’s also seen the new Transformers movie! Stick around to listen to our interview with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts director, Steven C...

A big number for the podcast and a big week for gaming. Mat and Matt welcome a newcomer to the show, IGN UK’s News Editor Wesley to chat about why The X Files is the best TV show ever made, all the big reveals from Summer Game Fest and how much we’re loving Street Fighter 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt P has been covering himself in blood in Diablo 4 and here is to tell us if it's 2023's new wettest game. He's joined by Cardy and Mat J who have both seen the fantastic new Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. There's also time to talk about why you should check out the new System Shock remake and some juicy Succession spoiler chat at the end for good measure.  We know you’re probably playing...

The Summer of Gaming has officially begun, and Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here to discuss some of the highlights from Sony's PlayStation showcase. There's everything from the Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater remake to Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2 to Foamstars. Cardy and Matt have also played through the opening four hours of Final Fantasy 16 and let you know why you should be excited. All of this as wel...

This episode was hard for us to record, because it meant an hour of talking about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom when we’d otherwise be playing it. Alex, Jesse and Mat share their best builds, weirdest discoveries and theories about what’s next for the series. Then, a brief review of Fast X to round the episode out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is here, but Cardy, Matt, and Emma haven't had a chance to play it yet so you'll have to wait until next week to hear all about it. In the meantime, the opportunity is taken to design our own (weird) dream Zeldas made up of bits and bobs from other games. Before that, get on board for some quick Honkai: Star Rail thoughts. Has a game ever gotten better aft...

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse have all now finished Jedi: Survivor so decide to tell everyone why it's so good before delving deep into the layers of problems plaguing Redfall, Arkane's new vampire co-op shooter. It's time to plunge back into the MCU as well as thoughts are shared on the aggressively fine Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Has a game ever gotten better after you've finished its main story?...

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is here and Matt P has finished it and had a bloody lovely time with it, too. He's joined by Cardy and Mat J, as they discuss what makes the sequel to Fallen Order so good before delving into the latest season of The Mandalorian, their favourite Black Mirror episodes, and another reminder of why you should be watching Barry. What wettest film? What smells do you like? Drop...

The old guard is in town as Cardy, Dale, and Alex talk about some hot new video games that you can play with your fingers. Dead Island 2 is finally out after a decade of development. Was it worth the wait, though? Maybe you'll find out if you listen. The new Burning Shores DLC for Horizon Forbidden West is here as well as the remasters of Advance Wars 1 and 2. Dredge is also bangin'. Good times ar...

What's the wettest ever film? Cardy, Jen, and Mat are here to answer this and other pressing questions this week. Tears of the Kingdom looks good, doesn't it? Let's talk about that. So does Final Fantasy 16. Let's talk about that, too. Immortals of Aveum could be good. Evil Dead Rise has lots of blood in it. Beef (the meat) also has blood in it, but we're talking about the Netflix show which is ve...

In a week full of Nintendo-related films, Cardy, Dale, and Mat are here to help you decide which is more worthy of your time between The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Tetris. Before that, though, excitement is in the air following our latest look at the Barbie movie, plus there's Resident Evil 4 chat again, but for a special reason this time. Dale had the pleasure of chatting to Leon Kennedy himself...

Join Emma, Mat, and Matt as they discuss the new Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie, followed by a special interview segment with directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. The ‘Matt’ Trio also talk about this week’s TV highlights as both Succession and Yellowjackets are back on our screens, then move onto Counter-Strike 2 thoughts, and some doughnut-fueled feedback. Learn mor...

Dale and Jesse have played a ton of Resident Evil 4 and they're here to tell you all about it and how it compares to the original. Matt P also joins the pod to share his thoughts on Redfall and the bizarre game creator/social space, Everywhere. We also have an extra long feedback section this week due to all your awesome submissions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Emma, and Mat are here once again to talk absolute nonsense. In amongst that, though, Emma has played 5 hours of Dead Island 2 and tells us all about its delicious gore. Mat has had the pleasure and relative displeasure of seeing both John Wick 4 and Shazam Fury of the Gods. Plus, Cardy has finished Death Stranding so has some 3 year-delayed thoughts. Got a game for us to play, or just want...

Cardy, Dale, and Jesse are here to talk all things chainsaws and dinosaurs following new looks at Resident Evil 4 and Exoprimal. Excitement for The Super Mario Bros movie continues to grow as well as Cardy's long-delayed appreciation for Death Stranding. It's all building up to the building of three Frankenstein monster creations of horror movies, though, as some truly unwatchable films are pitche...