🎙️ Episode Summary: Join us on Idle Game Chat as we dissect four iconic titles spanning debut titles, remastered brilliance, and AAA storytelling! This week, we’re debating: 🔸 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Does this atmospheric turn based gem live up to its premise?🔸 Metroid Prime Remastered – Nintendo’s flawless glow-up: nostalgia trip or essential replay?🔸 The Last of Us Part II & Uncharted 4 – Revisiting Naughty Dog’s masterworks: Do they still dominate narrative gaming? 🔥 Hot Takes ...
Jun 03, 2025•2 hr 34 min
GTA VI will not be making 2025! That's the big news of the month, but we prefer to talk about games, so after Apps brushes over the industries biggest delay, we have some idle chat about lots of video games, including: - Monster Hunter Wilds - A load of Super Mario Games - Mythwrecked Ambrosia Island - Fragpunk - CoD Warzone Sit back, relax and enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 GTA VI Delay 00:07:35 Monster Hunter Wilds 01:26:30 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass 01:38:30 Super M...
May 06, 2025•3 hr 40 min
We used some AI Slop for the description, here is what it came up with: Welcome to Idle Game Chat, your monthly deep dive into the realm of video games where we blend past classics with tomorrow’s innovations. In this episode, we begin by demystifying the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. We’ll unpack the latest details—from hardware upgrades and display improvements to new features that could redefine portable gaming. Whether you're excited about a sleeker design or improved performance, we'v...
Apr 15, 2025•4 hr 30 min
Packed show this month! Mr. Apps, Mr. Adkins, Mr. Biff and Mr. Adcock share their opinions on games both new and old. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro, FGL Update, Games of March 2025 00:12:10 Yakuza Kiwami 2 00:32:00 Shadow Warrior 00:43:32 Ninja Gaiden Sigma 00:58:37 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine 01:15:57 It Takes Two 01:31:16 Silent Hill 2 (2024) 02:27:00 Black Myth: Wukong 02:51:00 Wolfenstein: The New Order 02:59:15 Red Dead Redemption 2 03:18:58 Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Patre...
Mar 04, 2025•4 hr 33 min
Another biggie this month. Times SHOULD naturally reduce as we have got through Adkins' backlog, but as usual, take your time and digest this throughout the entire month! Here is what there is to look forward to: A discussion about the high-octane, action-packed game METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, exploring its intense combat system and engaging storyline. Adkins delves into the emotionally-driven narrative of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, highlighting its unique gameplay mechanics and heartfel...
Feb 04, 2025•6 hr 26 min
Here we go then, the January 2025 edition of Idle Game Chat has arrived. Coming in at almost 7 hours, this is a big one! I encourage you all to take your time in consuming this, we won’t be back until February so there is no rush to get through. Take your time and chip away at it! Let’s get into the run down. The Game Awards 2024 A new year and a new era? Maybe, but before we look forward at what 2025 is going to bring us let’s take a look back at 2024! The Game Awards had one of its better show...
Jan 07, 2025•6 hr 48 min
It’s that time of year again. 12 months, 36 questions, 1 winner. Who will show their knowledge is unparalleled and win the world’s best gaming quiz? Mr. Adcock, Mr. Parky & Mr. Adkins battle it out in the ultimate game of wits. Play along at home, have fun and if you have one, enjoy your break.
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 54 min
Another season comes to a close, new champions crowned, new records set and new rivalries will spark up. Mr. Apps, Mr. Paper & Mr. Logan take you through the highs and lows of the FGL 2024! Enjoy.
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Here we go, Idle Game Chat evolves once again! This time it is a shift to a monthly format. Consider this a soft launch (it was put together at relatively short notice) and to give you a flavour of what is to come. We have a nice juicy episode for you this month and here is the rundown: - Why is IGC going monthly? - Astro’s Playroom Review - The Golden Joysticks Results - The Game Awards Nominees - WWE 2K23 Review - Final Fantasy XVI Review - Helldivers 2 Review - Fallout 3: Game of the Year Rev...
Dec 03, 2024•2 hr 50 min
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie In the very near future... When Polly returns home after a few years abroad, to look for her missing mother, she quickly realizes that her hometown has drastically changed. A megacorporation named MK is using its power to control the population, and her community is in danger. She soon discovers that she has a gift of clairvoyance that connects her to Reverie, the realm of the Aspirations of Humanity: Glory, Bliss, Power, Chaos, Bond, and Truth. In this world, Polly ...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Part one of the Mafia crime saga - 1930s, Lost Heaven, IL Re-made from the ground up, rise through the ranks of the Mafia during the Prohibition era of organized crime. After a run-in with the mob, cab driver Tommy Angelo is thrust into a deadly underworld. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri crime family, Tommy soon finds that the rewards are too big to ignore. Play a Mob Movie: Live the life of a Prohibition-era gangster and rise through the ranks of the Mafia. Lost Heaven, IL: ...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Astro's PS5 mothership has been attacked by his galactic enemies. It's up to you to find your scattered crew and save your marooned ship. So jump on your Dual Speeder and start searching. There are more than 50 planets for you to explore – all with unique environments, formattable enemies and fun obstacles. But don't worry. Astro's got a bunch of new abilities that'll help you get out of every pickle. Feel every punch, jump and shot through your DualSense controller's haptic feedback! You'll mee...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr
After unravelling the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fighting epic battles through Tartarus, and all the unforgettable events of Persona 3 Reload, the S.E.E.S. members find themselves trapped in a never-ending March 31st. Journey through the Abyss of Time as Aigis, undertake new challenges, and uncover the cause of this strange fate and the truth of what happened on that day... Delve into this final chapter now with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, fresh animations and UI...
Oct 20, 2024•51 min
DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITY Explore distinct locations with bustling cities and cantinas. Race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each location brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk. EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORY Live the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. Turn any situation to your advantage with Nix by your side: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right mome...
Oct 13, 2024•56 min
Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era. Key Features: - Experience the pivotal game of the Persona series faithfully remade with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quali...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min
FALL FROM GRACE The Land of Shadow. A place obscured by the Erdtree. Where the goddess Marika first set foot. A land purged in an unsung battle. Set ablaze by Messmer’s flame. It was to this land that Miquella departed. Divesting himself of his flesh, his strength, his lineage. Of all things Golden. And now Miquella awaits the return of his promised Lord. A New Story Guided by Empyrean Miquella, players are beckoned to the Land of Shadow, a place obscured by the Erdtree where the goddess Marika ...
Sep 15, 2024•55 min
After arriving early for a big meeting with the mayor of a bizarre Northern English town, a traveling salesman takes the time to explore and meet the locals, who are all very eager to give him a series of increasingly odd jobs… “Thank Goodness You’re Here!” is a comedy slapformer, which unfolds over time as the players' exploration and antics leave their mark on the strange town of Barnsworth. With each completed odd job, new areas of the town open up, stranger and stranger tasks become availabl...
Sep 01, 2024•43 min
IT’S IN OUR BLOOD Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities! KAMEO FIGHTERS Kameos are a unique roster of partner fighters who assist the main fighter during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players. Kameos dramatically enhance every fight, assisting teammates with their own Special Moves, Throws and defensive Breakers. IMMERSIVE...
Aug 18, 2024•45 min
Diablo® IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or go rogue through an expansive End Game and shared world where players will meet in towns to trade, team up to battle World Bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players - no lobbies n...
Aug 12, 2024•59 min
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without. Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story, a crafted experience told through cinematic immersion, beautifully realised visuals and encapsulating sound....
Aug 04, 2024•57 min
What is Dave the Diver? A relaxing mix of deep-sea exploration during the day and restaurant management at night. Join Dave, a professional diver, as he catches unique and delicious fish during the day and serves hungry patrons at a seaside sushi restaurant by night. Created with an art style that combines 2D pixels and 3D art, the game's setting of Blue Hole feels alive with natural wonders - not all of which are obviously of this world. Get to know Dave's quirky friends on and off the water as...
Jul 28, 2024•55 min
A profound narrative adventure Sam Higgs was done with Basswood, West Virginia, but it seems it wasn’t done with him. When the former investigative journalist returns to his hometown to say a final farewell to his best friend, it soon becomes clear that there are more chapters to be written in his troubled history. Forced to confront his past, Sam finds himself torn between reconnecting with his loved ones and using his unique intellectual abilities to uncover the town’s dark secrets. But how do...
Jul 21, 2024•30 min
Enter a mythological Persia-inspired world in the grip of a corrupting curse. Boasting a striking, stylish new aesthetic, this thrilling action-adventure introduces a brand new Prince. As sword-wielding prodigy Sargon you'll combine acrobatic combat with extraordinary Time Powers and super abilities to navigate diverse biomes filled with time-corrupted enemies and mythological beasts. It's time to write a new legend.
Jul 14, 2024•35 min
Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark... Game Features: ● Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, e...
Jul 07, 2024•27 min
Enter the #1 Psychological Horror Experience! Welcome to a terrifying world of poetry and romance! Write poems for your crush and erase any mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now’s your chance to discover why DDLC is one of the most beloved psychological horror games of the decade! You play as the main character, who reluctantly joins the Literature Club in search of a romantic interest. With every poem you write and every choice you make, you’ll charm your crush and begin to ...
Jun 30, 2024•47 min
In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video game universe, a storm is raging. The barkeep gets a patchy phone call. It's hard to tell what the caller is saying, but this much is clear: someone in The Six Pint Inn is planning a murder. There are six patrons; all of them are video game protagonists trying to escape their past... But The Six Pint Inn has a way of bringing back old memories. Each flashback plays out in an entirely different genre, sometimes blending multiple. By explo...
Jun 23, 2024•35 min
WELCOME TO THE DARK PICTURES A series of stand-alone branching cinematic horror games from the studio behind Until Dawn. Easy to pick-up and play in short sessions, alone or with friends. The Devil in Me is the fourth game in the series and the Season One finale. A group of documentary film makers receive a mysterious call inviting them to a modern-day replica of serial killer H.H. Holmes’ ‘Murder Castle’. It’s an opportunity that’s too good to pass up and could be just the thing they’re looking...
Jun 16, 2024•39 min
Jusant is a brand-new action-puzzle climbing game and a meditative journey to the top of a tall tower. Challenge yourself at your own pace, explore different paths, and unravel the secrets from a bygone civilization. Experience climbing like never before Master your climbing tools and watch your stamina meter to successfully navigate this mysterious and changing tower. As you go higher and hone your skills, you’ll have to figure out how best to use the tools at your disposal to get to where you ...
Jun 09, 2024•42 min
Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. The devil detests having his puzzles solved and poor programming exposed; you will need to think outside the box to proceed and you will be insulted when you do. In Pony Island you will... Peer behind the rotting curtain of "Pony Island" to repair its broken code Be forced to play along with The Devil's demented game of ponies Explore the de...
Jun 02, 2024•40 min
Dragon's Dogma is a 2012 action role-playing hack and slash video game by Capcom. First released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, an enhanced version subtitled Dark Arisen was later released for the same consoles in 2013, with ports releasing for Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in the ensuing years. Set in Gransys, a high fantasy world inspired by Sicily, the player takes on the role of a human protagonist dubbed the Arisen on a quest to defeat the dragon Grigori, a being sa...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min
