For the first time since early 2020, the IGN UK Podcast comes to you from the comfort of the IGN UK studio. That means professional-grade audio recording technology is perfectly blended with unmissable chat about video games. Cardy, Joe, and Matt discuss upcoming Batman game Gotham Knights, plus the final highlights of Gamescom: the soulslike/God of War mashup Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, miniatures game Moonbreaker, and the Lovecraftian horror lurking in the waters of Dredge. Plus, there's fir...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min
In the midst of the German heat at gamescom 2022, Cardy, Joe, Matt, and Dale come together to deliver their thoughts on the best games they've seen at the show so far. We've got The Callisto Protocol, High on Life, The Devil in Me, Atlas Fallen, Alone on the Dark, Aliens: Dark Descent, Gord, plus the reveal of the dark secrets that live within Papa Joe's. What caught your eye from gamescom 2022? What song would you like to hear a robot play on a tuba? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedb...
Aug 26, 2022•57 min
It's with a heavy heart that Alex, Emma and Mat wave good by to Saul Goodman (or should we say Jimmy) for the last time, but thankfully there's She-Hulk and some unexpectedly great games to raise the mood. And Mat reacts in the most British way when trying to get the most British of Pikachus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min
It's been a big week for streaming: Netflix has the long-awaited TV show adaptation of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, and Disney+/Hulu has Prey, the innovative new entry in the Predator series. Matt, Jesse, and Cardy are here to discuss both, and dream up their own weird Predator films. Want to get in touch to talk about Predator, pets, or game music tracks that bring a tear to your eye? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Game music is good, innit? To mark the first ever Gaming Prom this week Cardy, Joe, and Dale are here to build their ultimate game soundtracks. Expect sweeping orchestral pieces, chunky metal battle themes, and Flo Rida. All the good stuff. Want to get in touch to talk about cats? Custard? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Cardy, Joe, and Matt are ready to rank every MCU property that has a release date in the order they are most excited to see them in. If you aren't into your Marvel though, there's still plenty on some of the other news to come out of Comic-Con last week including Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, and The Sandman. All after too much chat about egg custard tarts - the sweetest of all the quiches. Want to get in touch to talk about cats? Custard? Feel free to send us an em...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Cool cats Cardy, Dale, and Matt are feline good and ready to talk about new cat puzzle-adventure game, Stray. Alongside that, we have hands-on impressions of the upcoming Saints Row reboot, the new Resident Evil Netflix series, belated Nier: Automata thoughts and game of the year - PowerWash Simulator. There’s also the return of the 1-star movie game where we channel more unhinged film opinions and of course, your feedback. Want to get in touch to talk about cats? Power washing? Feel free to sen...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Cardy, Emma, and Mat discuss the latest Asguardian adventures in Thor: Love and Thunder. After this spoiler-free chat, they share their top picks for actors they’d love to see take on the roles of the MCU’s next big bads. Mat takes everyone on a tour into the wonderful world of Anime in the Endless Search, before rounding things off with some spoilery Thor thoughts. Reckon you’ve got a better dream casting for the next MCU villain? Send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . Learn more about yo...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week Cardy, Emma, and Dale delve into Stranger Things as they rank their top 10 characters, choose which 80's movie posters they'd have on their bedroom wall, and choose which song which save them from Vecna's grasp. Don't worry though, if you haven't watched Stranger Things Season 4 yet, it's spoiler-free until the very end and plenty more to enjoy as well. Want to get in touch to talk about potatoes? Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about you...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Cardy, Joe, and Matt have convened to build the best RPGs ever as 30 different games are picked and dreams and horrors come to life. Taking turns they pick everything from combat and music to location and party members as things get increasingly more tense and borderline angry. It’s all good fun, though. Before that, there are reminders as to why you should be watching Atlanta and The Boys if you aren’t already, as well as why you should be excited about Cult of the Lamb. Joe also audibly saliva...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 51 min
Cardy and Dale are here and they've brought a brand new host with them! Mat.J has arrived and he wants to tell us why you should be playing Neon White. We also have some good chats about Evil West, Ms. Marvel, and at the end we have a big old spoiler session with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Cakes? Issues with the name Clive? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Cardy, Joe, and Alex are here to talk about some of their favourite announcements and reveals from this year’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. We’ve got your Starfields, your Redfalls, your Kojimas. We’ve got the lot. Also, a slightly deeper dive into how A Plague Tale: Requiem is shaping up and the unfortunate tale of two underwhelming blockbuster films in the shape of Jurassic World: Dominion and Lightyear. Fear not though, there’s a banging round of the Endless Search and some impromptu cak...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Cardy, Joe, and Alex are here to talk about some of their favourite announcements and reveals from this year’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. We’ve got your Starfields, your Redfalls, your Kojimas. We’ve got the lot. Also, a slightly deeper dive into how A Plague Tale: Requiem is shaping up and the unfortunate tale of two underwhelming blockbuster films in the shape of Jurassic World: Dominion and Lightyear. Fear not though, there’s a banging round of the Endless Search and some impromptu cak...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Cardy, Joe, and Alex are here to talk about some of their favourite announcements and reveals from this year’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. We’ve got your Starfields, your Redfalls, your Kojimas. We’ve got the lot. Also, a slightly deeper dive into how A Plague Tale: Requiem is shaping up and the unfortunate tale of two underwhelming blockbuster films in the shape of Jurassic World: Dominion and Lightyear. Fear not though, there’s a banging round of the Endless Search and some impromptu cak...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to pick out their highlights from this week’s Summer Games Fest, as well as PlayStation’s recent State of Play. Along with that, we have impressions of The Quarry - the spiritual successor to Until Dawn - and ask the big questions like is everything better if put in a cookie? The short answer is yes. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Hello there! Yes, we’re talking about Obi-Wan Kenobi this week and it’s fun first three episodes. There’s yet more Star Wars to tackle as well with the reveal of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and the first trailer for Andor. Stranger Things is back and arguably better than ever and Cardy and Dale have been watching it while Joe has been playing Card Shark, a game all about cheating at cards. Oh, and Dale’s been playing another new horror game called Madison. There’s a lot, plus another round of every...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 19 min
No, sorry, we didn't talk about Star Wars because we did this in the past . Instead! We talked about the Gollum video game, the TV show you've never heard of that you should probably give a try, the TV show you HAVE heard of and probably have given a try, and much more. Oh, and Joe has an IMPORTANT new chocolate bar recommendation. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Dale is starring in his very own film this week, so it was only fair he joined both Cardy and Joe to talk all about Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. There’s also an update on how the upcoming Saints Row reboot is looking as well as more Top Gun: Maverick chat as it’s so good it would be rude not to. Joe then unpacks his mixed thoughts about Tunic, before another cracking edition of the Endless Search is played. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to sen...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Cardy, Matt, and Joe are here to take your breath away with some chat about Top Gun: Maverick. They also delve into how Gotham Knights is shaping up, as well as impressions of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, Rogue Legacy 2, and Citizen Sleeper. There’s also what must be the highest-scoring Endless Search yet to enjoy. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe Elden Ring? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Cardy, Jesse, and Dale are here to deliver a podcast of madness to your ears as they talk about the new Doctor Strange film. They also report on their sneak peek of Avatar: The Way of Water, before diving into a bunch of games you may not have heard of but may well want to check out - Dread Hunger, Loot River, and Save Room. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min
The Overwatch 2 beta is live, so of course, we’re going to talk about it. To do just that are Cardy, Matt and Alex who delve into just how new it feels. We also have impressions of Switch Sports and Richard Linklater's latest film, Apollo 10 ½. Then there’s the stuff you care about, such as milk, out of date chocolate, and father and son bonding stories. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn mor...
Apr 29, 2022•59 min
Joe’s been putting his fingers all over another brand new handheld console - the Playdate. He tells Cardy and Emma all about it before they delve into the worlds of Lego: Builder’s Journey, Better Call Saul, Windfall, and Vampire Survivors. There’s also a hotly contested Endless Search and plenty of chocolate and grave digging business Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. End music credit: Funeral Ma...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Cardy, Joe, and Dale are here as The Firm reunites to take part in the 2013 Build-a-Game Workshop in which they battle it out to create the best game they can from all that were released that year. Before that, though there are thoughts on the new Fantastic Beasts film as well as Robert Eggers' Norse revenge drama, The Northman. After all of that, the table is set for a waffle party as Severance spoilers are discussed now that season one has come to a close. Want to get in touch to talk about ga...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to rattle through all of the games and films they’ve been watching and playing recently. There’s The Quarry, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Weird West, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. Too much really. Want to get in touch to talk about game mechanics you completely missed? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Dale, Joe and Jesse are here and chatting everything Steam Deck, but mostly about how flipping big and unwieldy it is. The lads have also seen the first episode of Moon Knight and are hesitant about its quality, especially compared to Severance. We also dive into the mess that is the new PlayStation Plus tier system. Want to get in touch to talk about your "how is this my job?? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Dale, Matt and Jesse are here to share all their (mixed) thoughts on Ghostwire: Tokyo. Matt waxes lyrical about the new Disney+ film, Fresh, and Dale has finished Apple T.V's The After Party and is equally impressed. We also have the smelliest section of IGN UK feedback in, well... forever! Want to get in touch to talk about your favourite smells or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min
It’s Cardy, Emma and Al’s turn to deliver an hour of waffle this week as GTA V returns and is unsurprisingly still a very good game. There’s also Hogwarts Legacy reactions, Tunic impressions, and why you should be watching Severance and Turning Red. The Endless Search returns with huge stakes on the line this week, as well as some of your emails. Want to get in touch to talk about things you’ve eaten that you shouldn’t have or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedba...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Spring has arrived and so have Cardy, Matt, and Dale. This week is a little bit of a mish-mash of Overwatch 2 news, WWE 2K22, the Kirby demo, and yes, more Elden Ring. Plus, right at the end, we have a spoiler-filled Batman discussion for anyone who’s seen it. A twist on a familiar Endless Search game makes an appearance as well as your feedback. Want to get in touch to talk about things you’ve eaten that you shouldn’t have or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedba...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Cardy, Matt, and Joe have all seen The Batman and share their spoiler-free thoughts on it. Elden Ring has taken over everyone’s lives so there’s a good chunk of that as well as Gran Turismo 7 and Far: Changing Tides chat. A favourite Endless Search game returns as well as some particularly sweaty feedback. Want to get in touch to talk about things you’ve eaten that you shouldn’t have or maybe even video games? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . Attribution:"Nowhere Land" K...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Elden Ring is finally here and Matt has 30 hours of playtime under his belt. He tells us whether it’s truly one of the greatest games of all time before joining Cardy and Joe in designing their “perfect’ open world games in the IGN UK Build-A-Game Workshop. What Frankenstein monster-like creations will they come up with? Listen to find out. As ever there's your feedback including Men in Black and faith healers. All the good stuff. Want to get in touch to talk about things you’ve eaten that you s...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min
