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IGN UK Podcast

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Hear the magic that happens when all members of the IGN UK team run head first at each other to chat about video games, movies, TV shows and weird things they've put in their mouths. IGN UK Podcast is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
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IGN UK Podcast 722: Modern Warfare 3's Cam-Painful

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has arrived and Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to discuss what may well make it the worst-ever COD campaign. On the brighter side, Thirsty Suitors is a fun Persona/Tony Hawk mashup wrapped in a Scott Pilgrim story that you may want to check out. There's also time for some quick reactions and wild speculation about what we might see from GTA 6 and the newly announced Legend of Zelda live-action movie. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good d...

Nov 10, 20231 hr 10 min

IGN UK Podcast 721: Sourdough and Soup Season

Winter is coming and Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to talk all things bread and soup. Not only that, but Matt has gone hands-on with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and is ready to tell you why it isn't just Far Cry in blue skin. Jesse has finished another movie adaptation in the shape of Robocop: Rogue City which sounds like a fun ol' time. And Cardy has seen Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese's new film which may just be the best of the year. All of that, plus a bit of time left for de...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 14 min

IGN UK Podcast 720: Don't Sleep on Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2 is finally here and Cardy thinks it may well be one of the best horror games ever made. He's joined by Jesse and Mat to discuss whether or not the Five Nights at Freddy's movie reaches those same heights. Then there's still time for a chat about a couple of the new trailers for this week's Xbox Partner Preview. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Oct 27, 20231 hr 1 min

IGN UK Podcast 719: That's So Kraven

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is here and swinging into action to talk all about it are Cardy, Matt, and Alex. After discussing Insomniac's latest, it's time for another horror helping as Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher has arrived just in time for Halloween. All of this plus your feedback and bit of Doctor Who chat. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Oct 20, 20231 hr 6 min

IGN UK Podcast 718: Nando's with David Beckham

A new Mario game is upon us and Dale is here to give us his preview thoughts of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. He's joined by Cardy and Jesse as a rambling episode loses all control as under-the-radar horror movies are recommended, crisps are talked about, Bob the Builder makes an appearance, and there's quite frankly too much David Beckham chat. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 7 min

IGN UK Podcast 717: Spice Up Your Life

Cardy, Matt, and Dale are ready to step back in time with Assassin's Creed Mirage. After discussing Ubisoft's latest stealth action-adventure their attention then turns to Gen V – The Boys spin-off TV show which is a bloody good time. Want something a bit more cerebral? Maybe we could interest you in Cocoon, a new Game Pass puzzler. There's also time left for a quick chat about a couple of films – horror/home invasion No One Will Save You and Wes Anderson's The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. Ha...

Oct 06, 20231 hr 12 min

IGN UK Podcast 716: Hate the Endless Search Theme? Let's Go Our Separate Ways

Dale and Jesse are here, so you know what means; more Resident Evil chat! The boys and Matt P have played the Ada Wong DLC, Separate Ways for Resident Evil 4 and have tons of thoughts. We also chat about Mortal Kombat 1's story mode, Netflix's latest Korean game show, The Devil's Plan and we dive into all your feedback about the theme for The Endless Search in what we've dubbed THE GREAT DEBATE. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme dude, got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch a...

Sep 29, 20231 hr 7 min

IGN UK Podcast 715: Idris Elba's Sausage Sandwich

The Cyberpunk 2077 redemption is here with Phantom Liberty, and Cardy and Dale are here to tell you why you shouldn't miss it. They're joined by Matt as upcoming games Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Alan Wake 2 are delved deep into. Also, there's a little bit of sausage sandwich and cake chat so enjoy that! What do think of cake? Get in touch at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 4 min

IGN UK Podcast 714: Daddy's Home

Big daddy Dale is back and is joined by Cardy and Mat to talk about some of the biggest trailers from this week's PlayStation State of Play. We've got your Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Your Spider-Man 2. A bit of Baby Steps. All the good stuff. Plus chat about random films old and new and, finally, ABBA get the respect they deserve. What do think of ABBA? Get in touch at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 15, 20231 hr 5 min

IGN UK Podcast 713: Starfield - Bethesda Strikes Back

Last week we discussed Starfield. This week - the week of its official launch - three other IGN UK crewmates discuss their experiences of Bethesda's spacefaring RPG. Join Matt, Jesse, and Emma as they analyse the layers of roleplaying and space exploration, before moving on the sing even more praises of Baldur's Gate 3 (now available on PS5!) There's also a bit of Counter-Strike 2 chat, an enthusiastic assessment of Armored Core 6, and your feedback. Tell us your thoughts on Starfield, Baldur's ...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 35 min

IGN UK Podcast 712: Starfield - The Good, The Bad, and The Inventory

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? Drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Sep 01, 20231 hr 10 min

IGN UK Podcast 711: The Best of gamescom 2023

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 any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . Learn more about your ad choices...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 30 min

710 Goodbye Xbox 360

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 1 min

IGN UK Podcast 709: More Baldur's Gate 3 Because Why Not

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? Had any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . Learn more about your ad cho...

Aug 11, 20231 hr 7 min

IGN UK Podcast 708: Baldur's Great

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 04, 20231 hr 18 min

IGN UK Podcast 706: Oppenheimer and Every Christopher Nolan Movie Ranked

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 name be? Drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Jul 21, 20231 hr 25 min

IGN UK Podcast 705: Blockbuster Season

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 excited for later this year, or just want to tell us the weirdest thing you've had as a pizza toppin...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 10 min

IGN UK Podcast 704: Wolf Power

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 year, or just want to tell us the weirdest thing you've had as a pizza topping? Drop us an email: ign...

Jul 07, 20231 hr 14 min

IGN UK Podcast 703: The Best of 2023 So Far

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 you've had as a pizza topping? Drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . Learn more about your ad cho...

Jun 30, 20231 hr 12 min

IGN UK Podcast 702: The Good and Bad of Final Fantasy 16

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 know which games you’re most excited for later this year, or just want to tell us the weirdest thing ...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 25 min

IGN UK Podcast 701: Starfield, RoboCop & Friar Tuck

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 Caple Jr., but beware of major spoilers! Want to let us know which games you’re most excited for late...

Jun 16, 20231 hr 23 min

IGN UK Podcast 700: Geoff's Big Night

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

Jun 09, 20231 hr 15 min

IGN UK Podcast 699: Diablo 4: Chilli Heatwave

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 Zelda too, so let us know what you think by dropping us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 13 min

IGN UK Podcast 698: Snake N' Wake

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 well as trying to work out exactly how to describe Ari Aster's new movie, Beau is Afraid. We know you’r...

May 26, 20231 hr 15 min

IGN UK Podcast 697: The Tears of the Kingdom Chat Begins

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

May 19, 20231 hr

IGN UK Podcast 696: Let's Make a Zelda Game

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 after you've finished its main story? Give us your co-op game suggestions and drop us an email: ign_ukf...

May 12, 20231 hr 27 min

IGN UK Podcast 695: Redfall From Grace

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? Give us your co-op game suggestions and drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about y...

May 05, 20231 hr 14 min

IGN UK Podcast 694: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is Everything We Wanted Fallen Order to Be

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 us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 19 min

IGN UK Podcast 693: Ranking the Best Orlando Theme Park Toilets

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 are had. Plus, Alex spends the best part of 20 minutes telling us about his Orlando holiday. It's all ...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 16 min

IGN UK Podcast 692: Zelda and Final Fantasy Look Good Innit

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 very good and also has a little blood. Got a game for us to play, or ever traded in a bunch of bananas...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 1 min
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