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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 787: Are We Wowed by Avowed?

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 entry Captain America: Brave New World. Happy Valentine's Day! Remember to send us your thoughts about...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 13 min

IGN UK Podcast 786: A History of Violence

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 5. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or...

Feb 07, 20251 hr 9 min

IGN UK Podcast 785: Our Xbox Games Series Tier Lists

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, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choi...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 32 min

IGN UK Podcast 784: Doom, Doom, Doom, Doom, I Want You in My Room

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 about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ig...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 17 min

IGN UK Podcast 783: The Switch 2 is Finally a Real Thing

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. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or lo...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 6 min

IGN UK Podcast 782: Squid Game and Jesse's Shocking KCD2 Playstyle

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 all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 782

IGN UK Podcast 781: The Big 2025 Movies and Games Preview

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

Jan 03, 20251 hr 7 min

IGN UK Podcast 780: The Alternative Game Awards 2024

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

Dec 27, 202450 min

IGN UK Podcast 779: The Alternative Movie and TV Awards 2024

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

Dec 20, 202445 min

IGN UK Podcast 778: The Game Awards Reveals and Ferry Fights

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 forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 11 min

IGN UK Podcast Special Episode: We Visited CD Projekt Red to Talk About The Witcher 4

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 your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_...

Dec 13, 202429 min

IGN UK Podcast 777: Indiana Jones and the Great Game

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 out. And as for Clint Eastwood's courtroom thriller Juror #2? Just listen, innit. Remember to send us ...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 16 min

IGN UK Podcast 776: Breaking Down the Top 20 PlayStation Games

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 to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forw...

Nov 29, 20241 hr 28 min

IGN UK Podcast 775: Pouring Pea Gravy Over Peterborough Cathedral

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 games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn mor...

Nov 22, 202459 min

IGN UK Podcast 774: Ranking the 10 Best Netflix Original Series

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 thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedba...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 30 min

IGN UK Podcast 773: Don't Eat Play-Doh

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 shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about you...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 23 min

IGN UK Podcast 771: Call of Duty: Tunnock's Teacakes 6

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 thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedbac...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 6 min

IGN UK Podcast 770: The Horror, the Horror

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 thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedb...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 21 min

IGN UK Podcast 769: They Pasteurise Mayonnaise, Don't They?

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 films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. Learn more about your ad choices...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 2 min

IGN UK Podcast 768: Pure Misery, Both Good and Bad

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 Rings: The Rings of Power. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and fil...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 35 min

IGN UK Podcast 767: Where's Tokyo Games Tho?

You are listener number 200,081 in the queue for this week's IGN UK Podcast, where Jen, Jesse, and Mat discuss the biggest news out of this year's Tokyo Games Show, chat a little bit of Deadlock, and there's an update to the tale of the microwaved chicken in the latest round of listener feedback. 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...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 7 min

IGN UK Podcast 766: PlayStation Series That Need to Come Back

What are the seemingly dead PlayStation series that need to make a comeback? Cardy, Matt, and Mat pick three each that they'd love to see new games from. Before that, though, there are some very early impressions of The Plucky Squire, as well as far too much talk about Lidl and giant crisps. 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...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 21 min

IGN UK Podcast 764: Bots, Bolters, and Blood

Cardy and Matt are putting on a two-man show this week as they discuss the pure joy of Astro Bot, the bloody delight of Space Marine 2, and PlayStation's Concord disaster. There's also a time for a quick chat about two of the best films of the year: coming-of-age comedy Didi, and beautiful toilet-cleaning drama Perfect Days. 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 choice...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 1 min

IGN UK Podcast 763: Star Wars Outlaws, MGS Delta, and Alien: Romulus

We're back from gamescom and we have a TON of games to talk about. We dig deep into Star Wars Outlaws and Black Myth: Wukong, and Matt P and Dale talk about their hands-on time with the hotly anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta and Silent Hill 2 remakes. We've also seen Alien: Romulus, and not only do we have a spoiler-free chat, but we also dive into a spoiler convo after we've read your feedback. Don't worry if you haven't seen it yet, there are plenty of warnings to stop listening. Remember to...

Aug 30, 20241 hr 58 min

IGN UK Podcast 762: The Best of gamescom 2024

After a week full of seeing new and upcoming games in Germany, Cardy, Matt, and Alex are here to report back on everything they've seen. There's Dying Light: The Beast, Avowed, Indiana Jones, Crimson Desert, Atomfall, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 23, 202458 min

IGN UK Podcast 761: Space Marine 2 Might Be the Warhammer Game We've Always Wanted

Warhammer über-nerd Matt has finally played a decent chunk of the upcoming third-person shooter Space Marine 2, and from what he's played it's far exceeded his expectations. Jesse has been sinking his time into another Warhammer 40K game, Speed Freeks , and, well... you'll just have to listen to this week's IGN UK Podcast to find out what he thinks. He also does way too much self-promotion, but thankfully keeps his potty mouth relatively clean for once. Send us your thoughts about all the new ga...

Aug 09, 20241 hr 8 min

IGN UK Podcast 760: Is Thank Goodness You're Here the Funniest Game Ever?

Cardy, Matt, and Dale have all been playing hilarious new "slapformer" Thank Goodness You're Here, and think it may just be the funniest game ever made. They discuss what makes it so good, as well as pick out some of their other favourite comedy games. After that, there's time to discuss new Matt Damon film The Instigators, as well as their picks for the best heist movies. Plus, a bit of time left to sneak in a few mentions for Jake Gyllenhaal's Apple TV series Presumed Innocent, and new indie g...

Aug 02, 20241 hr 8 min

IGN UK Podcast 759: If You Like Cameos, You'll Love Deadpool & Wolverine

It's movie week on the IGN UK Podcast as Cardy, Matt, and Mat convene to talk about all the new films they've been watching. Of course, we've got the big hitter in Deadpool & Wolverine, scary weather with Twisters, coming of age drama in I Saw the TV Glow, and Korean thriller Sleep. There's also a movie-based Endless Search game to play, as well as your feedback. Don't worry, we'll talk about some games next week. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjo...

Jul 26, 20241 hr 20 min

IGN UK Podcast 758: We Build Our Dream Sci-Fi Games

Cardy, Dale, and Jesse are here to build their own dream sci-fi games. To do that, they'll take turns at drafting aspects of other already existing sci-fi games, such as combat, location, characters, and combining them to create their own Frankenstein creations. Plus, as if that wasn't already too much fun, there's a tense round of the Endless search as well. 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 mo...

Jul 19, 20241 hr 32 min

IGN UK Podcast 757: Star Wars Outlaws, Trying and... It's Coming Home?

Join Dale, Emma, and Jesse for some galactic Star Wars Outlaws chat about the upcoming open-world Star Wars game coming this August. The trio also talk about the heartwarming Apple TV show, Trying, which just released its fourth season, as well as the brand new Gladiator 2 trailer. 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...

Jul 12, 20241 hrEp. 757
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