We’re back with our first (proper) show of 2022! This week we’re making our 2022 predictions! But not before hearing our 2021 predictions from a year ago, with interesting results. Also; Sony believes in generations so much that they’re bringing back the PS4 (kinda), Take-Two spends all its Christmas money on Zynga, Mario Kart 9 is in active development (chinny reckon), E3’s 2022 physical show has been cancelled, and so much more. Games discussed: Lake, The Pedestrian, Guardians of the Galaxy, P...
Jan 19, 2022•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 284
Here. We. Go. Slightly later than planned, it’s time to decide the TCGS Game of the Year for 2021. Games discussed: Death’s Door, Halo Infinite, The Artful Escape, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Metroid Dread, Deathloop, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Forza Horizon 5, It Takes Two, Psychonauts 2, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Chicory: A Colourful Tale, Hitman 3, Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life, Hot Wheels Unleashed, TOEM, Last Stop, Life is Strange: True Colors, Resident Evil Villag...
Jan 10, 2022•4 hr 38 min•Ep. 283
We have an update regarding our Game of the Year episode. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch Youtube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Overcast acast Stitcher CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong...
Dec 18, 2021•28 min
It’s time for the TCGS Game of the Year Draft 2021. So who chooses what? Does someone grab someone else’s game? Will Sean nominate five games no one’s heard of? And will anything ever rival Farley’s 2018 “strategic” pick of Detroit: Become Human? Let’s find out. But before that, we discuss last week’s The Game Awards, including the awards, trailers, and news. Last week also saw the release of Halo Infinite, so there’s a big ol’ discussion about the Master Chief, including what we think of the op...
Dec 15, 2021•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 282
This week we’re joined on the show by @SeanLabode ! Sony’s overhauling PlayStation Plus with new tiers, Take Two goes after It Takes Two, the next setting for the new Bioshock is rumoured, and the Battlefield universe is expanding. Sean Labode’s been playing Fights in Tight Spaces, there’s more Guardians chat from James and Sean, Mat goes back to a favourite from the past year, and more. Games Discussed: Fights in Tight Spaces, Death’s Door, Halo Infinite, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Echo ...
Dec 08, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 281
Nintendo comments on Activision reports, the Xbox Series S is flying off the shelves, Epic acquires Harmonix, Sony patents, Halo cheaters, and lots more. In terms of games, James has been enjoying the Guardians of the Galaxy game, David and Mat have more thoughts on Halo Infinite’s multiplayer beta, and Sean’s been walking around with Pikmin Bloom, amongst other things. Also: big crisps, big jumps, school stories, Christmas Carol characters, and more! Games Discussed: Guardians of the Galaxy, Pi...
Dec 01, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 280
James is back, and it’s a bumper show this week. We discuss Bobby Kotick’s alleged knowledge of sexual misconduct issues at Activision Blizzard, Rockstar apologising for the state of the recent trilogy release, Microsoft adding more games to backwards compatibility, and tons more. We also talk about Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode, Exo One, The Artful Escape, Radiohead’s Kid A Mnesia Exhibition, video game mechanics in real life, and more! Games Discussed: Halo Infinite, Exo One, The Artful Esc...
Nov 24, 2021•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 279
This week we’re joined by Janet Garcia, aka @gameonysus ! In terms of news, at the time of recording there was a rumour that Halo Infinite’s standalone multiplayer mode might release on Monday 15th November (and it did!), so we discussed that. In other news: Elden Ring network test keys are being sold for hundreds on eBay, SteamDeck and Playdate are delayed, and the GTA Trilogy is a mess. Speaking of which, Mat and Janet talk about the GTA Trilogy ‘Definitive Edition’, we’ve all got things to sa...
Nov 17, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 278
David, Sean, James and Mat are here to discuss Deck Nine's 'Life is Strange: True Colors' in its entirety. We cover everything in Life is Strange: True Colors, including the characters, the plot points, our choices, and our thoughts on the game overall. It goes without saying, but if you haven’t played True Colors, or if you don’t want to know anything about the game, turn this spoilercast off IMMEDIATELY, then come back once you’ve finished it. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact...
Nov 11, 2021•2 hr 42 min
Nintendo Switch sales are down, Netflix's new mobile games service is rolling out, Metal Gear Solid games are pulled from sale, and LOTS of people were playing Forza Horizon 5 before the official launch. Forza Horizon 5 and Call of Duty: Vanguard dominate what we’ve been playing this week, but there’s still time to talk about awkward places to play the Switch, co-op streams, curtain updates, and more! Games Discussed: Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Psychonauts 2, Animal Crossing: New H...
Nov 10, 2021•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 277
Sony had a State of Play, Sega and Microsoft are teaming up, and Facebook’s rebranding. Also: More Inscryption chat, Life is Strange DLC, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Makro, Toys “R” Us, could the queen could identify Mario?, broken games, and mopping up in time for Game of the Year. Games Discussed: Deathloop, Hot Wheels Unleashed, I Expect You To Die 2, Resident Evil 4 VR, Inscryption, Life is Strange: True Colours Wavelengths. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter I...
Nov 03, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 276
Microsoft shows new Halo Infinite campaign footage, but misses its Game Pass targets, the new GamesMaster is confirmed, a new Splinter Cell is definitely, probably being made, and there’s a bunch of delays. Also: Sean’s back to talk about Metroid Dread, there’s more Inscryption chat, Mat’s killing zombies in Resident Evil 4 VR, attract modes, guest toilets, BMX purchases, and more. Games Discussed: Metroid Dread, Deathloop, Inscryption, Resident Evil 4 VR. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs...
Oct 27, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 275
We go through all the news from last week’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct, FIFA doesn't want an exclusive license deal, and the company that told Sony "go ahead, sue us" says Sony threatened to sue them. Also: James is back to talk about the premium Nintendo Switch OLED and Metroid Dread, David’s enjoying Deathloop and Mat isn’t asking for advice. All that plus gaming adverts, emulation machines, curtain updates, fairground rides and more. Games Discussed: Metroid Dead, Tetris Effect Conn...
Oct 20, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 274
A massive Twitch leak, EA might rebrand FIFA, the GTA Trilogy is finally announced, Kinect is back, and Bungie’s removing single-player content from Destiny again. Also: Sean and James are away, so Sarah Dyer returns to talk about the Switch OLED, Metroid Dread, scary card games, banana-related challenges, James’ advert, a new TCGS bet, Jumbo News Mat, EGX, and more! Games Discussed: Metroid Dread, Deathloop, Tetris Effect: Connected, Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, Destiny 2, Inscryption. SPONS...
Oct 13, 2021•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 273
Sony acquires Bluepoint Games and adds timed PS5 game trials, Nintendo denies the existence of a 4K Switch, and Konami aims to fix eFootball. Also: Deathloop, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Wipeout Rush, Outer Wilds, we explore the definition of a ‘Sean Game’, and more! Games Discussed: Deathloop, The Artful Escape, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Wipeout Rush, Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye SPONSOR This episode of The Computer Game Show is sponsored by the Blue Yeti from Blue Microphones! Head to bluemic.com and ...
Oct 06, 2021•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 272
In this week's show: We discuss everything that was shown off during last week’s Nintendo Direct, the newly announced cast for the Mario movie, Crystal Dynamics joining The Initiative to help co-develop Perfect Dark, and Fortnite not coming to iOS anytime soon. There’s also more Deathloop talk, Mario impressions, biggest achievements in games, comfy hoodies, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, skin suits, and more! Games Discussed: Deathloop, FIFA 22, Life is Strange: True Colors, TOEM, SSX, Sable...
Sep 29, 2021•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 271
Everyone’s back, and we’re talking about Deathloop, The Artful Escape, Life is Strange, Sir Clive Sinclair, the Switch finally getting Bluetooth audio support, a brand new WipEout game!!!, and Yuji Naka teaching himself programming. Also: Game Pass, celebrities, wardrobes, building codes, artificial intelligence and James’ keyboard skills. Games Discussed: Deathloop, The Artful Escape, Life is Strange True Colors. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram ...
Sep 22, 2021•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 270
Sean’s away, so we’re joined by Iain Lee off of the radio, TV and Twitch! In this week’s show: the results are in, and Epic lost in the big Epic v Apple court case. Also, Twitch sues users over hate raids, we discuss everything shown in Sony's PlayStation Showcase 2021, Sony buys Firesprite, and Lego announces a Super Mario 64 set which might use the wrong form of punctuation. Elsewhere, we share our initial thoughts on Life is Strange: True Colors, Iain has views on another Life is Strange game...
Sep 15, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 269
There’s a big PlayStation showcase event coming on Thursday, but first we need to talk about their $10 PS4 to PS5 game upgrades, console shortages not going anywhere, #ADayOffTwitch making an impact, and GamesMaster seeking contestants. There’s also more Psychonauts 2 chat, plus Road 96, Lake, Terfs, TCGS mascots, these guys made it, and more! Games Discussed: Psychonauts 2, Faraday Protocol, Road 96, Control, Lake. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagra...
Sep 08, 2021•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 268
James is moving/has moved/is tired from moving, so Sarah Dyer is back! Gamescom happened last week, so we take a look at what was (and what wasn’t) announced, Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to older consoles, Overwatch's ‘McCree’ getting renamed, and we discuss #ADayOffTwitch. Also: a big ol’ chat about Psychonauts 2, Destiny 2, TCGS ‘ideas’, various forms of beef, good wrestling games, Cameo, tattoos, and more. Games Discussed: Psychonauts 2, Destiny 2, Deaths Door. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT...
Sep 01, 2021•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 267
Halo Infinite won't have campaign co-op or Forge at launch, Outriders dev says they haven’t received a penny since launch, and Fortnite prepares an Among Us clone for launch. Also: a BIG chat about Twelve Minutes, plus talk about Axiom Verge 2, Wii Sports, annoyances in games, best starting locations, hot meats, and more! Games Discussed: Twelve Minutes, Faraday Protocol, Wii Sports, Fantasian Part 2, Arcsmith, Axiom Verge 2. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitte...
Aug 25, 2021•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 266
Mat’s away, so we’re joined by the star of TV, Hollywood, and Soccer Aid, Blake Harrison! We discuss everything announced at Nintendo Indie World, we know who’s playing Knuckles in the Sonic movie, and a Goomba statue breaks free at Nintendo World. Also: Axiom Verge 2, Back 4 Blood, Art of Rally, advanced vanilla slice techniques, cybernetic implants, stealing other people's money, and James receives his most sinister listener feedback yet. Games Discussed: Back 4 Blood, Axiom Verge 2, Death’s D...
Aug 18, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 265
Google considered buying Epic? Switch sales have now overtaken the PS3 and 360? PSVR 2 is apparently focusing on console-quality AAA games?!!!?! All that plus Back 4 Blood, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, A Plague Tale: Innocence, best snacks, best ice cream, the best genres our parents should play, and more. Games Discussed: Last Stop, Death’s Door, Back 4 Blood, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, A Plague Tale: Innocence. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitt...
Aug 11, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 264
More updates from Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft, everything shown in Annapurna Interactive's showcase, Sony’s SSD recommendations, and Nintendo says it hasn’t forgotten about Animal Crossing. Yeah right chinny reckon!!1!1! We’ve got more talk about Death’s Door now that Mat and James have played it, we’ve all played Microsoft Flight Simulator, Mat’s played the Halo Infinite multiplayer, Sean’s played The Ascent, and more! Games Discussed: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Death’s Door, Halo Infinite...
Aug 04, 2021•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 263
We discuss the horrible reports coming out of Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft Singapore, the music at the Olympics opening ceremony, everything that got announced during EA Play Live, and the death of PES. Also: A lot of love for Death’s Door, the best rewards in games, David’s long arms, reunions, and the old TV game shows we’d easily be able to win given half the chance. Games Discussed: Death’s Door, Pokemon Unite, Operation Tango, Dark Nights with Poe & Monro. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store ...
Jul 28, 2021•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 262
James is away, so this week we’re joined by Sarah Dyer aka @Pikapies ! On the show: Lots of Steam Deck chat, Ubisoft unveiling another Tom Clancy game, Netflix getting into games, Phil Spencer complimenting the DualSense controller, and Nintendo absolutely definitely not releasing another Switch console any time soon. Also: Skyward Sword HD, Operation Tango, Judgment, tales from gaming retail, the boyband 911, Ben Shepard, and time travel. Games Discussed: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, ...
Jul 21, 2021•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 261
This week we did a live TCGS Talks Over on Twitch where we talked over Thumb Candy; the brilliant video games documentary from 2000. Not only that but we were joined by the host of the documentary himself, Iain Lee! We definitely recommend you watch it on YouTube , but if that doesn't work for you, here it is in audio form instead. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch Youtub...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 57 min
Nintendo finally announced the Switch Pro!!!1!!1 Can’t believe it. There’s no much to discuss!!! Plus we enter Farley’s Fantasy Zone, Mat has a new writing challenge, Sean finally finishes THAT game, and David has questions for Mario. Games Discussed: Death Mark, Yakuza 0. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLOW @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley WATCH Twitch Youtube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts...
Jul 14, 2021•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 260
Sony’s buying studios, Kojima could be coming to Xbox, and GTA 6 is coming in 2025. Maybe. Also: Chicory, Bug Fables, Disco Elysium, franchises we’ve never completed, erotic fan fiction, power-removal tropes, Power Stone 99 and so much more. Games Discussed: Bug Fables, Overboard!, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Intergrade - Episode INTERmission, Retro Goal, Chicory: A Colourful Tale. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form ...
Jul 07, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 259
A new suggestion arrives for our E3 shows, we try to help James through his “problems”, and there’s a LOT of games to get through. Games Discussed: Cyberpunk 2077, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX, Super Mario Sunshine, New Football Game, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Intergrade - Episode INTERmission, Retro Goal, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers, Destiny 2, Sea of Thieves. SUPPORT Patreon TCGS Store CONTACT tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook FOLLO...
Jun 30, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 258
