This week: Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder first impressions! News-wise, apparently Nintendo doesn't have unions due to employee satisfaction(!), we shouldn’t expect any Activision Blizzard Game Pass drops this year (and it might take time to bring back classic Activision franchises), big Sony acquisitions might be coming, and PlayStation has patented a controller that stores and charges wireless earbuds(?). Also: Wonder Flowers in our homes, Easter Eggs in work, Quest 3’s passthrough ...
Oct 25, 2023•2 hr 19 min
This week we're joined by Iain Lee! Microsoft has finally acquired Activision Blizzard, Disney is allegedly looking to buy EA, Just Stop Oil protestors arrive at EGX, the PS5 slim(ish) has been announced, as has the new voice of Mario. Also: James leaving the pod, James getting a bigger cut of the Patreon money, James playing Coffee Golf during the news and more! Games discussed: Forza Motorsport, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Meta Quest 3, CoD MW3, Minecraft, RoboCop: Rogue City. Contact tcg...
Oct 18, 2023•2 hr 11 min
This week: CDPR spent a LOT of money to save Cyberpunk 2077, but is now experiencing mass layoffs. They’re not alone, as Telltale Games and Naughty Dog are experiencing the same. We’ve also got some Redfall updates, Nintendo shutting down more online services, and the Animal Crossing LEGO sets are real! Also: Embarrassing mistakes, TCGS puzzle rewards, and more! Games discussed: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Cocoon, Monster Hunter Now, Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island, Groove Coast...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 55 min
This week: Jim Ryan is retiring, Meta Quest 3 launches October 10th, Epic Games cuts its staff by 16%, Sega cancels live-service shooter Hyenas, EA removes the FIFA back catalogue from digital storefronts, and Capcom says it would ‘gracefully decline’ any acquisition offer from Microsoft. Also: best Radiohead albums, everyday items as weapons, James’ Germany advice, changing daily routines and more! Games discussed: Cocoon, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Sonic Frontiers, Coffee Golf, ZORK: Gra...
Oct 04, 2023•2 hr 14 min
Returning guest James Farley is on once again. This week: Unity backtracks, there’s a massive Xbox leak, our long national nightmare of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition might finally be over, Crystal Dynamics hit with layoffs, and don’t expect a new Steam Deck anytime soon. Also: TCGS leaks, renting Gamecube games, sweaty hands, and more! Games discussed: EA Sports FC 24, CyberPunk 2077, Party Animals, The Expanse, Starfield. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Face...
Sep 27, 2023•2 hr 38 min
We’re all here. Even James! On the show this week: everything announced in last week’s Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play, Unity has messed up BAD, console games are coming to iPhone, and Nintendo is ending development of new Mario Kart Tour content. Also: drugs in games, trying to make Sean laugh, Game Pass recommendations, hated video game characters, and more. Games discussed: F-Zero 99, Trombone Champ, Solar Ash, Monster Hunter Now, Skate 3, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth,...
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr 9 min
Oh wow. Turns out James is away again. FANCY THAT. On the show this week: Kiss goodbye to Tears of the Kingdom DLC, the Switch 2 was allegedly demoed to devs at Gamescom, E3 in classic ‘E3 lol’ shit again, a YouTuber has been jailed for posting game footage, and Microsoft is releasing an Xbox credit card?? Also: Spoilercast ideas, two minutes with Charles Martinet, floaty movements, favourite karaoke songs, gaming media recommendations, and more! Games discussed: Starfield, Arcade Paradise, Chan...
Sep 13, 2023•2 hr 23 min
Starfield is here, and we go deep into our first impressions of the game. Also: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct, PlayStation Plus price bump, Volition closed down, Back to the Future PowerWash Sim DLC announced, and Starfield increases Xbox sales on Amazon by over 1,000%. Games discussed: Starfield Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Pock...
Sep 06, 2023•2 hr 28 min
James is back! David's back! Sean's back! Mat's also here. It’s a Summer miracle! On the show this week: All the news from Opening Night Live, Sony's handheld gaming device Project Q now has a proper name and price, Baldur’s Gate is finally coming to Xbox, and there’s another update to the Microsoft and Activision acquisition saga. Also: A review of our Twitch era, early access to games, one-handed games, great pacing, and more! Games discussed: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Red Dead Redemp...
Aug 30, 2023•2 hr 59 min
This week we’re joined by @pikapies ! Geoff Keighley’s Gamescom Opening Night Live might not be great (but you’ll know by the time this pod is released), Charles Martinet isn’t dead, there’s an AI nonsense double bill, FFVII music is heard in Edinburgh, and Microsoft is launching Xbox Series X wraps! Also: Wario getting fired, game abuse, charcuterie boards, tattoos, and more. Games discussed: Final Fantasy XVI, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur’s Gate 3, Pokémon GO. Contact tcgs...
Aug 23, 2023•2 hr 13 min
James and Mat are both away, leaving Dave and Sean to fend for themselves after a frankly harrowing week of trying to secure a guest at short notice!!! This week: James Farley lawyers-up, the ongoing death of split-screen play, Nintendo flinging out patent applications, Overwatch 2 is the worst Steam game ever and The Pokémon Company are trying to get their act together. Also: Rod Stewart, real-life glitches, and the Muffin Man - do you know him? Games discussed: Disney Illusion Island, Fall Guy...
Aug 16, 2023•2 hr 11 min
The weather’s cleared up, so YouTube’s Jon Denton joins us! This month: Red Dead Redemption coming to PS4 and Switch, Animal Crossing Lego is coming, Microsoft selling replacement controller parts (!!!!!!!), and Hasbro said sorry for slagging off Activision. Also: human patch updates, how to make friends, rewind functions, and more. Games discussed: Baldur’s Gate 3, Venba, The Expanse, Disney Illusion Island, Remnant II, God Of War Ragnarok. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram...
Aug 09, 2023•2 hr 27 min
James is out of the country, and Jon couldn’t make it (scared of Mat) so it’s a three person show! This week: Switch 2 is out late 2024, you bet your house on it! Dark Souls is coming to Netflix, Activision suing a TikTok user, Transformers go bye-bye, and the romantic scenes in Baldur’s Gate 3 are going to be banging. Also: death eggs, eyeshadow combinations, Dandori or not, taste sensations and so much more. Games discussed: The Banished Vault, Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island, Jedi...
Aug 02, 2023•2 hr 7 min
We’re a bit light on news this week, but we’ve got plenty of thoughts on Pikmin 4, Viewfinder, PlayStation Q, the next Switch and pizza controllers. Also: making an impact, Sean’s top 10 games of all time, single console conundrums, favourite movies and more. Games discussed: Pikmin 4, Viewfinder, Exoprimal. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Poc...
Jul 26, 2023•2 hr 20 min
It’s pretty apt that our 360th episode is one that's full of Microsoft news, but that’s show business baby. Speaking of, it looks like the Microsoft-Activision deal might actually happen, and we discuss what’s happened to get us to this point. Xbox Games with Gold is getting a rebrand, Major Nelson is leaving Xbox, Fable's narrative lead has left Playground Games, and the Switch version of EA Sports FC might not suck! Also: More game recommendations to ruin David’s life, we do a spot of role-pla...
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 15 min
We’re back from TCGSCON North North, and there’s plenty to discuss. We also talk about Sega’s acquisition future, Yuki Naka’s prison stuff, Peter Molyneux being back, and whether there should be a new Banjo-Kazooie game. Also: Wario’s next job, younger sibling pettiness, unique storage options, and more. Games discussed: Pikmin 4, Dave the Diver, Street Fighter 6, Synapse, PowerWash Simulator, Arcade Paradise, Tears of the Kingdom. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook ...
Jul 12, 2023•2 hr 16 min
TCGSCON North North 2023 took place in Sunderland on 1st July, so this week’s show is a little different. This week’s podcast is almost two hours of recordings from TCGSCON. Including the boys’ journey up north, and moments throughout the weekend. Alternatively, you can watch the recording of In The Quizinning live from TCGSCON North North 2023 on our YouTube channel! Normal service will resume next week, so don’t worry. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @dav...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 52 min
This week we have @elliegibson on the show! This week: Microsoft’s raising prices for Series X and Game Pass, Perfect is about a thousand years away, Meta’s doing a game subscription, E3 2024 and 2025 definitely haven’t been cancelled!!!!, another Metal Gear collection has leaked, so so much more. Also: RDR 2 vs Toy Story, what movies could learn from games; what will the next Zelda game be like, favourite family recipes, and more! Games discussed: Street Fighter 6, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Pla...
Jun 28, 2023•2 hr 19 min
We’re back! You know, since the last one. This week: Embracer’s closing studios and cancelling games, Xbox One games aren’t happening any longer, Sony knows its strategy is working, and PS5 streaming is coming to PlayStation Plus. Also: 30fps gaming, favourite merch, resurrecting Codemasters games, how to be a dad, being happy, and more! Games discussed: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Street Fighter 6, Jusant, En Garde!, Viewfinder, We Love Katamari, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Final F...
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 29 min
This week, it’s all about Summer Game Fest 2023, including: Summer Games Fest itself! Day of the Devs! Devolver Direct! Xbox Games Showcase! Starfield Direct! The PC Gaming Show! And a bunch more news from this non-E3 week. Also: Wedding advice, favourite zoo animals, and more! Games discussed: Street Fighter 6, Let’s! Revolution!, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Wat...
Jun 14, 2023•2 hr 22 min
Meta announces the Quest 3, Apple announces a $3,500 headset, Redfall devs reportedly wanted the game to be scrapped, a 1-2 Switch sequel is here, and Naka’s in the slammer. Also: Things we’re proud of, things we’ve slept in, the next tipping point in games, and more! Games discussed: Street Fighter 6, Yakuza 5, Planet of Lana, We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @C...
Jun 07, 2023•2 hr 15 min
On the show this week: everything announced in last week’s PlayStation Showcase, The Last of Us multiplayer game possibly getting delayed, PlayStation’s new cloud plans, and Nintendo hate dolphins. Also: Back Page Pod needs to get in the kitchen, video game soundtracks, gaming hygiene, how to raise a good child and dealing with their horrible germs. Games discussed: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Warhammer 40k: Boltgun, Planet of Lana, Horizon: Call of the Mountain. Contact tcgs.co C...
May 31, 2023•2 hr 24 min
We’re back with more thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom! We also talk about Humanity, tonight’s PlayStation Showcase, timed slices, more Assassin’s Creed games being announced, Mortal Kombat 1, and Jim Ryan on PS VR2 sales. Also: favourite Dr boomstick moments, handheld emulation device recommendations, favourite in-game activities, mental health chat, bad cinema etiquette and more! Games discussed: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter In...
May 24, 2023•2 hr 29 min
Tears of the Kingdom is finally here, and we’ve got a lot to say. News-wise there’s a lot to talk about, including some Summer Game Fest news, the next big PlayStation Showcase not being far away, Hollow Knight: Silksong’s developer confirms a delay, Nintendo says no new Switch hardware coming this year, and Zelda smashes sales records. Also: Should you wait for the next Nintendo handheld? Have games ever taught us anything practical? Game mechanics becoming standard, stealing ideas, and so much...
May 17, 2023•2 hr 20 min
Redfall is out, and Microsoft’s had a stinker of a week, leading Phil Spencer to get out there with some choice comments. We also hear more about PlayStation Studios’ live service games, PixelOpus being shutting down, and some Armoured Core hype. Also: cheerful reimagining of games, disturbing kids behaviour, Anbernic game recommendations and so much more. Games discussed: Redfall, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @Cap...
May 10, 2023•2 hr 27 min
The UK has blocked Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal, Vice is shutting down Waypoint, Nintendo is returning to Gamescom, and we’re all playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Also: stream commentaries, bad games forever, rebooting Hugo The Troll and more! Games discussed: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts G...
May 03, 2023•2 hr 23 min
Would you believe it; James is back, and all four hosts are on the show at the same time! This week: all the news from Nintendo Indie World, and PlayStation doing more acquiring while PS5 continues to sell rather well. There’s rumours about Hi-Rush’s sales figures, and a potential “mystery sequel” that would take 10 years to make, and Nintendo is making an example out of Bowser. Also: Minecraft Legends, Advance Wars, PARANORMASIGHT, podcast transfers, rage quitting, things that should come back ...
Apr 26, 2023•2 hr 22 min
David and Mat are back! (But James is sadly away.) This week: Sega buying Rovio(?), Redfall launching at 30fps, that Suicide Squad game is delayed again, and Media Molecule is ending support for Dreams. Also: Good games for couples, bad travel stories, making consoles portable, animals in lifts, and more. Games discussed: Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Storyteller, Ghostwire Tokyo, Everspace 2, Population: One, Resident Evil 4 remake. Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Fol...
Apr 19, 2023•2 hr 10 min
With David and Mat on holiday, Sean and James are joined by Sarah Dyer and Sean Labode ! This week: Phil Harrison on the move, thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. Movie, Microsoft locking down emulation on Xbox consoles, and is a new PlayStation handheld coming soon? Also: Emergency Alert Systems, big leaps in control systems, products we couldn’t live without, and more! Games discussed: Diablo 2 Remastered, Diablo IV beta, Melvor Idle, Hearthstone, Destiny 2, Meet Your Maker, Phoenix Wright: Ace ...
Apr 12, 2023•2 hr 37 min
This week we’re joined by Inel Tomlinson ! Well it’s finally happened. E3 2023 has been officially cancelled, and we’re here to discuss what happens next. Also: new Tears of the Kingdom footage, Nintendo are fixing Joy-Cons forever, the Mario movie is great, the BAFTAs were surprising, and there’s a Sonic the Hedgehog April Fools Game? All that plus the favourite games we’ve never played, public speaking, and future Resi remakes. Games discussed: Tchia, Resident Evil 4, Forza Horizon 5: Rally Ad...
Apr 05, 2023•2 hr 25 min
