This week I've been playing Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6. We've also kicked off the summer of games with Summer Games Fest this week giving up a heads up about the future of video games. Today I'm going to round up all the latest news from the Summer of Games, plus reviews of two of the biggest games of 2023. 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Diablo 4 12:19 Street Fighter 6 20:42 Charts 21:58 Summer Game Fest 31:51 Day of the Devs 39:42 Coming soon RELATED LINKSSupport This Week In Video Games through P...
Jun 15, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 126
This week I've been playing a lot of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and I've been getting lost in Hyrule. Also this week I'm going to round up the PlayStation showcase from this past week, plus we've got all the latest news, plus a new game from Bungie to talk about. LINKS https://www.gamesindustry.biz/european-commission-approves-microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/05/10/hollow-knight-silksong-delayed https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2s-long-promised-flagship-pv...
May 28, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 125
This week I've been checking out Resident Evil 4, a fantastic new remake from Capcom. Continuing the horror-theme I've also been playing Dredge, a great new indy game that blends fishing and horror. We had a couple of showcases this week with Nintendo's Indy World, plus Street Fighter 6, and the Tears of the Kingdom final story trailer, which was a blockbuster. 00:00 Introduction 03:28 Resident Evil 4 Remake review 11:11 Dredge review 16:33 Indy World Showcase Roundup 23:40 Charts 24:52 Street F...
Apr 23, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 124
This week I've been checking out Tchia, a new indie platform adventure game. I've also been getting very hyped for Tears of the Kingdom, and Nintendo showed off some gameplay for the first time. I also managed to play some of the Diablo IV beta, and I'll bring you my hands-on impressions of that later on. 00:00 Introduction 03:59 Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay analysis 19:08 Link's Awakening review 26:36 Tchia review 30:42 Charts 32:24 Diablo IV Beta 38:21 Destiny 2 News Roundup 45:48 Comin...
Apr 09, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 123
This week I've been catching up on some classic Metroid releases including Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion, both recently added to Nintendo Switch. I've also been played the latest Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC, plus I'm going to be looking why Lightfall's story in Destiny 2 felt very out of place. 00:00 Intro 03:40 Metroid Prime Remastered 10:26 Dead Cells Return to Castlevania 15:43 Charts 17:01 Metroid Fusion 23:37 Game Boy and Game Boy Advance on Nintendo Switch Online 31:27 Why Bung...
Mar 26, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 122
This week I've been playing a lot of Destiny 2, given the new Lightfall expansion is out. Today I'll run through my first impressions of Lightfall, the campaign, post-campaign and quality of life improvements. I'll also round up the latest gaming news including a release date and showcase for Starfield. 00:00 Introduction 02:46 Destiny 2 Lightfall first impressions 12:46 What went wrong with the story in Lightfall? 24:46 Charts 25:52 News Roundup 31:52 Everything we know about Starfield 42:46 Co...
Mar 12, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 121
This week I've been playing the monster-hunting game called Wild Hearts from Koei Tecmo and EA. I've also been checking out Atomic Heart, plus we had a State of Play from Sony. We've had some big news related to EA, with some big players pulling out, plus I'm looking forward to Destiny 2 Lightfall coming next week. 00:00 Introduction 03:09 Wild Hearts review 12:02 State of Play Roundup 17:21 Charts 18:29 Atomic Heart review 25:05 Nintendo out of E3 33:02 Destiny 2 Lightfall QOL updates 41:53 Com...
Feb 26, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 120
This week we've had big Nintendo news with the latest Nintendo Direct including a new Zelda trailer, Pikmin 4 news, plus loads of demos and Metroid Prime! Today I'm going to round up all the biggest news from Nintendo, including Kirby Return to Dreamland, Octopath Traveller 2 and more. I'll also be bringing you my thoughts on A Space for the Unbound, plus rounding up some of the best demos from Steam's Next Fest 2023. 00:00 Introduction 03:03 Nintendo Direct headlines 11:29 Tears of the Kingdom ...
Feb 12, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 119
This week I've been checking out Hi-Fi Rush, a surprise new game coming from Tango Gameworks this week. Goldeneye also made it's long, awaited returning, plus it has online multiplayer too, so I'll be checking that out. I'll also recap the Xbox Developer Direct which was held earlier this week, letting us know of some major titles coming to Xbox in the first half of 2023 00:00 Introduction 03:38 Hi-Fi Rush first impressions 08:27 Goldeneye 007 review 15:05 Xbox Developer Direct Roundup 22:32 Cha...
Jan 29, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 118
This week I've been checking out Need for Speed Unbound a racing game from Criterion and EA. I've been going back to some games I missed or fell off from including Hitman 3, plus getting back into Elden Ring. I'm also looking ahead to Diablo IV, which arrives later in June, as well as looking at a short history of secrets in Destiny 2. 00:00 Introduction 03:41 Need for Speed Unbound 10:05 Diablo IV - One to watch in 2023 18:52 Hitman 3 review 25:36 Charts 27:04 Elden Ring revisited 33:19 The Sec...
Jan 15, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 117
This week I've been looking ahead to 2023, and today I'm going to go through my most anticipated games of 2023, plus a few gaming predicitios. I've also been playing The Case of the Golden Idol, plus checking out for Forspoken Demo from Square Enix. All that plus we have one of the best seasons in Destiny 2 all year with Season of the Seraph, and today I'm going to unpack it all. 00:00 Introduction 03:31 Most anticipated games of 2023 14:53 2023 video game predictions 24:19 Forspoken Demo first ...
Jan 02, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 116
This week I've been playing the Street Fighter 6 closed beta, plus Return to Monkey Island. Today I'll be going through all the news from the Game Awards 2022, the biggest announcements, plus I'll be revealing my Game of the Year for 2022, and rounding up the biggest news from 2022 too. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com...
Dec 20, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 115
This week I've been playing Pokemon Scarlet, a technical mess of a game, that still manages to bring the Pokemon magic. I've also been playing Pentiment from Obsidian, in this 16th-century narrative adventure. Season of Plunder is finishing in Destiny 2, so I'll bring you my thoughts on the current state of the game, plus I've been playing Somerville too. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Pokemon Scarlet review 15:23 Pentiment review 21:07 Somerville review 25:03 Charts 26:09 Latest Video Game News 34:19...
Dec 04, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 114
This week I've been playing God of War Ragnorok. It's finally time to jump into one of the biggest games of the year, and it does not disappoint. I've also been playing The Entropy Center, plus I'll be rounding up all the news from The Game Award Nominations and Nintendo's latest indie world showcase. I'm also going to be putting together a list of recommended games for new Xbox owners. 00:00 Introduction 05:19 God of War Ragnorok review 17:06 Game Awards 2022 Nominations 26:00 10 games to try f...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 113
This week I've been playing Persona 5 Royal, since it's recently come to Xbox Game Pass. I've also been checking out Signalis, Marvel Snap and Wilfrost too. Finally, I've been back to one of my favourite games of all time with the Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past. It's a jammed packed show, full of recent games, classic games and hidden gems. 00:00 Introduction 05:06 Persona 5 Royal review 13:05 Signalis review 18:27 PSVR2 price and date 22:48 Charts 23:54 Marvel Snap review 31:36 Wildfrost f...
Nov 06, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 112
This week I've been playing A Plague Tale: Requiem, where Hugo and Amacia take on the Black Death. I've also been getting ready for Halloween by checking out Scorn, plus we've had showcases from the Silent Hill team and Resident Evil too. All that plus I'll be saying goodbye to Google Stadia, plus checking in on the state of seasonal events in Destiny 2. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:42 A Plague Tale Requiem review 09:34 Scorn review 15:30 Silent Hill returns 21:02 Charts 22:45 Goodbye Google...
Oct 23, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 111
This week I've been playing Overwatch 2, the new iteration on Overwatch from Blizzard. I've also been diving deep into the nostalgia zone with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Cowabunga Collection, plus checking out a brand new point and click adventure in the Excavation of Hob's Barrow, which is perfect for spooky season. CD Projekt also announced some VERY ambitious plans this week regarding Witcher and Cybperpunk sequels. 00:00 Introduction 04:41 Overwatch 2 review 16:02 TMNT The Cowabunga Co...
Oct 09, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 110
This week I've been playing The Last Of Us Part 1, the remake of the hit first game in The Last Of Us series. There has also been a ton of news over the past few weeks, with GTA VI getting leaked, then Nintendo and Sony having major showcases, so there's plenty of news to catch up on. I'll go through all of that plus break down the new Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Trailer. 00:00 Introduction 03:24 The Last Of Us Part 1 review 12:13 GTAVI leaks 19:46 Sony State of Play 23:22 Charts 24:34 ...
Sep 25, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 109
This week I've been playing Rollerdrome, plus checking out the latest Pirate-themed season in Destiny 2 called Season of Plunder. Bungie was also back letting us know what's coming next in their big expansion in 2023, and that's Lightfall, and I'll round up everything we know about what's next for Destiny 2 later on. All that plus Midnight Fight Express, Tinykin and GamesCom news. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:30 Rollerdrome review 09:37 What's next for Destiny 2? 18:23 Destiny 2 Season of Pl...
Sep 13, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 108
This week I've been having a look back at God of War, given we have God of War Ragnorok coming in only a few short months. I've also been checking out Rumbleverse, the new wrestling battle royale from Iron Galaxy. I've also been checking out Two Point Campus and the new Mario Kart DLC Wave 2 from Nintendo, so it's a busy show, let's get to it. 00:00 Intro 04:15 God of war 12:53 God of War Ragnorok 22:02 Splatoon 3 27:40 All platform charts 28:47 Rumbleverse 35:51 Two Point Campus 40:39 Mario Kar...
Aug 22, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 107
It's the 14th of August 2022, so let's get into the news. 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Cheat maker fires back at Bungie 2:26 MultiVersus Season 1 4:51 Dragonball Z in Fortnite 5:53 Genshin Impact 3.0 7:47 More delays (Metal Slug Tactics and Hogwarts Legacy) Cheat maker fires back at Bungie after Destiny 2 copyright infringement case https://www.eurogamer.net/cheat-maker-fires-back-at-bungie-after-destiny-2-copyright-infringement-case Season 1 Of MultiVersus Begins Next Week, Morty Joins The Roster Lat...
Aug 14, 2022•10 min
This week I've been checking out Multiversus, the new free-to-play character fighter from Warner Bros. The Pokemon Company showed off more of Scarlet and Violet, plus I'll be rounding up everything we saw from Annapurna in their recent showcase. I've also been going back to my classic game collection and checking out Zelda II The Adventure of Link on the NES, plus rounding up everything Nintendo has said about Breath of the Wild 2. All that plus I've been checking out Fortnite No Build Mode. 00:...
Aug 07, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 106
It's the 2nd August, so let's get into the news. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake On Hold https://www.gameinformer.com/report/2022/07/26/report-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-remake-on-hold Latest Mario Kart 8 DLC backs up earlier leak on platform origins of future tracks https://www.eurogamer.net/latest-mario-kart-8-dlc-lends-credence-to-earlier-leak-revealing-platform-origins-of-future-tracks PlayStation VR2 See-Through View And Other Features Detailed In New Blog Post http...
Aug 02, 2022•9 min
This week I've been checking out Stray, the new cyberpunk cat game from BlueTwelve Studio. I've also been checking out the remake of Live A Live from Square Enix. Cuphead is also back with it's Delicious Last Course, plus I've been washing down vans and paks in PowerWash Simulator. All that plus looking ahead to the best indies coming in 2022. 00:00 Intro 04:08 Stray review 11:22 Cuphead Delicious Last Course review 17:49 Live A Live First Impressions 21:51 All platform charts 23:18 PowerWash Si...
Jul 24, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 105
This week I've been playing the new speed-running FPS Neon White, one of the hottest games out there at the moment. I've also been checking out the latest Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase, and gathering all the info we have about Breath of the Wild 2. All that plus I've been checking out some great indie games, and I got my heads on my new Steam Deck, so I'll bring you my review of that later in the show. 00:00 Intro 03:29 Neon White review 10:11 Nintendo Direct Mini June 2022 15:25 Everyth...
Jul 03, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 104
It's the 26th June 2022, so let's get into the news. Rumor: Massive Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak Reveals Surprising Setting, Story Details, and More https://gamerant.com/grand-theft-auto-6-location-release-date-story-gameplay-leak/ Rumour has it another Nintendo Direct is coming next week https://www.eurogamer.net/rumour-has-it-another-nintendo-direct-is-coming-next-week From Software's Miyazaki Says Next Project In Final Stages, Elden Ring 2 Not Ruled Out https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/06/24/from...
Jun 26, 2022•10 min
This week I've been playing Mario Strikers Battle League Football. I've also been checking out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge, plus the Vampire Survival game V Rising and the new game from Wadjet Eye Games, Old Skies. As well as the games, I've also been checking out Summer Games Fest and noting down some of the best games we should get excited about, so I'll bring you ten of the best later in the show. 00:00 Intro 03:05 Mario Strikers Battle League Football 10:04 Teenage Mutant...
Jun 19, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 103
It's the 12th June 2022, so let's get into the news. Starfield gameplay first look https://www.eurogamer.net/first-look-at-starfield-gameplay Kojima working on an Xbox Game https://www.polygon.com/23164776/hideo-kojima-productions-xbox-game Overwatch 2 launches free to play multiplayer October 4th 2022 https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2-launches-as-a-free-to-play-early-access-title-in-october New Hollow Knight Silksong trailer at Xbox Showcase https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/...
Jun 12, 2022•8 min
This week I've been playing Rogue Legacy 2, and also diving into the new season of Halo Infinite. Sony kicked off the Summer Games Fest with their State of Play, plus I've been checking out some very cool indy games with Citizen Sleeper and Ghost on the Shore. All that plus I'm looking back at the best games of 2022 so far. 00:00 Intro 02:48 Sony State of Play June 2022 Roundup 09:29 Rogue Legacy 2 review 14:55 Citizen Sleeper review 19:13 All platform charts 20:27 Ghost on the Shore review 24:3...
Jun 05, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 102
It's the 29th May 2022, so let's get into the news. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Continues Cal Kestis' Quest In 2023 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/05/27/star-wars-jedi-survivor-continues-cal-kestis-quest-in-2023 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords comes to Switch next month https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-sith-lords-comes-to-switch-next-month PlayStation State of Play set for 2nd June https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-state-of-play-s...
May 29, 2022•8 min
