This week I've been playing Super Mario 3d World and Bowser's Fury. The first is a port from the Wii U and one of the most fun co-op games I've played in some time and the other is an all-new outing for Mario. I've also been checking out Valheim, the new survival crafting game from Iron Gate Studios that is currently taking the world by storm. I also checked out the Nintendo Direct this week, and I've give you my thoughts on Nintendo's latest news. 00:00 Introduction 1:15 Zelda 35th Anniversary ...
Feb 21, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 70
It's 16th Feb 2021, so let's get into the news. Nintendo Direct tomorrow! https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-16-surprise-theres-a-lengthy-nintendo-direct-tomorrow New Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/02/16/xbox-game-pass-adds-7-new-games-including-code-vein-elite-dangerous-and-more New World Delay https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-16-amazons-ambitious-mmo-new-world-gets-third-delay-now-expected-in-august Avengers coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X in...
Feb 16, 2021•10 min
This week I’m checking out Cyber Shadow, a new action Platformer in the mould of Ninja Gaiden. I’ve also been playing Destruction All-Stars, a new smash ‘em up with cars out on the PlayStation 5. These past few weeks have shone a light on big tech companies like Google and Amazon struggling in the games industry so I’m going to have a special look at what’s been going on. 00:00 Introduction 2:43 Cyber Shadow 8:44 Destruction AllStars 15:02 Charts 16:19 Amazon and Google Struggle in the Games Ind...
Feb 07, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 69
It's 28th January 2021, so let's get into the news. Hitman 3 success https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/27/hitman-3-sales-have-already-surpassed-development-costs-one-week-post-launch Feb Playstation Plus games https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-playstation-plus-february-games-announced Xbox Game Pass 18m members https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-xbox-game-pass-grows-to-18-million-subscribers 343 promise Halo updates soon https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/26/monthly-h...
Jan 28, 2021•10 min
This week it's a Souls-like special. I've been playing a lot of Demon Souls on PS5, and I have a look back at the Evolution of Souls-like games. This includes FromSoftware's journey to how they made Demon Souls, and the games that followed. I also look at one of the most anticipated games of the year with Hollow Knight Silksong and why you should be excited about it. 00:00 Introduction 3:10 Demon Souls Review 10:17 The Evolution of Souls-like Games 27:20 Charts 28:37 Hollow Knight SilkSong 32:34...
Jan 25, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 68
It's 16th January 2021, so let's get into the news. Lucasfilm announces Open World Starwars https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-13-lucasfilm-announces-new-open-world-star-wars-game-from-ubisofts-the-division-studio Bethesda reveal Indiana Jones Game https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/12/bethesda-reveals-new-indiana-jones-game Pokemon Snap releases in April https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-14-pokemon-snap-2-releases-in-april-with-over-200-creatures-to-film Hogwarts Legacy delay...
Jan 16, 2021•10 min
This week I have been looking ahead to 2021 and some of the biggest and best titles coming up. I've also been playing great indie title called If Found... one of 2020's most interesting games in this touching interactive novel. I got my hands on Monster Hunter Rise, which is coming for Nintendo Switch in March and I look into the crystal ball for gaming in 2021. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 2:49 Most anticipated games of 2021 13:29 If Found... review 18:47 Monster Hunter Rise 23:03 All platfor...
Jan 10, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 67
This week I've been resting and relaxing as it's Christmas, so spending my time with family where possible. However, that has given me some time to reflect back on the year in games in 2020, so in this episode, I am going to be running down my personal top 10 games of 2020 and looking back on the year we've had in games. 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://teespring.com/...
Dec 29, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 66
It's 18th December 2020, so let's get into the news. Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from the PS store https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-18-sony-pulls-cyberpunk-2077-from-the-playstation-store Cyberpunk 2077 and Death Stranding crossover https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/12/17/cyberpunk-2077-invades-death-stranding-with-pc-exclusive-new-crossover Serphiroth comes to Smash on 22nd Dec https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/17/22187781/super-smash-bros-ultimate-sephiroth-release-date-price-dlc-boss-ch...
Dec 18, 2020•10 min
This is a trailer for This Week In Video Games. 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://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-vi...
Dec 14, 2020•2 min
This week I’ve been playing Spider-Man: Miles Morales on the PS5, plus we’ve had the traditional end of year show The Game Awards 2020. I’ve also been playing a few indie titles including the returning Sam & Max: Save the World Remastered and a brutal little fighting game called Unto The End. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 2:44 Spider-Man: Miles Morales review 11:01 The Game Awards 2020 Roundup 15:17 Charts 16:35 Sam and Max Save The World Remastered 22:17 Unto The End 27:04 Coming soon RELAT...
Dec 14, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 65
This week I've been playing all the things! PlayStation 5 is out and I’ve been checking out Astro’s Playroom and Godfall. I’ve been checking out the new hardware plus some of the classics on PS Plus, which is a great new feature. Destiny 2 Beyond Light came out also, and I’ve been getting into that in a big way! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 3:19 What I've been playing this week 4:20 PlayStation 5 review 15:41 Astros Playroom review 20:25 Video Game Charts 21:29 Destiny 2 Beyond Light review 34:...
Nov 29, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 64
This week I've been playing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - the prequel to Breath of the Wild coming soon for Nintendo Switch. I've also been playing a very interesting indie game called Teardown, which is a heist/sandbox game from Tuxedo Labs. I've also been playing a whole load of F-Zero for a new entry in my history of series... Teardown Steam page https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167630/Teardown/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 4:28 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity first impressions 8:21...
Nov 08, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 63
It's 3rd November 2020, so let's get into the news. Next-gen in lockdown https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-02-shops-look-to-click-and-collect-to-save-next-gen-console-sales-ahead-of-impending-lockdown Apple TV comes to Xbox Series X/S https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/2020/11/02/apple-tv-comes-to-xbox-series-xs-at-launch Ratchet & Clank PS5 Exclusive https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-02-ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart-is-a-ps5-exclusive-insomniac-insists Fortnite on PS5 a...
Nov 03, 2020•9 min
It's 28th October 2020, so let's get into the news. Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-27-cyberpunk-2077-delayed-yet-again Visage releases on October 30 https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/10/23/horror-game-visage-releases-on-october-30 Apex legends Season 7 https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/26/21534640/apex-legends-season-7-ascension-vehicle-trident-horizon-new-character-map God of War 60 fps on PS5 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-27-god-of-war-on-ps5...
Oct 28, 2020•11 min
This week I've been playing Immortals Fenyx Rising - the demo of Ubisoft's new open-world action-RPG. I've also been playing Ikenfell, a new indie turn-based RPG which is a beautiful pixel-art adventure. I've also been playing Hyper Light Drifter, something I missed out on when it was originally released and I'm glad I went back to play this one. Check out the NEW MERCH STORE https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 2:35 What I've been playing this week...
Oct 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 62
This week I’ve been playing Hades, the new rouge lite brawler from Supergiant Games. I’ve also been checking out Super Mario 35, which is a new Battle Royale-esque game from Nintendo to celebrate Mario’s 35th Anniversary. I also sat down with Lisa Evans from Wabisabi Play, the developer behind Growbot - an awesome new point & click adventure game. Growbot on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/661680/Growbot/ https://www.growbotgame.com/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games co...
Oct 11, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 61
This week I've been playing Super Mario 3D Allstars, the anniversary collection of Mario games released by Nintendo for Mario's 35th Anniversary. I've also been checking out a new tactics-narrative adventure game called Pendragon, and I also caught up with Jon Ingold this week to talk about the development of the game. I've also been checking out Among Us with friends. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 3:22 Super Mario 3D Allstars 10:10 Among Us 15:50 Interview with Jon Ingold from Inkle Studios 51:...
Sep 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 60
It's Thursday 24th September 2020, let's get into the news. Microsoft buys Zenimax (Bethesda, ID etc) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-21-microsoft-buying-zenimax-parent-company-of-bethesda-id-software-and-more-report Microsoft still has more acquisitions coming https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/09/23/microsoft-still-has-more-studio-acquisitions-on-the-way-just-none-to-show-at-tgs Xbox One X sales soar amid confusion https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/2020/09/22/xbox-one-x-sales-sk...
Sep 24, 2020•11 min
Sony showed up to their latest event with a great line up of games, prices and launch dates for their PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-ga...
Sep 17, 2020•9 min
This week I've been playing New World a new MMO coming from Amazon Games Studios. I've always been checking out Marvel's Avengers and another new release called Spellbreak, which is a Mage Battle Royale. I was also very lucky to sit down with Henrik Kniberg from Mojang Studios, developers behind Minecraft and we spoke about a range of topics like prototyping and the value of audience feedback. 00:00 Introduction 3:53 New World Preview 12:00 Marvel's Avengers Campaign 22:41 Interview with Henrik ...
Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 59
It's 9th September 2020, so let's get into the news. Xbox Series X price, date and preorders confirmed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-09-xbox-series-x-costs-gbp449-in-the-uk Xbox Series S price and date confirmed by MS https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/8/21426993/xbox-series-s-price-confirmed-microsoft-leak EA Play to come to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/09/09/xbox-game-pass-subscribers-will-get-ea-play-for-no-extra-cost AC Valhalla launch date brought forwa...
Sep 10, 2020•8 min
Nintendo dropped their Mario 35th Anniversary Nintendo Direct today officially announcing loads of Mario news including Super Mario 3D Allstars containing Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy coming to Nintendo Switch. Plus new Game & Watch, Mario 35, Super Mario Allstars on SNES Switch Library and more! RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.yout...
Sep 03, 2020•6 min
This week I've been playing Mortal Shell, a new souls-like from developer Cold Symmetry. It's also Gamecom 2020 this weekend and I had the chance to sit down with Dagmar from developer Like Charlie to talk about their upcoming game Ghost on the Shore, I'll bring you that interview plus first impressions of the game later on. Ghost on the Shore Steam page - wishlist and try the demo https://store.steampowered.com/app/1211930/Ghost_on_the_Shore/ Like Charlie https://twitter.com/LCharlieGames https...
Aug 31, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 58
It's 28th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Fall Guys Season 2 https://www.gameinformer.com/gamescom-2020/2020/08/27/fall-guys-goes-medieval-for-season-2 Twelve Minutes https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/27/21404533/twelve-minutes-trailer-voice-cast-pc-xbox-one-series-x Teardown https://www.gameinformer.com/gamescom-2020/2020/08/27/smash-through-walls-in-style-with-teardown Spellbreak https://www.pcgamer.com/free-to-play-battlemage-royale-spellbreak-launches-on-september-3/ World of Warcraft ...
Aug 28, 2020•8 min
It's 25th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League debuts at DC Fandome https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/08/22/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-debuts-in-stunning-trailer The next Batman game is Gotham Knights and Batman's dead https://www.pcgamer.com/the-next-batman-game-is-gotham-knights-and-batmans-dead/ Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War leaks https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-25-call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-leak-reveals-its-a-direct-seq...
Aug 25, 2020•10 min
This is a special news roundup focusing in on the Epic VS Apple issues. Project xCloud isn't going to be on iOS, then Epic adds their own payment system into Fortnite, bypassing Apple and Google's 30% cut. The big tech companies respond by pulling Fortnite from their App stores, leading to legal battles with Apple threatening to remove Epic's Dev Tools. What will happen next? Apple blocks project xCloud on iOS https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-07-apple-blocks-project-xcloud-on-ios Epic ...
Aug 19, 2020•14 min
This week I've been playing Fall Guys, a new party battle royale from Mediatonic and Devolver Digital. I was also very lucky to talk to Alex and Tom from Polygon Treehouse about their beautiful new adventure game called Roki, and I follow that up with a review of the game. Roki on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1067540/Rki/ Follow Polygon Treehouse https://twitter.com/PolyTreehouse RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subsc...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 57
It's 10th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Suicide Squad is Rocksteady's next game https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/08/07/suicide-squad-is-rocksteady-studios-next-game Xbox Series S name leak https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-10-xbox-series-s-name-pops-up-on-microsofts-next-gen-controller-packaging Yoshinori Ono quits Capcom https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/9/21360635/street-fighter-producer-yoshinori-ono-quits-capcom Fall Guys success https://www.pcgamer.com/fall-guys-is-devolve...
Aug 10, 2020•8 min
It's 5th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Treyarch & Raven making Call of Duty 2020 https://www.pcgamer.com/activsion-confirms-that-treyarch-and-raven-are-making-the-new-call-of-duty/ Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 details https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/2020/08/04/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-season-5-content-details Spiderman coming to Marvel's Avengers as PS Exclusive https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-03-spider-man-is-coming-to-marvels-avengers-but-as-a-playstation-...
Aug 05, 2020•9 min
