This week I've been playing Psychonauts 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2005 original. I've also been playing Song of Iron, a new indie action platformer from a single indie dev, so look forward to that. I'll also be rounding up the PlayStation showcase plus looking closer at Forspoken. 00:00 Introduction 02:48 Psychonauts 2 review 10:10 Sony PlayStation Showcase Roundup 17:17 All platform charts 18:47 Forspoken -Everything we know... 22:43 Song of Iron review 28:23 Games coming soon RELAT...
Sep 19, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 85
This week I've been playing Axiom Verge 2, a sequel to the very successful Metroidvania, Axiom Verge. I've also been checking out Ghost of Tsushima's Directors Cut and the Ike Island Expansion. Fans of the show will know I am a massive Destiny 2 fan, so I'll catch you up on the latest Witch Queen expansion news as well as first impressions of Season of the Lost and finally, I've been checking out Tales of Arise Demo on PS5. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Axiom Verge 2 10:04 Ghost of Tsushima Directors...
Sep 05, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 84
It's 30th August 2021, so let's get into the news. Nintendo Console Designer Leaves Company After Nearly 39 Years https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/26/nintendo-console-designer-leaves-company-after-nearly-39-years Metroid Dread trailer reveals an iconic boss https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-27-metroid-dread-trailer-reveals-an-iconic-boss Three New Starfield Videos Show Off More Locations For Bethesda's Space RPG https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/27/three-new-starfield-videos-show...
Aug 30, 2021•8 min
This week I've been playing Marvel's Avengers War for Wakanda expansion, plus I've been checking out the new first-person shooting taking the world by storm called Splitgate. I managed to check out some of the Back 4 Blood Beta, plus I've been getting into Tribes of Midgard too, plus I have a rare game I didn't like... and that's The Ascent. 00:00 Introduction 04:17 Marvel's Avengers War for Wakanda Expansion 10:31 Splitgate first impressions 17:48 All platform charts 19:04 Tribes of Midgard rev...
Aug 22, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 83
It's 15th August 2021, so let's get into the news. Kojima kicks up Abandoned rumours once again https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/12/hideo-kojimas-post-on-pts-anniversary-kicks-up-ps5-game-abandoned-rumors-once-more GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas Remasters in the works https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-12-gta-3-vice-city-and-san-andreas-remasters-reportedly-in-the-works-for-release-this-year Tales of Arise demo next week https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/10/new-tales-of-arise-de...
Aug 15, 2021•11 min
This week I've been playing Death's Door, a new isometric action/adventure indie that's had a terrific launch, plus GRIME, a Metroidvania souls-like. Both are two great indie hits this summer, plus I've also been checking out Pokemon Unite, a new MOBA from The Pokemon Company & Tencent. 00:00 Introduction 03:30 Death's Door 11:30 Pokemon Unite 21:24 Charts 22:32 Halo Infinite 28:25 Grime 35:08 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member htt...
Aug 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 82
It's 1st August 2021, so let's get into the news. Horizon Forbiddenm Weest Delayed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-30-horizon-forbidden-west-reportedly-delayed-into-q1-2022 Kena Bridge of spirits delayed https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/28/kena-bridge-of-spirits-release-date-slips-into-september Halo infinite Spoliers https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-31-343-issues-halo-infinite-spoiler-warning-after-unintentionally-including-campaign-files-in-the-preview-build Outer Wild...
Aug 01, 2021•8 min
This week I've been playing Skyward Sword HD, the remaster with improved controls on Nintendo Switch. I've also been checking out Chicory, one of the most delightful indies titles of 2021 so far. I've also been losing myself in the Closed Beta for New World, the new MMO from Amazon Game Studios. I'll be rounding up EA Play, plus looking at the Steam Deck VS Nintendo Switch's OLED Model. 00:00 Introduction 03:19 Skyward Sword HD review 14:06 EA Play Live July 2021 Roundup 16:46 Chicory: A Colorfu...
Jul 25, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 81
It's 19th July 2021, so let's get into the news. Valve Announce Steam Deck https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-15-valve-announces-steam-deck-a-gbp349-handheld-pc Steam Deck availability now later than release date https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-17-steam-deck-expected-order-availability-now-q1-2022-64gb-or-q2-2022-256gb-512gb No Skate at EA Play 2021, but something coming https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/19/no-skate-at-ea-play-2021-but-studio-teases-a-little-something-inste...
Jul 19, 2021•12 min
This week I've been playing Monster Hunter Stories 2, a new JRPG that combines Monster Hunter and similar mechanics to Pokemon. I've also been getting reacquainted with Metroid through Super Metroid in a Classic Replay, plus I'm looking ahead to Metroid Dread. We're also halfway through the year, so I've been checking out some of my top games of 2021. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:59 Monster Hunter Stories 2 first impressions 10:54 Best games of 2021 so far... 25:47 Charts 26:50 Metroid Dread...
Jul 12, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 80
It's 4th July 2021, so let's get into the news. Xbox and Kojima in talks https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-02-xbox-and-hideo-kojima-reportedly-in-talks-for-publishing-deal New Skyward Sword Trailer shows off QOL updates https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/02/new-legend-of-zelda-skyward-hd-trailer-shows-off-skippable-cutscenes-autosave-and-new Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut revealed https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/01/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-for-ps5-revealed-with-new-story-...
Jul 04, 2021•10 min
This week I've been playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, probably the best PS5 game out there right now. I've also been checking out a tactics RPG on Nintendo Switch called Pathway, which will be right up your street if you're into Indiana Jones. We're all still getting over E3 and the news dump that was E3 2021, so I'll be going over my top ten moments plus digging more into some Breath of the Wild 2 theories. 00:00 Introduction 03:52 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart review 12:06 Top E3 2021 m...
Jun 27, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 79
It's 21st June 2021, so let's get into the news. Cyberpunk 2077 returns to PlayStation store, still with a warning https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-21-cyberpunk-2077-finally-returns-to-playstation-store-still-with-warning-not-to-buy-for-base-ps4 Nintendo President comments on New Switch Hardware https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/18/nintendo-president-comments-on-new-switch-hardware EA Motive revival project https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-21-report-of-ea-motive-revival-pr...
Jun 21, 2021•8 min
I'm back again this week given all the news to round up all the announcements from Xbox & Bethesda, Square Enix and Nintendo plus dive a little deeper into Metroid Dread and Breath of the Wild 2. 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Xbox & Bethesda 6:25 Square Enix 8:55 Nintendo 12:36 Metroid Dread 14:37 Breath of the Wild 2 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/st...
Jun 17, 2021•17 min
This week we are right in the middle of E3 2021 and today I’m going to round up all the major announcements so far including Elden Ring, Battlefield 2042, plus recap the Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft Forward, Devolver Digital and also Day of the Devs too. I’ve also been playing a fantastic new game called Overboard from Inkle Studios, and I’ll get into that later on. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:32 Elden Ring 09:41 Summer Games Fest 21:48 Ubisoft Forward 27:17 Battlefield 2042 32:43 Charts 33:5...
Jun 13, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 78
It's 6th June 2021, so let's get into the news. God of War Delayed https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/02/new-god-of-war-release-date-window-delayed-confirmed-for-ps5-and-ps4 Riot announces Valorant Mobile https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-02-riot-announces-valorant-mobile Battlefield 6 reveal for June 9 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/01/battlefield-6-reveal-set-for-next-week-ahead-of-e3-2021 2k Games Leak Ahead of E3 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-04-upcoming-2k-game...
Jun 06, 2021•9 min
This week I’ll be counting down the days to E3 2021 with some predictions of which games I think are going to dominate the headlines. I’ve also been playing Knockout City, a new online multiplayer dodgeball game, plus Strangeland, a new creepy point and click adventure. Finally today I’ll be rounding up everything we know about Horizon Forbidden West. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 03:40 E3 2021 predictions 11:27 Horizon Forbidden West... everything we know 17:27 Strangeland review 24:04 Charts 2...
May 31, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 77
It's 24th May 2021, so let's get into the news. Overwatch 2 Drops Standard PVP Count To 5V5 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/20/overwatch-2-drops-standard-pvp-count-to-5v5 Overwatch 2 Unveils Monte Carlo Map, New Looks https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/20/overwatch-2-unveils-monte-carlo-map-new-looks Netflix Is Reportedly Going Big On Gaming Adaptations, More Immersive Experiences https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/24/netflix-is-reportedly-going-big-on-gaming-adaptations-more-immersive-...
May 24, 2021•9 min
This week is a shooter special, with a look at the new season of Apex Legends, I finally got to Titanfall 2 in my backlog and I've been checking out Scavengers in early access. We had a big release in the world of Destiny this week too, so I'll bring you my first impressions on Season of the Splicer! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 04:22 Apex Legends Season 9 'Legacy' 13:19 Titanfall 2 19:15 Scavengers first impressions 24:19 All Platform Charts 25:38 Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer 36:36 Games co...
May 16, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 76
It's 10th May 2021, so let's get into the news. Epic VS Apple - The story so far https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-05-07-epic-vs-apple-what-weve-learned-so-far 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 &...
May 10, 2021•14 min
This week I’ve been dying a lot in Returnal, a new bullet-hell, rogue-lite from Housemarque. I've also been checking out the game you control by blinking called Before Your Eyes and finding out it's more than just a gimmick. I'm also looking forward to Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart given the recent focus on Sony's State of Play. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Returnal review 14:26 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart - Everything we know 19:25 Before Your Eyes review 23:05 Charts 24:13 Tetris Effe...
May 03, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 75
It's 26th April 2021, so let's get into the news. Apex Legends new Arenas mode https://www.polygon.com/22400006/apex-legends-legacy-arenas-elimination-game-mode-preview New state of play Thursday focus on Rift Apart https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/04/26/new-playstation-state-of-play-happening-this-week-with-closer-look-at-ratchet-clank-rift Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan announces departure from Blizzard after 19 years https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-20-overwatch-director-jeff-kapla...
Apr 26, 2021•10 min
This week I’ve been hunting a lot of Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise, the latest in the franchise from Capcom out on Nintendo Switch. I've also been checking out Oddworld: Soulstorm, Pac-Man 99 and also looking forward to Solar Ash from developer Heart Machine. 00:00 Introduction 3:28 Monster Hunter Rise review 13:54 Nintendo's Indie World Roundup 18:27 Oddworld Soulstorm review 24:27 All Platform Charts 25:34 Solar Ash - Everything we know so far... 30:39 Pac-man 99 review 34:44 Games coming so...
Apr 18, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 74
It's 11th April 2021, so let's get into the news. Outriders Inventory Bug https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-10-distraught-outriders-players-report-losing-hundreds-of-hours-of-investment-after-latest-patch Outriders Crossplay is fixed, but inventory bug remains https://www.pcgamer.com/outriders-crossplay-is-fixed-but-inventory-wipes-remain/ Naughty Dog working on Last of Us Remake https://www.gameinformer.com/report/2021/04/09/a-ps5-the-last-of-us-remake-is-reportedly-in-the-works Deathl...
Apr 11, 2021•11 min
This week I’ve been playing plenty of Outriders, since its full release last Thursday. It’s the latest looter-shooter to enter a tricky market and so far so good. I’ve also been playing 80s inspired Narita Boy as well as Genesis Noir. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:18 Outriders first impressions 12:17 Xbox Series X review 21:22 Narita Boy review 26:23 Charts 27:27 Genesis Noir review 31:14 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https:...
Apr 06, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 73
It's 28th March 2021, so let's get into the news. Monster Hunter Rise's first major post-launch update bringing new monsters in April https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-26-monster-hunter-rises-first-major-post-launch-update-bringing-new-monsters-in-april Call Of Duty Returns To A WWII Setting This Year https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/26/report-call-of-duty-returns-to-a-wwii-setting-this-year Microsoft lists 22 ID@Xbox games coming to Xbox Game Pass https://www.eurogamer.net/articles...
Mar 28, 2021•9 min
This week I've been playing Ghost of Tsushima, a game that's been on my backlog for some time but I finally got into it, and I'm glad I did. I've also been playing Loop Hero, a new roguelike, deck building RPG plus Maquette which is a first-person puzzle game from Annapurna Interactive. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:14 What I've been playing this week 04:34 Ghost of Tsushima review 14:07 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge 18:55 Square Enix Showcase Roundup 22:10 Charts 23:25 Loo...
Mar 21, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 72
It's 14th March 2021, so let's get into the news. Bethesda games arrive on Xbox Game Pass https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-20-bethesda-games-coming-to-game-pass-on-xbox-pc-and-cloud-tomorrow Betheseda Games Exclusive info https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-phil-spencer-says-future-bethesda-games-will-be-exclusive-to-platforms-where-game-pass-exists Halo info https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/12/new-halo-infinite-details-reveal-dynamic-weather-more-engaging-enemy-encoun...
Mar 14, 2021•11 min
This week I've been playing the Outriders Demo, this is a new 3rd person looter-shooter coming soon. Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is another game I've been getting to plus I'm having a look ahead to Kena: Bridge of Spirits and rounding up all the info we have so far on this one coming later in Summer 2021. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 2:27 What I've been playing this week 4:02 Outriders Demo 11:00 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos 20:50 State of Play Roundup 25:49 Charts 27:04 Kena: Bridge of Spirit...
Mar 07, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 71
It's 1st March 2021, so let's get into the news. EA Cancels Anthem https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-24-bioware-confirms-work-on-major-anthem-overhaul-has-officially-ceased Google Stadia Demise https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-27-new-reports-detail-stadias-demise-cancelled-projects-and-wasted-millions New Open-world Pokemon Announced for Nintendo Switch https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/26/22302977/pokemon-legends-arceus-trailer-switch-sinnoh Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes com...
Mar 01, 2021•11 min
