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WhatCulture Gaming

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Weekly gaming podcasts from WhatCulture.com bringing you the best insider perspectives, breaking news, interviews, discussions, quizzes and much more!


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Episodes

Every Anticipated Game That WASN'T At E3 2019

Fable, Batman, Splinter Cell?! Scott, Ash and Ewan pull themselves together after one of the most half-baked E3s in recent memory. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @ashmillman @ewanruinsthings @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 12, 201931 min

Everything Announced From Xbox & Bethesda At E3 2019

With E3 2019 kicking off with Xbox and Bethesda, Rich, Ash, and Josh run down eveything that was announced, Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @pickupchangetoe @ashmillman @joshbroown @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 10, 201952 min

Gaming Industry Trends That Must Die Next Generation

As the seventh generation winds down, Scott, Rich and Jules rant about all the things they DON'T want to see more of. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @pickupchangetoe @retr0j @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 07, 201935 min

All The Best Rumours & Leaks For E3 2019

If you love E3 season as much as us, it's just another excuse to round up a mix of rumours and confirmed details, before getting VERY excited. Scott, Rach & Ash pick apart new consoles, returning franchises and hopeful rumours, all for E3 2019. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @dontrachquit @ashmillman @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Jun 05, 201946 min

Could Banning Loot Boxes Kill Entire Genres?

After a recent Polygon article highlighted the controversial downsides of loot boxes being made illegal, Scott, Jules and Josh offer their takes on where legality vs corporate whims might go. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @retr0j @joshbroown @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 03, 201928 min

Everything We Want To See At E3 2019

New Xboxes, The Avengers game, DOOM Eternal - Scott, Rich & Ewan pick 5 games and things they want to see for E3 2019. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @pickupchangetoe @ewanruinsthings @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 31, 201940 min

Are We Doomed To A Future Without Video Game Consoles?

With the Playdate console being announced, Scott, Rach and Ash get all nostalgic about the true value of gaming hardware. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @dontrachquit @ashmillman @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 29, 201928 min

Have Bethesda Had A Completely Disastrous Generation?

As both a developer and publisher, Bethesda haven't had the BEST time this generation. Scott, Ash and Rich go through the last 6 years, all the news stories and all the games... Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @ashmillman @pickupchangetoe @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 24, 201941 min

God Of War 2: Everything We Know & Want To See

You love God of War, we love God of War, let's talk God of War. Scott, Josh and Ash outline lore, predictions, fan theories and gameplay ideas going into the sequel. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @joshbroown @ashmillman @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 22, 201936 min

Every Major Video Game Coming In Summer 2019

From CTR to Ultimate Alliance 3 and Borderlands 3, Scott, Ewan and Benjamin highlight all the biggest games you'll be playing between June and September. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @ewanruinsthings @BARThreepwood @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 20, 201939 min

First-Person Shooters Are Better Than Ever Right Now

As one of gaming's most popular and skilful genres, Scott, Rich and Josh champion all-things FPS, alongside predicting where we go from here. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @pickupchangetoe @joshbroown @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 17, 201932 min

Gaming's Messy History With Body Positivity

It's no secret that gaming's history with the female form is full of... issues, but what about the history of male depictions too? In aid of Mental Health Awareness Week, Scott, Ash and Rach pick apart how our bodies are represented in games, what we like, and what we want to see going forward. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @ashmillman @dontrachquit @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hos...

May 15, 201933 min

Gaming's Mental Health Revolution

In aid of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, Scott, Josh and Jules highlight a variety of games' approach to mental health and mental wellbeing. #WCGP #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @joshbroown @retr0j @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 13, 201938 min

What’s Your Game Of The Year So Far?

While we have a lull in the overall release calendar, let's celebrate everything that's blown us away so far! Scott, Rach and Josh prepare their top 5 Games of the Year so far, but disagreements begin IMMEDIATELY... (Also MAJOR apologies for Josh's microphone playing up. His audio took on a life of its own, but hopefully you can still enjoy everything he has to say!) Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @joshbroown @dontrachquit @WCultureG...

May 10, 201936 min

Is The Bottom Falling Out The Industry?

With so many mass layoffs, revealing exposés on crunch and the general perception of gaming's biggest companies stretching staff to breaking point, is the bottom of the industry falling out? Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @joshbroown @ashmillman @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 03, 201929 min

When Is Consumer Backlash Justified?

In a generation increasingly defined by anti-consumer practices, Scott, Jules and Josh look at when it's "okay" to fight back against the industry's most aggressive corporate whims. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @joshbroown @retr0j @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 26, 201936 min

Are Microsoft Making The Same Mistake Twice?

With the Xbox One SAD going down like a Don Mattrick-faced balloon, Scott, Ash and Rich pick apart the reality of an all-digital future. Does the market REALLY want the option to use discs to go away? Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @pickupchangetoe @ashmillman @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 19, 201930 min

Why Don't Developers & Publishers Make The Games Fans Want?

With all sorts of conversations surrounding corporate whims and artistic freedoms amongst the creation of video games, Scott, Jules and Rich analyse the balance between monetisation and "what the fans want". Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @pickupchangetoe @retr0j @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 12, 201931 min

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Difficulty And Accessibility

Scott, Benji and Rich celebrate just how much the Video Game BAFTAs got right, then get to tackling the ongoing conversation around accessibility and difficulty in gaming. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @barthreepwood @joshbroown @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 05, 201938 min

Our Abusive Relationship With Video Game Difficulty

Scott, Ash and Rach dissect Borderlands 3 and Oddworld announcements, then break down the psychological appeal/detestability of difficulty in games. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @dontrachquit @ashmillman @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 29, 201931 min

Sekiro Is The Hardest (And Easiest) FromSoftware Game Yet

Scott, Jules and Rach bring you tales of battles won and lost in FromSoftware's latest masterpiece. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @dontrachquit @retr0j @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 22, 201933 min

Every Major Video Game Franchise Returning In 2019

From Animal Crossing to DOOM, Crash Team Racing to Gears of War, Scott, Jules & Rach dissect the year that will be 2019. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @dontrachquit @retr0j @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 18, 201933 min

The Video Game BAFTA Nominations Are Out: Who Should Win?

The BAFTA nominations are out, and for the most part they're spot on. Scott, Ewan and Rich dissect who should win each category, and what is up with Spidey getting snubbed?! Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @ewanruinsthings @pickupchangetoe @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 15, 201930 min

Microsoft's Plans To Turn Xbox Into Netflix

After a spectacularly naff console cycle by almost all accounts, Scott, Josh and Ash break down what went wrong for the Xbox One, before diving into the positives and Microsoft's plans for the future. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @ashmillman @joshbroown @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 13, 201934 min

Why Indie Games Are The Future Of The Industry

With Anthem highlighting the limitations of corporate gaming, indies will always be there to save the day. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @joshbrooown @BARThreepwood @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 11, 201938 min

We Need To Talk About Capcom KILLING It Right Now

After years of misfires and ugly business practices, Capcom are topping off 2 years of quality with some PHENOMENAL releases. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @dontrachquit @joshbroown @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 08, 201930 min

Dark Souls Fans Might Hate Sekiro

Scott, Jules and Rach have played HOURS of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. We're all very impressed, but FromSoftware are taking some major risks with various established gameplay tropes. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @retr0j @dontrachquit @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 06, 201931 min

Single Player Gaming Is Dead - Long Live Single Player Gaming

Following Amy Hennig's comments on how hard it would be to get Uncharted off the ground today, we break down everything relating to the value of single-player stories and game length vs. recurrent spending, loot boxes and Games as a Service. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @ashmillman @BARThreepwood @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Mar 01, 201930 min

Nintendo Reveal Pokémon Sword & Shield - It's Set In The UK?!

Rach, Rich and Clery dive into all-things Pokémon Sword & Shield. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @dontrachquit @adamclery @pickupchangetoe @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 27, 201930 min

We Need To Talk About Anthem's Disastrous Launch

Scott, Josh and Jules have all played Anthem (with Jules also playing Sekiro!), and there is MUCH to discuss. Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegaming Follow us on Twitter: @SlashLP89 @retr0j @joshbroown @WCultureGaming For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 25, 201936 min
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