The Computer Game Show is a weekly podcast about computer games, hosted by David Turner, Sean Bell, Mat Murray and James Farley.
Listen every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Email podcast@tcgs.co or visit tcgs.co to stream every episode, watch our Twitch streams, contact the show and more.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
We’re back, and our regular format has returned after last week’s console showdown.
No David this week, but Sean, James and Mat are here to discuss Bungie massively underperforming, that Star Fox 64 remake, Switch 2 price hikes, a European alternative to Unreal Engine, and legendary Zelda director and Nintendo designer Takashi Tezuka retiring after more than 40 years.
Also: which Star Fox characters are we, gaming while sick, cheap games, Teletext, and more.
Games Discussed: Mixtape, Saros, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, inKONBINI One Store. Many Stories, Far Far West.
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Wednesday May 06, 2026
Wednesday May 06, 2026
It’s episode 500 of The Computer Game Show(!)
To celebrate such a nice, big, round number, we're using our GOTY format to decide the best games console of all time, from last week's draft picks.
We apologise in advance.
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Somehow, James Farley returned. Just in time for us to do our big ‘Best console of all time’ draft ahead of next week’s big episode 500.
News-wise, Xbox has dropped Game Pass prices as Call of Duty officially exits the service's Day One launch slate strategy, there are rumours of yet another Game Pass tier, Xbox is Xbox again, and Miyamoto says he was surprised Mario Galaxy Movie reviews were even harsher than the first.
Also: Warburtons, Kit Kat Chunkys, and dancing skills and more.
Games Discussed: Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Titanium Court, Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, Life is Strange: Reunion
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
James is taking a well-deserved week off, so this week we’re joined by Jon Denton!
A huge GTA Online leak has boosted Take-Two stock, Stop Killing Games makes its case to the European Parliament, PS5 sales spiked ahead of the global price-rise, and we look through the BAFTA Awards 2026 results.
Also: skills we want, adjectives, podcast investments, deep video game knowledge, and more!
Games Discussed: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Crimson Desert, Pragmata, Marathon, Dead As Disco
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
James is back!! For a bit!!! And we've got an announcement to make.
This week: More oven chat, Epic want some of that ARC Raiders money, Luna is basically going right in the bin, TCGS stamps, family traditions, and a discussion about what 'cool' is from some middle-aged men. Also, Nick Parton plays us out with a little 10th birthday gift.
Games discussed: Pragmata, Life is Strange: Reunion, Minishoot’ Adventures, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, Raccoin, Whiskerwood
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
The Computer Game Show is now 10 years old!
In time-honoured tradition, James took the week off to celebrate, leaving David, Sean and Mat to answer listener questions and chat about other random bits for a couple of hours.
Thanks to everyone who's ever listened, watched, shared, and joined us on this journey. Here's to the next decade of TCGS!
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
James is away, so this week we’re joined by Sarah Dyer!
This week: Everything announced at last week’s Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, Xbox Games Showcase 2026 confirmed for 7th of June, Sony announces global price rise for PS5 consoles, NatetheHate reckons we’re getting a new Star Fox, and physical first-party Nintendo games to cost more than digital in the US.
Games Discussed: Life Is Strange: Reunion, Esoteric Ebb, Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo, Crimson Desert
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Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Nvidia CEO says critics are "completely wrong" about DLSS 5 technology, Switch 2 just got a huge update that boosts old Switch games, and PlayStation Portal just got updated with a brand new High Quality Mode and ‘refined streaming experience’.
Also: parallel universes, strange places to find video games, gaming ticks IRL, flashbangs, developer interviews, and more!
Games Discussed: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Esoteric Ebb, Cairn, Red Dead Redemption 2.
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Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Microsoft reveals more details about the next Xbox and promises an ‘order of magnitude increase’ in power, indie studio Speculative Agency returns Microsoft Xbox funding and urges others to boycott, Epic is raising Fortnite V-Buck prices "to help pay the bills", Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is coming to the Switch 2 later this Spring, and Resident Evil Requiem is getting story DLC and other bits.
Also: Go arounds, more cheese debates, wealthy relatives and more.
Games Discussed: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Raccoin demo, Esoteric Ebb, Minishoot Adventures, Planet of Lana 2, Reanimal.
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
The next-gen Xbox console is codenamed Project Helix and will play PC games; Valve still hopes to ship the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller "this year"; everything announced at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Nintendo sues the Trump administration, Nagoshi Studio reportedly facing closure, and EA lays off staff across Battlefield Studios.
Also: breaking immersion, a cashless Mushroom Kingdom, hard cheese vs melted cheese, and more!
Games Discussed: Resident Evil Requiem, Planet of Lana II, Marathon, Minishoot Adventures, Evercade Alpha, Pokémon Pokopia
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