The Computer Game Show is a weekly podcast about computer games, hosted by David Turner, Sean Bell, Mat Murray and James Farley.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
2hr 10 min
David and Sean are out, leaving James and Mat to put on their big boy pants and deliver a podcast all by themselves. Can’t be that hard, right?
This week: We're getting an "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto 6 on 27th August, Take-Two boss says we'll all be streaming our games in about "three years", Switch 2 continues to be Nintendo’s fastest selling system, Roblox tanked $9 Billion in a single day, and the late Sam Neill will reportedly feature in The Legend of Zelda film.
Also: What was ‘Interface’, folding iPhones, VHS memories, boycotts and more.
Games Discussed: Big Walk, Halo: Campaign Evolved, The Incident at Galley House, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Tangle Tower.
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Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
1hr 57 min
Xbox price hikes hit the UK, job losses at Double Fine, and James thinks he knows when the Ocarina of Time Remake is coming out.
Also: turf renewal, fruits and veggies, and Sean not getting a joke.
Games Discussed: Splatoon Raiders, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Rita
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Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
2hr 25 min
Angry PlayStation fans propose PS5 blackout in protest of Sony's disc decision, Xbox Backward Compatibility launches on PC, Xbox has started testing the option to stream games for free with ads at the start, and Splatoon Raiders was originally going to be a tower defence game.
Also: crisp sandwiches, LEGO sets, Gogglebox and more.
Games Discussed: Splatoon Raiders, Metal Gear Solid 3, Final Fantasy VII Remake, BC-250.
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Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
2hr 6 min
Bethesda reveals plans for Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, and more; Marathon’s director confirms he’s quit Bungie; Halo Studios reportedly cancels Halo multiplayer project Ekur, which had customisable Spartans and Elites and large player battles; and Disco Elysium and Zero Parades studio ZA/UM to lay off large chunk of staff once more.
Also: Xbox games on PC, US/UK films, empty football stadiums, humming, and more.
Games Discussed: The Mermaid Mask, Denshattack!, Heave Ho 2, Metal Gear Solid 2
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Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
2hr 9 min
Somehow even more XBOX layoff news, Bethesda union members to march in protest of sweeping Xbox job cuts, Asha Sharma joins a US government task force for employment, Nintendo is discontinuing Switch 1, and Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raises another $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders.
Also: Unusual peripherals, impossible things in games, things we’re looking forward to that aren't GTA6, and more.
Games Discussed: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Two Point Museum, Against The Storm, Metal Gear Solid.
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Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
2hr 7 min
Xbox announces plans to lay off 3,200 staff and divest five studios, Sony will no longer produce discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028, a rating for Metroid Ravenous has reportedly been spotted before quickly being removed, and Mario Kart World adds two new Knockout Tours.
Also: Consoles as weapons, gross games, hype trailers, and more!
Games Discussed: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Star Fox, GTA 5, Destiny 2
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Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
2hr 3 min
Sony confirms 'significant' Bungie layoffs include 'most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members', Grand Theft Auto 6 price finally revealed as pre-orders go live, Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by $100-$150, Xbox hits worst US sales month on record (and PS5 drops 58%), and PlayStation’s boss may have hinted about PS6 being portable.
Games Discussed: Star Fox, Escape Simulator, Destiny 2.
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Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
2hr 14 min
James is away (?!??!) so this week we’re joined by Iain Lee!
This week: Steam Machine pricing has finally been revealed, the original Switch eShop isn’t shite any more, Don’t Nod may or may not be in financial trouble, and a new Sony controller patent lets buttons go hard or soft.
Also: living room appearances, Bond quips, Gamertags, and fighter pilot callsigns.
Games Discussed: SSX Tricky, Forza Horizon 6, Gitaroo Man, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?!, Schrödinger's Call.
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Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
2hr 28 min
This week: all the major announcements from last week’s Nintendo Direct, Xbox is reportedly preparing for "significant" lay-offs (featuring some breaking news), Microsoft considers spinning off Xbox, and Ubisoft is reportedly closing two studios and restructuring another. Yeah, it’s a depressing news week all right.
Games Discussed: 007 First Light, Star Fox, Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, Pragmata, 2 Fights 2 Tight Spaces, TOEM 2, Wind Runners, Blood Dungeon, FIFA World Cup.
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Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
2hr 23 min
Summer Game Fest 2026 is here, so we’re going through all the major announcements from PlayStation State of Play, Geoff’s Summer Game Fest presentation, Day of the Devs, XBOX Games Showcase and the PC Gaming Show.
NOTE: Sadly we had some technical issues with our streaming software with this one, so no video this week unfortunately!
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