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, Google 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. Get exclusive content and more by supporting TCGS on Patreon at patreon.com/tcgs
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Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
361: Not Everyone’s A Winner But Some Will
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
We’re a bit light on news this week, but we’ve got plenty of thoughts on Pikmin 4, Viewfinder, PlayStation Q, the next Switch and pizza controllers.
Also: making an impact, Sean’s top 10 games of all time, single console conundrums, favourite movies and more.
Games discussed: Pikmin 4, Viewfinder, Exoprimal.
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Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
360: Yellow Ring
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
It’s pretty apt that our 360th episode is one that's full of Microsoft news, but that’s show business baby.
Speaking of, it looks like the Microsoft-Activision deal might actually happen, and we discuss what’s happened to get us to this point. Xbox Games with Gold is getting a rebrand, Major Nelson is leaving Xbox, Fable's narrative lead has left Playground Games, and the Switch version of EA Sports FC might not suck!
Also: More game recommendations to ruin David’s life, we do a spot of role-playing, and what would the TCGS Seal of Quality stand for?
Games discussed: Exoprimal, Arcade Paradise, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
359: Avon Lads
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
We’re back from TCGSCON North North, and there’s plenty to discuss.
We also talk about Sega’s acquisition future, Yuki Naka’s prison stuff, Peter Molyneux being back, and whether there should be a new Banjo-Kazooie game.
Also: Wario’s next job, younger sibling pettiness, unique storage options, and more.
Games discussed: Pikmin 4, Dave the Diver, Street Fighter 6, Synapse, PowerWash Simulator, Arcade Paradise, Tears of the Kingdom.
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Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
358: TCGSCON North North 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
TCGSCON North North 2023 took place in Sunderland on 1st July, so this week’s show is a little different.
This week’s podcast is almost two hours of recordings from TCGSCON. Including the boys’ journey up north, and moments throughout the weekend.
Alternatively, you can watch the recording of In The Quizinning live from TCGSCON North North 2023 on our YouTube channel!
Normal service will resume next week, so don’t worry.
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Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
357: Keighley’s Creeping In
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
This week we have @elliegibson on the show!
This week: Microsoft’s raising prices for Series X and Game Pass, Perfect is about a thousand years away, Meta’s doing a game subscription, E3 2024 and 2025 definitely haven’t been cancelled!!!!, another Metal Gear collection has leaked, so so much more.
Also: RDR 2 vs Toy Story, what movies could learn from games; what will the next Zelda game be like, favourite family recipes, and more!
Games discussed: Street Fighter 6, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Planet of Lana, Bulwark, Generation Zero, Dead Hungry VR, Advance Wars 2.
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Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
356: Double-Ended
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
We’re back! You know, since the last one.
This week: Embracer’s closing studios and cancelling games, Xbox One games aren’t happening any longer, Sony knows its strategy is working, and PS5 streaming is coming to PlayStation Plus.
Also: 30fps gaming, favourite merch, resurrecting Codemasters games, how to be a dad, being happy, and more!
Games discussed: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Street Fighter 6, Jusant, En Garde!, Viewfinder, We Love Katamari, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy XVI.
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Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
355: Summer Game Fest 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
This week, it’s all about Summer Game Fest 2023, including:
- Summer Games Fest itself!
- Day of the Devs!
- Devolver Direct!
- Xbox Games Showcase!
- Starfield Direct!
- The PC Gaming Show!
- And a bunch more news from this non-E3 week.
Also: Wedding advice, favourite zoo animals, and more!
Games discussed: Street Fighter 6, Let’s! Revolution!, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
354: That’s Where My Brain Goes Work
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Meta announces the Quest 3, Apple announces a $3,500 headset, Redfall devs reportedly wanted the game to be scrapped, a 1-2 Switch sequel is here, and Naka’s in the slammer.
Also: Things we’re proud of, things we’ve slept in, the next tipping point in games, and more!
Games discussed: Street Fighter 6, Yakuza 5, Planet of Lana, We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
353: Gub
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
On the show this week: everything announced in last week’s PlayStation Showcase, The Last of Us multiplayer game possibly getting delayed, PlayStation’s new cloud plans, and Nintendo hate dolphins.
Also: Back Page Pod needs to get in the kitchen, video game soundtracks, gaming hygiene, how to raise a good child and dealing with their horrible germs.
Games discussed: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Warhammer 40k: Boltgun, Planet of Lana, Horizon: Call of the Mountain.
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
352: A Sip of Drink
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
We’re back with more thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom!
We also talk about Humanity, tonight’s PlayStation Showcase, timed slices, more Assassin’s Creed games being announced, Mortal Kombat 1, and Jim Ryan on PS VR2 sales.
Also: favourite Dr boomstick moments, handheld emulation device recommendations, favourite in-game activities, mental health chat, bad cinema etiquette and more!
Games discussed: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity
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