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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We discuss everything announced at Summer Game Fest and Sony State of Play, and we give our first impressions of Nintendo Switch 2, its games and accessories.
That’s it. That’s the show.
Games discussed: Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and more.
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
EA cancels Black Panther and shuts down Cliffhanger Games, Xbox’s handheld has been reportedly "sidelined", GAME cancelling Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, and Summer Game Fest 2025 is almost here.
Also: games in space, nuisance gaming, school screw ups, non-tech upgrades, murders, and more.
Games discussed: To a T, Rematch, Ghost Town
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
This week: Borderlands 4 might actually cost $80, Molyneux talks about Project Milo, Alex Garland is directing the Elden Ring movie, and Sony ends its PlayStation Stars loyalty programme.
Also: best kissers, own brand lifestyles, spoilers, TCGS Trump Cars, bunkers, and more.
Games discussed: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, Monster Train 2, Helldivers 2, Split Fiction.
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Sean’s away, so this week we’re joined by none other than star of stage and screen, Blake Harrison!
This week: Bungie morale reportedly in "free fall" as it grapples with stolen Marathon assets fallout, Fortnite now lets you chat with Darth Vader using generative AI speech, Jade Raymond has left Haven Studios, Red Dead Redemption 2 reportedly coming to Switch 2, analysts say that Nintendo is likely to become "primary partner for third-party game publishers" over next gen, and the PS5 might be able to go up in price again.
Also: the next generation of TCGS, Worcestershire Sauce, gaming dreams, the rising cost of gaming, sleep strats and more.
Games discussed: Doom: The Dark Ages, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, WWE 2K25, Rock Band 2 Deluxe, The Midnight Walk.
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
The second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI is here, Giant Bomb has been sold by Fandom and will continue independently, Xbox handheld photos leak, and Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use" in bid to prevent piracy. Fun!
Also: Chip butties, Goomba deaths, ice-cream vs sandwiches and more!
Games discussed: Revenge of the Savage Planet, Skin Deep, The Midnight Walk, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
This week: GTA 6 delayed to 2026; Xbox games, accessories and consoles rise in price worldwide; Giant Bomb website in doubt following prominent staff departures, Polygon sold to Valnet with the majority of staff laid off, more layoffs at EA, and Half-Life 3 is not just in development - it's now "playable, end-to-end" (leaker suggests).
Also: handhelds on holiday, Farley’s Low Effort Moments, Halo 3, football, quiz shows, and more!
Games discussed: Despelote, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Promise Mascot Agency
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Our long national nightmare is over; Mat got the tattoo.
That plus Nintendo Switch 2 may be the biggest console launch in history, Switch 2 upgrade costs revealed, IGN and Eurogamer owner Ziff Davis is suing OpenAI for content theft, Meta lays off more people, and Indiana Jones sold really well on PS5.
Also: GTA Hamlet, first celebrity crushes, pampering, and more!
Games discussed: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 South of Midnight, Blue Prince, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Promise Mascot Agency.
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Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
This week: Nintendo confirms new US pre-order date for Switch 2 and price, Mario Kart World Direct, Mario might be on Switch 2???, Game Pass isn’t for everyone, and Oblivion Remastered has been announced by the time you see this.
Also: spoiler etiquette, sugar intakes, cut-scenes as movies, and more!
Games discussed: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 2, Shanghai Summer, Blue Prince, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Promise Mascot Agency, Hearthstone.
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Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
This week: Trump's tariffs, Microsoft boycotts, more Switch 2 cartridge updates, and Bungie fully shows off Marathon.
Also: favourite British games, console launches, crisp flavours, video game soundtracks, and more.
Games discussed: Blue Prince, Haste, Dragon Tycoon 4
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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
We discuss everything announced at last week’s Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, including the hardware, games, features and price, plus everything we’ve learned since, and our pre-orders.
Also: To celebrate our 9th birthday last week, we have more than an hour of listener questions!
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