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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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
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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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Tears of the Kingdom is finally here, and we’ve got a lot to say.
News-wise there’s a lot to talk about, including some Summer Game Fest news, the next big PlayStation Showcase not being far away, Hollow Knight: Silksong’s developer confirms a delay, Nintendo says no new Switch hardware coming this year, and Zelda smashes sales records.
Also: Should you wait for the next Nintendo handheld? Have games ever taught us anything practical? Game mechanics becoming standard, stealing ideas, and so much more.
Games discussed: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Redfall is out, and Microsoft’s had a stinker of a week, leading Phil Spencer to get out there with some choice comments.
We also hear more about PlayStation Studios’ live service games, PixelOpus being shutting down, and some Armoured Core hype.
Also: cheerful reimagining of games, disturbing kids behaviour, Anbernic game recommendations and so much more.
Games discussed: Redfall, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
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Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
The UK has blocked Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal, Vice is shutting down Waypoint, Nintendo is returning to Gamescom, and we’re all playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Also: stream commentaries, bad games forever, rebooting Hugo The Troll and more!
Games discussed: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp.
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Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Would you believe it; James is back, and all four hosts are on the show at the same time!
This week: all the news from Nintendo Indie World, and PlayStation doing more acquiring while PS5 continues to sell rather well. There’s rumours about Hi-Rush’s sales figures, and a potential “mystery sequel” that would take 10 years to make, and Nintendo is making an example out of Bowser.
Also: Minecraft Legends, Advance Wars, PARANORMASIGHT, podcast transfers, rage quitting, things that should come back into fashion, and more!
Games discussed: Minecraft Legends, Everspace 2, Boomerang Fu, Storyteller, Rocket League, PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Beyond a Steel Sky, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp.
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Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
David and Mat are back! (But James is sadly away.)
This week: Sega buying Rovio(?), Redfall launching at 30fps, that Suicide Squad game is delayed again, and Media Molecule is ending support for Dreams.
Also: Good games for couples, bad travel stories, making consoles portable, animals in lifts, and more.
Games discussed: Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Storyteller, Ghostwire Tokyo, Everspace 2, Population: One, Resident Evil 4 remake.
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Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
With David and Mat on holiday, Sean and James are joined by Sarah Dyer and Sean Labode!
This week: Phil Harrison on the move, thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. Movie, Microsoft locking down emulation on Xbox consoles, and is a new PlayStation handheld coming soon?
Also: Emergency Alert Systems, big leaps in control systems, products we couldn’t live without, and more!
Games discussed: Diablo 2 Remastered, Diablo IV beta, Melvor Idle, Hearthstone, Destiny 2, Meet Your Maker, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Fortnite, Fire Emblem Engage, Tchia, Yakuza 5, Schildmaid MX, Resident Evil 4 Remake.
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Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
This week we’re joined by Inel Tomlinson!
Well it’s finally happened. E3 2023 has been officially cancelled, and we’re here to discuss what happens next.
Also: new Tears of the Kingdom footage, Nintendo are fixing Joy-Cons forever, the Mario movie is great, the BAFTAs were surprising, and there’s a Sonic the Hedgehog April Fools Game?
All that plus the favourite games we’ve never played, public speaking, and future Resi remakes.
Games discussed: Tchia, Resident Evil 4, Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure, JETT: The Far Shore, Assault Suits Valken: Declassified, Tchia, Crab Champions, Ace Combat 7, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Captain Toad Treasure Tracker, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, Moss Book 1 & 2.
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Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
This week we’re joined by Iain Lee!
While the news is light on action, there’s a lively chat on new PS+ game Tchia, Iain’s played a bunch of old Xbox games, and Mat has final thoughts on PARANORMASIGHT.
Also: Xbox launching a mobile store, the Wii U and 3DS eShops closing, AI for NPCs, E3 rip (again), Sonic Origins Plus, and a Super Mario Bros. soap.
Games discussed: Tchia, PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Halo Wars, Sea of Thieves, Civilization 6, Vampire Survivors.
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