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 Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
It’s a PS VR2 special, and this week we’re joined by Chris Bratt from People Make Games!
There’s an absolute shed-ton of PS VR2 impressions to get through; including the headset, the overall experience, and the games. Games such as Horizon Call of the Mountain, Kayak VR: Mirage, GT7, NMS VR, and more.
We also discuss Nintendo not going to E3, new Mario games being worked on, Mikami leaving Tango Gameworks, everything announced at least week’s PlayStation State of Play, The Double Fine doc, the controversy surrounding Atomic Heart, and more.
Games discussed: PSVR 2, Horizon Call of the Mountain, Kayak VR: Mirage, Drums Rock, Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded, No Man’s Sky, Resident Evil Village, Gran Turismo 7, Humanity, Atomic Heart, The Pale Beyond, Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.
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- Music by Nick Parton
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
This week: some news, some games, and a whole lot of insightful and hilarious AI-generated chat!
Sega’s giving its staff a 30% pay rise, things aren’t going too well at Blizzard, there’s a new Civ game in development, and LEGO is cracking down on copyright.
There’s not an awful lot going on games-wise, but David had thoughts on Metroid Prime Remastered, James has played Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, and Sean is still getting through Marvel’s Midnight Suns.
Also: musical tastes revealed, audio pronunciations, gaming documentaries and the end of Marvel Calls.
Games discussed: Metroid Prime Remastered, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Marvel’s Midnight Suns.
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Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
There’s a ton of Nintendo news to get through this week, including the Nintendo Direct announcements, the price leaks, and the Switch doing alright in terms of sales figures. There’s also an EA Sports update, a new Double Fine Documentary; and pray for Sean’s Wallet, because there’s an AR Hot Wheels game coming.
Game-wise we’ve got Metroid Prime Remastered, David’s first proper thoughts on Hi-Fi Rush, and a few other titles to discuss.
Also: charity calendars, celebrity gaming habits, morning alarm ponderings, emotive narratives, embarrassing work stories, and more.
Games discussed: Metroid Prime Remastered, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Hi-Fi Rush, PowerWash Simulator, Pentiment.
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Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
In classic TCGS-fashion, big news dropped literally 30 seconds after we finished last week’s show. This time it was reports of Nintendo, Sony and Xbox all reportedly skipping E3 2023, so we discuss that.
We also chat about Sony closing the door on its PlayStation Plus Collection, Sony maybe/not cutting PSVR2 production numbers, Meta losing a ton of money, loads of games being cancelled, and a rumoured Nintendo Direct being on the horizon.
Game-wise it’s much the same as last week, with more updates on Hi-Fi Rush, David’s final thoughts on Forspoken, Sean’s still playing Hitman, and James is on with Pentiment.
Also: Cheese or games, animal choices, Cruel Steve, Sean becoming more Northern, creating our own ASMR videos, and more.
Games discussed: Forspoken, GoldenEye 007, PowerWash Simulator, Hi-Fi Rush, Hitman: World of Assassination, Pentiment.
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Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Plenty of news to discuss this week, including all the news from last week’s Xbox Developer_Direct, as well as Xbox’s falling revenue, a potential Uncharted game being teased, and are we finally going to see Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp?
Game-wise, we’ve all got stealth drop star ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ to discuss, as well as GoldenEye 007, Forspoken and the latest Hitman update.
Also: ASMR origins, cultural differences in games, adding cut-scenes to TCGS, and so much more.
Games discussed: Hi-Fi Rush, Hitman: World of Assassination, Forspoken, GoldenEye 007.
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Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
There’s a lot of news this week, but sadly very little of it is positive.
Thousands of layoffs in the tech and media sectors, ex-Halo Infinite developers criticising leadership at Microsoft, and Marvel’s Avengers getting cancelled.
On the plus side, we hear about PSVR2's full 37-game launch window line-up, and PowerWash Simulator getting Tomb Raider DLC later this month.
Sean, James and Mat all talk about their opening hours with Fire Emblem Engage, and David has a Sports Story update.
Also: 2023 GOTY predictions, call in shows, James or PS5, lovemaking music, underwear talk, trying out new things, and so much more.
Games discussed: Fire Emblem Engage, Sports Story.
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Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
We’re in the DRYYY period of the year, but that isn’t stopping us talking about Ubisoft cancelling games, new game studios, the end of Stadia, and the forthcoming Xbox Direct.
We also hear James’ final thoughts on God of War: Ragnarök, Sean gets stuck into Escape Simulator, and David’s played Sports Story.
Also: matching drinks and games, what ARE Sony doing with Astro Bot; the state of worldwide internet connectivity, and TCGS moments immortalised in animation.
Games discussed: God of War Ragnarök, Escape Simulator, Sports Story.
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Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
After 22 long days, we’re back for our first show of 2023.
In time-honoured tradition, we start with our gaming predictions.
First we listen back to what we predicted would happen in 2022, then we make some fresh and RED HOT predictions for the year ahead.
There’s also a tiny smattering of news, but a big ol’ What You Been Playing section with all the games we’ve played over the Christmas break.
It’s good to be back!
Games discussed: High on Life, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Citizen Sleeper, Ring Fit Adventure, Final Fantasy 7, Fortnite, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Little Nightmares II, Road 96, Tokyo Dark Remembrance.
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Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
It’s time to decide our Game of the Year for 2022.
Games discussed: Elden Ring, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, NORCO, Signalis, Neon White, God of War Ragnarök, Olli Olli World, Power Wash Simulator, As Dusk Falls, Tinykin, Hindsight, FIFA 23, Citizen Sleeper, Marvel Snap, Vampire Survivors, Pentiment, Trombone Champ, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Sonic Frontiers
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Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
It's time for the Game of the Year Draft 2022.
Games discussed: Pentiment, Vampire Survivors, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
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