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 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
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
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
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
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
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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