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 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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Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Mat’s away, so we’ve got Sarah Dyer aka @pikapies on the show!
This week: more Mirosoft acquisition updates, plus Nintendo’s statements about the Smash World Tour cancellation and the state of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and we talk about that new Mario Movie trailer.
Game-wise there’s absolutely loads to tuck into, including Need for Speed Unbound, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Somerville, and mopping up others in the lead up to GOTY season.
All that plus football player skins, Christmas gaming locations and all the usual nonsense.
Games discussed: Need for Speed Unbound, Vampire Survivors, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Sonic Frontiers, Somerville, Signalis, Sonic Origins, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight.
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Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
No Sean this week, but there’s still plenty to get our teeth into. There’s more Activision-Blizzard news of course, including Sony revealing Microsoft’s Game Pass numbers!
Game-wise, David and Mat have finished God of War and have some final thoughts, and James is getting into it too.
Also: The Good Old Days™, Panic gaming, brutality in games with the sound off, VR game recommendations, gaming tattoos, what is best in life, and more!
Games discussed: God of War Ragnarök, Sonic Frontiers, Signalis.
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
This week: the life and times of Yuji Naka, Xbox’s Keystone streaming was too expensive, Phil Spencer’s talking about mobile and Call of Duty deals again, Pokémon fans aren’t happy, and Dead or Alive might be coming back.
Also: where would the Switch be without its Wii U ports? What would Farley call his social network? TCGS quotes on game boxes, bands playing at weddings, and more!
Games discussed: God of War Ragnarök, What The Bat?, Walkabout Mini Golf (Myst DLC), Vampire Survivors.
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
It’s the God of War/Goddy War special!
David and James also have more thoughts on Sonic Frontiers, Sean re-enters the world of Citizen Sleeper, and a Splatfest happened.
News-wise, we briefly cover Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, Japan’s Animal Crossing numbers, the latest on the Disco Elysium story, FIFA’s new post-EA games, and a Mass Effect update.
Also: calming activities, Mat’s Game Pass deals, which of us would be the best dentist; childhood games, and more!
Games discussed: God of War Ragnarök, Sonic Frontiers, Splatoon 3, Citizen Sleeper.
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Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Lots of PSVR 2 discussion this week after Sony finally confirmed the release date, the price, and some of the launch titles for its upcoming headset.
Microsoft is still insisting that CoD will remain on PlayStation, PlayStation Plus subscriber numbers are down, and apparently Microsoft loses up to $200 on each Xbox console sold(!!)
Game-wise, James and David have the hottest takes after their first hour with Sonic Frontiers and Mat’s loving Signalis.
Also: unique controllers, in-game photography, D&D classes, games to help with day-to-day activities, and a whole lot more!
Games discussed: Sonic Frontiers, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Inscryption, Pro Clubs, Phantom Abyss, Signalis.
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Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Microsoft misses Xbox Game Pass growth targets for second year running, Meta’s profits dive sharply, Naughty Dog is apparently co-developing new project in "beloved franchise”, and that Sega “Super Game” is coming in 2026.
Also: more Modern Warfare II, Mat has an Elden Ring update, Marvel Snap has been played a lot, and were the Xbox Blades ever any good?
All that plus: can James Farley ever go to bed?, favourite cheeses, working on the tills, and should you wait for post-launch patches?
Games discussed: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Marvel Snap, Elden Ring.
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
James is back! And he has feedback on last week’s incredible Capone Adam edit.
News-wise, the Bayonetta story keeps going, apparently some developers aren’t happy with the Series S, we discuss everything that was announced in Konami's Silent Hill October 2022 showcase, and Sony finally reveals the price of the DualSense Edge.
Also, Modern Warfare II, Vampire Survivors, limiting game time, why are in-game economies so silly, and so much more.
Games discussed: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Vampire Survivors, FIFA 23, Elden Ring.
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Ladies and gentlemen… Adam Capone.
Games discussed: Elden Ring, Moonbreaker, Splatoon 3, FIFA 23, Paw Patrol Grand Prix, Pilotwings 64.
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Hello you.
On the show this week: the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer, Fandom buying everyone, CD Projekt Red confirming tons of new games, no more naughty games on Nintendo Switch, and Overwatch 2 suffering DDoS attacks at launch.
All that plus Sean’s new Steam Deck, James finishing Elden Ring, Overwatch 2, perfect screen sizes, gaming guides, killing games, bad soundtracks, and more!
Games discussed: Overwatch 2, Steam Deck, Elden Ring, Tunic, FIFA 23.
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