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 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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Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
This week: PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Exoprimal, Resident Evil 4 and more.
Also: Destiny players paying tribute to Lance Reddick; Let Me Solo Her; is the Series X worth getting in 2023? Stopping long-term habits, games that deserve a deep dive, save scumming, and living in a world with no Nintendo.
Games discussed: PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Walkabout Mini Golf, Exoprimal beta, Metroid Prime, Resident Evil 4 Demo, Animal Crossing New Horizons, PowerWash Sim.
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Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
This week: Starfield gets release date, Microsoft is out of E3 but confirms its summer Xbox Games Showcase, Suicide Squad gets another delay, Switch successor queries and Google talks about gaming again.
Also: gravy recommendations, first-time podcast appearances, predicting the next zeitgeist, and perfect fry ups.
Games discussed: Before Your Eyes, Destiny 2: Lightfall, Walkabout Mini Golf (Upside Town DLC), FEZ, Blade & Sorcery, Resident Evil 4 Remake demo.
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Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
A new Destiny 2 expansion is out, James and Mat have more thoughts on PS VR2, and David’s still enjoying Metroid.
News-wise, even the news hound can’t find an interesting story this week between executive shuffles at Square Enix, Meta releasing more headsets, Miyamoto imagining what Nintendo will be like after he’s gone, and Yuji Naka pleading guilty.
Also: Should computer games studies courses be a thing? Plus: games we couldn’t finish, best crowds in gaming, Steam Deck 2 wishlist, and more!
Games discussed: Destiny 2: Lightfall, Horizon Call of the Mountain, No Man’s Sky, Gran Turismo 7, Drums Rock, Metroid Prime.
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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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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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