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 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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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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