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 May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
David is away, leaving Sean, James and Mat to talk about all the big stories in video game land.
We talk about PlayStation staff criticising Jim Ryan's message on abortion rights; the Starfield and Redfall delays; PlayStation unveiling the game lineup and dates for its new PlayStation Plus offering, all the big announcements from Nintendo Indie World, and more.
Also: Countdown timers in games, losing important items, and James gets to rename EA Sports FC.
Games discussed: Wolfstride, Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2.
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
We’ve managed to reach 300 episodes of The Computer Game Show, and to celebrate this huge milestone, we recorded episode 300 live on Twitch!
So if you’re reading this and want to watch the show recording on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/IyEBYDNe2hM
In terms of the show, we covered the continued rumours that Microsoft will be launching a cloud streaming device in the next year, Fortnite coming to iOS, Reggie Fils-Aimé’s new book, the Summer Game Fest live show date being announced and more.
Game-wise, Sean and Mat have a lengthy discussion about the brilliant Citizen Sleeper, David talks about his experiences in Trek to Yomi, and James is still playing Switch Sports.
All that plus questions from the chat, baby pranks, rituals, hard drugs, old podcasts, our kids listening to the show, all-time favourite games and more!
Games discussed: Citizen Sleeper, Trek to Yomi, Switch Sports, Cyberpunk 2077.
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Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Square Enix is selling off its western studios and IP, while Yuji Naka is taking them to court over Balan Wonderworld.
There’s also the Microsoft and Bethesda E3 showcase, Sony being tight, the Mario movie getting delayed, and on the game front, we’ve all played Switch Sports!
Also: Podcast editing tips, auto pilot dreams, biggest TCGS mistakes and more.
Games discussed: Switch Sports, NORCO, Hot Wheels Unleashed.
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Amy Hennig’s making a Star Wars game again! SEGA’s developing Crazy Taxi again! And Ubisoft’s trying to get acquired.
Also: Sean’s band days, gaming on the brain, shoes in the house, gaming books, new hobbies, hand spiders, Twilight Calls and more.
Games discussed: NORCO, Retroid Pocket 2+, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Horizon Forbidden West.
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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
David returns to the show (but James is still away) to discuss PS Plus being ‘Devastating’ for Oddworld: Soulstorm sales, Microsoft considering in-game ads for free-to-play titles, Sony NOT buying Kojima Productions, and the Witcher 3 next-gen update being delayed indefinitely.
There’s also more Elden Ring, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Kirby to chat about, plus Tentacular on Quest, being chased in games, bullet-time IRL, the Halo tv show, and more.
Games discussed: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Elden Ring, Tentacular, Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
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Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
With David and James away, Sean and Mat are joined by Joshua Garrity and Darren Gargette from, ahem, Cane and Rinse.
On the agenda this week: digital games on PS3/Vita becoming unplayable, Chrono Cross running terribly on PS5, Pac-Mom(?), the LEGO metaverse, and a bunch of game announcements!
All that plus gaming ticks, podcast fights, the joy of simplicity, 2010 Toyota Corollas, loads of games to discuss, and more!
Games discussed: Trine, Rainbow Billy and the Cursed Leviathan, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Spelunky 2, Inscryption: Kaycee's Mod, Elden Ring, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
In classic TCGS fashion, last week’s big PS+ rumours got announced the day after we recorded, and that’s not the end of it.
From E3’s digital event being cancelled, to Breath of the Wild 2 being delayed, and the Sonic cinematic universe being announced(!), there’s lots do discuss.
All that plus more Elden Ring and Kirby chat, what we wouldn’t do after winning the lottery, which one of us would make the best Navi-like companion, and more.
Games discussed: Elden Ring, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Horizon Forbidden West
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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
David’s unwell, so it’s left to Sean, James and Mat to talk about the week in VIDEO GAMES.
Including: GTA Online getting a monthly subscription, Nintendo shutting down Dragalia Lost but bringing folders to Switch, Polyphony responding to the recent GT7 backlash, EA Sports Football Club, and APPARENTLY Sony might unveil a PlayStation Plus overhaul "as early as this week" (spoilers: they did.)
Elsewhere, James and Mat talk about Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Sean’s been playing GTA Online and Tunic.
Also: gaming companies with siblings, self indulgent weeks, Farley as a Cub Scout leader, and more!
Games discussed: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, FAR: Changing Tides, Horizon: Forbidden West, Elden Ring, GTA Online, Tunic.
Oh, and this episode was recorded on Monday 28th March, before Tuesday’s PlayStation Plus and BOTW 2 announcements. 😬
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Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
This week we’re joined once again by Sean Labode!
There’s plenty to get stuck into, including Microsoft’s indie showcase (kinda), staff departures at The Initiative, EA cancelling their not-E3 E3 presentation, Gran Turismo 7 going offline for 24 hours then returning with more grinding than Tony Hawk, Sony acquiring another studio, and more.
In terms of games, we’ve all got more thoughts on Elden Ring, Tunic, FAR: Changing Tides, the new Mario Kart DLC, and Sean (Labode) has been playing Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.
All that plus super villain powers, taking the wrong lessons from life, video game guides, feedback on feedback, a TCGSCON ticket update, and more!
Games discussed: Elden Ring, Tunic, FAR: Changing Tides, Mario Kart 8, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.
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Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
James is away, so it’s left to David, Sean and Mat to cover the week in gaming.
Including: The Itch.io bundle for Ukraine raising over $5mil, Nintendo delaying Advance Wars, last week’s State of Play, and Super Nintendo World to opening at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023.
Gaming-wise we’re all playing Elden Ring, David has more GT7 thoughts, and Sean’s made a mistake in Triangle Strategy.
And finally: Crystal Maze tactics, game characters that could do our day jobs, gaming trends, hills we’re willing to die on, and more!
Games discussed: Elden Ring, Gran Turismo 7, FAR: Changing Tides, Triangle Strategy, Devolver Tumble Time.
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