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 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
It’s time for the TCGS Game of the Year Draft 2021.
So who chooses what? Does someone grab someone else’s game? Will Sean nominate five games no one’s heard of? And will anything ever rival Farley’s 2018 “strategic” pick of Detroit: Become Human? Let’s find out.
But before that, we discuss last week’s The Game Awards, including the awards, trailers, and news.
Last week also saw the release of Halo Infinite, so there’s a big ol’ discussion about the Master Chief, including what we think of the open world, the missions, and the story; all spoiler-free.
And because it’s our final regular episode of the year before next week’s GOTY show, we answer your feedback, questions, and more.
Games discussed: Halo Infinite, It Takes Two, Backbone, After the Fall, Metroid Dread, Rocket League Sideswipe, The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience.
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
This week we’re joined on the show by @SeanLabode!
Sony’s overhauling PlayStation Plus with new tiers, Take Two goes after It Takes Two, the next setting for the new Bioshock is rumoured, and the Battlefield universe is expanding.
Sean Labode’s been playing Fights in Tight Spaces, there’s more Guardians chat from James and Sean, Mat goes back to a favourite from the past year, and more.
Games Discussed: Fights in Tight Spaces, Death’s Door, Halo Infinite, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Echo VR, Wonderputt Forever.
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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Nintendo comments on Activision reports, the Xbox Series S is flying off the shelves, Epic acquires Harmonix, Sony patents, Halo cheaters, and lots more.
In terms of games, James has been enjoying the Guardians of the Galaxy game, David and Mat have more thoughts on Halo Infinite’s multiplayer beta, and Sean’s been walking around with Pikmin Bloom, amongst other things.
Also: big crisps, big jumps, school stories, Christmas Carol characters, and more!
Games Discussed: Guardians of the Galaxy, Pikmin Bloom, Dicey Dungeons, Next Space Rebels, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5.
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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
James is back, and it’s a bumper show this week.
We discuss Bobby Kotick’s alleged knowledge of sexual misconduct issues at Activision Blizzard, Rockstar apologising for the state of the recent trilogy release, Microsoft adding more games to backwards compatibility, and tons more.
We also talk about Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode, Exo One, The Artful Escape, Radiohead’s Kid A Mnesia Exhibition, video game mechanics in real life, and more!
Games Discussed: Halo Infinite, Exo One, The Artful Escape, Kid A Mnesia Exhibition, Call of Duty: Vanguard, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Bloodstained: Ritual of The Night.
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Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
This week we’re joined by Janet Garcia, aka @gameonysus!
In terms of news, at the time of recording there was a rumour that Halo Infinite’s standalone multiplayer mode might release on Monday 15th November (and it did!), so we discussed that.
In other news: Elden Ring network test keys are being sold for hundreds on eBay, SteamDeck and Playdate are delayed, and the GTA Trilogy is a mess.
Speaking of which, Mat and Janet talk about the GTA Trilogy ‘Definitive Edition’, we’ve all got things to say about Forza Horizon 5, and Sean discovers a new side to himself in VR.
All that plus the US vs UK, the pronunciation of “Forza”, advent calendars, buffet etiquette, milk updates, and more.
Games Discussed: Forza Horizon 5, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, Call of Duty Vanguard, Titanfall 2, Blade and Sorcery.
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Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
David, Sean, James and Mat are here to discuss Deck Nine's 'Life is Strange: True Colors' in its entirety.
We cover everything in Life is Strange: True Colors, including the characters, the plot points, our choices, and our thoughts on the game overall.
It goes without saying, but if you haven’t played True Colors, or if you don’t want to know anything about the game, turn this spoilercast off IMMEDIATELY, then come back once you’ve finished it.
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Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Nintendo Switch sales are down, Netflix's new mobile games service is rolling out, Metal Gear Solid games are pulled from sale, and LOTS of people were playing Forza Horizon 5 before the official launch.
Forza Horizon 5 and Call of Duty: Vanguard dominate what we’ve been playing this week, but there’s still time to talk about awkward places to play the Switch, co-op streams, curtain updates, and more!
Games Discussed: Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Psychonauts 2, Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Sony had a State of Play, Sega and Microsoft are teaming up, and Facebook’s rebranding.
Also: More Inscryption chat, Life is Strange DLC, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Makro, Toys “R” Us, could the queen could identify Mario?, broken games, and mopping up in time for Game of the Year.
Games Discussed: Deathloop, Hot Wheels Unleashed, I Expect You To Die 2, Resident Evil 4 VR, Inscryption, Life is Strange: True Colours Wavelengths.
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Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Microsoft shows new Halo Infinite campaign footage, but misses its Game Pass targets, the new GamesMaster is confirmed, a new Splinter Cell is definitely, probably being made, and there’s a bunch of delays.
Also: Sean’s back to talk about Metroid Dread, there’s more Inscryption chat, Mat’s killing zombies in Resident Evil 4 VR, attract modes, guest toilets, BMX purchases, and more.
Games Discussed: Metroid Dread, Deathloop, Inscryption, Resident Evil 4 VR.
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Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
We go through all the news from last week’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct, FIFA doesn't want an exclusive license deal, and the company that told Sony "go ahead, sue us" says Sony threatened to sue them.
Also: James is back to talk about the premium Nintendo Switch OLED and Metroid Dread, David’s enjoying Deathloop and Mat isn’t asking for advice. All that plus gaming adverts, emulation machines, curtain updates, fairground rides and more.
Games Discussed: Metroid Dead, Tetris Effect Connected, Deathloop.
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