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 Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
This week: all the announcements from Nintendo Indie World, PlayStation Portal has sold well, Embracer and Amazon layoffs, and The Last of Us Part II is getting a remaster already.
Also: GTA trailers, air fryers, Xbox pads, Scorn vs lead pipe, and more!
Games discussed: Playstation Portal, CoD Modern Warfare 3, Baldur’s Gate 3, Super Mario RPG, Star Trek: Resurgence, Alan Wake II, KarmaZoo, Loddlenaut, Immortals of Aveum.
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
This week: More industry layoffs, Valve announced the OLED Steam Deck, a GTA 6 trailer is coming in early December, a live-action Zelda movie is coming in the future, Sony cuts half its live-service titles, but Warner Bros. says it’s doing more live-service games.
Also: GTA innovations, winning british TV shows, second-hand embarrassment, the start of this generation, Mario mascots, and more!
Games discussed: Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Head Bangers: Rhythm Royale, Alan Wake II, Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
This week: Bungie layoffs, Modern Warfare ads, Fortnite’s back, more Shenmue, Gears of War reboots, Sonic surpassing Mario, and more!
Games discussed: Jusant, Headbangers, Powerwash Sim VR, Red Matter 2, Cocoon, Alan Wake II, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, WarioWare: Move It!, Spider-Man 2.
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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
This week: We talk about last week’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase, PlayStation layoffs hitting Media Molecule, Nintendo’s new tournament guidelines, Nintendo patents a wild new design, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder has sold at least four copies.
Also: Stepping away from gaming, editing attentiveness, roast dinners, farting birds, the ultimate gaming console, and more!
Games discussed: Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake II.
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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
This week: Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder first impressions!
News-wise, apparently Nintendo doesn't have unions due to employee satisfaction(!), we shouldn’t expect any Activision Blizzard Game Pass drops this year (and it might take time to bring back classic Activision franchises), big Sony acquisitions might be coming, and PlayStation has patented a controller that stores and charges wireless earbuds(?).
Also: Wonder Flowers in our homes, Easter Eggs in work, Quest 3’s passthrough potential, humble brags in gaming, and more!
Games discussed: Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Wonder, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Meta Quest 3, Fights in Tight Spaces
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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
This week we're joined by Iain Lee!
Microsoft has finally acquired Activision Blizzard, Disney is allegedly looking to buy EA, Just Stop Oil protestors arrive at EGX, the PS5 slim(ish) has been announced, as has the new voice of Mario.
Also: James leaving the pod, James getting a bigger cut of the Patreon money, James playing Coffee Golf during the news and more!
Games discussed: Forza Motorsport, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Meta Quest 3, CoD MW3, Minecraft, RoboCop: Rogue City.
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
This week: CDPR spent a LOT of money to save Cyberpunk 2077, but is now experiencing mass layoffs. They’re not alone, as Telltale Games and Naughty Dog are experiencing the same.
We’ve also got some Redfall updates, Nintendo shutting down more online services, and the Animal Crossing LEGO sets are real!
Also: Embarrassing mistakes, TCGS puzzle rewards, and more!
Games discussed: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Cocoon, Monster Hunter Now, Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island, Groove Coaster.
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
This week: Jim Ryan is retiring, Meta Quest 3 launches October 10th, Epic Games cuts its staff by 16%, Sega cancels live-service shooter Hyenas, EA removes the FIFA back catalogue from digital storefronts, and Capcom says it would ‘gracefully decline’ any acquisition offer from Microsoft.
Also: best Radiohead albums, everyday items as weapons, James’ Germany advice, changing daily routines and more!
Games discussed: Cocoon, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Sonic Frontiers, Coffee Golf, ZORK: Grand Inquisitor.
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Returning guest James Farley is on once again.
This week: Unity backtracks, there’s a massive Xbox leak, our long national nightmare of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition might finally be over, Crystal Dynamics hit with layoffs, and don’t expect a new Steam Deck anytime soon.
Also: TCGS leaks, renting Gamecube games, sweaty hands, and more!
Games discussed: EA Sports FC 24, CyberPunk 2077, Party Animals, The Expanse, Starfield.
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Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
We’re all here. Even James!
On the show this week: everything announced in last week’s Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play, Unity has messed up BAD, console games are coming to iPhone, and Nintendo is ending development of new Mario Kart Tour content.
Also: drugs in games, trying to make Sean laugh, Game Pass recommendations, hated video game characters, and more.
Games discussed: F-Zero 99, Trombone Champ, Solar Ash, Monster Hunter Now, Skate 3, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth, The Expanse, Starfield.
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