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In which Paul and Tom continue to explore the latest season of games for Panic's quirky handheld console Playdate. They're delighted to find a couple of great new releases (and update on one from Week 2 that they're less enamoured with). Games discussed: The Whiteout Otto's Galactic Groove!! Long Puppy

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In which your hosts celebrate the big five-oh by playing with Panic's tiny yellow handheld. Season 2 of the Playdate is here, so Paul and Tom dig through Week 1's games before turning their attention to (half of) Week 2. Games discussed: Blippo+ Fulcrum Defender Dig! Dig! Dino! Wheelsprung

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In which we watched the PlayStation State of Play, Summer Geoff Fest, Day of the Devs and the Future Games Show so you don't have to (although you probably did). Also, it's not even summer yet, but let's not get bogged down in that. We each pick our personal top three games from across the shows and sprinkle in a few honourable mentions too. Games discussed: Cairn Lumines Arise Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Stranger Than Heaven ...

In which your hosts celebrate the launch of Nintendo's new console by talking about PlayStation Plus. Paul's been making the most of his two-week Premium trial, so let's dig in and find out what took his fancy, what was not so hot, and which Platinum trophy flex Tom has taken as a personal slight.

(Switch 2 launch thoughts coming in due course!)

Games discussed:

Coffee Talk VA-11 Hall-A Sackboy: A Big Adventure Space Ace TMNT: Shre...

In which Paul explores the wonderful world of Musou games, with a particular focus on Samurai Warriors 5.

Whether you're a newcomer to the series or a grizzled Musou veteran, there's plenty here to get your teeth into.

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In which your hosts briefly discuss the latest news around little-known up-and-comer GTA VI, before getting into the meat of the episode with some Balatro chat.

A year on from release, does the poker-themed deckbuilder live up to the hype it garnered at launch, or is it merely an excellent videogame?

Next up, we turn to charming puzzle adventure TOEM before Paul goes full gumshoe with some more obscure detective games.

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In which Paul returns to the DS to play a franchise sequel that wasn't released outside of Japan, before both hosts cast off their cardigans and get down with the kids to check out a hella cool videogame.

Games discussed:

• Chibi Robo: Clean Sweep
• Life is Strange
• The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

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In which Tom and Paul discuss Nintendo showing off (some) new details on Switch 2's flagship title, and the exciting new season of games coming to Panic's hipster handheld Playdate. Later, we circle back around to Blue Prince and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, before Paul tells us why Nintendo was right to bring out a sequel to a little-known franchise nearly three decades on. (We lost the second half of Paul's original audio,...

In which Paul reveals which game convinced him to pick up PS5 a few years into its lifecycle, along with thoughts on a few of the titles he's been playing on Sony's behemoth. Next up, Tom ponders why the latest hotness is getting a lukewarm reception in some circles, before Paul plays us out with an ode to Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

Games discussed:

• Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
• Snowrunner
• The Pathless
• Yakuza Series
• B...

In which Tom and Paul return triumphantly to reflect on the latest Nintendo Direct which focused on the Switch 2.

The show offered up an exciting twist on an old favourite, a head-scratching new way to control games, and a low-key confirmation of the impending arrival of one of the most anticipated games for years.

Lots to dig into, so join us for the latest instalment of the podcast that has taken 11 years to reach 42 episodes. Ch...

In which Weeks 2 and 3 of Playdate's Season 1 are experienced and discussed.

Games covered:

• Crankin's Time Travel Adventure
• Boogie Loops
• Lost Your Marbles
• Pick Pack Pup

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In which three games fail to fully impress your intrepid hosts. Is that not selling this episode to you? Hmm. You won't believe what happens next! (It's the end theme. The end theme happens next.)

Games discussed Balan Wonderworld (00:20) New Super Lucky's Tale (00:54) Death Come True (09:52)

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In which Tom enjoys some traditional family activities like obliterating mummies, while Paul finds himself Planking Like The Best of Them.

Games discussed Ring Fit Adventure (Starts 01:01) Strange Brigade (Starts 30:26) VA-11 Hall-A (Starts 49:50) Assassin’s Creed 4 / Liberation (Starts 59:20)

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In which audio recorded almost a year ago finally sees the light of day. That’s right, we’re back whether you like it or not. In this episode: the pros and cons of camping, plus the long and storied career of The Undertaker. Oh, and a bit of games talk.

Games discussed:

• Attack of the Friday Monsters
• Wide Ocean Big Jacket
• WWE SuperCard

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In which we unleash an episode recorded well before we all got told to stay in and play games for the foreseeable future. That was the gist of the latest guidelines, right?

Two flawed games give plenty to talk about but also plenty to enjoy. It’s almost as if we’re gluttons for punishment. Tom especially so, which Paul delights in pointing out.

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