The Computer Game Show
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, 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
Episodes
Xbox price hikes hit the UK, job losses at Double Fine, and James thinks he knows when the Ocarina of Time Remake is coming out.
Also: turf renewal, fruits and veggies, and Sean not getting a joke.
Games Discussed: Splatoon Raiders, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Rita
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Angry PlayStation fans propose PS5 blackout in protest of Sony's disc decision, Xbox Backward Compatibility launches on PC, Xbox has started testing the option to stream games for free with ads at the start, and Splatoon Raiders was originally going to be a tower defence game.
Also: crisp sandwiches, LEGO sets, Gogglebox and more.
Games Discussed: Splatoon Raiders, Metal Gear Solid 3, Final Fantasy VII Remake, BC-250.
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Bethesda reveals plans for Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, and more; Marathon’s director confirms he’s quit Bungie; Halo Studios reportedly cancels Halo multiplayer project Ekur, which had customisable Spartans and Elites and large player battles; and Disco Elysium and Zero Parades studio ZA/UM to lay off large chunk of staff once more.
Also: Xbox games on PC, US/UK films, empty football stadiums, humming, and more.
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Somehow even more XBOX layoff news, Bethesda union members to march in protest of sweeping Xbox job cuts, Asha Sharma joins a US government task force for employment, Nintendo is discontinuing Switch 1, and Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raises another $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders.
Also: Unusual peripherals, impossible things in games, things we’re looking forward to that aren't GTA6, and more.
Games Discussed: Rhyt...
Xbox announces plans to lay off 3,200 staff and divest five studios, Sony will no longer produce discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028, a rating for Metroid Ravenous has reportedly been spotted before quickly being removed, and Mario Kart World adds two new Knockout Tours.
Also: Consoles as weapons, gross games, hype trailers, and more!
Games Discussed: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Star Fox, GTA 5, Destiny 2
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Sony confirms 'significant' Bungie layoffs include 'most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members', Grand Theft Auto 6 price finally revealed as pre-orders go live, Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by $100-$150, Xbox hits worst US sales month on record (and PS5 drops 58%), and PlayStation’s boss may have hinted about PS6 being portable.
Games Discussed: Star Fox, Escape Simulator, Destiny 2.
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...James is away (?!??!) so this week we’re joined by Iain Lee!
This week: Steam Machine pricing has finally been revealed, the original Switch eShop isn’t shite any more, Don’t Nod may or may not be in financial trouble, and a new Sony controller patent lets buttons go hard or soft.
Also: living room appearances, Bond quips, Gamertags, and fighter pilot callsigns.
Games Discussed: SSX Tricky, Forza Horizon 6, Gitaro...
This week: all the major announcements from last week’s Nintendo Direct, Xbox is reportedly preparing for "significant" lay-offs (featuring some breaking news), Microsoft considers spinning off Xbox, and Ubisoft is reportedly closing two studios and restructuring another. Yeah, it’s a depressing news week all right.
Games Discussed: 007 First Light, Star Fox, Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, Pragmata, 2 Fights ...
Summer Game Fest 2026 is here, so we’re going through all the major announcements from PlayStation State of Play, Geoff’s Summer Game Fest presentation, Day of the Devs, XBOX Games Showcase and the PC Gaming Show.
NOTE: Sadly we had some technical issues with our streaming software with this one, so no video this week unfortunately!
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Valve announces significant Steam Deck price rises worldwide, Asha Sharma says the Xbox Game Pass price cut is working, Destruction AllStars delisted from PS Store, Fable delayed to 2027, and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is coming day-and-date to Switch 2.
Also: D-pads vs analogue sticks, school cakes, what Mat finds exciting, and more.
Games Discussed: 007 First Light, Pictonico, Mina the Hollower, Into the Slimy Mines.
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...It’s hot, but we’re here (just about).
This week: Bungie planning "significant" layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends, a new PlayStation State of Play is announced, Microsoft launches Xbox Player Voice portal to listen closely to player feedback, Valnet introduces “pay per click” policies for writers, and Nintendo announces Pictonico; a new mobile game that turns your photos into mini-games.
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David’s back! And we’re talking about Sega's "Super Game" being cancelled, Xbox controller leaks, Xbox is now XBOX, Subnautica 2 selling over a million copies in less than two hours, and PlayStation Plus increasing in price due 'ongoing market conditions'.
Also: Scottish people, gaming laws, WWE entrance songs, and more.
Games Discussed: Mixtape, Saros, inKONBINI One Store. Many Stories, Pragmata, Fortnite, Overwatch, W...
We’re back, and our regular format has returned after last week’s console showdown.
No David this week, but Sean, James and Mat are here to discuss Bungie massively underperforming, that Star Fox 64 remake, Switch 2 price hikes, a European alternative to Unreal Engine, and legendary Zelda director and Nintendo designer Takashi Tezuka retiring after more than 40 years.
Also: which Star Fox characters are we, gaming while...
It’s episode 500 of The Computer Game Show(!)
To celebrate such a nice, big, round number, we're using our GOTY format to decide the best games console of all time, from last week's draft picks.
We apologise in advance.
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Somehow, James Farley returned. Just in time for us to do our big ‘Best console of all time’ draft ahead of next week’s big episode 500.
News-wise, Xbox has dropped Game Pass prices as Call of Duty officially exits the service's Day One launch slate strategy, there are rumours of yet another Game Pass tier, Xbox is Xbox again, and Miyamoto says he was surprised Mario Galaxy Movie reviews were even harsher than the...
James is taking a well-deserved week off, so this week we’re joined by Jon Denton!
A huge GTA Online leak has boosted Take-Two stock, Stop Killing Games makes its case to the European Parliament, PS5 sales spiked ahead of the global price-rise, and we look through the BAFTA Awards 2026 results.
Also: skills we want, adjectives, podcast investments, deep video game knowledge, and more!
Games Discussed: Tomodachi Life: Living t...
James is back!! For a bit!!! And we've got an announcement to make.
This week: More oven chat, Epic want some of that ARC Raiders money, Luna is basically going right in the bin, TCGS stamps, family traditions, and a discussion about what 'cool' is from some middle-aged men. Also, Nick Parton plays us out with a little 10th birthday gift.
Games discussed: Pragmata, Life is Strange: Reunion, Minishoot’ Adventures, Castlevania:...
The Computer Game Show is now 10 years old!
In time-honoured tradition, James took the week off to celebrate, leaving David, Sean and Mat to answer listener questions and chat about other random bits for a couple of hours.
Thanks to everyone who's ever listened, watched, shared, and joined us on this journey. Here's to the next decade of TCGS!
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James is away, so this week we’re joined by Sarah Dyer!
This week: Everything announced at last week’s Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, Xbox Games Showcase 2026 confirmed for 7th of June, Sony announces global price rise for PS5 consoles, NatetheHate reckons we’re getting a new Star Fox, and physical first-party Nintendo games to cost more than digital in the US.
Games Discussed: Life Is Strange: Reunion, Esoteric E...
Nvidia CEO says critics are "completely wrong" about DLSS 5 technology, Switch 2 just got a huge update that boosts old Switch games, and PlayStation Portal just got updated with a brand new High Quality Mode and ‘refined streaming experience’.
Also: parallel universes, strange places to find video games, gaming ticks IRL, flashbangs, developer interviews, and more!
Games Discussed: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Esot...
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