This Week In Video Games (Tom Kershaw)
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| 31 Aug 2020 | 58: Mortal Shell, Ghost on the Shore and Interview with Dagmar from Like Charlie | 00:51:35 | |
This week I've been playing Mortal Shell, a new souls-like from developer Cold Symmetry. It's also Gamecom 2020 this weekend and I had the chance to sit down with Dagmar from developer Like Charlie to talk about their upcoming game Ghost on the Shore, I'll bring you that interview plus first impressions of the game later on. Ghost on the Shore Steam page - wishlist and try the demo https://store.steampowered.com/app/1211930/Ghost_on_the_Shore/ Like Charlie https://twitter.com/LCharlieGames https://www.likecharlie.com/ghost-on-the-shore RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 26 Mar 2023 | 122: Metroid Prime and Dead Cells Return to Castlevania | 00:43:21 | |
This week I've been catching up on some classic Metroid releases including Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion, both recently added to Nintendo Switch. I've also been played the latest Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC, plus I'm going to be looking why Lightfall's story in Destiny 2 felt very out of place. 00:00 Intro 03:40 Metroid Prime Remastered 10:26 Dead Cells Return to Castlevania 15:43 Charts 17:01 Metroid Fusion 23:37 Game Boy and Game Boy Advance on Nintendo Switch Online 31:27 Why Bungie changed plans for Lightfall and The Final Shape 39:08 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 09 Apr 2023 | 123: Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and Tchia | 00:49:18 | |
This week I've been checking out Tchia, a new indie platform adventure game. I've also been getting very hyped for Tears of the Kingdom, and Nintendo showed off some gameplay for the first time. I also managed to play some of the Diablo IV beta, and I'll bring you my hands-on impressions of that later on. 00:00 Introduction 03:59 Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay analysis 19:08 Link's Awakening review 26:36 Tchia review 30:42 Charts 32:24 Diablo IV Beta 38:21 Destiny 2 News Roundup 45:48 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
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| 29 Nov 2020 | 64: PlayStation 5, Astro’s Playroom, Destiny 2 Beyond Light and Godfall | 00:43:03 | |
This week I've been playing all the things! PlayStation 5 is out and I’ve been checking out Astro’s Playroom and Godfall. I’ve been checking out the new hardware plus some of the classics on PS Plus, which is a great new feature. Destiny 2 Beyond Light came out also, and I’ve been getting into that in a big way! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 3:19 What I've been playing this week 4:20 PlayStation 5 review 15:41 Astros Playroom review 20:25 Video Game Charts 21:29 Destiny 2 Beyond Light review 34:37 Godfall review 38:21 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 26 May 2019 | 16: Dauntless, Dead Cells and Call of Duty Modern Warfare | 00:49:51 | |
This week I've been playing Dauntless and Dead Cells and I'll be reviewing both games. In the news this week the Sonic Movie has been delayed, the new Call of Duty is named, Valve look to release a stand alone Dota 2 Auto-Chess and League of Legends mobile is in development. Playing Hard (For Honour documentary) https://www.netflix.com/title/81083880 Without Fail: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/without-fail Kevin Pietersen: Beast of man https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p0783hz7 No Such thing as a fish: https://audioboom.com/channel/nosuchthingasafish If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. | |||
| 30 Jun 2019 | 22: Super Mario Maker 2 and The Outer Wilds | 00:34:04 | |
This week I've been playing Super Mario Maker 2 and The Outer Wilds. In the news this week GuardianCon raised $3.7m for charity, the Steam Summer Sale starts and Bernie Sanders starts his own Twitch channel. It's a jam packed show, so let's get into it. Check out the This Week In Video Games Super Mario Maker 2 playlist If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 19 May 2019 | 15: E3 2019 Predictions, Owlboy and Super Mario Maker 2 | 00:46:35 | |
This week I'll have a look at some E3 2019 predictions and get into Owlboy for Nintendo Switch. In the news this week Sony & Microsoft team up on Cloud gaming, Nintendo reveal a whole load of detail about Super Mario Maker 2 and Red Dead Online gets a big update. All that plus the charts and what's coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. | |||
| 11 May 2020 | 50: Streets of Rage 4, Ring Fit Adventure and Interview with Julia Hardy | 01:12:15 | |
This week I’ve been playing Streets of Rage 4, a throwback to mid-90s scrolling beat em ups. I also managed to get my hands on Ring Fit Adventure so I’ve been checking out Nintendo’s fitness-focused RPG. I also sat down to have a chat with Julia Hardy to talk her podcast This Game Changed My Life, her fitness live streams Game To Train and some lockdown game and TV recommendations. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 03:48 Streets of Rage 4 review 11:00 Ring Fit Adventure review 16:50 Interview with Julia Hardy 56:59 Changes to rewards in Destiny 2 1:07:22 Charts 1:08:24 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS This Game Changed My Life https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0874xc6 Game To Train - Julia's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf22mi-khMcowA9W-bbUAjVGEYOpNzQOn - - - Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | 126: Diablo 4 and Summer Games Fest 2023 | 00:42:54 | |
This week I've been playing Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6. We've also kicked off the summer of games with Summer Games Fest this week giving up a heads up about the future of video games. Today I'm going to round up all the latest news from the Summer of Games, plus reviews of two of the biggest games of 2023. 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Diablo 4 12:19 Street Fighter 6 20:42 Charts 21:58 Summer Game Fest 31:51 Day of the Devs 39:42 Coming soon RELATED LINKSSupport This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogamesCheck out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQRate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogamesMore ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogamesMusic by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 19 Jul 2021 | Steam Deck (including Pre-Orders Date Slip) & Nintendo Responds To Press Regarding Switch Pro | News Roundup | 00:11:44 | |
It's 19th July 2021, so let's get into the news. Valve Announce Steam Deck https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-15-valve-announces-steam-deck-a-gbp349-handheld-pc Steam Deck availability now later than release date No Skate at EA Play 2021, but something coming Nintendo says 'No new Nintendo Switch models at this time' Sackboy developer Sumo bought by Tencent https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-19-sackboy-developer-sumo-set-to-be-bought-by-tencent RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 11 Apr 2021 | Outriders Inventory Wipe, Last of Us Remake, Deathloop Delayed and Age Of Empires 4 | News Roundup | 00:10:42 | |
It's 11th April 2021, so let's get into the news. Outriders Inventory Bug Outriders Crossplay is fixed, but inventory bug remains https://www.pcgamer.com/outriders-crossplay-is-fixed-but-inventory-wipes-remain/ Naughty Dog working on Last of Us Remake Deathloop Delayed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-08-bethesda-delays-deathloop-again Age of Empires 4 launches November 2021 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 14 Aug 2022 | Cheat maker fires back at Bungie, Plus Dragonball Z coming to Fortnite | News Roundup | 00:10:04 | |
It's the 14th of August 2022, so let's get into the news. 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Cheat maker fires back at Bungie 2:26 MultiVersus Season 1 4:51 Dragonball Z in Fortnite 5:53 Genshin Impact 3.0 7:47 More delays (Metal Slug Tactics and Hogwarts Legacy) Cheat maker fires back at Bungie after Destiny 2 copyright infringement case https://www.eurogamer.net/cheat-maker-fires-back-at-bungie-after-destiny-2-copyright-infringement-case Season 1 Of MultiVersus Begins Next Week, Morty Joins The Roster Later https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/12/update-season-1-of-multiversus-begins-next-week-morty-joins-the-roster-later Something Dragon Ball Z-Related Hits The Game Next Week https://www.gameinformer.com/psa/2022/08/11/fortnite-something-dragon-ball-z-related-hits-the-game-next-week Here's Genshin Impact's 3.0 update release date https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-genshin-impacts-30-update-release-date Metal Slug Tactics Will Now Mobilize In 2023 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/11/metal-slug-tactics-will-now-mobilize-in-2023 Hogwarts Legacy Delayed To February 2023 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/12/hogwarts-legacy-delayed-to-february-2023 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 10 Jan 2022 | 93. 2022 Predictions, Final Fantasy XIV and The Forgotten City | 00:51:47 | |
This week I've been playing Final Fantasy XIV having finally taken the jump into the huge MMO over the holiday season. I've also been catching up on my backlog of games with The Forgotten City. Today I'm going to be looking ahead to 2022, looking at my most anticipated games of the year, plus some predictions for the year ahead. 00:00 Intro 03:40 Most Anticipated Games of 2022 19:44 PSVR2 23:42 Final Fantasy XIV 30:54 Charts 31:50 Xbox Game Pass News 33:18 The Forgotten City review 38:22 CrossfireX - One to watch 42:57 2022 Gaming predictions RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 29 Mar 2020 | 47: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo and Interview with Rami Ismail | 01:19:44 | |
This week I've been playing Animal Crossing and I also caught up on the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo. I was lucky enough to sit down with Rami Ismail, game developer, consultant and advocate of indie games all over the world. I've also been stuck inside, like many of us, so I took a look at some of the best social games out there to keep us social during these interesting times. GameDevWorld GDC Relief Fund https://wingsfund.me/gdcrelief TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Animal Crossing: New Horizons First Impressions 08:48 Interview with Rami Ismail 1:02:10 The best games to help keep you social 1:09:58 Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo First Impressions 1:16:22 Charts 1:17:14 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 24 Sep 2020 | Microsoft buys Bethesda, More acquisitions coming, Among Us 2 Cancelled | News Roundup | 00:10:39 | |
It's Thursday 24th September 2020, let's get into the news. Microsoft buys Zenimax (Bethesda, ID etc) Microsoft still has more acquisitions coming Xbox One X sales soar amid confusion Among Us 2 cancelled https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-24-among-us-2-cancelled-as-devs-focus-on-original-title RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 10 Feb 2020 | 43: Temtem, A Short Hike, Scourgebringer and Interview with Thomas Altenburger from Flying Oak Games | 00:55:46 | |
This week I've been playing a few games in early access including Temtem and Scourgebringer. Temtem is a new rival to Pokemon and Scourgebringer is nice new fast-paced, action rouge-lite. Also, I've been playing A Short Hike, an awesome little game. I've been looking forward to a new looter-slasher called Godfall, which is going to be a PS5 launch title. Finally, I got to sit down and chat to Thomas Altenburger from Flying Oak Games and we talked about Scourgebringer. Scourgebringer on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1037020/ScourgeBringer/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 24 Jul 2022 | 105: Stray, Cuphead Delicious Last Course and Live A Live | 00:44:50 | |
This week I've been checking out Stray, the new cyberpunk cat game from BlueTwelve Studio. I've also been checking out the remake of Live A Live from Square Enix. Cuphead is also back with it's Delicious Last Course, plus I've been washing down vans and paks in PowerWash Simulator. All that plus looking ahead to the best indies coming in 2022. 00:00 Intro 04:08 Stray review 11:22 Cuphead Delicious Last Course review 17:49 Live A Live First Impressions 21:51 All platform charts 23:18 PowerWash Simulator review 28:48 Top Indies to watch in 2022 34:33 News Roundup 42:04 Games coming soon 43:00 Outro RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Gotham Knights, COD Black Ops Cold War leaks | News Roundup | 00:09:42 | |
It's 25th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League debuts at DC Fandome The next Batman game is Gotham Knights and Batman's dead https://www.pcgamer.com/the-next-batman-game-is-gotham-knights-and-batmans-dead/ Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War leaks Yakuza Like a Dragon release date https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/24/21398946/yakuza-like-a-dragon-november-13-release-date EA adds achievements on Steam https://www.pcgamer.com/electronic-arts-adds-more-than-1000-achievements-to-its-games-on-steam/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | Apex Legends' NEW Arenas Mode, State of Play THIS WEEK and Cyberpunk 2077 Refunds | News Roundup | 00:10:27 | |
It's 26th April 2021, so let's get into the news. Apex Legends new Arenas mode https://www.polygon.com/22400006/apex-legends-legacy-arenas-elimination-game-mode-preview New state of play Thursday focus on Rift Apart Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan announces departure from Blizzard after 19 years CD Projekt refunded 30K copies of Cyberpunk 2077 out of 13M Discord ends acquisition talks with Microsoft https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-21-discord-ends-acquisition-talks-with-microsoft RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | News Roundup - Hyper Scape BR Launches, 200 players in Warzone and Crucible Unreleased! | 00:08:17 | |
It's 7th July 2020, so let's get into the news. Hyper Scape launches 200 players in Warzone New Ghost of Tsushima trailer https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/06/29/a-storm-is-coming-with-ghost-of-tsushimas-new-trailer PlayStation Indies https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/01/sony-starts-the-playstation-indies-initiative Crucible Unreleased https://www.pcgamer.com/amazons-crucible-is-being-un-released-and-going-back-into-closed-beta/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames | |||
| 29 Jan 2023 | 118: Hi-Fi Rush and Goldeneye 007 | 00:52:50 | |
This week I've been checking out Hi-Fi Rush, a surprise new game coming from Tango Gameworks this week. Goldeneye also made it's long, awaited returning, plus it has online multiplayer too, so I'll be checking that out. I'll also recap the Xbox Developer Direct which was held earlier this week, letting us know of some major titles coming to Xbox in the first half of 2023 00:00 Introduction 03:38 Hi-Fi Rush first impressions 08:27 Goldeneye 007 review 15:05 Xbox Developer Direct Roundup 22:32 Charts 23:58 Sea of Stars - One to watch in 2023 27:52 Fortnite Chapter 4 32:50 Destiny 2 Year 5 review 49:37 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 10 Jan 2021 | 67: Most Anticipated Games Of 2021, If Found... Review And 2021 Predictions | 00:37:01 | |
This week I have been looking ahead to 2021 and some of the biggest and best titles coming up. I've also been playing great indie title called If Found... one of 2020's most interesting games in this touching interactive novel. I got my hands on Monster Hunter Rise, which is coming for Nintendo Switch in March and I look into the crystal ball for gaming in 2021. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 2:49 Most anticipated games of 2021 13:29 If Found... review 18:47 Monster Hunter Rise 23:03 All platform charts 24:17 2021 predictions (and 2020 review) 34:03 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 22 May 2020 | News Roundup - Civilisation VI FREE, Minecraft Dungeons and more Ghosts of Tsushima details | 00:07:25 | |
It's Friday 22nd May 2020, so let's get into the news. Civilisation 6 free on Epic Game Store Alan Wake on Xbox Game pass, Minecraft Dungeons coming soon Valorant gets June release date https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/05/21/valorant-gets-a-june-release-date Borderlands 3's Western-themed DLC Ghosts of Tsushima has challenging combat RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 14 Dec 2020 | This Week In Video Games Trailer | 00:01:49 | |
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| 08 Nov 2020 | 63: Teardown, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, History of F-Zero and Day of the Tentacle Remastered | 00:33:52 | |
This week I've been playing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - the prequel to Breath of the Wild coming soon for Nintendo Switch. I've also been playing a very interesting indie game called Teardown, which is a heist/sandbox game from Tuxedo Labs. I've also been playing a whole load of F-Zero for a new entry in my history of series... Teardown Steam page TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 24 Mar 2019 | 9: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Google Stadia | 00:50:45 | |
This week we'll get into first impressions Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and how I've been getting on in The Division 2. Google have also announced their streaming service for video games and we'll get into the details of that. In the news this week 343 have a little pizza banter with their fans, Anthem improves the loot rate, Nintendo shows off some new indy titles and Sony announce a new video update called State of Play. We'll also get into the weekly charts and what's coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. You can also find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com | |||
| 10 Oct 2021 | Sora comes to Smash, Pokemon Arceus is like Monster Hunter and Amazon U-turns on New World promise | News Roundup | 00:11:18 | |
It's 10th October 2021, let's get into the news Sora From Kingdom Hearts Is The Final Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Joining The Roster Doom Slayer Makes Smash Bros Ultimate Debut As Mii Fighter DLC Pokémon Company confirms Monster Hunter-style structure of Pokémon Legends: Arceus Amazon faces backlash after New World region transfer U-turn Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TWIVG at https://www.manscaped.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 05 May 2019 | 13: Borderlands 3, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Project Scarlett | 00:31:19 | |
This week I get into the Borderlands 3 Gameplay reveal and the current state of next-generation consoles including all the info we know about PlayStation 5, Xbox Project Scarlett and Nintendo Switch iterations. In the news this week I'll take a look at some new VR hardware coming from Valve and Oculus, the Sonic The Hedgehog movie trailer and Epic buying out Rocket League developer Psyonix. I round out the show with the all platform charts and what we've got coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice. Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 20 Jul 2020 | Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase July 2020 Reaction | 00:06:20 | |
Nintendo talked about some of their upcoming third party titles today in a new Nintendo Direct Series called Partner Showcase. This included Cadence of Hyrule, WWE 2K Battlegrounds and Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne III and a new Shin Megami Tensei V coming in 2021! RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 07 Jul 2019 | 23: Auto Battlers, Cuphead and Summer Games Done Quick 2019 | 00:33:42 | |
This week I've been checking out an auto battler in Dota Underlords, playing through Cuphead and more of Super Mario Maker 2. In the news this week Summer Games Done Quick raises $3m for charity, Cuphead DLC is delayed and Epic announce they will fund Kickstarter refunds. Outside of gaming I've been watching Spiderman Far from Home and Stranger Things Season 3, I'll go over both of those at the end of the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhO4mnFwaIU RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 06 Nov 2022 | 112: Persona 5 Royal, Signalis and Marvel Snap | 00:50:49 | |
This week I've been playing Persona 5 Royal, since it's recently come to Xbox Game Pass. I've also been checking out Signalis, Marvel Snap and Wilfrost too. Finally, I've been back to one of my favourite games of all time with the Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past. It's a jammed packed show, full of recent games, classic games and hidden gems. 00:00 Introduction 05:06 Persona 5 Royal review 13:05 Signalis review 18:27 PSVR2 price and date 22:48 Charts 23:54 Marvel Snap review 31:36 Wildfrost first impressions 36:15 The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past review 46:42 Games Coming Soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | Hitman 3 Success, PS Plus February Lineup, Xbox Game Pass 18m Subs, Returnal Delayed | News Roundup | 00:10:00 | |
It's 28th January 2021, so let's get into the news. Hitman 3 success Feb Playstation Plus games https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-playstation-plus-february-games-announced Xbox Game Pass 18m members https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-xbox-game-pass-grows-to-18-million-subscribers 343 promise Halo updates soon https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/26/monthly-halo-infinite-updates-to-start-soon-promises-343 Returnal Delayed https://www.polygon.com/2021/1/28/22254241/returnal-release-date-delay-ps5-housemarque RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 04 Dec 2022 | 114: Pokemon Scarlet, Pentiment and Somerville | 00:51:02 | |
This week I've been playing Pokemon Scarlet, a technical mess of a game, that still manages to bring the Pokemon magic. I've also been playing Pentiment from Obsidian, in this 16th-century narrative adventure. Season of Plunder is finishing in Destiny 2, so I'll bring you my thoughts on the current state of the game, plus I've been playing Somerville too. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Pokemon Scarlet review 15:23 Pentiment review 21:07 Somerville review 25:03 Charts 26:09 Latest Video Game News 34:19 Season of Plunder review (Destiny 2) 46:44 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 07 Apr 2020 | News Roundup - No Man's Sky Mechs, Lego Mario Release Date, Disco Elysium on Nintendo Switch | 00:08:08 | |
It’s Tuesday 7th April 2020, so let’s get into the news. Giant mechs coming to No Man Sky https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2020/04/07/giant-mechs-come-to-no-mans-sky Lego Super Mario gets release date https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-07-lego-super-mario-range-releases-in-august Disco Elysium coming to Switch https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/04/07/disco-elysium-is-coming-to-switch Last of Us part 2 refunds Project xCloud update https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/04/07/project-xcloud-western-europe/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 03 May 2021 | 75. Returnal, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Before Your Eyes | 00:41:59 | |
This week I’ve been dying a lot in Returnal, a new bullet-hell, rogue-lite from Housemarque. I've also been checking out the game you control by blinking called Before Your Eyes and finding out it's more than just a gimmick. I'm also looking forward to Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart given the recent focus on Sony's State of Play. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Returnal review 14:26 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart - Everything we know 19:25 Before Your Eyes review 23:05 Charts 24:13 Tetris Effect Connected review 28:45 Top 10 indie games on Xbox Game Pass 38:47 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 19 Aug 2020 | Epic VS Apple - Fortnite removed from app stores, Epic sues Apple and Apple Respond! | 00:14:12 | |
This is a special news roundup focusing in on the Epic VS Apple issues. Project xCloud isn't going to be on iOS, then Epic adds their own payment system into Fortnite, bypassing Apple and Google's 30% cut. The big tech companies respond by pulling Fortnite from their App stores, leading to legal battles with Apple threatening to remove Epic's Dev Tools. What will happen next? Apple blocks project xCloud on iOS https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-07-apple-blocks-project-xcloud-on-ios Epic Adds direct payment to Fortnite & updates Fortnite pulled from iOS Epic sues google too! https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-has-been-kicked-off-the-google-play-store-too/ Fortnite still playable on mobile devices for now https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/13/21367951/how-to-download-fortnite-ios-app-store-apple Apple threatens to revoke mac developer tools https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-seeks-restraining-order-against-apples-devastating-response-to-lawsuit/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 23 Jun 2019 | 21: Gris, The King's Bird and Interview with Zhenghua Yang (Z) from Serenity Forge | 01:11:18 | |
This week I've been playing Gris and The King's Bird. I also had the chance to sit down and chat with Zhenghua Yang (Z) from Serenity Forge. In the news this week Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and Dota Underlords has been released as well as news of Dr Mario coming to mobile devices soon. All that plus charts and what's coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Support me through Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram. Like my Facebook page. Subscribe on YouTube for all the latest reviews, clips from the podcast and full archive. Check out the latest on the website all throughout the week. Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us and join in the conversation. | |||
| 25 May 2020 | 51: Crucible, Downwell and Interview with Arekkz | 01:07:00 | |
This week I've been playing the new third-person shooter from Amazon Game Studios called Crucible. On the indie front, I finally caught up with Downwell, a game I've been meaning to play for some time and picked up through Xbox Game Pass. I also sat down to chat with Arekkz from Arekkz Gaming to talk about Summer Games Fest so far, his new fitness and gaming venture called Video Gains and also some fun speculation about 2020 including whether we're going to see Breath of the Wild 2 this year or not. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 2:29 Crucible first impressions 10:10 Downwell review 17:40 Interview with Arekkz 51:25 The Future of Destiny 2 1:00:58 Charts 1:01:56 Games coming soon Video Gains https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHn1GvwlB4Opt2Z1p5cd9cg Arekkz Arekkz Gaming https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zjH-e5XBzMpy_VtwIGRxQ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 23 Oct 2022 | 111: Plague Tale Requiem and Scorn plus Silent Hill returns | 00:48:47 | |
This week I've been playing A Plague Tale: Requiem, where Hugo and Amacia take on the Black Death. I've also been getting ready for Halloween by checking out Scorn, plus we've had showcases from the Silent Hill team and Resident Evil too. All that plus I'll be saying goodbye to Google Stadia, plus checking in on the state of seasonal events in Destiny 2. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:42 A Plague Tale Requiem review 09:34 Scorn review 15:30 Silent Hill returns 21:02 Charts 22:45 Goodbye Google Stadia 31:47 Resident Evil Showcase 35:52 Festival of the Lost and the State of Seasonal Events in Destiny 2 45:07 Games coming soon Google Stadia Shutting Down https://www.polygon.com/23378721/google-stadia-shutting-down Stadia shutdown shocked developers https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/30/23381106/google-stadia-shutdown-shocked-developers-too Resident Evil https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-showcase-october-re4-remake-village-dlc-1849684286 Silent Hill https://www.eurogamer.net/silent-hill-is-back-but-is-it-too-much-too-soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 12 Jul 2020 | News Roundup - Top Execs leave Ubisoft, Far Cry 6 leaks and New World MMO Delayed | 00:12:16 | |
It's 12th July 2020, so let's get into the news. 3 more top Ubisoft Exec's resign Far Cry 6 leaked New World MMO delayed https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/10/21320333/amazon-mmo-new-world-delay-2021 PS5 Box art revealed https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-box-art-revealed-with-marvels-spider-man-miles-morales Sony invests $250 million into Epic games https://www.pcgamer.com/sony-invests-dollar250-million-into-epic-games/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 12 Feb 2023 | 119: Nintendo Direct and Zelda Tears of the Kingdom | 00:53:28 | |
This week we've had big Nintendo news with the latest Nintendo Direct including a new Zelda trailer, Pikmin 4 news, plus loads of demos and Metroid Prime! Today I'm going to round up all the biggest news from Nintendo, including Kirby Return to Dreamland, Octopath Traveller 2 and more. I'll also be bringing you my thoughts on A Space for the Unbound, plus rounding up some of the best demos from Steam's Next Fest 2023. 00:00 Introduction 03:03 Nintendo Direct headlines 11:29 Tears of the Kingdom trailer analysis 23:38 Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe 27:33 Charts 28:33 Octopath Traveler II 33:32 A Space for the Unbound 37:30 Steam's Next Fest Roundup 43:06 Live service games get shutdown 49:53 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 | EA Cancels Anthem, New Open-World Pokemon Announced and Google Stadia's Demise | News Roundup | 00:11:11 | |
It's 1st March 2021, so let's get into the news. EA Cancels Anthem Google Stadia Demise New Open-world Pokemon Announced for Nintendo Switch https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/26/22302977/pokemon-legends-arceus-trailer-switch-sinnoh Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes coming to Nintendo Switch Cyberpunk 2077’s next big patch delayed due to CD Projekt hack https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/24/22299188/cyberpunk-2077-patch-1-2-delayed-march-2021 Final Fantasy 7 Coming to PS Plus RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 28 Jul 2019 | 26: Blazing Chrome, Oninaki, Octopath Traveler and Fortnite World Cup | 00:34:48 | |
This week I've been playing through Blazing Chrome, Oninaki demo and Octopath Traveler. In the news this week the first Fortnite World Cup is in progress this weekend with British players in the mix for the $30m up for grabs, Overwatch reveals a new hero and we take a look inside the gamers brain with Neuroscientist Celia Hodent. RELATED LINKS | |||
| 24 Oct 2021 | Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0, Elden Ring Delayed and God Of War coming to PC! News Roundup | 00:09:08 | |
It's 24th October 2021, so let's get into the news. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise Paid DLC Announced, Launching Next Month Nintendo Switch Online's premium tier service launches this month, costs £35 a year Elden Ring Delayed To February, Closed Network Test Announced For November God of War coming to PC https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-20-god-of-war-coming-to-pc RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 05 Dec 2021 | Sony Are Making Their Own 'GamePass' Service, Battlefield's New Boss & Halo Playlists | News Roundup | 00:09:27 | |
It's 5th December 2021, so let's get into the news. PlayStation Plans New Service to Take On Xbox Game Pass Respawn’s Vince Zampella Becomes Head of Battlefield Amidst Wider Franchise Changes That Include Creation Of Battlefield Universe Halo Infinite: 343 Industries Is Working To Add Fiesta, SWAT, And Free-For-All Playlists Before End Of Year Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 02 Jun 2019 | 17: A Plague Tale: Innocence, Sunless Skies, Death Stranding & Interview with Failbetter Games | 01:16:24 | |
This week I've been playing A Plague Tale: Innocence and Sunless Skies. Also this week I spoke to Failbetter Games about Sunless Skies and their upcoming Vagabond Update coming June 12th. There's also news on Death Stranding, Avengers and new Pokemon games. It's a packed show, so lets get into it. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. Also part of podcoin. | |||
| 05 Apr 2020 | News Roundup - The Outer Wilds wins BAFTAs, Pendragon, Witchbrook New Look & Valorant Beta | 00:10:26 | |
Welcome back to This Week In Video Games, and this is the News Round Up - giving you the latest Video Games news you need to know in just 10 mins. It’s Sunday 5th April 2020, so let’s get into the news. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 19 Jul 2020 | 55: Xbox Series X Games Showcase Predictions, Whispers of a Machine and Interview with Ivy Dupler | 01:10:00 | |
This week I've been speculating and predicting what we're going to get in the upcoming Xbox Series X Showcase and I've been playing Whispers of a Machine, an excellent point and click adventure game. I was also very lucky to sit down with the lead voice-over artist in the game, Ivy Dupler and we got stuck into the process for VO in videos games, it's a great conversation so look forward to that later in the episode. Whispers of a machine https://store.steampowered.com/sub/171943/?curator_clanid=4777282&utm_source=SteamDB RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 16 Jun 2019 | 20: Cadence of Hyrule, Destiny 2 Season of Opulence and E3 Predictions Review | 00:31:06 | |
This week I've been playing Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring Legend of Zelda and Destiny 2's Season of Opulence. I'll also go over my E3 predictions and see what I got right and wrong. All that plus news, charts and what's coming next week. How to access the menagerie guide - Destiny 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEdan6X5JpA If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. | |||
| 23 Apr 2020 | News Roundup - Super Mario Maker 2 World Maker, Death Stranding PC Delays, RDR2 coming to Xbox Game Pass | 00:08:44 | |
This is the News Roundup from This Week In Video Games - giving you the latest Video Games news you need to know in just 10 mins. It’s Thursday 23rd April 2020, so let’s get into the news. Super Mario Maker Update - Build your own worlds Lonely Mountain Downhill gets Switch release date Death Stranding on PC gets delayed https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/04/21/death-strandings-pc-release-has-been-delayed Red Dead 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass as GTA 5 set to leave https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-to-gain-red-dead-redemption-2-loses-gta-5 Black Mesa was Steam’s top selling game in March https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/black-mesa-was-one-of-steams-top-selling-new-games-in-march/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | 116: Most Anticipated Games of 2023 and Case of the Golden Idol | 00:45:52 | |
This week I've been looking ahead to 2023, and today I'm going to go through my most anticipated games of 2023, plus a few gaming predicitios. I've also been playing The Case of the Golden Idol, plus checking out for Forspoken Demo from Square Enix. All that plus we have one of the best seasons in Destiny 2 all year with Season of the Seraph, and today I'm going to unpack it all. 00:00 Introduction 03:31 Most anticipated games of 2023 14:53 2023 video game predictions 24:19 Forspoken Demo first impressions 27:36 Charts 28:36 Case of the Golden Idol 33:29 Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph thoughts... 43:26 Games coming soon 43:57 Outro RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 14 Nov 2021 | 89. Forza Horizon 5, Lost Ark Beta, Age of Empires IV and Early Halo Infinite? | 00:46:42 | |
This week I've been playing Forza Horizon 5, the big new release from Playground Games and Microsoft Game Studios. I've also been checking out the Lost Ark closed beta, a new action MMO coming from Korea. I've been playing Ages of Empires 4, plus a load of games on Nintendo Switch Online, plus an indie gem too in Unpacking, a very cathartic game about getting stuff out of boxes. 00:00 Introduction 05:34 Forza Horizon 5 review 12:38 Lost Ark Beta First Impressions 19:52 All platform charts 21:15 Age of Empires 4 review 27:00 Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack review 38:53 Unpacking review 43:03 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 10 Aug 2020 | News Roundup - Suicide Squad from Rocksteady, Xbox Series S leak, Yoshinori Ono quits Capcom and Fall Guys success | 00:08:00 | |
It's 10th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Suicide Squad is Rocksteady's next game Xbox Series S name leak Yoshinori Ono quits Capcom Fall Guys success Dr Disrepect is back on youtube! RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | 107: God of War, Rumbleverse and Splatoon 3 | 00:48:39 | |
This week I've been having a look back at God of War, given we have God of War Ragnorok coming in only a few short months. I've also been checking out Rumbleverse, the new wrestling battle royale from Iron Galaxy. I've also been checking out Two Point Campus and the new Mario Kart DLC Wave 2 from Nintendo, so it's a busy show, let's get to it. 00:00 Intro 04:15 God of war 12:53 God of War Ragnorok 22:02 Splatoon 3 27:40 All platform charts 28:47 Rumbleverse 35:51 Two Point Campus 40:39 Mario Kart DLC Wave 2 45:06 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 21 Nov 2021 | Halo Infinite MP Success, Plus Rockstar Sorry, Game Awards & Riot's Project L | News Roundup | 00:10:19 | |
It's 21st November 2021, so let's get into the news. Halo Infinite Amasses Record-Breaking 270,000 Concurrent Players On Steam Halo Infinite's Battle Pass progression will be fixed, 343 promises Rockstar apologises for GTA: Trilogy - Definitive Edition's "unexpected" issues, re-lists classic versions for PC Here Are The Nominees For The Game Awards 2021 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/16/here-are-the-nominees-for-the-game-awards-2021 Riot shares new footage of upcoming 2D fighter, Project L RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | E3 2021 Part 2 - Xbox & Bethesda, Square Enix and Nintendo | News Roundup Extra | 00:16:53 | |
I'm back again this week given all the news to round up all the announcements from Xbox & Bethesda, Square Enix and Nintendo plus dive a little deeper into Metroid Dread and Breath of the Wild 2. 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Xbox & Bethesda 6:25 Square Enix 8:55 Nintendo 12:36 Metroid Dread 14:37 Breath of the Wild 2 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames | |||
| 07 May 2020 | News Roundup - Cyberpunk 2077 and Xbox Series X games events and Lost Zelda Artwork | 00:09:24 | |
It's Wednesday 6th May, so let's get into the news. CD Projekt Red announces Cyberpunk 2077 event for June Microsoft to show first party games in July Artwork reveals cancelled Zelda project https://www.patreon.com/SammyConcept Riot confirms game ping latency https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/riot-covid-19-game-ping-valorant-latency/ Jedi Fallen Order sequel franchise https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-sequel-franchise RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Cyberpunk 2077 Expansion Coming, Among US VR and Hello Games Next Project | News Roundup | 00:08:59 | |
It's the 18th of April 2022, so let's get into the news. Cyberpunk 2077 expansion will launch next year - and more DLC is in the works Lost Ark Receives Its First New Subclass Soon, The Glaivier https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/14/lost-ark-receives-its-first-new-subclass-soon-the-glaivier It looks like Among Us VR may release in December https://www.eurogamer.net/it-looks-like-among-us-vr-may-release-in-december Hello Games' Next Ambitious Project Won't Be A No Man's Sky Sequel, Outlaws Update Launches Tomorrow Halo Infinite's Steam player count falls below Halo: The Master Chief Collection for first time RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 10 May 2021 | Epic VS Apple - The Story So Far... | News Roundup | 00:14:16 | |
It's 10th May 2021, so let's get into the news. Epic VS Apple - The story so far https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-05-07-epic-vs-apple-what-weve-learned-so-far RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 15 Jan 2023 | 117: Need for Speed Unbound and Diablo IV | 00:51:09 | |
This week I've been checking out Need for Speed Unbound a racing game from Criterion and EA. I've been going back to some games I missed or fell off from including Hitman 3, plus getting back into Elden Ring. I'm also looking ahead to Diablo IV, which arrives later in June, as well as looking at a short history of secrets in Destiny 2. 00:00 Introduction 03:41 Need for Speed Unbound 10:05 Diablo IV - One to watch in 2023 18:52 Hitman 3 review 25:36 Charts 27:04 Elden Ring revisited 33:19 The Secrets of Destiny 2 45:58 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 31 Aug 2019 | 31: Best of Interviews #1 - How to get into the industry and how to approach game design | 01:01:01 | |
This week I'm taking a look back at some of the interviews I've conducted in 2019 talking to people like Alasdair Beckett-King (creator of Nelly Cootalot), Dave Gilbert from Wadjet Eye Games, Matt Dabrowski creator of Streets of Rogue and Z from Serenity Forge.
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| 18 Apr 2021 | 74. Monster Hunter Rise, Oddworld: Soulstorm, Pac-Man 99 and Solar Ash | 00:38:22 | |
This week I’ve been hunting a lot of Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise, the latest in the franchise from Capcom out on Nintendo Switch. I've also been checking out Oddworld: Soulstorm, Pac-Man 99 and also looking forward to Solar Ash from developer Heart Machine. 00:00 Introduction 3:28 Monster Hunter Rise review 13:54 Nintendo's Indie World Roundup 18:27 Oddworld Soulstorm review 24:27 All Platform Charts 25:34 Solar Ash - Everything we know so far... 30:39 Pac-man 99 review 34:44 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 01 May 2020 | News Roundup - Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Xbox Series X Games coming next week, GDC Summer digital-only | 00:06:26 | |
It’s Friday 1st May 2020, so let’s get into the news. Microsoft to show Xbox Series X games next week Assassin’s Creed Valhalla announced https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/04/29/assassins-creed-valhalla-announced Dota 2 The International 2020 has been delayed https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/05/01/dota-2s-the-international-has-been-delayed Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remastered now available on PC https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-remastered-is-now-available-on-pc/ Summer GDC event now fully digital https://www.ign.com/articles/summer-gdc-now-fully-digital-as-coronavirus-pandemic-continues RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 12 Dec 2021 | 91. Halo Infinite, Cyberpunk 2077, The Game Awards 2021 and Sifu | 00:51:25 | |
This week I've been playing Halo Infinite's Campaign, plus checking out Cyberpunk 2077 one year on from it's release. I'll also be rounding up the Game Awards 2021 in terms of the big winners, plus looking ahead to Sifu and looking back at some of the games you may have missed in 2021. 00:00 Introduction 03:34 Halo Infinite Campaign 12:36 The Game Awards 2021 Roundup 16:25 Charts 17:32 Cyberpunk 2077 review (One Year Later) 27:57 Ten games you may have missed in 2021 37:06 Sifu 43:08 Bungie's 30th Anniversary in Destiny 2 48:55 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 25 Aug 2019 | 30: Remnant: From The Ashes, Ori And The Blind Forest & GamesCom 2019 | 00:35:19 | |
This week I've been playing Remnant: From the Ashes and Ori & The Blind Forest. Also this week we've had GamesCom 2019 in Germany with Death Stranding gameplay, Sony buys Insomniac and Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Google Stadia. Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 08 Jun 2020 | 52: Minecraft Dungeons, Outriders and Interview with Anshar Studios | 01:08:07 | |
This week I've been playing Minecraft Dungeons, a new dungeon-crawler from Mojang and Xbox Game Studios. Outriders have caught my eye, as a fan of looter-shooters I wanted to let you all know about this new game. I also sat down with Lukasz Hacura from Anshar Studios to talk about their new isometric RPG called GameDec. GameDec https://store.steampowered.com/app/917720/Gamedec/ https://twitter.com/GamedecTheGame RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 28 Mar 2021 | Monster Hunter Rise Post-Launch Plans, COD WWII, NEW Game Pass Games and RUST | News Roundup | 00:09:14 | |
It's 28th March 2021, so let's get into the news. Monster Hunter Rise's first major post-launch update bringing new monsters in April Call Of Duty Returns To A WWII Setting This Year https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/26/report-call-of-duty-returns-to-a-wwii-setting-this-year Microsoft lists 22 ID@Xbox games coming to Xbox Game Pass New Immortals Fenyx Rising DLC Launched Today https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/25/new-immortals-fenyx-rising-dlc-launched-today Rust coming to PS4, Xbox One in May https://www.polygon.com/22352750/rust-ps4-xbox-one-release-date-console-edition-double-elevenRELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 14 Jun 2020 | Bonus episode - The PlayStation 5 reveal summary | 00:11:34 | |
This is a brief summary of the PlayStation 5 reveal event held last Thursday including all the games and the console reveal itself. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | New Starfield Info, New Metroid Dread Trailer, Plus Halo Infinite XP update | News Roundup | 00:08:05 | |
It's 30th August 2021, so let's get into the news. Nintendo Console Designer Leaves Company After Nearly 39 Years Metroid Dread trailer reveals an iconic boss https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-27-metroid-dread-trailer-reveals-an-iconic-boss Three New Starfield Videos Show Off More Locations For Bethesda's Space RPG Halo Infinite battle pass progression tied to challenges - not per-match XP RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 15 Aug 2021 | Kojima & Abandoned Plus GTA Remakes, Tales Of Arise Demo & Pokemon Presents | News Roundup | 00:11:00 | |
It's 15th August 2021, so let's get into the news. Kojima kicks up Abandoned rumours once again GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas Remasters in the works Tales of Arise demo next week https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/10/new-tales-of-arise-demo-drops-next-week Pokemon Presents coming next week https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-13-pokemon-presents-set-for-next-week Valve releases Introducing Steam Deck video RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 20 Apr 2020 | News Roundup - Crysis Remastered, Valorant Anti-cheat and PS5 shortage on launch | 00:09:57 | |
This is the News Roundup from This Week In Video Games - giving you the latest Video Games news you need to know in just 10 mins. It’s Monday 20th April 2020, so let’s get into the news. Crysis Remaster Revealed - coming to Nintendo Switch https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-16-crysis-remastered-revealed-coming-to-nintendo-switch Riot addresses concerns about anti-cheat in Valorant PS5 stock to be limited in the first year https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-stock-limited-price-higher Just Cause 4 FREE on the Epic Games Store https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/just-cause-4-and-wheels-of-aurelia-are-free-on-the-epic-games-store/ New games coming to Xbox Game Pass & PC https://twitter.com/XboxGamePassPC/status/1250468969762279424 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 03 Mar 2020 | 45: New Xbox Series X details, Coronavirus and Valorant | 00:29:00 | |
This week we’ve had new details from the next-generation Xbox courtesy of Phil Spencer and I run down my favourite games on Xbox Game Pass for PC. The Coronavirus is spreading around the world and also effecting the video games industry too. Finally, we’ve got an exciting new game called Valorant coming from Riot games, a new tactical-hero first-person shooter coming in summer 2020 and I look forward to that. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 22 Jun 2020 | 53: Steam Games Festival, EA Play and Darius Cosmic Collection | 00:20:50 | |
This week I've been playing lots of demos from the Steam Games Festival Summer Edition, as there's loads of stuff available at the moment for free. I've also been playing Darius Cosmic Collection, so if you like old school shoot em ups then this one is for you. Grounded https://store.steampowered.com/app/962130/Grounded/ Pendragon https://store.steampowered.com/app/1240050/Pendragon/ Sarawak https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249430/Sarawak/ Skate Bird https://store.steampowered.com/app/971030/SkateBIRD/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 12 May 2019 | 14: The Evolution of Looter-Shooters, Heaven's Vault and Raising Kratos | 00:48:26 | |
This week I'll look into The Evolution of Looter-shooters - where they came from, what makes them great and not so great. I'll also go through my review of Heaven's Vault - a new open-world narrative adventure game. In the news this week a US Senator wants to introduce legislation against loot-boxes in video games, Outbreak Prime is back in Destiny 2, Raising Kratos - a new God Of War documentary has been released and more. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 19 Dec 2021 | Final Fantasy XIV Sales Stopped (It's TOO POPULAR), Bungie's Head of HR Steps Down, Plus New Genesis Games for NSO | 00:10:36 | |
It's 19th December 2021, so let's get into the news. Final Fantasy 14 is so popular it's been pulled from sale Bungie Head Of HR Steps Down Following Report Of Toxic Workplace Culture At The Studio Five New Sega Genesis Games Added To Nintendo Switch Online, Including Altered Beast, ToeJam & Earl, And More Tencent acquires Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios George R.R. Martin Comments On His Elden Ring Collaboration https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/19/george-rr-martin-comments-on-his-elden-ring-collaboration RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 28 Jan 2019 | 2: Anthem VIP Weekend, Metroid Prime 4, Nintendo Indies and Resident Evil 2 Remake | 00:15:52 | |
This week we go over the news including Anthem's VIP Weekend, Metroid Prime 4 development reboot and Indie titles coming to Nintendo Switch. We then go through my early impressions of Resident Evil 2 before looking at the weekly charts and what's coming up next week. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel | |||
| 31 Oct 2021 | 88. Back 4 Blood, Wildermyth, Growbot & State of Play Roundup | 00:38:54 | |
This week I've been playing Back 4 Blood, the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead. I've also been checking out the much hyped Wildermyth, a D&D style RPG. I've also been checking out a couple of indie gems in Growbot and Nuclear Blaze, plus I'll recap all the announcements at the recent State of Play from Sony. 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Review and What I've been playing this week 04:38 Back 4 Blood review 10:55 Sony State of Play Roundup 15:58 All Platform Charts 17:04 Wildermyth review 25:24 Growbot review 30:05 Nuclear Blaze review 35:05 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 03 Oct 2021 | 86. Deathloop, New World, Halo Infinite Multiplayer and Kena Bridge of Spirits | 00:54:03 | |
This week I've been playing Deathloop, the new time loop action game from Arkane Lyon. I've also been checking out New World from Amazon Game Studios, which was finally released this week. I'll also be reviewing Kena Bridge of Spirits, plus rounding up all the info from the latest Nintendo Direct and bringing you my impressions of the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Flight test. 00:00 Introduction 03:46 Deathloop review 17:51 Nintendo Direct Roundup 25:28 Charts 26:40 New World First Impressions 34:49 Halo Infinite Multiplayer Test 41:37 Kena Bridge of Spirits review 49:19 Coming up soon Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TWIVG at https://www.manscaped.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 03 Apr 2022 | 99: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Kart DLC and Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed | 00:40:53 | |
This week I've been playing Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, as the first wave of new tracks has been released. We've also had some HUGE news this week with a PlayStation Plus revamp, Breath of the Wild 2 news, and E3 has been completely cancelled. 00:00 Introduction 03:40 PlayStation Plus Revamp 07:12 Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed! 09:01 E3 2022 is off... 11:26 Kirby and the Forgotten Land review 19:52 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Wave 1 review 25:00 Charts 26:18 The Cycle Frontier First Impressions 32:54 Nightmare Reaper 37:18 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 14 May 2020 | News Roundup - Paper Mario announced for Switch, GTA V for FREE and Tony Hawk Pro Skater remastered | 00:10:10 | |
It's Thursday 14th May 2020, so let's get into the news. New Paper Mario announced for Nintendo Switch GTA V FREE on the Epic Games Store https://www.pcgamer.com/gta-5-free/ Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1&2 bundle coming Sept 4 https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/05/12/tony-hawks-pro-skater-1-2-are-getting-remastered-and-bundled Playstation Studios Ghosts of Tsushima State of play thursday RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 31 Mar 2019 | 10: Baba Is You, Guard Duty & Interview with Nathan Hamley | 00:54:12 | |
This week we'll get into Guard Duty first impressions - a new point and click adventure game from Sick Chicken Studios. We've also got an interview with the creator Nathan Hamley. We'll also review Baba Is You and check out all the weekly news including Apple's new subscription service, Sega releasing a Megadrive Mini, Borderlands 3 finally announced and Nintendo Switch Online is free with Twitch Prime. We'll also look at the all platform charts and what's coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. You can also find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com | |||
| 14 Mar 2021 | TWENTY Bethesda Games Arrive On Xbox Game Pass, Halo Infinite News & Square Enix Event | News Roundup | 00:10:43 | |
It's 14th March 2021, so let's get into the news. Bethesda games arrive on Xbox Game Pass Betheseda Games Exclusive info Halo info Square Enix Event Loop hero success https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/11/loop-hero-sells-500000-copies-new-improvements-on-the-way RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 05 Jun 2022 | 102: Sony State of Play June 2022 Roundup and Rogue Legacy 2 | 00:47:26 | |
This week I've been playing Rogue Legacy 2, and also diving into the new season of Halo Infinite. Sony kicked off the Summer Games Fest with their State of Play, plus I've been checking out some very cool indy games with Citizen Sleeper and Ghost on the Shore. All that plus I'm looking back at the best games of 2022 so far. 00:00 Intro 02:48 Sony State of Play June 2022 Roundup 09:29 Rogue Legacy 2 review 14:55 Citizen Sleeper review 19:13 All platform charts 20:27 Ghost on the Shore review 24:36 Best games of 2022 so far... 38:43 Halo Infinite Season 2 First Impressions RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 19 Jun 2022 | 103: Mario Strikers Battle League, TMNT, V Rising and Ten Games To Get Excited About | 00:45:08 | |
This week I've been playing Mario Strikers Battle League Football. I've also been checking out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge, plus the Vampire Survival game V Rising and the new game from Wadjet Eye Games, Old Skies. As well as the games, I've also been checking out Summer Games Fest and noting down some of the best games we should get excited about, so I'll bring you ten of the best later in the show. 00:00 Intro 03:05 Mario Strikers Battle League Football 10:04 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge 17:38 All platform charts 19:41 Ten games from Summer Games Fest to get excited about 30:31 V Rising first impressions 37:23 Old Skies first impressions 41:19 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 19 Sep 2021 | 85. Psychonauts 2, Song of Iron, Forspoken & PlayStation Showcase Roundup | 00:34:15 | |
This week I've been playing Psychonauts 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2005 original. I've also been playing Song of Iron, a new indie action platformer from a single indie dev, so look forward to that. I'll also be rounding up the PlayStation showcase plus looking closer at Forspoken. 00:00 Introduction 02:48 Psychonauts 2 review 10:10 Sony PlayStation Showcase Roundup 17:17 All platform charts 18:47 Forspoken -Everything we know... 22:43 Song of Iron review 28:23 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 07 Nov 2021 | Elden Ring Gameplay Overview, How the Halo Infinite battle pass works and FF14 Delay | News Roundup | 00:10:49 | |
It's 7th November 2021, so let's get into the news. Elden Ring: 15 Minutes Of Gameplay Showcases Open World Traversal, Boss Fights, And More Elden Ring has a 4k "graphic mode" and 60fps "performance mode" on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S 343 Industries Details Halo Infinite Battle Pass System, Including How Switching Between Them Will Work Final Fantasy 14 director blames "my own selfishness" for Endwalker expansion's two-week delay RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 10 Apr 2022 | Halo Infinite Season 2: Lone Wolves, Kingdom Hearts 4 Announced Plus BAFTA Games Results | 00:08:30 | |
It's the 10th of April 2022, so let's get into the news. Halo Infinite Season 2: Lone Wolves Trailer Released, Features First Look At New Maps https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/08/halo-infinite-season-2-lone-wolves-trailer-released-features-first-look-at-new-maps Kingdom Hearts 4 is officially on the way https://www.eurogamer.net/kingdom-hearts-4-is-officially-on-the-way Returnal wins big at this year's BAFTA Games Awards https://www.eurogamer.net/returnal-wins-big-at-this-years-bafta-games-awards Metroid Dread boss rush modes now available https://www.eurogamer.net/metroid-dread-boss-rush-modes-now-available Mario Golf, The Classic Nintendo 64 Sports Game, Comes To Switch This Month https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/07/mario-golf-the-classic-nintendo-64-sports-game-comes-to-switch-this-month RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 13 Jun 2019 | 19: E3 2019 Press Conferences Review | 00:46:03 | |
This week it's been all the E3 press conferences with EA, Xbox, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Square Enix and Nintendo showing off their latest games, streaming technology and peaks at future consoles. It's been an action packed week of announcements - so lets discuss. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. | |||
| 12 Mar 2023 | 121: Destiny 2 Lightfall and Starfield's Release Date | 00:46:09 | |
This week I've been playing a lot of Destiny 2, given the new Lightfall expansion is out. Today I'll run through my first impressions of Lightfall, the campaign, post-campaign and quality of life improvements. I'll also round up the latest gaming news including a release date and showcase for Starfield. 00:00 Introduction 02:46 Destiny 2 Lightfall first impressions 12:46 What went wrong with the story in Lightfall? 24:46 Charts 25:52 News Roundup 31:52 Everything we know about Starfield 42:46 Coming soon Sources https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/03/08/starfield-blasts-off-in-september https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-confirms-this-years-xbox-games-showcase-airing-11th-june https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/03/03/square-enix-president-yosuke-matsuda-is-stepping-down https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/03/09/resident-evil-4-demo-available-today https://www.eurogamer.net/resident-evil-4-remake-demo-has-a-secret-ultra-hard-mode RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 08 Sep 2019 | 32: Best of Interviews #2 - Industry advice and The Benefits of Early Access | 00:52:06 | |
This week I am on holiday so I'm bringing you a best of compilation of some of the best interviews of the year. On the show I'll talk to industry experts of their process, how they got into the industry and any tips they might have for people looking to get into games.
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| 15 Sep 2019 | 33: Borderlands 3, Fifa 20 and Celeste's Chapter 9 Farewell | 00:28:57 | |
This week I've been playing Borderlands 3 and the FIFA 20 demo. In the news this week Overwatch is coming to Nintendo Switch, SNES games are here for the Switch and we;re saying farewell to Madeline in Celeste through Chapter 9. Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Join This Week In Video Games Discord Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 30 May 2020 | Bonus episode - A new mystery audio file from the Darkness has been discovered in Destiny 2 | 00:09:47 | |
This bonus episode looks at the mystery audio files released by Bungie on their Twitter account. This new audio file can be compared to a real-life recording of Saturn by Cassini and also provides hints to the next season, season 11. I also look back at clues from Cayde-6 and the past where The Darkness have contacted us before. ‘Destiny 2’ Mystery Audio File Teases Pyramid Arrival, New Reveals Coming https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/05/29/destiny-2-mystery-audio-file-teases-pyramid-arrival-new-reveals-coming/#60f127f46680 Raid Secrets https://www.reddit.com/r/raidsecrets/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 03 Nov 2020 | Next-gen consoles in lockdown! Plus Apple TV on Xbox, Ratchet & Clank PS5 news | News Roundup | 00:08:39 | |
It's 3rd November 2020, so let's get into the news. Next-gen in lockdown https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-02-shops-look-to-click-and-collect-to-save-next-gen-console-sales-ahead-of-impending-lockdown Apple TV comes to Xbox Series X/S https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/2020/11/02/apple-tv-comes-to-xbox-series-xs-at-launch Ratchet & Clank PS5 Exclusive https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-02-ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart-is-a-ps5-exclusive-insomniac-insists Fortnite on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/11/02/heres-what-fortnite-brings-to-playstation-5-and-xbox-series-xs Ruined King - League of Legends Story https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/31/21538783/ruined-king-league-of-legends-story-release-date-trailer-rpg RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 12 Jul 2021 | 80: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, Metroid Dread and the Best Games of 2021 so far... | 00:41:36 | |
This week I've been playing Monster Hunter Stories 2, a new JRPG that combines Monster Hunter and similar mechanics to Pokemon. I've also been getting reacquainted with Metroid through Super Metroid in a Classic Replay, plus I'm looking ahead to Metroid Dread. We're also halfway through the year, so I've been checking out some of my top games of 2021. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:59 Monster Hunter Stories 2 first impressions 10:54 Best games of 2021 so far... 25:47 Charts 26:50 Metroid Dread 34:26 Super Metroid - Classic Replay 38:30 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 27 Sep 2020 | 60: Super Mario 3D Allstars, Among Us, Pendragon and Interview with Jon Ingold from Inkle Studios | 01:03:11 | |
This week I've been playing Super Mario 3D Allstars, the anniversary collection of Mario games released by Nintendo for Mario's 35th Anniversary. I've also been checking out a new tactics-narrative adventure game called Pendragon, and I also caught up with Jon Ingold this week to talk about the development of the game. I've also been checking out Among Us with friends. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 3:22 Super Mario 3D Allstars 10:10 Among Us 15:50 Interview with Jon Ingold from Inkle Studios 51:47 Pendragon 58:52 Charts 59:44 Coming up soon Pendragon links - Please leave a review https://store.steampowered.com/app/1240050/Pendragon/ https://www.gog.com/game/pendragon https://twitter.com/inkleStudios RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 28 Oct 2020 | Cyberpunk 2077 delayed AGAIN, Visage, Apex Legends Season 7 & 60fps God of War on PS5 | News Roundup | 00:10:46 | |
It's 28th October 2020, so let's get into the news. Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-27-cyberpunk-2077-delayed-yet-again Visage releases on October 30 https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/10/23/horror-game-visage-releases-on-october-30 Apex legends Season 7 https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/26/21534640/apex-legends-season-7-ascension-vehicle-trident-horizon-new-character-map God of War 60 fps on PS5 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-27-god-of-war-on-ps5-runs-at-up-to-60fps-and-progress-carries-over-from-ps4 Ubisoft next-gen Details https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/10/26/ubisoft-shares-next-gen-features-for-watch-dogs-legion-far-cry-6-and-more RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||
| 23 Apr 2023 | 124: Resident Evil 4 Remake and Dredge | 00:47:04 | |
This week I've been checking out Resident Evil 4, a fantastic new remake from Capcom. Continuing the horror-theme I've also been playing Dredge, a great new indy game that blends fishing and horror. We had a couple of showcases this week with Nintendo's Indy World, plus Street Fighter 6, and the Tears of the Kingdom final story trailer, which was a blockbuster. 00:00 Introduction 03:28 Resident Evil 4 Remake review 11:11 Dredge review 16:33 Indy World Showcase Roundup 23:40 Charts 24:52 Street Fighter 6 Showcase 30:17 Tears of the Kingdom Final Trailer Analysis 38:01 Bungie bans content creator for leaks 43:36 Coming Soon Links
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| 07 Aug 2022 | 106: Multiversus, Fortnite, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet | 00:53:39 | |
This week I've been checking out Multiversus, the new free-to-play character fighter from Warner Bros. The Pokemon Company showed off more of Scarlet and Violet, plus I'll be rounding up everything we saw from Annapurna in their recent showcase. I've also been going back to my classic game collection and checking out Zelda II The Adventure of Link on the NES, plus rounding up everything Nintendo has said about Breath of the Wild 2. All that plus I've been checking out Fortnite No Build Mode. 00:00 Intro 04:06 Multiversus review 11:23 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - One to watch 16:57 Annapurna Showcase Roundup 21:30 All platform charts 23:17 Zelda II: The Adventure of Link review 34:14 Everything Nintendo said about BOTW2 44 :29 Fortnite No Build Mode 40:22 Games coming soon 51:43 Outro RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. | |||
| 17 Mar 2019 | 8: The Division 2, Heaven's Vault & Interview with Joe Humfrey from Inkle Studios | 00:55:45 | |
This week we'll get into first impressions of The Division 2 and Heaven's Vault - a new open world narrative adventure game from Inkle Studios. We've got an interview with Joe Humfrey - co-founder of Inkle Studios and we'll be talking more about the upcoming Heaven's Vault. In the news this week we'll talk Apex Legends, Hollow Knight, a potential Borderlands 3 tease, BAFTA Game Awards nominations and Microsoft confirm Xbox Live coming to iOS and Android. Finally we'll round out the week with the all platform charts. You can find out more about Heaven's Vault from Inkle Studios on their website https://www.inklestudios.com/heavensvault/ Make sure you follow them on Twitter to keep updated about Heaven's Vault and other great games. https://twitter.com/inkleStudios If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. You can also find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com | |||
| 12 Jun 2022 | Starfield Gameplay, Kojima, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, Riot Games | Xbox & Bethesda News Roundup | 00:08:25 | |
It's the 12th June 2022, so let's get into the news. Starfield gameplay first look https://www.eurogamer.net/first-look-at-starfield-gameplay Kojima working on an Xbox Game https://www.polygon.com/23164776/hideo-kojima-productions-xbox-game Overwatch 2 launches free to play multiplayer October 4th 2022 https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2-launches-as-a-free-to-play-early-access-title-in-october New Hollow Knight Silksong trailer at Xbox Showcase Riot Games Join Xbox Game Pass https://www.eurogamer.net/riot-portfolio-joins-xbox-game-pass-for-pc-and-mobile Diablo 4 launches 2023 and you can sign up for the beta now RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen | |||