I got a Squirtle!

IPA, Jelly Babies and A Sausage Roll

Episode 5 – Gaming News, Switch 2 First Impressions, VR Problems & Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies Join Dean, Mike, and Hilly for another laid-back waffle episode packed with gaming chat, tech talk, and plenty of laughs. This week, the trio dive into Crimson Desert and the latest gaming news, while Mike showcases his new handheld gaming device, the AYN Thor. Dean also shares his first impressions of the Switch 2 after getting one for his birthday There’s a nostalgic throwback to classic 16-bit multiplayer games, plus an honest discussion about the problems with VR gaming and whether it still has a future. To round things off, the lads debate their Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, with some controversial picks and plenty of banter along the way. If you’re into gaming podcasts, retro games, new tech, and unfiltered conversations, this episode has you covered. All questions and feedback can be submitted through this form - https://form.jotform.com/260271199071052 #GamingPodcast #Switch2 #CrimsonDesert #RetroGaming #VRGaming #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #GamingNews

I got a Squirtle!

This episode is a proper open gaming chat where the conversation goes all over the place. We talk about jumping back into Pokémon Go, the hype and questions around Marathon and its return, and revisit the classic FPS Crysis to see how it holds up. Along the way we get into the state of modern gaming, nostalgia for older titles, random industry thoughts, and plenty of the usual nonsense. Somehow the discussion also turns into a debate about the greatest games on the Nintendo 64, as we try to piece together what a real Top 10 N64 games list should look like. It’s a laid-back episode packed with gaming chat, retro memories, modern releases, and the kind of tangents that only happen when gamers start talking. Please send all questions and feed back to - https://form.jotform.com/260271199071052

Sony State of Play REACTION – The Good, The Bad & The Chicken

This week we kick things off with "What Have We Been Playing?", jumping from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Tomb Raider to another unexpected return to the Nintendo 64, plus time with Dragon Quest VII, arcade chaos in Magical Drop, and a few other retro and modern titles we’ve been sinking hours into lately. We then talk through our personal standout picks from the Sony State of Play February 2026, covering the PlayStation announcements and trailers that actually caught our attention. We wrap things up with some ridiculous listener questions that send the episode completely off the rails. Expect PlayStation news, retro gaming chat, JRPG love, classic consoles, modern releases, and unfiltered opinions throughout. Do you have feedback or a question for the lads? use this form! it's fun....https://form.jotform.com/260271199071052

Overrated Games: The Biggest Gaming Disappointments & Hot Takes

Overrated games take centre stage in Episode 2, as Dean, Mike and Hilly deliver unfiltered gaming hot takes on some of the most celebrated titles in gaming history. The lads debate whether the hype is deserved for games like The Last of Us, Doom, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Witcher 3, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and more, breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and why certain games are treated as untouchable classics. From retro gaming icons to modern favourites, this episode digs into overhype, nostalgia, critical praise and personal taste, with honest opinions, strong disagreements and zero filter throughout. If you enjoy gaming podcasts, overrated game debates, retro games, modern gaming discussions, controversial opinions, RPGs, action games and gaming culture, this episode is guaranteed to get you nodding, or shouting back! Do you have any questions or feedback? go here (every entry WILL be read out on the show) - https://form.jotform.com/260271199071052

Gaming Origins & Hot Takes: From Retro Classics to Modern Hits

Episode 1 kicks off the podcast with a no-filter gaming introduction, as Dean, Mike and Hilly dive into their gaming origins, tastes and hot takes across retro classics and modern games. The lads chat about the games that shaped them and what they’re playing now, with honest opinions, humour and a few hard-hitting takes along the way. Topics jump across old-school and modern gaming, including discussions on Death Stranding, Shinobi, PowerWash Simulator 2, Mortal Kombat, F.E.A.R., Fatal Frame and more. From horror games and fighting games to forgotten classics and current releases, the conversation explores what they love (and hate) about video games, gaming memories, and how their tastes have evolved over time. This relaxed but opinionated first episode sets the tone for future shows covering gaming news, retro gaming, modern releases, industry talk, debates and zero-filter discussions. Perfect for fans of gaming podcasts, retro games, modern gaming discussions, horror games, fighting games and gaming culture.