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Focus on GamingXbox Handheld is Really Filthy - Episode 94Buckle up, future-tech fanatics! This week, we're diving headfirst into the electrifying world of next-gen gaming and immersive experiences. Forget the present; we're gazing into our crystal balls (fnah-fnah) at the potential power of the PlayStation 6 and the buzz surrounding the Switch 2. Will 16K gaming become a reality, or is 8K gaming still the holy grail, or neither? But the future isn't just about consoles. We're strapping on the latest in virtual and augmented reality with a deep dive into the Meta Quest 4. Could the Meta Quest Ray-Bans and the broader landscape of smart glasses...2025-05-121h 15

Focus on GamingWhat a Time to Have Game Pass! - Episode 93With the shadow-dropped Oblivion, the action of South of Midnight, and the glorious Clair Obscur : Expedition 33, all day one releases for GP Ultimate subscribers (and available on other platforms!), it's a fantastic time to be a subscriber! Which of these great games are you playing? Is Clair Obscur a GOTY contender, or a GOAT? We discuss the wealth of great games that have come out this last few weeks. Also Tempopo is a lovely little puzzle game that will get the family's brains working. With modes that will challenge young brains or old, it is...2025-05-051h 03

Focus on GamingThe History of Handheld Game Consoles Book - Interview with Tommy Keough - Episode 92In this week's episode, we interview Tommy Keough, author of The History of Handheld Game Consoles ( https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-of-Handheld-Game-Consoles-Hardback/p/52025 ), about handhelds, games past and present. From Mario on Gameboy to the power of the PS Vita, we chat about hardware and games from throughout the years! If you have a Gamertag story you wish to pass on to Tommy for a future book, head over to his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gamertagstories and drop him a message! Like and subscribe and find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk 2025-04-2800 min

Focus on GamingSci-Fi TV Games Through the Years - Episode 91Duncan reviews Blue Prince, the latest indie darling that has garnered great reviews, and he agrees! We also recap some Switch 2 hands-on for Tom, and the joycon mouse control! Tom has been giving Double Dash on the Gamecube some love in preparation for Mario Kart World! Tom and Duncan love a bit of Sci-fi TV geekery, so we go through some Star Trek and Doctor Who video game history. One is definitely stronger than the other, but there has been some excellent games over the years. #podcast #gaming #retrogaming #doctorwho #startrek #scifi #switch #nintendo #blueprince...2025-04-211h 10

Focus on GamingSwitch 2 HANDS ON!!!!Duncan went to the Switch 2 Experience in London to play the new Nintendo hardware, including all the big games already announced for the device. From Donkey Kong to Drag x Drive, and new Joycons tested! So if you want to hear his views on the quality, the graphics and the gameplay, get listening! South of Midnight has been released, and we discuss this pretty action adventure that's a day one release for Game Pass. #nintendo #switch #switch2 #handson #donkeykong #mario #southofmidnight #xbox #playstation #joycon #switch2experience #dragxdrive #cyberpunk2077 Support us on...2025-04-141h 02

Focus on GamingSwitch 2 Announcement is Here! All the details, All the Opinions!All the details of the Switch 2 have been announced. From the fantastic hardware to the hotly debated game price to the mouse controls. We give the details, opinions, positives and negatives of the Nintendo announcement. What do you think of the biggest reveal of the last 5 years? Are you getting one? Or will you be doubling down on Sony or Xbox? Let us know in the comments below. Find all our previous episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and leave a like and subscribe. #gaming #podcast #retrogaming #switch #switch2 #nintendoswitch #nintendo...2025-04-0754 min

Focus on GamingAtomfall Review - Episode 88Duncan on his own this week, so a review of the excellent Atomfall is here! Britain's worst nuclear accident is used as a basis for a Fallout-style adventure around a 1950s North-West Britain. Hear what Duncan thinks of Rebellion's go at this style of game! #xbox #podcast #atomfall #rebellion #playstation #gamepass #fallout #gaming #retrogaming #windscale #nuclear #rpg #fps Support us on Patreon!2025-04-0119 min

Focus on GamingXbox 360 Reminiscing, Assassins Creed and Avowed Evilness - Episode 87We talk about our time and favourite parts of being an Xbox 360 owner in the late 'noughties'. From the iconic blades menu, to the Red Ring of Death, we recall life with the 2nd generation of Xbox. Assassins Creed : Shadows is Out, and therefore so are the morons....critics are liking it though. Bit of ranting, then we discuss the difference between the various AC styles. Duncan has finished Avowed, and although likes it, reviews a few of the game's negative points, plus how just playing the game you're probably being pretty cruel, even in...2025-03-241h 10

Focus on GamingXbox Handheld in 2025! SNES Consoles Getting Faster, and Celebrity Games - Episode 86There's an Xbox Handheld coming in 2025? Really? Well yeah and no, if the leaks are correct, so we dissect the info we've got and make our demands to Phil and pals! Some SNES consoles have been getting.....faster?!?! Will you be playing Cyberpunk on them? Errrrr, no, but listen to hear some details. Then Tom and Duncan discuss celebrity games throughout the years, from Michael Jackson and Jordan, to Nigel Mansell and Jamie Oliver. Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe and leave a review! #gaming #p...2025-03-1758 min

Focus on GamingIt's Mar10 Day! Rom Hacks, Worst and Obscure Marios. Episode 8510th March, aka Mar10, is here again, and we discuss Mario, hacks that you should try, from harder, faster Karting, to Sonic blasting around Mario 64. Obscure and generally terrible Mario's have always existed, and we love bringing them up! After our Mario celebration, Split Fiction is out, and who better to review it than Duncan and Noah, who have been playing it together. Hear the musings of a 7 year old on this absolute banger of a game! Find all our episodes and links at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and leave us a like and subscribe!2025-03-1047 min

Focus on GamingAvowed, Balatro on Game Pass and Card Games - Episode 84Avowed is Obsidian's fantasy take on The Outer Worlds, and Duncan and Martin are both enjoying it. What's your take on it? Game Pass only, or is it worth the full price? Balatro was surprise dropped onto Game Pass and Duncan has played it. He's not impressed....but card based games aren't his thing, so opens up the debate of card based video games. Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and leave us a like and subscribe, and a review! #balatro #avowed #obsidian #xbox #playstation #poker #strategy #gaming #p...2025-03-0357 min

Focus on GamingThe Retro Battle - Gameboy v Atari Lynx v Game Gear - Episode 83With Martin returning, we have the 3-way battle of the early handhelds, Nintendo's underpowered behemoth, Sega's battery destroyer and Atari's plucky underdog....which wins? Let us know which you'd pick nowadays! Colour, game selection, power? Zelda, Sonic, or....errrrr....Batman? We have a brief hands-on with Avowed, Obsidian's new RPG. Tom raves over a new AR experience he can't actually talk about, watch this space. Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe and leave a review. #podcast #gaming #retrogaming #gameboy #atarilynx #gamegear #segagamegear #handheldgaming...2025-02-2453 min

Focus on GamingHow To -Emulate on Steam Deck - Episode 82Want to get going with Gameboy, SNES or Genesis on your Steam Deck/ROG Ally or Legion Go? We give you some pointers to get you going with Emudeck, and along the way, chat about some great games to revisit. Playstation had their State of Play with some new announcements but mostly confirmation of release dates, and some interesting trailers. Tom wasn't impressed, were you? Let us know in the comments. Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like and subscribe! #steamdeck #emulation #emulator #emudeck #podcast #gaming #retrogaming #xbox #playstation...2025-02-1755 min

Focus on GamingThe Retro Battle - SNES vs Genesis/Megadrive - Episode 81Anybody in school in the early 90s knew you were one team or another, Sega or Nintendo, and whether you boasted about the games, the tech specs, or how grown-up yours was, YOU were always right! Well, we took one each and tried to sell to each other and you, the listener. Does Sega, and their Genesis/Megadrive, Mortal Kombat blood, Sonic speed and black plastic contours win, or does Big N's iconic mascots and family friendly behemoths catch your eye? Let us know which you picked! Find all our episodes and links at www...2025-02-1057 min

Focus on GamingRelaxing Games to Relieve Stress - What's Your Chillout Game? - Episode 80That's not one question, but two topics - Games that relax us, actually have relaxed gameplay, no time limits, no pressure? Which are your go to for chilling out? Or does the thought of soft music and slow/little gameplay horrify you? Then we chatted about Playstation getting the Forza Horizon gorgeousness! Is this the biggest IP from Xbox on another console?.....well....yes. The Sims 1&2 are back from the dead, and has all the DLC packs in 1, Sim-Killing package. Will you be getting it? Let us know! Find all our...2025-02-031h 11

Focus on GamingThe RTX 5090 is here! Xbox Developer Direct Prettiness! - Episode 79Nvidia have revealed the 5090 GPU, with a $2000 price tag and AI tomfoolery to make it look like its generations ahead of Nvidia's own last gen offerings, but is it? We discuss reviews of the tech and whether you should splash the cash! Xbox had their Developer Direct, including the reveal of the secret unannounced game, which was.....Ninja Gaiden 4. Amazing reveal, or disappointing? Duncan and Tom then have what was meant to be a quick-fire 'Best Game Per Generation', that turns into podcast-length. Which ones would you agree with, and which will get...2025-01-271h 47

Focus on GamingNintendo FINALLY Reveals the Switch 2! - Episode 78Nintendo have attempted to quash the torrent of leaks with a reveal trailer for the Switch 2! Hardware was shown, with minimal info, just clues to the console's features and first game, with Mario karting round a circuit in the only software reveal. We discuss what we know from the video and info given afterwards, our hopes and wishes for the as-yet-unknown release date. We then talk about the fantastic co-op game It Takes Two, and the dev's next game, Split Fiction coming in March 2025. Martin gives Duncan some advice to play...2025-01-201h 03

Focus on GamingMore Xbox on Other Platforms? - Episode 77Rumours of more Xbox generosity in giving.....Halo(?!?!?) to Nintendo? Will a new, or old, Halo be heading to the new hardware? Well, we'll find out possibly before any Switch 2 announcement at this rate, STILL NO Switch 2 news! More gaming movies have been announced, and Martin nails the casting for the Horizon Zero Dawn movie. Who would you suggest? Lego are bringing out a Gameboy set in October, Duncan gives his opinion on the best Lego games available, though generally, you can't go wrong with any of them! Find all our episodes at...2025-01-131h 03

Focus on GamingSwitch 2 Leak Deluge! - Episode 76Switch 2 has been leaked so much, it's easier to list what we DON'T know about the future Nintendo device. Innards, cases and joycons are all out in the public now, and we discuss why Big N don't just announce it already! Sega are thinking about a subscription service, similar to Ubisoft+, EA Play or Game Pass. Depending on cost and content, could this be good, or an expensive retro service? Notch is back in the news, asking if people want him to make a Minecraft 2 (not in name, just spirit). No. Mojang/MS have that...2025-01-0648 min

Focus on Gaming2025 Predictions and Wishes! - Episode 752025 is fast coming upon us, and we know some things are coming (hurry up Nintendo!), and some big games are on the horizon, coming to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and PC! We discuss what we're most looking forward to, and any wild guesses we have for the future of gaming in the next 12 months! What do you think is coming that HASN'T been announced? Xbox hardware? Next gen PS? The next CoD? Let us know in the comments! Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and leave a review, subscribe and have...2024-12-301h 06

Focus on GamingOur Review of 2024 - Episode 74What was our games and hardware of the year? What news was big in the year 2024? We review our favourites, the hits and misses of the year. Merry Christmas from all the Focus on Gaming team, and we hope you had a great year! Let us know your favourite moments of the year! Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk #podcast #xbox #playstation #nintendo #gaming #retrogaming #2024 #review #christmas Support us on Patreon!2024-12-2328 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Awards, Indiana Jones, Aliens VRThe Game Awards has come around again, and Astrobot, Metaphor:Refantazio and Balatro won plenty of awards. We also review Indiana Jones:The Great Circle and Alien:Rogue Incursion on VR. Did you agree with the winners? Any other categories you'd like to have been in there to celebrate your favourite game? www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk for all our episodes, and links to our social media. Leave us a like, subscribe, and review. #gameawards #xbox #playstation #astrobot #metaphorrefantazio #VR #indianajones Support us on Patreon!2024-12-1750 min

Focus on GamingPlayStation 30th Anniversary EpisodeCan you believe PlayStation is 30 years old? From the PS1's 3d gaming defining beginnings, to the domination of the last two generations, Sony's brand has brought plenty of memories to all 3 of us. What's been your favourite PS games, hardware or memories? Maybe you prefer their handheld offerings, or are looking forward to future power in your hands? Let us know! From Tekken to God of War, we discuss what made PS the enduring gaming giant it is. Find all our previous episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and leave a review, subscribe and...2024-12-0948 min

Focus on GamingHear What Kids Want for Xmas, Direct from ThemFollowing on from last week's gaming as a parent episode, this week you can hear it straight from the mind of a 6 year old gamer! What games does a 6 year old like? Do they know what is safe online? (No, they don't, as you'll hear) What hardware do they want? What do they think is the future of gaming? Mac and cheese or pizza? All these questions will be answered to give you the view of a child without actually having to ask yours. Essentially...2024-12-0231 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Parent Christmas Episode - Episode 70Are you a gaming parent, or a non-gaming parent? Well, this is the episode for you! From great games for your little ones, to hardware for you and them, and what to do with those grumpy teenagers. Advice for what to do with the gifts you get, parental controls, and should you splash out on the latest or save your money for games/something else? Kids are a confusing thing to understand sometimes, and hopefully we give you some good ideas, and help avoid unnecessary waste of your hard-earned money! Find...2024-11-251h 14

Focus on GamingNOT Episode 70......! Are you a gaming parent? Let us know!Episode 70 Preview!! Sometimes, real life gets in the way of things, and we're not immune, so here's a quick message about the next episode, from Duncan. If you've got any parental gaming tips, get over to our Facebook page and let us know! www.focusongaming.co.uk for all our other episodes and links! Support us on Patreon!2024-11-1804 min

Focus on GamingEpisode 69 - AI in Gaming and Gemini directs the podcast!We use AI to talk about AI in this week's episode, from AI art to writing a playable game in seconds, is it ethical to use it? Should it be banned or praised? Let us know what you think! Using Google's Gemini AI, we get directed to talk about a variety of subjects, from gaming soundtracks to the infuriating parts of video games. What did you think of AI doing Martin's job of intro and outro? Don't worry, we're not replacing him....🤔 Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and leave a l...2024-11-111h 09

Focus on GamingEpisode 68 - Cloud Gaming, PS5 Pro Spec Sheet and Black Ops 6 CampaignRemember OnLive? Was Stadia a life-changer for you? Let's discuss cloud gaming: its origins, its trajectory, and our personal experiences with the technology. Next, we delve into the released PS5 Pro spec sheet and, inevitably, its price. Duncan critiques the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign, followed by A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, a game demanding silence to avoid a grisly fate. Access all our episodes and links at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk #xboxcloudgaming #stadia #cloudgaming #blackops6 #ps5pro #ps5 #xbox #aquietplace #callofduty #gaming #podcast #retrogaming #xboxgamepass #gaming #videogames #gamer...2024-11-051h 10

Focus on GamingEpisode 67 - Sega Saturn Special - What Went Wrong?!?Sega had the Megadrive/Genesis and the SegaCD, then the....oh dear, 32X, then the Saturn.....What went wrong to make it a flop, or was it not a flop? We discuss the games, the hardware, the competition and the follow-up, the Sega hardware swansong, the Dreamcast. Was it avoidable? Was it secretly great? Let us know your opinions! Find all our episodes at www.focusongaming.co.uk #sega #saturn #xbox #playstation #retrogaming #gaming #nintendo #dreamcast #megadrive #segacd #segagenesis #virtuafighter #tombraider Support us on Patreon!2024-10-2800 min

Focus on GamingEpisode 66 - 3DO SpecialOne of the most expensive consoles of all time, but an arcade powerhouse, we chat about the 3DO and all its positives and negatives. An early CD console, we delve into why it failed and what its legacy was. Call of Duty is coming Xbox Cloud Gaming, so you can play the latest and other CoDs without owning an Xbox! Find all our episodes and links at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and leave a like and a review! #3do #panasonic #cdi #retrogaming #podcast #xbox #callofduty #xboxcloudgaming #gex #streetfighter #fmv #playstation #psvr2 Support us...2024-10-221h 05

Focus on GamingEpisode 65 - NEW NINTENDO HARDWARE! Microsoft Allowing Streaming of ALL Your Owned Games!This weeks episode has us discussing DLC - do you purchase skins, maps, new stories etc? Duncan has completed Shattered Space and the ending was just as meh as the rest of the DLC. Microsoft are rolling out the ability to stream ALL your games from November. You can only stream with Xbox Cloud Gaming from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, so it will only benefit those that are already in the Xbox ecosystem.....for now? Nintendo have announced new hardware....yes, finally! Switch 2? No. An alarm clock. A $99 alarm clock. No Switch 2 for you yet!2024-10-141h 04

Focus on GamingEpisode 64 - Meta Orion Glasses, Starfield Shattered Space DLC and more!This episode, we chat about Meta's holographic Orion glasses, the tech behind them, the applications and games we want to see, the metaverse possibilities and pitfalls, and the fact we'll probably never see them available for you and I! Get a Quest 3S though, that is a fantastic bit at a great price, but not for Quest 2 owners looking to sell.... Starfield's Shattered Space DLC is out and it's getting extremely meh reviews. Duncan is playing through it and it's very purple, that's what's most memorable about it, so not a great sounding add on to an...2024-10-071h 10

Focus on GamingEpisode 63 - PS5's Anniversary Edition, Mobile Gaming and Quest 3SMartin and Duncan discuss the PS5 and PS5 Pro Anniversary editions that have sold (out) this week. You too can get a disc add-on COVER, though does include the excellent Dual Sense Edge, and all in the PS1 era grey design, but all for £959. Martin has been playing the modern classic Hollow Knight, and has started Starfield, just before the first DLC arrives this week, Shattered Space. Duncan has been playing the Alan Wake 2 DLC, Night Springs. The Meta Quest 3S is being released next week. A slightly lower spec (though same SoC) than the Q...2024-09-301h 15

Focus on GamingEpisode 62 - Plucky Squire, Nintendo Switch 2 Rumours, Renders. PS6 Price?Duncan has let his child loose with the fantastic new The Plucky Squire! He reviews it from the perspective of a family man, and there's plenty to love in this cutesy Zelda-inspired platformer puzzler. There's been plenty of Switch 2 gossip going around, and possibly photos of parts/moulds. Nintendo are still pretty silent about it though! We discuss price, name, and contours! PS6 is in development, but after the PS5 Pro, what kind of price could we be looking at, and is this the end of dedicated home consoles? Will Microsoft and Nintendo win with...2024-09-231h 23

Focus on GamingEpisode 61 - PS5 Pro Announcement and.....HOW F****** MUCH?!? Meta Quest 3S is coming!So the PS5 Pro has been announced with an eye-watering price (£700/$700), is this the end of consoles being good value? Stand and disc drive extra too! The tech may be worth that much, but is it worth it for the average gamer? Xbox have laid off a lot of staff again, just as they've been seen eying up AMD's next handheld suitable processor - the Z2 Extreme. Meta are having their Connect event soon and will be announcing the Quest 3S, and we discuss the specs, the tech, and wearable tech Meta are researching, like t...2024-09-161h 11

Focus on GamingEpisode 60 - PS5 Pro Incoming and TetrisWe chat about PS5 Pro that's incoming, Sony look certain to announce it this week! Will you be getting it? What kind of price are you willing to pay? Will you upgrade? Sony are busy at the moment, with Concord flopping and shutting down, Astrobot coming out to rave reviews, and Black Myth Wukong being exclusive because of a exclusivity contract? Tetris is a classic, simple and accessible for any age, and it's got a collection edition coming, Tetris Forever. Will you be buying it? NES version and many more, we talk about our favourite...2024-09-101h 13

Focus on GamingEpisode 59 - Star Wars Outlaws is here!In today's episode, Duncan talks about the latest Star Wars video game, Star Wars : Outlaws. An open world game from Massive Entertainment, the developers of The Division franchise. He likes it, or does he? I don't think even Martin was sure by the end of his review. We look through games on this day in history, from The Sims 4, to Rayman, to Starfield. Did you enjoy Bethesda's space epic? Looking forward to Shattered Space? Like, subscribe, and review and find all our episodes at www.focusongaming.co.uk #starwars #outlaws #xbox #playstation #rayman...2024-09-0255 min

Focus on GamingEpisode 58 - Gamescom Announcements!This week, we discuss the Gamescom Opening Night Live announcements, from Borderlands to Indiana Jones to Peter Molyneux. Was there any announcements that excited you? We also chat about Batman, the upcoming VR game and the movies of the Caped Crusader. Xbox and it's desire to kill Xbox hardware comes up again, do you think there'll be any more Xboxs, a handheld maybe? Let us know! Some gaming ASMR finishes off the episode this week, and still no city building special! Maybe next episode! Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming...2024-08-261h 06

Focus on GamingEpisode 57 - Not Building Games, we got a little distracted and talked about anything but....We start off with great intentions of talking about building games from gaming history, but once us gaming dads get talking about something, we end up in a totally different place. Demo discs, game stores, box art, Minecraft, parental controls and disgusting people of the world, it's all here for your delectation. Check out our site www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk for all our other episodes and links #xbox #playstation #podcast #retrogaming #ps1 #ps2 #mafia #demodisc #boxart #gamingpodcast #minecraft Support us on Patreon!2024-08-191h 29

Focus on GamingEpisode 56 - Crash Bandicoot and Our Lack of Ability to Play It.In this week's episode we chat about Crash Bandicoot and with it's recent addition to Game Pass, was the reboot harder or the same difficulty as the PS1 originals? Or are we just getting older and worse at games? Which one is better? We've also been playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, well....Martin hasn't, because cloud. Duncan has played it, so gives his thoughts. Kunitsu Gami: Path of the Goddess is a game Duncan has been dying to talk about and praises it, and highly recommends it to...2024-08-1259 min

Focus on GamingEpisode 55 - Simpsons Games, the Good, the Bad, and the PC ExperiencesIn this episode, we discuss The Simpsons and their video game adaptations. From the cult classic Hit & Run to the Microtransaction filled mobile games, there is plenty of games to choose from. Which was your favourite? We also diverged to chat about Doctor Who and whether the games from the Gallifrey Galavanter were worth playing. Would you rather Simpsons or the Doctor? Let us know! With news about the Xbox 360 marketplace shutdown, Fallout London, and the PSVR2 price drop and PC connection. With games released on this day bringing a big...2024-08-061h 23

Focus on GamingEpisode 54 - Sexy Time!SEX! Now we've got your attention, we talk about sex in video games over the years, the good and the bad. From the Atari's attempt to be 'sexy' in early 80s to the 3D realism of modern day. Is nudity/sex in video games actually sexy? Do you have any good examples that we missed? Let us know! #sexgames #porngames #podcast #furry #nudity #sexualcontent #atari #boobs #catalogue #lgbtq #charactercreation #page3 #spectrum48k Support us on Patreon!2024-07-2954 min

Focus on GamingEpisode 53 - Interview with Shaun Campbell aka DidSomebodySayRetroThis week we have a great chat with Shaun Campbell, AKA DidSomebodySayRetro, maker of modded consoles, arcade cabinet retro consoles and Instagram creator. We chat about his previous creations, Gameboys, his love of pine (and should more gaming be wood based?), his secret projects, how he started and where you can experience his creations yourself (spoiler: https://nq64.co.uk/ ) Find DidSomebodySayRetro's links at www.didsomebodysayretro.co.uk where you'll find his IG, Facebook, YouTube and more! Our links are at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk Like, subscribe and leave a review! Support...2024-07-221h 03

Focus on GamingEpisode 52 - Happy Birthday to Us!We've turned 1 this episode! We've gone up from 2 to 3 presenters, a name change, interviews, 24hr streams, all in the name of gaming. We hope you enjoy the podcast, and we hope to bring you many more episodes! Today we talk about various games we've been playing, Still Wakes the Deep, Case of the Golden Idol, and games that Duncan and Tom played on the 24 hour stream, like Rocket League. Also Microsoft have raised the prices of all the Game Pass tiers, and removed the 1st party day one releases from the lower priced tiers. 2024-07-151h 06

Focus on GamingEpisode 51 : Things that make us AAAANNNNGGGRRRRYYYYYY!Gamers often get very angry over a vast variety of gaming subjects, from gaming tropes, to network requirements, to download speeds, but probably the biggest is.....well, you tell us, do you agree with our ones? We get quite animated ! We also revisit sports with Wimbledon starting, talking about Tennis and also golf games. Were you a Virtua Tennis fan? Maybe a Wii Golf aficionado? We barely touch the modern golf games as there's been so many great examples of the genre. Which has been your favourite? Thank you to everyone who helped and donated...2024-07-0800 min

Focus on GamingEpisode 50 - Half a Century!We've reached 50 episodes! Thank you to all our listeners and those that have supported us, we hope to continue for many many more! Tom has been playing Super Mario Land and other Gameboy classics, while Duncan is shouting the praises of American Arcadia! We chat about Life by You's sudden cancellation, Nintendo almost giving us a Dong(!), Marvel vs Capcom Collection, and Amazon's got cosy with Microsoft and game pass! Forza has some great DLC just in time for announcing the delisting of Forza Horizon 4 later in the year. As it's our 50th...2024-07-011h 26

Focus on GamingEpisode 49 - Sports and Nintendo DirectMartin and Duncan chat about the Nintendo direct from this week, with Zelda, Metroid Prime and Donkey Kong announcements, Martin is excited! It's time for the European Championships, so we talk sports......video games! After a short quiz, we discuss the history of FIFA, PGA (3-click FTW!), Football Manager, Rocket League and many more. We do dwell on football a lot, but FIFA is the biggest selling franchise of all-time! What we've been playing starts off the podcast, with Grounded, Still Wakes the Deep getting brief reviews. Find all our episodes...2024-06-241h 25

Focus on GamingEpisode 48 - Sonic the Hedgehog SpecialBefore we got onto the blue hedgehog, we chatted about Martin's views on the Xbox reveals and hardware upgrades. We also give advice on using your Wii-U in the bath (don't forget to start drying yourself with a hairdryer before getting out....(please don't)) Then we discuss the Blue Zoom, the Spinning Spikes, the....pretty meh games of Sonic the Hedgehog. Has he been a beacon of brilliance or an army of mediocrity? Let us know what you think! You MUST go to www.focusongaming.co.uk and leave a review, and find...2024-06-1700 min

Focus on GamingEpisode 47 - Xbox Showcase and Summer Games FestNew game announcements EVERYWHERE! Don't worry if you've missed them, we've got you covered! From Doom to Perfect Dark, From Star Wars to State of Decay, there's so many we couldn't even fit them all in! What has been your favourite announcement at the Summer Games Fest or Xbox Showcase? Has Life is Strange's return got you excited? More Fable teasing got you salivating? Doom's return feeding your need for action? Let us know below! You can find all our links and audio podcast at focusongaming.co.uk and please like, subscribe and leave a...2024-06-101h 15

Focus on GamingEpisode 46 - Silent Hill SpecialWith the #SilentHill2Remake trailer dropping, we talk about the history of the creepy series, the good, the bad, the confusing stories! Tom's favourite is the one being remade, so will he be buying the remake? There's also the physical vs digital debate, where do you stand? Duncan is digital, Tom and Martin love the physical media. We also chat about Humanity, Red Dead Redemption 2 (not 3!), Rocket League and then some 'On This Day', with Mario making an appearance, with his confusing early numbering issues! Support us on Patreon!2024-06-031h 14

Focus on GamingEpisode 45 - Biggest Gaming Regrets : Hear us MOAN!On this week's episode, we talk about our biggest gaming regrets from purchases we've made throughout the years. From early 90s sport games, to handhelds with a lifespan of 8 months! We have a damn good moan about it, as a Gaming Dad should. We also have a selection of answers Gaming Dads Facebook group gave, and it gave us plenty to talk about in our longest ever episode! (typical, when we moan, it's the longest episode 😂) Senua's Saga : Hellblade II is out and is jaw-droppingly beautiful, a must see for most gamers, no high-end pc needed! S...2024-05-271h 43

Focus on GamingEpisode 44 - Interview with Michael NurneyThis week we welcome Michael Nurney, author of "8-bit Stories, Home Computing in 1980's Britain" to the podcast, bringing his love of hardware from the 80s, the stories behind the hardware, the playground fanboy-ism of the 80s and the woes of having the computer that doesn't hit the big time! Find the book at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CRG938KJ or go to MVTComputers.com to see the A-PET cases talked about in the episode. We then chat about this day in gaming, the OG Xbox and others! S...2024-05-201h 15

Focus on GamingEpisode 43 - Sony Handhelds, the Good, the Bad and the Total failures?Did you own a PSP, PS Vita, and is the Portal a new Sony handheld, or just a new accessory? We chat about the mostly beloved handheld consoles. Were they powerful pioneers in the gaming world, or poorly planned failures? Microsoft have closed 4 studios, and it has shocked and surprised the gaming world, not solely but largely because the general public aren't sure why? On this day in gaming, we found a classic game that was older than Duncan....yes, there really is such a thing! #xbox #playstation #psvita #p...2024-05-131h 09

Focus on GamingEpisode 42 - Martin has a Switch! Fallout Update...fallout?Yes, in this episode Martin talks about the OLED Switch, and finally getting to play Tears of the Kingdom. Tom has been playing a classic PS3/XB360 game, and Duncan is drooling over a Gamepass JRPG. Microsoft has more games in the Playstation top 25 than Sony.....no, really... Fallout 4 has had a resurgence due to the next gen update and tv show, but this update has caused issues for many, and the postponement of the Fallout London mod. Adult games and letting your kids play, what do you think? Would you...2024-05-061h 21

Focus on GamingFocus on Gaming - Episode 41This week we welcome the fantastic Mr Gary Bracey, Ocean Software director (and legend, just don't tell him we said that 😉), who talks all about the rock 'n' roll times of the 80s and 90s game development giant, movie licenses, his favourites, and his views on the current and future gaming world. We then have a chat about Amstrad, as the cpc is 40yrs old! Tom is our resident expert on the Alan Sugar device, and chats about his experience of owning one. Did you have an Amstrad? Let us know in the comments! We hop...2024-04-291h 04

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 40 - now known as Focus on Gaming PodcastThis episode we discuss FMV games, from retro examples like Night Trap, to modern maestros of FMV, Wales Interactive. Tom and Duncan educate Martin in the history of FMV games, and some of the, errrr.....'classics'. Martin has delved into his gaming version of crack - Rocket League, though the game thinks he's still at his previous level of play, oh dear... Tom talks about the beauty of Spider-man 2 and how well it plays. Duncan can't quite work out the Saints Row reboot, there's so many things that are just not right. 2024-04-221h 09

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 39On this week's episode we welcome the awesome writer and journalist, Lewis Packwood, author of the brilliant Curious Video Game Machines (A Compendium of Rare and Unusual Consoles, Computers and Coin-Ops). I challenge most people to know any more than 10% of the devices featured! From the stories of the technology, to the drama of the politics and business of obscure machines from the 70s onwards that affect gaming of the modern era! Find the book at https://curiousvideogamemachines.com/ and also the point n click promo Duncan mentions in the episode! Buy it...2024-04-151h 08

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 38In this week's episode : Apple allows emulators! We then touch on the Android/Apple debate! Pro consoles - Who needs 'em? Diablo 4 C-Smash VRS Arcade Cabinets - Are they for everyone? We discuss Arcade 1up and Quarter Arcade and their gorgeous looking cabinets Also mentioned is our future episodes with various interviews and our thought of changing the podcast name - Let us know your suggestions in the comments below after clicking subscribe! Find all our episodes and links at www.TheGamingPubcast.co.uk 2024-04-081h 12

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 37In this week's episode we welcome Paul Monaghan, the editor of Pixel Addict magazine to talk about the brilliant mag, his history of collecting, game journalism, and love of everything retro! Check out the magazine at www.pixel.addict.media No Duncan this week, for the first time! Again, there has been some technical issues, and Duncan has attempted a cleanup with his limited software and audio editing skills, so apologies that it isn't perfect, but it is definitely a fantastic episode to listen to with Paul! We'll be back to normal next week! ...2024-03-301h 36

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 36In this episode we chat about Dragon's Dogma 2, Yoshi's Woolly World (Wii-U), PS Vita gaming (Wipeout 2048!), killing Sean Bean, Silent Hill : The Short Message and more. In the news we look at the reports that Sony have halted the PSVR2 production, temporarily or permanently? What do you think? Is this the beginning of the end, or just the start of the Sony headset? Maybe get a Nintendo Labo kit? Also with Sony, the PS5 Pro specs have reportedly leaked and we chat about the life of the current gen consoles and whether it's worth it...2024-03-251h 20

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 35Welcome to the cheating episode! From the Konami code to Action Replay to PC trainers, we discuss the history of cheating and the best cheats, and the ethics. Did you ever cheat? We did, but to varying degrees. There's cheats that unlock things, cheats that make you immortal or have infinite everything, which is your favourite cheats? We also chat about games we've been playing or pre-ordering, from Duncan enduring Paw Patrol monotony, to what looks like a great upcoming game, Dragon's Dogma 2. Find all our episodes and links at www.TheGamingPubcast.co...2024-03-1858 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 34Happy Mario Day from The Gaming Pubcast! As promised, our Mario Special is here and we chat about the history of Mario games, from the best to the absolute worst, and what is the key to his consistent success in games and other media? Have you got fond memories of a particular Mario game? Agree or disagree with our selections? Mario is certainly a juggernaut of the gaming world, that is definitely undeniable! #nintendo #snes #nes #mario #supermariobros #wii #gamecube #n64 #supermario64 #podcast #retro #gameboy #supermarioland #peaches #bowser Support u...2024-03-111h 09

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 33In this week's episode, Martin and Duncan discuss the Resident Evil 3 Remake, Bluey, and of course Duncan mentions Like a Dragon : Infinite Wealth, and also has a rant about the pitfalls of Xbox's Quick Resume! Also, due to technical issues (Thanks #Nvidia ), YouTube viewers get to see the mess that is Duncan's 'shed'. There have been more layoffs in the gaming sector, it seems like every company is getting their layoffs in, which sucks for the thousands involved 😔 The developer Toys for Bob had a slight glimmer in an otherwise dark week. Final Fan...2024-03-0456 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 32We welcome Sam Dyer of the excellent Bitmap Books for an interview. He talks about the books, his inspirations, process, favourites, and his hopes for future books. Check out BitmapBooks.com and pre-order the next book - N64 : A Visual Compendium coming in March 2024! After the interview, we chat about the trailers for the Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, and the Borderlands movie, Game Pass additions, which include the mighty.....Bluey! As dads, we WILL be playing this, whether we want to or not! Check out TheGamingPubcast.co.uk for all our episodes...2024-02-261h 04

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 31We jump straight into Xbox's 'Business Update' on the Official Xbox Podcast (no, we didn't know we had a competitor too 😉) and the details of what is, or in reality - isn't, coming to other platforms. It's not the best news for PlayStation users, but isn't bad news either! They also revealed the first Game Pass addition from the Activision Blizzard King takeover, coming March 28th! Also, is Xbox in the hardware game for the long term, home console, or something else? Hear our thoughts on these developments. Martin has been playing some more Rise of...2024-02-1957 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 30On this episode we welcome back Martin after an absence of a couple of episodes, but we lose Tom for this week! Martin catches us up on what he's been playing, and he's been playing Rise of the Tomb Raider, so we discuss these rather excellent reboots, and the tombs that you raid! Duncan has been playing and completing the Phantom Liberty DLC for Cyberpunk 2077, and of course playing more of the awesome Like a Dragon : Infinite Wealth. In the news, the seismic shift of Xbox exclusives no longer being exclusive, and coming...2024-02-121h 06

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 29On this week's episode, we give a hands on review of Like a Dragon : Infinite Wealth, as Duncan has started playing this epic on his Steam Deck, and he gives his views after just starting. Also, Duncan reviews his Anbernic RG35XX H retro handheld gaming machine. As his 6yo says, "It's like a mini Steam Deck"! (but for retro games) Playstation's State of Play happened recently, and we talk about the announcements that came, Death Stranding 2, Ken Levine's Judas, Silent Hill 2 remake, Until Dawn (remake? remaster?) and another Hideo Kojima project, an espionage game...2024-02-0538 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 28 - Bill Harbison InterviewIn this week's episode, we interview the artist Bill Harbison, who has worked on many iconic games, from Ocean Software's Daley Thompson's Challenge, to Robocop, then all the way to Lawn Mowing Simulator! We discuss the start of his career, the highs and the challenges and to be honest, this really could have been our first 4hr episode, but we thought we'd let him go! He's currently working on a game for a company called Spliced Inc., with a Rockstar Games and Travellers Tales pedigree, which we will hopefully get him back on to talk about when he can...2024-01-271h 19

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 27In this week's episode we talk about some mobile games we've been playing, and Nintendo's attempts at entering the cash cow that is IOS and Android gaming! Duncan found a retro game on Steam that he's sure he played years ago, involving an ant, dominos and Quaver crisps! We then have a discussion about TV shows as games, from Star Trek to Postman Pat, from Knight-Mare to CSI. There's been some great, and not-so-great attempts. As usual, find all the links you need at linktr.ee/TheGamingPubcast and like, subscribe and leave us...2024-01-221h 01

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 26In this week's episode we talk about games we've been playing, such as Hell Pie, Celeste and a free game on itch.io Robocop vs Predator, but not before we've chatted about the refuse collection in our towns, these things are important to a gaming Dad! Tom is back, so gives us his winners and losers from 2023, and yes he does mention Amstrad 😂 We have an updated chat about the future of gaming, is it mixed reality, VR or something else, or just more standard consoles and PC? The Switch 2, will it be an updated Swi...2024-01-151h 02

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 25Happy New Year!!!!! How was your 2023? What games did YOU play this year? Tom had some technical issues tonight, so it is just Martin and Duncan discussing their games and hardware of 2023. Which games do you think they picked as their top? There's been some amazing games, from Baldur's Gate 3 to Starfield to Super Mario Bros Wonder to Zelda : ToTK We also discuss what we're looking forward to in 2024, games, hardware, is it going to be another bumper AAA year? An indie heaven? Or an over-hyped mess? Hardware revisions, or NEW hardware from...2024-01-081h 07

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 24A short episode for Christmas Day. From all 3 of us on the podcast, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! We chat about our Christmas gaming memories and some of the small pool of actual Christmas themed games. Go to linktr.ee/TheGamingPubcast with your new devices and subscribe! Support us on Patreon!2023-12-2522 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 23On this episode we chat about what we've been playing, and playing games on handhelds such as all the Gameboys, Advance, Original and Color and the PSP. After the Day Before debacle, we chat about games that have redeemed poor releases and those that have been a buggy mess and remained so, think Cyberpunk or Superman64. Tom and Duncan record from the same room tonight! As always, like and subscribe, and find all our links at linktr.ee/TheGamingPubcast Support us on Patreon!2023-12-1848 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 22Big week for gaming reveals! The biggest? GTA6, we chat about our thoughts for this behemoth, coming 2025! We chat about our thoughts about GTA as dads. There was also the reveals from the Game Awards, including ones from Sega, Hello Games, Hideo Kojima, Supermassive Games, and many, MANY more! Unfortunately Martin had to leave us halfway through, so Tom and Duncan chatted about a retro Sega magazine being released and Doom WADs as Doom celebrated its 30th anniversary this week! Support us on Patreon!2023-12-1157 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 21In this week's episode we chat about arcade games, some memories, some of the best, some of the best home conversions, and then compare our hometown piers - Which is best, Operation Wolf or Point Blank? Street Fighter 2 or Tekken? Southend or Weston? Let us know your opinions! We also talk about Oddworld : Soulstorm and the original Abe games on PS1, the Alan Wake 2 ending, and Netflix have got the GTA Definitive Editions (III, Vice City and San Andreas) coming in December, but please don't play it.....without a controller! Should they have games stream t...2023-12-041h 10

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 20In this episode we welcome back Martin and he updates us on what he's been playing! He also reveals about getting angry with games, and controller throwing....did he do it, and does he STILL do it? Listen to find out! Did Duncan EAT a controller in anger once? We discuss Game Awards again, and find out Martin's choices, and discuss the nominees. November is a big month for historical console releases, so we discuss one that Martin owned as a child that came out this week 29 years ago, the Sega Saturn, which...2023-11-271h 08

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 19Duncan and Tom chat about what we've been playing, including Axelay (SNES), Alan Wake 2 (again!) and also.....the Apple Vision Pro (no, really!). Hear Tom's opinion of his brief experience with the new Apple hardware! We have a long discussion about the recent game awards, Golden Joysticks, and the nominees for the Game Awards. Baldurs Gate 3, Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Wonder are all trying to get votes in this award season. Which are your favourite? We also touch on arcade games, a topic for a more in depth debate in another episode! Especially as D...2023-11-2000 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 18The Super Nintendo Special! We chat about what we've been playing, including EA FC 24, Amstrad game Lord of the Rings, Alan Wake 2. In the news, two announcements have made the headlines, GTA 6 announcement of their upcoming.....announcement? Also Steam Deck is going OLED! We chat about our excitement for these, but will we be buying them? Then we chat about everything SNES, some history, some games, our favourites, and some of the worst games. Only one of us owned one when they were first out, but we've all revisited these games through virtual...2023-11-131h 09

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 17This week's episode has Tom and Duncan reminiscing about gaming magazines from the 80s and 90s, did you read any growing up? From Your Sinclair to Super Play, we chat about how good and how bad they were. Hear about the games we've played, including Duncan choosing (for some unknown reason) a horror game when he won a free game! We discuss the Xbox plan to block unlicensed third party controllers, is this a misstep by Xbox or a great way to remove cheaters? As usual, find all the links you need at...2023-11-0600 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 16In this week's Halloween episode, Duncan and Tom talk about all things HORROR! We chat about the scariest games we've played, including the Silent Hill series, Outlast, Amnesia and Resident Evil. We discuss the best and worst of horror gaming and basically find out just how much of a massive wuss Duncan is. So what game would you make Duncan play to make him soil himself? Let us know and leave a review at linktr.ee/TheGamingPubcast Support us on Patreon!2023-10-3052 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 15Martin and Duncan discuss their gaming over the past week, and have a lot to chat about, including The Callisto Protocol, Gotham Knights, Playstation 1&2 classics (and some not so classics) like Burnout 3 and Astro Boy. Super Mario Bros Wonder is out for the switch and we discuss the EXTREMELY positive reviews and possible inspiration for how the game plays. Some iconic releases in 'On This Day' to make you feel old wrap up this episode, and if you want more, go to linktr.ee/TheGamingPubcast for all the links you need, like and subscribe and...2023-10-231h 07

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 14On this episode we start with what we've been playing, but then we bring you the Dreamcast Special. We discuss the history, the games, the hardware (including an unboxing of a pristine DC), and why it ultimately did not succeed. Did you have one? What games were the best? Do you agree with our top games? Find all the links you need at linktr.ee/thegamingpubcast Like and Subscribe, leave a review and send us some feedback! Support us on Patreon!2023-10-1600 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 13In this week's episode we talk about the games we've been playing, including Cocoon, Terminator 2 (on the Amstrad), Callisto Protocol, some terrible PS2 games and more! We clarify our favourite Nintendo console, as last week we just stated a preference between 2, so does anyone have a Nintendo favourite out of all of them? There's a chat about handheld gaming, between the three of us we've owned pretty much all of them, and we will probably have a handheld special, but what would be your desert island handheld? Star Wars games, Tom has a...2023-10-091h 11

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 12In this episode, (with all 3 hosts!) we discuss the future of gaming after the Microsoft leak, is it cloud, vr, streaming, portable? Tom has joined the Starfield journey, find out if he likes it! We've been playing some retro games, including Neo Geo (Magician Lord) and PS2. Duncan updates on his trying the Def Jam games, has he become a convert? We talk about games released this week in history, and we come to a few controversial conclusions regarding Nintendo, let us know if/who you agree with or do you think we are all...2023-10-021h 06

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 11In this episode we swapped Tom for Martin! We chat about the Microsoft/Xbox 'gigaleak' where MS plans for Xbox were laid bare. Do you want their proposed mid-generation console refresh? Let us know! We discuss the latest Nintendo Direct games, like the Tomb Raider 1, 2 and 3 remasters, just how difficult are they? And will you just lock the butler in the freezer straight away (You must, it's the law...)? Also Princess Peach Showtime, Trombone Champ and Dave the Diver coming to Switch. We have a brief chats about Solar Ash, Payday 3, both out on Game...2023-09-251h 00

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 10Join Duncan and Tom (Martin wasn't able to join in this week!) as we chat about games we've been playing, Duncan is still playing Starfield, and would still recommend it! Tom talks Analogue Pocket, which is definitely NOT the Playdate console (the one with a crank!) We've been playing plenty of retro titles this week, including Super Mario Land (which is better, 1 or 2?), Duncan really didn't like a PS2 title, find out which one! We discuss the Atari 2600+, a new, old, console. It's a bit confused really, and so are we. Tom has...2023-09-1800 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 9Join Martin and Duncan in episode 9 where we talk about....hang on, who's that? Say hello to Tom, our newest podcast member! Tom goes through his (extensive) gaming history, and we all reminisce about....the Atari Jaguar? Basically, you name it, Tom has owned it at one point! Then Duncan natters on and on about Starfield, and whether or not he agrees with the positives and negatives from all the slightly mixed, but overall positive reviews. We hope you enjoy this new era in the Gaming Pubcast, and like and subscribe, and find all our links at...2023-09-1100 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast Episode 8Join Martin and Duncan as they talk about Starfield as all the reviews are in! We chat about Bethesda and our favourites BEFORE Starfield. We also get side-tracked talking about Game of Thrones and Sean Bean's many, maaaaaany deaths on-screen. Hear our usual look at the games that were released this day in the past, some classics this week! As usual, look at all our pages at linktr.ee/thegamingpubcast and like and subscribe here and to the video podcast! Support us on Patreon!2023-09-0400 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 7In Episode 7 we chat about Captain Toad, Age of Empires (as 4 is on Gamepass). Hear about Martin's friend's Cyberpunk 2077 saga playing it on PS4 at launch. We talk about The Sims and how it can be a life simulator, or a torture simulator - guess which way we played it...ahem, anyway....Starfield leaks and Playstation Portal details, all alongside this day in gaming where a classic game was released 26 years ago, listen to find out which one! Support us on Patreon!2023-08-261h 02

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 6Join Martin and Duncan as they chat about Baldur's Gate 3 (It's definitely NOT for children!). Remasters, remakes, reboots, are they worth it, which are the best, and which games SHOULD be remade? Let us know at all our socials https://linktr.ee/thegamingpubcast And yes, you may be able to hear the debut of host #3, Martin's newborn 🤣 Support us on Patreon!2023-08-1600 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast - Episode 5The slightly late episode 5 is here, and we talk about movies from video games and vice versa, which ones were actually any good, and which were the worst? Martin and Duncan talk about games that they've been playing, Baldur's Gate 3, Dreams and Dave the Diver. Let us know what you've been playing in the comments below! Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/thegamingpubcast Support us on Patreon!2023-08-1446 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast Episode 4Join just Duncan as Martin is off being a Daddy to a newborn! Duncan chats to himself for 5 minutes, but has big news for Nintendo fans! Do you play Hitman? Let us know on our social media : instagram.com/TheGamingPubcast twitter.com/GamingPubcast facebook.com/TheGamingPubcast threads.net/TheGamingPubcast youtube.com/@TheGamingPubcast Support us on Patreon!2023-07-3107 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast Episode 3Join Martin and Duncan as they discuss everything from the latest Gamepass content to playing the first screen of Manic Miner 1000+ times. Third party memory cards, did you have a crappy memory of them like Duncan? Martin is all Diablo'd out and doesn't want to make a new character. Support us on Patreon!2023-07-251h 07

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast Episode 2Join Martin and Duncan for another chat about all things gaming. What we've been playing, Duncan questions whether Mario is actually easier than he remembers, Martin has been playing couch co-op with the WiiU and Knights of the Old Republic makes us feel old.... Also, apologies about the quality, we had technical difficulties after the recording, so we've used the video's audio, which isn't the best, but we're still learning! Support us on Patreon!2023-07-1849 min

Focus on GamingThe Gaming Pubcast (Episdode 1)Join Martin and Duncan for the first episode of the Gaming Pubcast, 40 minutes of gaming chat with no script! To carry on with the debate and to get notified of our new episodes check out our socials; https://www.facebook.com/TheGamingPubcast https://www.instagram.com/thegamingpubcast https://twitter.com/GamingPubcast Also check out our you YouTube to see the podcast but in video! (559) The Gaming Pubcast - Episode 1 - YouTube Support us on Patreon!2023-07-1140 min