Playing Catch-up

Tom Bailey, Paul Thomas

Two know-nothings with too many old, unplayed videogames. Each episode we set each other gaming 'homework' in an attempt to slowly work through our piles of shame.

  1. 16 JANV.

    58: Properly, Properly Odd

    In which your hosts check out some more short games on the PlayStation Plus service because Paul's gone and snagged himself another trial. Games discussed: The Exit 8 by Kotake Create Indika by Odd Meter Somerville by Jumpship Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

    41 min

  2. 8 JANV.

    57: Most Anticipated Games of 2026

    In which Paul and Tom rummage through the games likely to make it to their grubby little mitts in the coming year. They select three each that they're particularly looking forward to, before making a mockery of the format and namechecking a bunch more at the end. Games discussed in the main section: Earth Must Die by Size Five Games Mina the Hollower by Yacht Club Games The Incident at Galley House by William Rous & Evil Trout Inc. Romeo Is A Dead Man by Grasshopper Manufacture Saros by Housemarque Rhythm Heaven Groove by Nintendo EPD & TNX Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

    43 min

  3. 28/12/2025

    56: Games of the Year 2025

    In which your hosts each pick their top five favourite games of the past 12 months.  Games discussed (in alphabetical, not ranked, order): Absolum by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games & Supamonks Blue Prince by Dogubomb Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive Promise Mascot Agency by Kaizen Game Works Sektori by Kimmo Lahtinen Silver Bullet by 1CC Games Sonic Racing: Crossworlds by Sonic Team Time Flies by Playables Wheel World by Messhof   Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

    1 h 35 min

  4. 23/09/2025

    55: Sonic's All Grown Up Now

    In which the boys briefly cover the recent Nintendo Direct before Tom learns just what a Boost Era Sonic game is and Paul makes the most of a three-month Apple Arcade trial. Games discussed: Sonic Dream Team puffies. Katamri Damacy Rolling LIVE Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time   Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

    50 min

  5. 20/08/2025

    54: SINOGO vs Simogo

    In which your hosts tackle creeping horror on a doomed oil rig, shed light on a sequel done right, and just about navigate talking about two games from VERY similar sounding developers. Games discussed: Still Wakes the Deep Everybody's Gone to the Rapture (a little bit) Anodyne 2: Return to Dust Roto Force Opus: The Day We Found Earth Device 6  Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

    43 min

  6. 24/07/2025

    53: Distinctive and squelchy

    In which Tom plays through a couple of games Paul enjoyed experiencing back in 2024. But did he get on with them? Or will this be the recommendation-based betrayal that ends the podcast once and for all? Games discussed: Thank Goodness You're Here! Tinykin Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

    36 min

  7. 08/07/2025

    52: Playdate Season 2 Weeks 4 & 5

    In which your hosts explore four more games from the Playdate's second season. There's one clear standout, but plenty more to enjoy along the way. Games discussed: Chance's Lucky Escape Shadowgate PD CatchaDiablos Tiny Turnip Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

    37 min

  8. 26/06/2025

    51: Playdate Season 2 Week 3

    In which Paul and Tom continue to explore the latest season of games for Panic's quirky handheld console Playdate. They're delighted to find a couple of great new releases (and update on one from Week 2 that they're less enamoured with). Games discussed: The Whiteout Otto's Galactic Groove!! Long Puppy Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

    32 min
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À propos

Two know-nothings with too many old, unplayed videogames. Each episode we set each other gaming 'homework' in an attempt to slowly work through our piles of shame.

Informations

  • Création
    Tom Bailey, Paul Thomas
  • Années d’activité
    2014 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    58
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
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    Playing Catch-up