High Scores High Stakes

High Scores High Stakes
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The ultimate competitive PlayStation gaming podcast. Every week, MrLuvvaLuvva, Cardinal Smith, and Tomahawk go head-to-head in epic PlayStation and PS5 gaming challenges — all in pursuit of points, pride, and the legendary High Scores High Stakes Cup. From speedruns, permadeath runs, and Gran Turismo time trials to everything in between, no PlayStation game is off limits. Expect weekly showdowns, trash talk, hilarious failures, and clutch victories as the league’s best (and worst) gamer is decided. New episodes every Monday. New games. New challenges. High www.highscoreshighstakes.com

  1. 6h ago

    Baby Steps Review: What Is This Game Doing To You?

    Bennett Foddy's Baby Steps is brutal, slow, and deliberately frustrating. So why can't we stop playing it? We dig into what the game is really doing to players, why it works, and what it says about pain as design. In this Deep Dive, we break down Baby Steps from every angle: the design choices that make failure feel personal, why the game continuously punishes you, and how the game is an exercise in frustration and patience. We talk about what "fun" even means when a game is engineered to frustrate and why some players bounce off immediately whilst others get hooked for hours, and what Baby Steps has in common with Foddy's earlier works like GWOP. Whether you rage-quit, can't put it down or just trying to decide whether its the game for you...we are asking the real question...is Baby Steps genius or just too damn frustrating to enjoy? Make sure to subscribe, follow, and join the community! 🔗 Connect With High Scores High Stakes: 🌐 Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/highscoreshighstakes⁠⁠⁠💬 Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/WtQFAZ3vdc⁠⁠⁠🎧 Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.highscoreshighstakes.com

    Baby Steps Review: What Is This Game Doing To You?

  2. 5d ago

    The Best Games to Cool Down With: Our Heatwave Picks

    Can the right video game actually help you survive a heatwave? In this episode of High Scores High Stakes, we each pick the games we'd recommend for the hottest days of the year—but not always for the reasons you'd expect. From snowy landscapes and water parks to psychological horror, our choices are based on one simple goal: finding the perfect game to beat the heat. Expect plenty of debate, questionable logic, and some surprisingly convincing arguments as we reveal our ultimate heatwave gaming picks. In this episode, we discuss: the best video games to play during a heatwaveunique gaming recommendationsgames that help you escape the summerunforgettable settings and immersive worldsand which game we'd choose to cool down withCan a horror game make you feel cooler? Is a virtual water park the next best thing to the real one? And does escaping to the snow count as cheating? Hit play and let us know which video game you'd choose to survive the summer heat. Make sure to subscribe, follow, and join the community! 🔗 Connect With High Scores High Stakes: 🌐 Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/highscoreshighstakes⁠⁠💬 Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/WtQFAZ3vdc⁠⁠🎧 Website: ⁠⁠https://www.highscoreshighstakes.com

    The Best Games to Cool Down With: Our Heatwave Picks

  3. Jul 13

    Game of the Year 2026: Our Mid-Year GOTY Contenders

    The year isn't over... but the race for Game of the Year 2026 is already heating up. In this episode of High Scores High Stakes, Luvva & Tomahawk look back at the biggest releases of the year so far and debate which games have earned a place in the Game of the Year conversation. From blockbuster AAA releases to standout indie gems, we discuss the titles that have impressed us most, the biggest surprises of 2026, and which games still have a chance to shake up the leaderboard before the year is out. In this episode, we discuss: our current Game of the Year contendersthe best games released in 2026 so farsurprise hits and standout indiesgames that have exceeded expectationsdisappointments and dark horsesand whether we've already played the eventual Game of the Year.Has a clear frontrunner emerged, or is the biggest contender still to come? Join us for our mid-year Game of the Year 2026 debate and let us know which game tops your list so far. Make sure to subscribe, follow, and join the community! 🔗 Connect With High Scores High Stakes: 🌐 Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/highscoreshighstakes⁠💬 Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/WtQFAZ3vdc⁠🎧 Website: ⁠https://www.highscoreshighstakes.com

    Game of the Year 2026: Our Mid-Year GOTY Contenders

  4. Jul 8 ·  Bonus

    What’s Gone Wrong With The Gaming Industry? (169)

    Following the dramatic conclusion of Season 6, Episode 169, Mr Luvva Luvva and Tomahawk take a break from the competitive gaming to tackle one of the biggest conversations in gaming. Xbox has announced another wave of layoffs. Studios continue to close. More publishers are pushing towards an all-digital future. Meanwhile, discussions around the future of physical games on PlayStation have gamers wondering what comes next. Has the industry become unsustainable?Are these difficult but necessary business decisions?Or is something fundamentally broken? Join us as we break down the latest headlines, share our own opinions, and discuss where we think gaming is heading over the next few years. Whether you're an Xbox fan, a PlayStation fan, a PC gamer, or simply someone who loves video games, we'd love to hear your thoughts on everything happening across the industry. Make sure to subscribe, follow, and join the community! 🔗 Connect With High Scores High Stakes: 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/highscoreshighstakes💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/WtQFAZ3vdc🎧 Website: https://www.highscoreshighstakes.com High Scores High Stakes, HSHS, gaming podcast, games industry, gaming news, Xbox layoffs, Microsoft Gaming, PlayStation, studio closures, physical games, digital gaming, game preservation, video game discussion, gaming opinions, industry debate, Mr Luvva Luvva, Tomahawk, Irish gaming podcast, video game news, gaming community

    What’s Gone Wrong With The Gaming Industry? (169)

  5. Jun 30

    Stray Deep Dive – More Than Just a Cat Game?

    Is Stray really just "the game where you play as a cat"... or is there something far deeper beneath its furry exterior? In this episode of High Scores High Stakes, we take a deep dive into one of the most celebrated indie games of recent years, exploring why Stray resonated with so many players and whether it deserves its reputation as a modern classic. From its unique feline gameplay and environmental storytelling to its atmospheric world, emotional narrative, soundtrack, and unforgettable setting, we unpack what makes Stray such a memorable experience. We discuss: what makes Stray stand out from other adventure gamesenvironmental storytelling and world-buildinggameplay, exploration and puzzlesmusic and atmospherethe emotional impact of the journeyand whether Stray is more than just a clever conceptIs Stray a gimmick... or one of the defining indie games of its generation? Join us as we explore why sometimes the smallest adventures leave the biggest impression. Make sure to subscribe, follow, and join the community! 🔗 Connect With High Scores High Stakes: 🌐 Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/highscoreshighstakes⁠💬 Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/WtQFAZ3vdc⁠🎧 Website: ⁠https://www.highscoreshighstakes.com

    Stray Deep Dive – More Than Just a Cat Game?

  6. Jun 22 ·  Bonus

    How We Would Save Xbox in 2026 (167)

    The dust has settled after the dramatic conclusion of Season 6. Now it's time to ask a bigger question... What has gone wrong at Xbox? In this episode of High Scores High Stakes, Mr Luvva Luvva and Tomahawk dive headfirst into the ongoing discourse surrounding Microsoft's gaming division. From studio closures and exclusive titles to Game Pass, hardware sales, and the overall direction of the brand, the hosts discuss how Xbox arrived at its current position and whether the criticism is justified. But rather than simply pointing fingers, they take on an even greater challenge: How would they fix it? What changes would they make if they were running Xbox? Would they double down on Game Pass? Invest more heavily in exclusives? Change their hardware strategy? Or completely rethink Microsoft's approach to gaming? Expect passionate debate, bold opinions, questionable executive decisions, and plenty of gaming industry discussion as the hosts attempt to solve one of gaming's biggest puzzles. Do you agree with their ideas, or have they completely missed the mark? Hit play and join the conversation. Make sure to subscribe, follow, and join the community! 🔗 Connect With High Scores High Stakes: 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/highscoreshighstakes💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/WtQFAZ3vdc🎧 Website: https://www.highscoreshighstakes.com High Scores High Stakes, HSHS, gaming podcast, Xbox, Microsoft Gaming, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Game Pass, Xbox discussion, gaming debate, gaming industry, gaming news, Phil Spencer, Xbox strategy, Xbox future, console gaming, video game podcast, Mr Luvva Luvva, Tomahawk, Irish gaming podcast, gaming community, gaming opinions, gaming analysis

    How We Would Save Xbox in 2026 (167)

  7. Jun 15

    Baby Steps - Who Will Win the Season 6 Cup? (S6 E12)

    The Season 6 Cup comes down to one final challenge. In Episode 166 of High Scores High Stakes, Mr Luvva Luvva and Tomahawk enter the final episode of the season tied at the top of the league table. Just behind them sits Cardinal Smith, only 10 points adrift and still in with a chance of stealing the championship. The game? Baby Steps. The challenge sounds straightforward: walk as far as possible. The reality is anything but. Players are awarded points for distance travelled, keeping their footing, and overall performance. Every fall comes with a penalty, meaning one mistake could prove costly in the race for the Season 6 title. The rules are simple: 📏 Travel as far as possible.🦶 Stay on your feet.❌ Don't fall over. With a championship on the line, every step matters. Will Mr Luvva Luvva make history and claim another title? Can Tomahawk convert a season of consistency into championship glory? Or will Cardinal Smith complete an unlikely comeback and snatch the cup at the death? Expect tension, laughter, frustration, and plenty of falling over as the Season 6 Champion is finally decided. Hit play and find out who lifts the High Scores High Stakes Season 6 Cup. Make sure to subscribe, follow, and join the community! 🔗 Connect With High Scores High Stakes: 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/highscoreshighstakes💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/WtQFAZ3vdc🎧 Website: https://www.highscoreshighstakes.com High Scores High Stakes, HSHS, gaming podcast, competitive gaming, season 6 finale, season championship, episode 166, Baby Steps, Baby Steps gameplay, physics game, gaming challenge, cup final, Mr Luvva Luvva, Tomahawk, Cardinal Smith, gaming competition, funny gaming moments, multiplayer challenge, Irish gaming podcast, gaming community, championship decider, video game podcast, season finale podcast

    Baby Steps - Who Will Win the Season 6 Cup? (S6 E12)

  8. Jun 8

    PlayStation State of Play Reactions: Biggest Reveals, Surprises & Disappointments

    The latest PlayStation State of Play is here, and there’s plenty to discuss. In this episode of High Scores High Stakes, the team break down the biggest announcements, surprise reveals, standout trailers, and talking points from Sony’s latest showcase. From highly anticipated releases to unexpected reveals, we dive into everything that caught our attention and discuss what these announcements could mean for the future of PlayStation. Topics include: ​the biggest game reveals​surprise announcements​standout trailers​potential winners and losers​games we're most excited for​and whether this State of Play lived up to expectationsDid Sony deliver a great showcase?Which games stole the show?And what announcements left us wanting more? Join us as we react to the latest PlayStation State of Play and break down everything you need to know. Make sure to subscribe, follow, and join the community! 🔗 Connect With High Scores High Stakes: 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/highscoreshighstakes 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/WtQFAZ3vdc 🎧 Website: https://www.highscoreshighstakes.com

    PlayStation State of Play Reactions: Biggest Reveals, Surprises & Disappointments
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The ultimate competitive PlayStation gaming podcast. Every week, MrLuvvaLuvva, Cardinal Smith, and Tomahawk go head-to-head in epic PlayStation and PS5 gaming challenges — all in pursuit of points, pride, and the legendary High Scores High Stakes Cup. From speedruns, permadeath runs, and Gran Turismo time trials to everything in between, no PlayStation game is off limits. Expect weekly showdowns, trash talk, hilarious failures, and clutch victories as the league’s best (and worst) gamer is decided. New episodes every Monday. New games. New challenges. High www.highscoreshighstakes.com

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  • Creator
    High Scores High Stakes
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Explicit
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