Swapping Joysticks

Ben Austwick & Ed Nightingale
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Swapping Joysticks is your home for LGBTQIA+ gaming content presented by Twitch streamer Ben Austwick (BiggusBennus) and games journalist Ed Nightingale (ed_nights).

  1. JUN 26

    Death Stranding 2, Lies of P: Overture DLC, The Alters, Fast Fusion – Swapping Joysticks

    It’s been a little while since our last regular episode, but we’re back and there’s plenty to catch up on. We’ve both been fully immersed in Death Stranding 2, and we’re loving every minute of it. Ed has also wrapped up the Lies of P DLC, Overture, and has been enjoying Fast Fusion on the Switch 2. Meanwhile, Ben’s found his next cosy obsession in Fantasy Life i, and he’s also really into The Alters. Lots of games, lots of thoughts - let’s dive in. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:50 - Death Stranding 2 00:20:10 - Maestro VR 00:25:32 - Lies of P: Overture DLC & the 'Soulslike' genre 00:39:55 - The Alters 00:52:10 - Fantasy Life i 00:57:10 - Fast Fusion 01:01:24 - What you've been playing 01:09:40 - News: Mario Kart World's update & other news 01:15:30 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

    1h 17m

  2. JUN 12

    Switch 2 Review: Nintendo Finally Got It Right – Swapping Joysticks

    We've had the Switch 2 in our hands for a week, so what do we think? Is the hardware up to scratch? Is Mario Kart World's open world a waste of time? Why would anyone play the Welcome Tour? Tune in and find out! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:15 - Initial console impressions & Welcome Tour 00:37:54 - Mario Kart World 00:53:17 - Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 01:02:43 - What you think   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

    1h 12m

  3. MAY 16

    Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Already Game of the Year Material? - Swapping Joysticks

    We're back to regular episodes, and this week we're chatting about just how impressive Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is. Ben's only just reached Act 2, so no spoilers here - just a relaxed look at what makes the game stand out so far. We also talk about South of Midnight, the chaos of Grandma, No!, and the stylish Neon-Noir vibes of The Precinct. Plus, a quick round-up of what you've been playing and a few headlines from the week. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:13 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:39:27 - Grandma, No! 00:43:56 - The Precinct 00:56:05 - South of Midnight 01:03:16 - What you've been playing 01:14:30 - Gaming news (speedrun) 01:20:00 - Twitter **** of the Week 01:21:40 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com    ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus   ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

    1h 24m

  4. MAY 9

    30 Hours with Death Stranding 2 – Our Exclusive Kojima Productions Deep Dive! - Swapping Joysticks

    We're back and we’ve got something special. Ed just returned from Japan, where he spent 30 hours playing Death Stranding 2. We've got exclusive details and fresh impressions you won’t hear anywhere else. He also got time with the Switch 2, but let’s be honest - you’re here for Kojima. 00:00:00 - Intro & catch up 00:10:44 - Death Stranding 2 hands-on impressions 00:44:36 - Switch 2 hands-on impressions 01:27:07 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com   ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus  ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

    1h 31m

  5. MAR 27

    GDC Special - Phantom Blade Zero, Sunderfolk, Clair Obscur & more! - Swapping Joysticks

    Ed is back from San Francisco with plenty to share about his time at GDC! From the games he played to the developers he interviewed, there's a lot to cover. Plus, he'll be sharing his thoughts on the city itself - the bars, the clubs, and of course, all the gaming. Tune in for the full rundown!  Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing!   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus   ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

    58 min

  6. FEB 28

    Elden Ring Nightreign with Doms Roundtable - Swapping Joysticks

    We’re back with a special episode featuring Elden Ring expert (and gaming aficionado) Doms Roundtable! Both Ed and Dom attended an exclusive Nightreign preview event recently, and they’re here to share everything they learned. Plus, we dive into the art of creating in-depth video guides for challenging games, chat about Final Fantasy 7, and discuss the most exciting upcoming releases of the year!   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com    ▼ Dom's links ▼ ● Follow on YouTube - http://youtube.com/domsroundtable ● Follow on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/domsroundtable ● Follow on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/domsroundtable.bsky.social   ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus   ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

    1h 13m

  7. JAN 24

    Xbox Developer Direct 2025, Returnal, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth

    We're recording this live following the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 and we go through all the games mentioned there. Also, Ed's been playing Returnal, Metroid Other M, Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon, and Ben discusses Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:44 - Ninja Gaiden 4 00:13:36 - South of Midnight 00:19:02 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:26:30 - DOOM The Dark Ages 00:41:40 - Metroid: Other M 00:48:09 - Returnal 00:51:15 - Yakuza 7 Like a Dragon, The Man Who Erased His Name, Infinite Wealth 01:13:17 - What you've been playing 01:24:28 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

    1h 27m

  8. JAN 17

    All aboard the Nintendo Switch 2 hype train!

    It's time for an emergency podcast that's luckily at the same time we do our normal podcast and of course there is only one thing to talk about - the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2! We delve into that trailer, what we'd like to see, what we expect, and a whole lot more. Plus, we talk about what you thought of the trailer! No chapters, it's Switch 2 from start to finish   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights

    1h 23m
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Swapping Joysticks is your home for LGBTQIA+ gaming content presented by Twitch streamer Ben Austwick (BiggusBennus) and games journalist Ed Nightingale (ed_nights).

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  • Creator
    Ben Austwick & Ed Nightingale
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Swapping Joysticks