The Computer Game Show TCGS

James is back!
This week: Everything announced at Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Take-Two lays off 5% of staff, Embracer is splitting up into three companies(?), game emulators enter the iOS App Store, developers are concerned about live-service games, and the Fallout TV show gets a second season.
Also: the tattoo bet gets serious as we find out what Mat and James are getting, and where.
Games discussed: Harold Halibut, Pepper Grinder, Inscryption, Rise of the Rōnin, The Witness, Cat Quest 2, Return to Grace.
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James is still away, so making his TCGS debut this week is Deputy Editorial Director of Gamer Network, Tom Orry! (Also the host of the Best Games Ever Podcast)
This week: announcements from the ‘Triple-i’ showcase, BAFTA winners, Shadow the Hedgehog, Star Wars Outlaws gets a release date (and locks DLC behind the $110 premium edition), and lots of people are playing Fallout games this week.
Also: the hassle of playing old games, being sad, washing legs, and how DOES Sean finish games?
Games discussed: Botany Manor, The Wreck, Destiny 2, Returnal.
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This week: GAME staff told to expect redundancies, IGN report on toxic workplace culture at Deck Nine, Hellblade 2 will be 30fps on consoles and their co-founder leaves, CEX is now repairing retro consoles, Xbox sets up game preservation team, and Ross Scott launches Stop Killing Games campaign 
Also: bum wiping, Inspector Gadget, games that define our personas, bands we’ve found through games, have high-scores had their day, and so much more!!
Games discussed: The Wreck, PGA Tour: Road to the Masters, Balatro, Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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This week: Sega makes big layoffs, Gearbox is bought, Baldur’s Gate 4 isn’t happening, a new digital Xbox leaks, and Big Phil clearly wants a portable Xbox to happen.
Also: Mario design decisions, live service games, big theft, wine, and more.
Games discussed: Open Roads, Atari 400 Mini, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Bulwark: The Falconeer Chronicles, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2.
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This week: GTA 6 may slip to 2026, Amy Hennig's new Marvel game gets a banging trailer, Resi 9 could go open-world, and Capcom responds to criticism of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s paid DLC and performance issues.
Also: cringey games, 3 Body Problem, guest suggestions, and more!
Games discussed: Dragon’s Dogma 2, HELLDIVERS 2, Rise of the Rōnin, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Apple Vision Pro.
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This week: PS5 specs leak, PS VR2 production is paused, we get to see a cancelled live-service Spider-Man game, Helldivers 2 is still doing well, and Balatro is coming to iPhone to end all our lives. 
Also: introducing people to cool things, where is James’ on-screen debut, currys, root beer, and more!
Games discussed: Princess Peach: Showtime!, Balatro, Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
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