Aches & Games podcast
@achesandgames.bsky.social
A relaxed monthly check-in with two mid-40s gamers, talking #gaming & more. New #podcast every 1st Friday of the month.
Account run by @gileswentwest.bsky.social
Account run by @gileswentwest.bsky.social
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Our (Aches &) Games of 2025 - an A&G special episode
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🚨It's live!🚨
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
All charaded out? Food coma properly kicking in?
Unwind with us for an hour or so and our top 5 games that we played in 2025 🎮. #Gaming
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Unwind with us for an hour or so and our top 5 games that we played in 2025 🎮. #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
Our (Aches &) Games of 2025 - an A&G special episode
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December 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
All charaded out? Food coma properly kicking in?
Unwind with us for an hour or so and our top 5 games that we played in 2025 🎮. #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
Unwind with us for an hour or so and our top 5 games that we played in 2025 🎮. #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
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🚨It's live!🚨
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
Our (Aches &) Games of 2025 - an A&G special episode
open.spotify.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🚨It's live!🚨
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
🚨It's live!🚨
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
Our (Aches &) Games of 2025 - an A&G special episode
open.spotify.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🚨It's live!🚨
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
Move over "The Game Awards", it's the Aches & Games "Top 5 games that we each played this year, regardless of when they were released, 2025" special!
Ok, we'll work on the name. Enjoy! #Gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/0jMe...
A special episode?
With a 🚨mystery guest🚨?
Focused on our favourite 5 games of the year*?
Dropping Monday 🎁.
There's no better time to subscribe.
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.
#Gaming
*Games we _played_ in 2025
With a 🚨mystery guest🚨?
Focused on our favourite 5 games of the year*?
Dropping Monday 🎁.
There's no better time to subscribe.
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.
#Gaming
*Games we _played_ in 2025
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
A special episode?
With a 🚨mystery guest🚨?
Focused on our favourite 5 games of the year*?
Dropping Monday 🎁.
There's no better time to subscribe.
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.
#Gaming
*Games we _played_ in 2025
With a 🚨mystery guest🚨?
Focused on our favourite 5 games of the year*?
Dropping Monday 🎁.
There's no better time to subscribe.
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.
#Gaming
*Games we _played_ in 2025
🚨Brand new episode🚨
Reviews of Double Fine's Keeper, Alan Wake 2 (2023), Motorsport Manager (2016!) and more. Plus: what else we've been playing; James' dice with death at a fireworks display and Giles goes early on the Christmas festivities. #gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/1vXC...
Reviews of Double Fine's Keeper, Alan Wake 2 (2023), Motorsport Manager (2016!) and more. Plus: what else we've been playing; James' dice with death at a fireworks display and Giles goes early on the Christmas festivities. #gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/1vXC...
December 25 / Keeper - did this plucky lighthouse leave us beaming?
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December 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🚨Brand new episode🚨
Reviews of Double Fine's Keeper, Alan Wake 2 (2023), Motorsport Manager (2016!) and more. Plus: what else we've been playing; James' dice with death at a fireworks display and Giles goes early on the Christmas festivities. #gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/1vXC...
Reviews of Double Fine's Keeper, Alan Wake 2 (2023), Motorsport Manager (2016!) and more. Plus: what else we've been playing; James' dice with death at a fireworks display and Giles goes early on the Christmas festivities. #gaming
open.spotify.com/episode/1vXC...
Had no idea 11-11 was on PS Plus but it's well worth a try before it leaves mid December). A unique & gorgeous look, and a moving and thought provoking story of war.
I played it this month and will talk about it on the next pod. Try it! GN.
www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/11...
I played it this month and will talk about it on the next pod. Try it! GN.
www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/11...
Another PS Plus Extra Game Expires in December 2025
20 days left to play 11-11
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November 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Had no idea 11-11 was on PS Plus but it's well worth a try before it leaves mid December). A unique & gorgeous look, and a moving and thought provoking story of war.
I played it this month and will talk about it on the next pod. Try it! GN.
www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/11...
I played it this month and will talk about it on the next pod. Try it! GN.
www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/11...
This month's SubClub game was the weird and possibly wonderful #Indika.
Check out what we thought... youtu.be/KH3Oy8Flncc
Check out what we thought... youtu.be/KH3Oy8Flncc
Indika : review face off! The best nun-based game we've ever played? #gaming #gamereviews #podcast
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November 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This month's SubClub game was the weird and possibly wonderful #Indika.
Check out what we thought... youtu.be/KH3Oy8Flncc
Check out what we thought... youtu.be/KH3Oy8Flncc
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Xbox Partner Preview is confirmed for November 20th at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM UK. It will include 007 First Light, Tides of Annihilation, Reanimal, and other games. All games featured at Xbox Partner Preview will be Xbox Play Anywhere titles
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Xbox Partner Preview is confirmed for November 20th at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM UK. It will include 007 First Light, Tides of Annihilation, Reanimal, and other games. All games featured at Xbox Partner Preview will be Xbox Play Anywhere titles
So James REALLY liked Clair Obscur then huh? #gaming #gamereviews #podcast #vlog #nospoilers
Full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple podcasts or your usual app.
Full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple podcasts or your usual app.
November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
So James REALLY liked Clair Obscur then huh? #gaming #gamereviews #podcast #vlog #nospoilers
Full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple podcasts or your usual app.
Full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple podcasts or your usual app.
Two years, where does the time go eh?
Sure, that might be "over 45 in pod years" but we're just getting started.
Reviews, chat, fun times & a warm welcome await you. First Friday every month - on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts or your usual app. #Gaming
Sure, that might be "over 45 in pod years" but we're just getting started.
Reviews, chat, fun times & a warm welcome await you. First Friday every month - on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts or your usual app. #Gaming
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Two years, where does the time go eh?
Sure, that might be "over 45 in pod years" but we're just getting started.
Reviews, chat, fun times & a warm welcome await you. First Friday every month - on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts or your usual app. #Gaming
Sure, that might be "over 45 in pod years" but we're just getting started.
Reviews, chat, fun times & a warm welcome await you. First Friday every month - on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts or your usual app. #Gaming
Our #SubClub game for November is the gorgeous Keeper by the brilliant minds at Double Fine.
We'll be playing via #XboxGamePass and discussing next month. Let us know what you think too!
We'll be playing via #XboxGamePass and discussing next month. Let us know what you think too!
November 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Our #SubClub game for November is the gorgeous Keeper by the brilliant minds at Double Fine.
We'll be playing via #XboxGamePass and discussing next month. Let us know what you think too!
We'll be playing via #XboxGamePass and discussing next month. Let us know what you think too!
🚨Brand new episode alert🚨 where:
☑️we compare thoughts on the weird (and wonderful?) Indika
☑️ God of War Ragnorok defies Giles' expectations (in a bad way)
☑️ James completes his Expedition 33
And lots more. On Spotify or your usual apps
open.spotify.com/episode/6FTb...
☑️we compare thoughts on the weird (and wonderful?) Indika
☑️ God of War Ragnorok defies Giles' expectations (in a bad way)
☑️ James completes his Expedition 33
And lots more. On Spotify or your usual apps
open.spotify.com/episode/6FTb...
November 25 / Indika - weird, but wonderful?
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November 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🚨Brand new episode alert🚨 where:
☑️we compare thoughts on the weird (and wonderful?) Indika
☑️ God of War Ragnorok defies Giles' expectations (in a bad way)
☑️ James completes his Expedition 33
And lots more. On Spotify or your usual apps
open.spotify.com/episode/6FTb...
☑️we compare thoughts on the weird (and wonderful?) Indika
☑️ God of War Ragnorok defies Giles' expectations (in a bad way)
☑️ James completes his Expedition 33
And lots more. On Spotify or your usual apps
open.spotify.com/episode/6FTb...
Not bad if you're yet to play Stray (it's good!) but a pretty weak month for anyone who previously got it Day 1 through Extra.
Your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November:
🐈 Stray
⛐ EA Sports WRC 24
👑 Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
All playable from Nov 4. Full details: play.st/3WOddyZ
🐈 Stray
⛐ EA Sports WRC 24
👑 Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
All playable from Nov 4. Full details: play.st/3WOddyZ
October 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Not bad if you're yet to play Stray (it's good!) but a pretty weak month for anyone who previously got it Day 1 through Extra.
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Don't let anyone tell you you're not skilled enough to enjoy Ninja Gaiden 4 - I'm near-incompetent yet having an absolute blast with Xbox's hack 'n' slash www.eurogamer.net/dont-let-any...
October 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Don't let anyone tell you you're not skilled enough to enjoy Ninja Gaiden 4 - I'm near-incompetent yet having an absolute blast with Xbox's hack 'n' slash www.eurogamer.net/dont-let-any...
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As the dust settles, perhaps Microsoft's real goal is to ween us off "Day One"?
@gileswentwest.bsky.social breaks down his theory and thoughts on the recent changes to #XboxGamePass.
achesandgames.co.uk/2025/10/15/x...
@gileswentwest.bsky.social breaks down his theory and thoughts on the recent changes to #XboxGamePass.
achesandgames.co.uk/2025/10/15/x...
Xbox Hard Pass? My take on Microsoft’s latest misstep -
What just happened? As they rudely chose to announce just after we’d recorded October’s episode, Xbox ripped up the previous rules of its Game Pass subscription. For understandable reasons, the headli...
achesandgames.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
As the dust settles, perhaps Microsoft's real goal is to ween us off "Day One"?
@gileswentwest.bsky.social breaks down his theory and thoughts on the recent changes to #XboxGamePass.
achesandgames.co.uk/2025/10/15/x...
@gileswentwest.bsky.social breaks down his theory and thoughts on the recent changes to #XboxGamePass.
achesandgames.co.uk/2025/10/15/x...
As the dust settles, perhaps Microsoft's real goal is to ween us off "Day One"?
@gileswentwest.bsky.social breaks down his theory and thoughts on the recent changes to #XboxGamePass.
achesandgames.co.uk/2025/10/15/x...
@gileswentwest.bsky.social breaks down his theory and thoughts on the recent changes to #XboxGamePass.
achesandgames.co.uk/2025/10/15/x...
Xbox Hard Pass? My take on Microsoft’s latest misstep -
What just happened? As they rudely chose to announce just after we’d recorded October’s episode, Xbox ripped up the previous rules of its Game Pass subscription. For understandable reasons, the headli...
achesandgames.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
As the dust settles, perhaps Microsoft's real goal is to ween us off "Day One"?
@gileswentwest.bsky.social breaks down his theory and thoughts on the recent changes to #XboxGamePass.
achesandgames.co.uk/2025/10/15/x...
@gileswentwest.bsky.social breaks down his theory and thoughts on the recent changes to #XboxGamePass.
achesandgames.co.uk/2025/10/15/x...
Saddest game of the year? Well not for James!
Full October episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube now.
Full October episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube now.
October 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Saddest game of the year? Well not for James!
Full October episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube now.
Full October episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube now.
Brand new episode out now, featuring:
Shark surfing, wine tasting, movie reviewing, Calicorn herding, belated Clair Obscuring, God of War ranting & more!
(and recorded before Xbox decided to bazooka themselves in the foot 🤦)
open.spotify.com/episode/6YW6...
Shark surfing, wine tasting, movie reviewing, Calicorn herding, belated Clair Obscuring, God of War ranting & more!
(and recorded before Xbox decided to bazooka themselves in the foot 🤦)
open.spotify.com/episode/6YW6...
October 25 / Sword of the Sea - the sublime and the ridiculous?
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October 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Brand new episode out now, featuring:
Shark surfing, wine tasting, movie reviewing, Calicorn herding, belated Clair Obscuring, God of War ranting & more!
(and recorded before Xbox decided to bazooka themselves in the foot 🤦)
open.spotify.com/episode/6YW6...
Shark surfing, wine tasting, movie reviewing, Calicorn herding, belated Clair Obscuring, God of War ranting & more!
(and recorded before Xbox decided to bazooka themselves in the foot 🤦)
open.spotify.com/episode/6YW6...
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Xbox Ally X priced at £799 in the UK, according to an email from UK retailer Currys to customers 🙃
September 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Xbox Ally X priced at £799 in the UK, according to an email from UK retailer Currys to customers 🙃
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September 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Lots of love for #PrinceofPersiaTheLostCrown this month.
Every month we pick a game off either PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass and talk about that PLUS what else we've been doing, watching and playing.
Fancy giving us a listen? 🤞
Every month we pick a game off either PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass and talk about that PLUS what else we've been doing, watching and playing.
Fancy giving us a listen? 🤞
September 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Lots of love for #PrinceofPersiaTheLostCrown this month.
Every month we pick a game off either PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass and talk about that PLUS what else we've been doing, watching and playing.
Fancy giving us a listen? 🤞
Every month we pick a game off either PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass and talk about that PLUS what else we've been doing, watching and playing.
Fancy giving us a listen? 🤞
🚨New episode time🚨
Chatting Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, KPop Demon Hunters, owl shortages & 90's one hit wonders Kris Kross (really).
Plus what we've been playing, watching & doing this month and more. On Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and your usual apps.
open.spotify.com/episode/4UP5...
Chatting Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, KPop Demon Hunters, owl shortages & 90's one hit wonders Kris Kross (really).
Plus what we've been playing, watching & doing this month and more. On Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and your usual apps.
open.spotify.com/episode/4UP5...
September 25 / Prince of Persia - lost crowns & found hard
open.spotify.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🚨New episode time🚨
Chatting Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, KPop Demon Hunters, owl shortages & 90's one hit wonders Kris Kross (really).
Plus what we've been playing, watching & doing this month and more. On Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and your usual apps.
open.spotify.com/episode/4UP5...
Chatting Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, KPop Demon Hunters, owl shortages & 90's one hit wonders Kris Kross (really).
Plus what we've been playing, watching & doing this month and more. On Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and your usual apps.
open.spotify.com/episode/4UP5...
If you've not played Psychonauts 2 and have PS Plus you are in for a treat - fantastic game!
Here are our PS Plus Monthly games for September www.eurogamer.net/here-are-our...
August 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If you've not played Psychonauts 2 and have PS Plus you are in for a treat - fantastic game!