Ryan Cobain
@ryancobain.bsky.social
Bad Sneakers and a Pina Colada!
5 hours. Get your snacks, get your beer, listen to 4 men talk nonsense about games and then get annoyed and rave about it and then jump back on board for the next year of pods… @tcgs.co never change, lads, never change.
483: Game of the Year 2025
Here. We. Go.
It’s time to decide the TCGS Game of the Year for 2025.
🎧 Podcast: plinkhq.com/i/1100170036...
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/e7usEG5xXPc
🤝 Patreon: patreon.com/tcgs
(Remember: as always, this episode is audio only, so there’s no video version to watch.)
Here. We. Go.
It’s time to decide the TCGS Game of the Year for 2025.
🎧 Podcast: plinkhq.com/i/1100170036...
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/e7usEG5xXPc
🤝 Patreon: patreon.com/tcgs
(Remember: as always, this episode is audio only, so there’s no video version to watch.)
December 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
5 hours. Get your snacks, get your beer, listen to 4 men talk nonsense about games and then get annoyed and rave about it and then jump back on board for the next year of pods… @tcgs.co never change, lads, never change.
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For our 5th anniversary, @kinmoku.bsky.social created a new version of our logo featuring our giant heads! Thanks so much to loyal discord moderator @betamaxbandit.bsky.social for a very thoughtful gesture.
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
For our 5th anniversary, @kinmoku.bsky.social created a new version of our logo featuring our giant heads! Thanks so much to loyal discord moderator @betamaxbandit.bsky.social for a very thoughtful gesture.
The work VGC has been doing for the last 5 years has been incredible. Some of the best games journalism, some of the funniest moments and you get this stuff… well worth a few quid a month. Or more…
Scalpers are ruining the retro game market.
This month on CVG, @jordanmiddler.bsky.social, @scully1888.bsky.social and @andyrobinson.bsky.social reminisce about when collecting games wasn't so expensive.
Out now: www.patreon.com/posts/142592...
This month on CVG, @jordanmiddler.bsky.social, @scully1888.bsky.social and @andyrobinson.bsky.social reminisce about when collecting games wasn't so expensive.
Out now: www.patreon.com/posts/142592...
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The work VGC has been doing for the last 5 years has been incredible. Some of the best games journalism, some of the funniest moments and you get this stuff… well worth a few quid a month. Or more…
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Cloud streaming has officially ‘arrived’ on PlayStation Portal devices today, after being in beta for a year.
The new update lets PS Plus Premium subscribers also stream select digital games they own in their PS5 library.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-a...
The new update lets PS Plus Premium subscribers also stream select digital games they own in their PS5 library.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-a...
After a year in beta, cloud streaming officially ‘arrives’ on PlayStation Portal today | VGC
Players can now stream certain digital games from their own library…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Cloud streaming has officially ‘arrived’ on PlayStation Portal devices today, after being in beta for a year.
The new update lets PS Plus Premium subscribers also stream select digital games they own in their PS5 library.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-a...
The new update lets PS Plus Premium subscribers also stream select digital games they own in their PS5 library.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-a...
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More than 1,200 video game journalists have left major publications in the past two years, and not returned to the media, according to data supplied to VGC.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-th...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-th...
More than 1,200 games journalists have left the media in the last two years | VGC
According to Press Engine data, the global pool of games journalists has shrunk by 25%
www.videogameschronicle.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
More than 1,200 video game journalists have left major publications in the past two years, and not returned to the media, according to data supplied to VGC.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-th...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-th...
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Sean’s back, and we’re recording the podcast TONIGHT.
Watch us record this week’s episode of The Computer Game Show live on Twitch from 20:45 BST at twitch.tv/TCGSco
Send feedback/questions at tcgs.co
Watch us record this week’s episode of The Computer Game Show live on Twitch from 20:45 BST at twitch.tv/TCGSco
Send feedback/questions at tcgs.co
October 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Sean’s back, and we’re recording the podcast TONIGHT.
Watch us record this week’s episode of The Computer Game Show live on Twitch from 20:45 BST at twitch.tv/TCGSco
Send feedback/questions at tcgs.co
Watch us record this week’s episode of The Computer Game Show live on Twitch from 20:45 BST at twitch.tv/TCGSco
Send feedback/questions at tcgs.co
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🚨New ep!🚨
Our wonderful Collab with David Turner of The Computer Game Show is out NOW!
Once again a huge thank you to him and you can check the episode out here on YouTube
youtu.be/m9gwdvgD3i8?...
Or look for it on your pod platform of choice :
open.spotify.com/episode/1gxV...
Our wonderful Collab with David Turner of The Computer Game Show is out NOW!
Once again a huge thank you to him and you can check the episode out here on YouTube
youtu.be/m9gwdvgD3i8?...
Or look for it on your pod platform of choice :
open.spotify.com/episode/1gxV...
September 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🚨New ep!🚨
Our wonderful Collab with David Turner of The Computer Game Show is out NOW!
Once again a huge thank you to him and you can check the episode out here on YouTube
youtu.be/m9gwdvgD3i8?...
Or look for it on your pod platform of choice :
open.spotify.com/episode/1gxV...
Our wonderful Collab with David Turner of The Computer Game Show is out NOW!
Once again a huge thank you to him and you can check the episode out here on YouTube
youtu.be/m9gwdvgD3i8?...
Or look for it on your pod platform of choice :
open.spotify.com/episode/1gxV...
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An hour-long Direct sounds great until you realise 45 minutes of that will be Sakurai coming back on again to give a lecture on how acceleration works
Nintendo has confirmed that this Friday’s Nintendo Direct will be its longest ever, outside of a console unveiling.
vgc.news/news/nintend...
vgc.news/news/nintend...
Nintendo confirms this week’s general Direct is its longest ever | VGC
September 12’s general direct will include around an hour of Switch and Switch 2 news…
vgc.news
September 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
An hour-long Direct sounds great until you realise 45 minutes of that will be Sakurai coming back on again to give a lecture on how acceleration works
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Masahiro Sakurai revealed the first Kirby Air Riders details in an extensive Nintendo Direct today, and explained why he decided to create the sequel, which releases November 20.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sakurai...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sakurai...
Sakurai explains why he’s making Kirby Air Riders, breaks down gameplay | VGC
The Switch 2 racer will release on November 20…
www.videogameschronicle.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Masahiro Sakurai revealed the first Kirby Air Riders details in an extensive Nintendo Direct today, and explained why he decided to create the sequel, which releases November 20.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sakurai...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sakurai...
Well… that’s why they aren’t asking for permission. Money above all. Shocking.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
August 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Well… that’s why they aren’t asking for permission. Money above all. Shocking.
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Heya! After 10 months without full-time work, I am still eagerly seeking employment. Find some details about me below 👇
I'm seeking writing, editing, PR, community management, or video editing roles. DM for more details, or email nathanellmedia@gmail.com 👋
Please RT, thanks so much folks!
I'm seeking writing, editing, PR, community management, or video editing roles. DM for more details, or email nathanellmedia@gmail.com 👋
Please RT, thanks so much folks!
August 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Heya! After 10 months without full-time work, I am still eagerly seeking employment. Find some details about me below 👇
I'm seeking writing, editing, PR, community management, or video editing roles. DM for more details, or email nathanellmedia@gmail.com 👋
Please RT, thanks so much folks!
I'm seeking writing, editing, PR, community management, or video editing roles. DM for more details, or email nathanellmedia@gmail.com 👋
Please RT, thanks so much folks!
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We’re recording a pod tonight!
Watch us record the show live on Twitch from 20:45 BST at twitch.tv/TCGSco
Send feedback/questions to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Watch us record the show live on Twitch from 20:45 BST at twitch.tv/TCGSco
Send feedback/questions to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
We’re recording a pod tonight!
Watch us record the show live on Twitch from 20:45 BST at twitch.tv/TCGSco
Send feedback/questions to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Watch us record the show live on Twitch from 20:45 BST at twitch.tv/TCGSco
Send feedback/questions to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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459: Music Start Going
Job cuts, cancellations and changes at Xbox, plus: Death Stranding 2, PEAK, Another Code: Recollection, Two Point Museum, Zenless Zone Zero, Rematch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Walkabout Mini Golf VR, and more!
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
Job cuts, cancellations and changes at Xbox, plus: Death Stranding 2, PEAK, Another Code: Recollection, Two Point Museum, Zenless Zone Zero, Rematch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Walkabout Mini Golf VR, and more!
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
July 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
459: Music Start Going
Job cuts, cancellations and changes at Xbox, plus: Death Stranding 2, PEAK, Another Code: Recollection, Two Point Museum, Zenless Zone Zero, Rematch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Walkabout Mini Golf VR, and more!
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
Job cuts, cancellations and changes at Xbox, plus: Death Stranding 2, PEAK, Another Code: Recollection, Two Point Museum, Zenless Zone Zero, Rematch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Walkabout Mini Golf VR, and more!
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
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Prolific port studio says any 60fps Xbox Series S game will ‘easily port’ to Nintendo Switch 2. "Likewise, a 30 FPS Series S game that’s GPU-bound should also port well."
vgc.news/news/prolifi...
vgc.news/news/prolifi...
Prolific port studio says any 60fps Xbox Series S game will ‘easily port’ to Nintendo Switch 2 | VGC
Virtuos compares Switch 2 power to Xbox Series S…
vgc.news
July 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Prolific port studio says any 60fps Xbox Series S game will ‘easily port’ to Nintendo Switch 2. "Likewise, a 30 FPS Series S game that’s GPU-bound should also port well."
vgc.news/news/prolifi...
vgc.news/news/prolifi...
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Hey, listen! ⚔️
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets an epic symphonic upgrade with Hero of Time, which has been repressed for @iam8bit.com's 20th anniversary.
Shop now on the IGN Store: bit.ly/43rhbAa
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets an epic symphonic upgrade with Hero of Time, which has been repressed for @iam8bit.com's 20th anniversary.
Shop now on the IGN Store: bit.ly/43rhbAa
May 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Hey, listen! ⚔️
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets an epic symphonic upgrade with Hero of Time, which has been repressed for @iam8bit.com's 20th anniversary.
Shop now on the IGN Store: bit.ly/43rhbAa
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets an epic symphonic upgrade with Hero of Time, which has been repressed for @iam8bit.com's 20th anniversary.
Shop now on the IGN Store: bit.ly/43rhbAa
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Trump advisers said that the tariffs changes were all part of a plan from a master negotiator.
The changes came after cabinet secretaries had to essentially slip into the Oval Office, push Trump to make the change and make sure he posted pausing them. bit.ly/4lCMhwZ
The changes came after cabinet secretaries had to essentially slip into the Oval Office, push Trump to make the change and make sure he posted pausing them. bit.ly/4lCMhwZ
Exclusive | Trump Advisers Took Advantage of Navarro’s Absence to Push for Tariff Pause
The alliance between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick illustrates how fast things can change inside the White House.
bit.ly
April 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Trump advisers said that the tariffs changes were all part of a plan from a master negotiator.
The changes came after cabinet secretaries had to essentially slip into the Oval Office, push Trump to make the change and make sure he posted pausing them. bit.ly/4lCMhwZ
The changes came after cabinet secretaries had to essentially slip into the Oval Office, push Trump to make the change and make sure he posted pausing them. bit.ly/4lCMhwZ
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"All of these things that sound like cliches are actually really important. If you’re walking down the street and someone grabs you and says 'You’re illegal' and wants to send you to El Salvador, you have the right to a fair trial. That’s the essence of democracy."
The Declaration of Independence's warning for Trump
"The king violated their rights time and time again, and he basically 'un-kinged' himself."
www.publicnotice.co
April 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"All of these things that sound like cliches are actually really important. If you’re walking down the street and someone grabs you and says 'You’re illegal' and wants to send you to El Salvador, you have the right to a fair trial. That’s the essence of democracy."
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Xbox boss Phil Spencer has reiterated plans to support Switch 2: ‘I’m a big believer in what Nintendo means’
vgc.news/news/xbox-bo...
vgc.news/news/xbox-bo...
Xbox boss Phil Spencer reiterates Switch 2 support: ‘I’m a big believer in Nintendo’ | VGC
Xbox supporting Nintendo is “an important part of our future”…
vgc.news
April 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has reiterated plans to support Switch 2: ‘I’m a big believer in what Nintendo means’
vgc.news/news/xbox-bo...
vgc.news/news/xbox-bo...
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447: Now Price Goes Up
Blue Prince, Haste, Dragon Tycoon 4, Trump's tariffs, Microsoft boycotts, more Switch 2 cartridge updates, and Bungie fully shows off Marathon, favourite British games, console launches, crisp flavours, and more.
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
Blue Prince, Haste, Dragon Tycoon 4, Trump's tariffs, Microsoft boycotts, more Switch 2 cartridge updates, and Bungie fully shows off Marathon, favourite British games, console launches, crisp flavours, and more.
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
April 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
447: Now Price Goes Up
Blue Prince, Haste, Dragon Tycoon 4, Trump's tariffs, Microsoft boycotts, more Switch 2 cartridge updates, and Bungie fully shows off Marathon, favourite British games, console launches, crisp flavours, and more.
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
Blue Prince, Haste, Dragon Tycoon 4, Trump's tariffs, Microsoft boycotts, more Switch 2 cartridge updates, and Bungie fully shows off Marathon, favourite British games, console launches, crisp flavours, and more.
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
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Désiré Doué & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reminded us what a proper winger should play like, but why do we seem to be seeing less of them?
Marcus, Jim & Andy discuss that on this week's Mailbag.
Plus, who makes our Mount Rushmore of football s***houses? 👇
lnk.to/ramble
Marcus, Jim & Andy discuss that on this week's Mailbag.
Plus, who makes our Mount Rushmore of football s***houses? 👇
lnk.to/ramble
Football Ramble
The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League and beyond for football fans who don't take the w...
lnk.to
April 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Désiré Doué & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reminded us what a proper winger should play like, but why do we seem to be seeing less of them?
Marcus, Jim & Andy discuss that on this week's Mailbag.
Plus, who makes our Mount Rushmore of football s***houses? 👇
lnk.to/ramble
Marcus, Jim & Andy discuss that on this week's Mailbag.
Plus, who makes our Mount Rushmore of football s***houses? 👇
lnk.to/ramble
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Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has seemingly made a subtle comment on Nintendo's decision not to include Welcome Tour with Switch 2 for free, by highlighting the success of Wii Sports.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/reggie-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/reggie-...
Reggie Fils-Aime seemingly weighs in on Switch 2 Welcome Tour debate by highlighting the success of Wii Sports | VGC
The former Nintendo boss has subtly commented on the Switch 2’s lack of a pack-in game…
www.videogameschronicle.com
April 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has seemingly made a subtle comment on Nintendo's decision not to include Welcome Tour with Switch 2 for free, by highlighting the success of Wii Sports.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/reggie-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/reggie-...
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446: Switch 2 Unveiled
We discuss everything announced at last week’s Switch 2 Direct, including the hardware, games, features, price and more.
And to celebrate our 9th birthday last week, we have more than an hour of listener questions!
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
We discuss everything announced at last week’s Switch 2 Direct, including the hardware, games, features, price and more.
And to celebrate our 9th birthday last week, we have more than an hour of listener questions!
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
April 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
446: Switch 2 Unveiled
We discuss everything announced at last week’s Switch 2 Direct, including the hardware, games, features, price and more.
And to celebrate our 9th birthday last week, we have more than an hour of listener questions!
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
We discuss everything announced at last week’s Switch 2 Direct, including the hardware, games, features, price and more.
And to celebrate our 9th birthday last week, we have more than an hour of listener questions!
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and podcast services.
Always forget this place exists…
April 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Always forget this place exists…
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Hades 2 will be a Nintendo Switch 2 console exclusive at launch, its developer says.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hades-2...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hades-2...
Hades 2 will be a Nintendo Switch 2 console exclusive at launch | VGC
The roguelike sequel will eventually come to other platforms…
www.videogameschronicle.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Hades 2 will be a Nintendo Switch 2 console exclusive at launch, its developer says.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hades-2...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hades-2...
If you’re not supporting VGC, sort yourself out. It’s well worth supporting or at least sub to the free pod. Good, honest, fair and professional content from Scotland’s own Jordan Middler and Chris Scullion, ably led by Andy Robinson. Good guys!!
VGC's Patreon has expanded, offering more podcasts, videos, and on-site benefits for members.
Learn more about how you can support VGC.
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Learn more about how you can support VGC.
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April 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If you’re not supporting VGC, sort yourself out. It’s well worth supporting or at least sub to the free pod. Good, honest, fair and professional content from Scotland’s own Jordan Middler and Chris Scullion, ably led by Andy Robinson. Good guys!!