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GamerTalkz

By Michael Giles

Hey there! GamerTalkz is a monthly chat show where 4 friends have a casual chat about video games. We look at the month's biggest releases, shine the light on some interesting Indie titles & everything in between!
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May 2024

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May 2024

May 2024

For this months episode both Busta and Dunk are missing. As a result, the remaining trio attempt to talk about more games including Dead Island 2, Homeworld 3, Paper Mario, Open Roads, Cities Skylines 2 & more. Aside from the few notable releases in May, their is also plenty of indie goodness plus a new "shine the spotlight"

May 01, 202401:19:60
April 2024

April 2024

With GeographicCactus, Busta & Dunk all missing this month, High_Arcade & Pookievision were tasked with looking over some of the games releasing in April including Sandland, Broken Roads & Stellar Blade. They opted to try a video recording, which explains the weird footage (Apologies for the intro)
Apr 08, 202401:45:16
March 2024

March 2024

For our March episode, the usual 4 are joined once again by Dunk for a chat & look at what's coming in March. Topics of discussion include Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game, Rise of the Ronin & Dragons Dogma 2 among others. John updates on his progress in Spiderman 2 & the guys have a chat about VR headsets . There's also an indie spotlight & a few other tidbits to keep us going


Mar 01, 202401:23:12
February 2024

February 2024

This month the fab four are back together to take a look at February's offerings including Suicide Squad: Kill. the Justice League & Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. February's indie spotlight holds some hidden gems too
Feb 01, 202401:40:46
January 2024

January 2024

As we return for 2024, John, Andy & Dunk are all missing for various reasons. Instead Mikey & Nick are here to chat about a few of January's releases including Tekken 8 & Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. As always, there are a few indie games too plus a spontaneous question of the month. Apologies for the late upload, life got in the way
Jan 08, 202458:57
December 2023

December 2023

This month, all four of the guys got together in person to chat about the final month of the year. Topics include Hogwarts Legacy, Avatar: The Last Frontier, Baldurs Gate 3, Smallands: Survive the Wild & much more!

Jan 08, 202401:42:26
November 2023

November 2023

In this slightly condensed episode, Andy is unfortunately missing. The remaining three of us carry on as usual, chatting about what's been happening & what's to come. We look at Robocop: Rogue City & Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 among others. There's also a short & sweet indie spotlight to round things out

Jan 08, 202401:17:48
October 2023

October 2023

For our October recording, the four of us are back together alongside our recurring guest, Dunkster. We chat about our recent gaming exploits & Nick takes us on a trip down memory lane. Back in the real world, we chat a little about what's releasing throughout October including Forza motorsport & Spiderman 2. Their are also several interesting indie titles for the month so we cover those too

Jan 08, 202401:46:29
September 2023

September 2023

This month things are a little bit different. Life has got in the way for us all. Luckily, Nick found a space in his busy schedule to record a quick episode for you all. Listen to him chat a little about what's coming up this month
Jan 08, 202439:34
August 2023

August 2023

This month the four of us are back together again to look ahead to the month of August. We chat about the long awaited release date for Baldur's Gate 3 plus Atlas Fallen, Armoured Core VI & more. Theirs's also an Indie spotlight, consisting of games John isn't interested in, an unscheduled quiz from Nick (cos why not) before a question of the month to wrap us up.


Jan 08, 202402:09:57
July 2023

July 2023

For this month's episode, Nick is unfortunately absent. The remaining trio do a review/preview of 2023. A look at some of the games released in the first half of the year, before looking ahead to the next six months. They share their thoughts on ones they've played, while chatting about what their next purchase could be.
Jan 08, 202402:22:52
GamerTalkz Presents: Awards 2023

GamerTalkz Presents: Awards 2023

In this special awards episode, The usual team look at some of the standout games of 2023. Sadly, we can't afford real trophies so no physical awards were given
Nov 13, 202301:17:01
GamerTalkz Presents: 2023 Gamescom Reaction

GamerTalkz Presents: 2023 Gamescom Reaction

In this bonus episode, the four of us got together to talk about what we saw on the opening night of Gamescom 2023. We chat about Starfield, Black myth: Wukong, Assassins creed: Mirage & of course Alane wake 2 among others
Sep 11, 202301:29:59
GamerTalkz Presents: Indie Standouts 2023

GamerTalkz Presents: Indie Standouts 2023

In this short bonus episode, Mikey chats about his experience with the Steam next fest & some of his favourite demo's from it. Theirs's also a number of exciting Indie releases for July which are worth looking at
Jul 03, 202349:13
GamerTalkz Presents: Slam Dunk

GamerTalkz Presents: Slam Dunk

For this mid-month special, both Mikey and John are missing, allowing Nick to take over hosting duties. In an effort to make things a little more interesting, he invites along his good mate Dunkster to join himself & Andy. After the usual pleasantries are over, the trio discuss the recent summer games fest & all the gaming goodness it contained. They also look over the wholesome games direct & all the Indie cosiness it contained.
Jun 14, 202301:11:20
June 2023

June 2023

This month all four of us are present to discuss all the usual things. Since its June, we inevitably chat about Diablo IV & Final Fantasy XVI among others. Nick then takes the lead on this months Indie spotlight before he delivers a conversation-starting question of the month.
May 29, 202301:54:59
May 2023

May 2023

This month we're back as a four as we look ahead to what's happening in May. We also chat about our own gameplay activity & thoughts on each others purchases. We also take a look at several upcoming Indie projects & round out this month's episode with a conversation-inducing question of the month

May 02, 202302:10:43
April 2023

April 2023

As we reconvene for our new monthly recordings, Andy is side-lined with responsibility, which leaves the remaining trio to look at what's happening in April. We highlight the changes we're making before normal service resumes with a look through some of the bigger releases this month followed by some smaller, Indie ones. Theirs also a question of the month added in for good measure.


Riddle: Which coat goes on best when wet
Answer: A coat of paint

Apr 04, 202301:31:60
Otherworldly

Otherworldly

In this weeks John is back to join in the fun. After our usual opening chat, we touch on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom & a few other upcoming games of interest. In part two we visit indie corner & have a few news stories before wrapping up.

Enjoy!!  

Mar 07, 202301:23:02
Wild ones

Wild ones

In this episode, John unfortunately remains absent. The remaining three of us have our usual chat before checking out some current & upcoming big hitters in part one including Wild Hearts, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty & the Resident Evil 4: Remake. In part 2 we have our usual visit to indie corner & some not very interesting news stories. We also have an off the cuff chat about handhelds & Nick tells us all about his favourite TV show, cos why not! Enjoy!!
Feb 21, 202301:49:36
Three's company

Three's company

In this weeks episode John is unfortunately absent. The remaining three of us open with the usual waffle before having a chat about PlayStation VR. There's also a few noteworthy games from the recent Xbox developer direct plus some other upcoming releases to discuss. In part two Nick delivers the first Switch section of 2023 before a visit to a rather packed Indie corner. Theirs also a few news stories to cover before we finish up with a question of the week

Enjoy!!

Feb 06, 202301:56:38
A new overview

A new overview

In the first episode of 2023, we have a brand new acoustic intro from Nick to open the show. In part one we touch on the demise of Google stadia, talk some more about John's beloved The Last of Us plus the unspectacular Calisto Protocol. After a brief interval theirs a short part two featuring an indie corner. 

Enjoy!!!

Jan 24, 202301:32:05
Out with the old & in with the new

Out with the old & in with the new

In our last recording of 2022, things are relatively quiet on the news front. Instead, the four of us have an in-depth discussion about various games we've enjoyed throughout this year as well as a look ahead to some big names coming in 2023. After a pretty hefty discussion,  Andy gives us a rather tasty question of the week before we say goodbye to 2022!!


Edit: In this episode it was mentioned that the episode would be available 31/12/22. Unfortunately it wasn't ready for upload until 1/1/23, you can blame Andy for that one

Jan 01, 202301:35:59
GamerTalkz Presents: 2022 Game Awards reaction

GamerTalkz Presents: 2022 Game Awards reaction

In this seasonal special John, Nick & Andy got together to discuss their thoughts on The Game Awards. Unfortunately, Mikey was absent for this one, but that didn't stop the conversation. The trio chat about some of the winners, losers & the trailers in between. Enjoy!!
Dec 16, 202201:38:22
Selection Box

Selection Box

This week Andy is back as the four of us chat about all sorts of things. Things like Silent Hill, Skyrim's 11th anniversary, day one patches, Atomic Heart & much much more. There's also a plethora of indie titles following the Nintendo indie world showcase on 9/11 plus a brand-new question of the week. Listen in to find out what it is!!

Enjoy

Nov 14, 202202:22:07
How Many Remakes?

How Many Remakes?

In this episode, Andy is absent, so I'm once again joined by Nick & John for an informal chat about recent gaming news. We talk about the Silent Hill transmission, including a remake of Silent Hill 2, a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI, the recently announced remake of The Witcher & a whole lot more. We also visit a particularly enticing indie corner & have a brand-new question of the week.

Enjoy!!

Oct 31, 202202:15:18
Waffle in the Dark

Waffle in the Dark

In this week's long overdue show it's John's turn to go on holiday, just as I return from mine. Without much of note to discuss, the remaining three of us waffle on for most of the episode. We chat about games like The Calisto Protocol, Cyberpunk 2077, Gotham Knights, Skull & Bones & many more. I also shine the light on some indie games & some interesting news stories before we introduce our newest section; Question of the week!!

Enjoy!!   

Oct 18, 202201:42:30
Teamwork

Teamwork

In this week's episode, I take a back seat & let our two guests Nick & John tell me what I've missed while I've been away. We have a little chat about Ubisoft before discussing a much shorter state of play. We also manage to cram in an extra small switch section alongside the usual nonsense

Enjoy! 

Sep 19, 202201:40:58
It's A Mirage

It's A Mirage

In this weeks offering, Andy & I are once again joined by Nick & John for an informal discussion on our recent gaming exploits. We also chat about the recently announced Assassins Creed Mirage, including our thoughts on the series as a whole. We also take a look at Forespoken, another upcoming PS5 exclusive & theirs also a few other bits & pieces before we wrap up, allowing me to go on holiday (again).

Enjoy!! 

Sep 05, 202201:39:22
GamerTalkz Presents: 2022 Gamescom Reaction

GamerTalkz Presents: 2022 Gamescom Reaction

SPOILER ALERT!! In this special episode, taped minutes after gamescom 2022 opening night, Andy & I chat about everything we saw throughout the show. We discuss all the games shown & our share our thoughts on them. We also talk about what worked well, what didn't & what we're most looking forward too 
Aug 24, 202201:50:03
Top Heavy

Top Heavy

In this weeks episode, Andy & I are once again joined by John & Nick to discuss some of the latest goings on. We have a discussion around the pricing of the last of us as well as the upcoming god of war: ragnarok. Theirs a slew of other big hitters to touch on, before another visit to indie corner. After shining the light on some indie games, I add some unspectacular news stories to the conversation.

Enjoy!!  

Aug 22, 202202:17:11
Updates

Updates

In this episode, Andy & I discuss some of the recent developments surrounding Skate, Stalker 2 & the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake. We also chat about some upcoming releases, & some which are further away. There's also a couple of noteworthy news stories before a visit to indie corner

Enjoy!!

Aug 05, 202201:41:33
The midsummer chatter spectacular part two

The midsummer chatter spectacular part two

In an elongated part two, Andy & I are joined by a whopping TWO guests for an informal chat about some of the other games releasing across the summer & beyond 

Aug 01, 202202:30:56
The midsummer chatter spectacular part one

The midsummer chatter spectacular part one

In the first part of our midsummer get together, Andy & I chat about the plethora of games which were revealed before & during the summer game fest.

We talk about some of the bigger AAA releases as well as the many high quality indie games making their way to various platforms. 

Jul 06, 202201:06:52
Freefall

Freefall

This week Andy & I are once again joined by Nick to discuss all the latest goings on in video games. We have a chat about 3 big reveals from Nacon before having a discussion about early access titles. The upcoming, free to play title fall guys features highly on my list as does roller champions. We have a casual chat about those. There's also a few other noteworthy mentions before we visit the switch section, which is now Andy's responsibility. There's also a visit to indie corner before wrapping up with some news stories.

May 23, 202201:51:20
Insight

Insight

In this episode, taped while I was on holiday we are joined once again by Nick to look ahead to the summer. We discuss some of Nintendo's upcoming games before discussing the new PlayStation plus, as well as some of their upcoming games too. We also look at Xbox & their various projects plus some of the other games in development. Enjoy!

May 13, 202202:03:56
Unreal
Apr 25, 202201:56:00
The old, the new & the unexpected

The old, the new & the unexpected

After a brief period of restoration, Andy & I are back to look through some of the upcoming releases. We chat about the upcoming Lego game, a rather tasty looking Hogwarts Legacy trailer plus much, much more. Theirs also a visit to switch section, were we discuss a few of their games but also Nintendo's general success. We wrap up by chatting about some relevant news stories & a couple of other loose ends.

Enjoy!

Apr 05, 202201:38:53
In recent memory

In recent memory

This week Andy & I have a chat about some of the recent big-name releases. We then move on to discuss digital storefronts & the future of physical collectibles before wrapping up with another visit to the switch section. There's also a few other bits & pieces thrown in for good measure.

Mar 08, 202201:25:41
PlayStation & other stories

PlayStation & other stories

In this ( long overdue) episode Andy & I chat about our recent gaming exploits before looking at PlayStation's recent acquisition of bungie. We also talk about their two big exclusives before moving over to the aptly named "switch section". Here we look over some of the big hitters either on or coming to the switch before wrapping up the episode with a look at a selection of other video-game things. If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to hit subscribe on your chosen audio platform to be notified of future episodes.

Feb 23, 202201:40:15
Money talks

Money talks

In this episode we chat about what we've been playing recently before discussing Microsoft's latest acquisition & what it might mean going forward. We also have a look at Take Two's big purchase before discussing some upcoming games & our views on those. Theirs's also a few other bits pieces to glance over before we wrap it up.

Jan 25, 202201:25:37
The conversation

The conversation

In the first episode of the new year I'm absent through illness, leaving Andy to lead the line on his own. To help him do that, he invited along a good friend of the show Mr Nick Humphreys. The two of them discuss what they've been playing recently as well as looking ahead to some upcoming titles They also touch base on the state of some recently released titles & the spiralling cost of buying video games. I also found a nice opening sound effect to introduce the show.

Jan 10, 202201:38:22
A not so christmassy special

A not so christmassy special

In this pre-christmas episode, my co-host has abandoned me. In his absence, I look through all the winners from the game awards plus look ahead to a pretty promising 2022. I also go through what I've been playing recently & round up a few other bits & pieces from over the last few weeks.  

Dec 21, 202101:18:36
Silent chatter
Nov 27, 202155:34
The rebirth

The rebirth

In this special revival episode taped on Guy Fawkes night, I'm joined by Andy to chat about all the recent goings-on within video games. 

We chat about PlayStation, the upcoming Skyrim 10th anniversary edition and The Elden Ring gameplay trailer among other things. Theirs also a few other bits & pieces to wrap up this episode.


Edit: At recording, the new podcast feed wasn't available on Amazon music. This has now been corrected & the show is now available.   

Nov 08, 202101:13:54
GamerTalkz Presents: 2021 Gamescom Reaction Part 2

GamerTalkz Presents: 2021 Gamescom Reaction Part 2

In part 2 of the Gamescom special, Andy & I continue our conversation about all the lovely games we saw. In this episode we cover saints row, lego star wars, halo, dying light 2 & many more. Theirs also a few news stories on Epic, Death stranding & footwear
Sep 10, 202159:45
GamerTalkz Presents: 2021 Gamescom Reaction Part 1

GamerTalkz Presents: 2021 Gamescom Reaction Part 1

Welcome to a two-part Gamescom special featuring special guest Andy alongside myself, Michael. In part one we have a pre-show chat about dogs before moving on to Forza Horizon 5 and Elden ring among other things. Keep an eye out for part 2 which is coming soon.
Sep 04, 202156:59
Welcome to the Republic

Welcome to the Republic

In todays condennsed episode, I talk about my experience in the riders republic beta. I also discuss a couple of new game announcemennts as well as some free stuff.
Aug 27, 202129:32
In the Nick of time

In the Nick of time

This week, as I return from my holidays with nothing prepared I invite Nick Humphreys onto the show to help me out. He offers his thoughts on various upcoming projects as well as his own gaming favourites. We also discuss the Witcher, RTS games, Warner bro's plus much more!
Aug 15, 202101:28:33
A mixed deck

A mixed deck

In this week's (slightly rushed) I struggle to understand the steam deck before looking back at a short but sweet EA play live. Theirs also some excellent video game titles, more memerobilia plus a new TV show!!
Jul 30, 202153:23