Game Older Podcast

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, Leon, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into biggest gaming achievements — the proudest moments, hardest completions, and personal milestones that have stuck with the crew over the years. From arcade chaos to survival horror stress, it’s another packed one — and of course, there’s a quiz waiting at the end if you fancy testing yourself.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing
00:48:22 - Gaming news! 🗞️
01:11:29 - New Games!
01:13:06 - Questions from Discord ❓
01:27:28 - Main topic : Gaming Achievements 🏆02:20:28 - Gaming quiz time 🥳
02:29:05 - Shout outs & goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:Tom shows off a huge Japan haul including a transparent “piss-yellow” PS2 controller, Final Fight soundtrack collection, Snatcher audio CD, Bomberman 4 & 5, Rumble Roses, God of War II, and more Mega Drive classics. He’s been playing Yakuza 3, replaying Resident Evil 4 with a chaotic BioRand randomiser mod (Krauser showing up early = pain), and continuing his retro deep dive.Leon finished Super Mario Odyssey, returned to Breath of the Wild (with mixed feelings about the ending), continued Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, tried Monster Hunter Stories, and jumped into the Marathon server slam — praising its gunplay, aesthetic, and hardcore extraction focus despite the online hate.Stu hit up NQ64 arcade bar, playing Time Crisis, OutRun, Bubble Bobble, and a wild Japanese rhythm game with a giant circular touchscreen. He and Tommy also completed Reanimal, calling it short but solid co-op horror in the style of Little Nightmares.TommyT finally finished Breath of the Wild (after discovering parrying very late…), wrapped up Rayman, and is deep into Resident Evil 9: Requiem — calling it his favourite in the series so far thanks to its blend of classic horror tension and action. He’s also eyeing up Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut next.Heather is also playing Resident Evil 9, praising Grace’s voice acting and the insane environmental detail (blood splatter that actually stays put). She briefly tried Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown on PS Plus… and was not impressed.📰 Gaming News Highlights:- Industry chatter suggests Nintendo risks becoming stale if it relies too heavily on legacy IP like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon — though the crew aren’t convinced those franchises are going anywhere anytime soon.- Discussion around physical copies selling out for Resident Evil 9 at launch — something increasingly rare in the digital era.- Sarah Bond & Phil Spencer Exit Microsoft , the hosts arent sure on the new Xbox CEO but also wants to give the benefit of the doubt 💬 Side chats & chaos:Fuel panic-buying, nailed cartridges at arcade bars (criminal), physical vs digital collecting, motion sickness in first-person horror, and whether two-disc games should make a comeback.

🎙️ Join Heather, Leon, Stu, Tom, and TommyT as this week’s episode gets us thinking about comfort games — the titles we always return to, why they work, not cosy but make us feel it and how different they are for everyone. There’s plenty of laughs, disagreements, and a climatic quiz waiting at the end!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing
00:33:45 - Gaming news & New games! 🗞️
00:54:47 - Questions from Discord ❓
01:12:14 - Main topic : Obscure Games
01:49:22 - Gaming quiz time 🥳
01:58:28 - Shout outs & goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:Leon picked up a Switch 2 and jumped back into Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while also playing Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, a LEGO Horizon adventure, and early-access RuneScape: Dragonwilds.Tom has been hammering the latest Yakuza release, praising its story and bizarre Sega arcade mini-games — including a chaotic ambulance driving game within the game.TommyT continues his Breath of the Wild obsession, grabbed the Rayman re-release (though not happy about the missing original soundtrack), played more Baldur’s Gate 3, and started creepy co-op horror Reanimal.Stu tried the Metroidvania MIO: Memories of Orbit, struggled with optimisation in High on Life 2, learned the Pokémon Trading Card Game online, and debated the meaning of Indika.Heather also played Reanimal and picked up psychological horror In Sound Mind plus pixel brawler Karate Kid: Street Rumble.📰 Gaming news:-Reports suggest PlayStation 6 may not launch until 2028–2029 due to hardware shortages.Nintendo continues cracking down on Switch emulators.-Sony introduces controversial PS5 rental plans that don’t let you keep the console.The industry pays tribute to legendary Sega console designer Hideki Sato.-State of Play highlights include John Wick, God of War remakes, Metal Gear Solid 4 leaving PS3 exclusivity, and more upcoming releases.💬 Side chats & debates:Comfort games vs challenge games and for some reason loads of food related topics this week!

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Stu, and TommyT as this week’s episode dives into the weird , strange & downright obscure games you might’ve missed or just never even heard of!

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing
00:33:17 - Gaming news & New games! 🗞️
00:49:10 - Questions from Discord ❓
00:58:54 - Main topic : Obscure Games
01:44:25 - Gaming quiz time 🥳
01:53:25 - Shout outs & goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:

TommyT is 60+ hours deep into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, getting constantly distracted by shrines, thunderstorms, and Master Sword heart requirements. He also jumped into Streets of Rage 2 on the Switch Mega Drive emulator and had a blast revisiting a proper classic. Co-op sessions of Baldur’s Gate 3 continue — though he’s still deciding if the game is really for him — and a few fun rounds of Brawlhalla with Stu. He’s also completed Silent Hill on stream and started Silent Hill 3 as part of a full-series streaming plan

Stu finished Resident Evil Village, praising the horror-heavy first half before it leans into action. He’s now fully invested in the series after previously completing the Resident Evil 2 Remake. He’s also been playing Pokémon Legends on Switch and started Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, calling it visually stunning and brutally satisfying. all of which on Xbox Game Pass!

Tom has been deep in retro mode: playing Auto Modellista on his Japanese PS2, E-SWAT and Castle of Illusion on Mega Drive/Mega CD, Streets of Rage 4 on PC, and Street Fighter Alpha 2 on the Saturn.

Heather has been busy finishing and platinuming the charming point-and-click The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo, trying out the quirky club-door simulator Technobanter, and accidentally losing hours to Medieval Dynasty on PS5.

📦 Heather’s January pickups spree:

A 60GB launch PS3 with a stack of games
A PlayStation Classic mini for £40
Delisted gems like Game of Thrones Telltale, John Wick Hex, and Back to the Future Telltale
Steelbooks including Mad Max and Flashback
Resident Evil Origins Collection (sealed)

📰 Gaming news highlights:

-A GDC developer survey shows PC as the top platform devs want to build for, with PS5 and Steam Deck far ahead of Xbox Series interest.
-Apex Legends is shutting down on the original Switch but will remain on Switch 2.
Nintendo has released a censored version of Dispatch without warning buyers.
-Bloober Team tease a Valentine’s Day announcement with cryptic clues.
-Rayman looks to be getting a 30th Anniversary re-release.
-Discussion around new free-to-play shooter Highgaurd and whether it’s another live-service misfire.
-Sony patents a touchscreen controller concept that has everyone confused.

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Leon, Stu, and TommyT in this episode of Game Older as get down and dirty with gaming chat, recent pickups, and a deep dive into beat ’em ups — what makes the genre timeless, which classics still hold up, and what a modern beat ’em up needs to get right. Expect laughs, tangents, and a quiz waiting at the end if you stick around.

👊 Main topic: Beat ’em ups
The gang break down genre legends like Streets of Rage, Final Fight, and TMNT, debating button-mashing vs skill, iconic enemies and bosses, and which modern studios they’d trust to bring the genre back properly.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing
00:57:17 - Gaming news & New games!
01:13:14 - Questions from Discord
01:25:14 - Main topic - Beat 'em ups
02:06:17 - Gaming quiz time
02:16:22 - Shout outs & goodbye

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🎮 What we’ve been playing:

Leon finished Resident Evil 4 Remake (a firm 10/10), then jumped into As Dusk Falls, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Phasmophobia.

TommyT wrapped up Ocarina of Time, moved onto Metroid and Breath of the Wild, and returned to Fallout 76 after watching the TV show.

Stu put serious time into the latest Pokémon Legends ZA with a lot of love, and checked out Star Wars Outlaws on Game Pass.

Tom streamed one of the worst games he’s ever played (Bibi & Tina at the Horse Farm), revisited Judgment, and shared thoughts on console-to-PC streaming.

Heather chats handheld life (Portal/Steam Deck vibes), dips into driving games, and mentions Quarantine Zone ready to go

📦 Pickups & retro bits:

Heather shows off new pickups including RetroRealms: Halloween & Ash vs Evil Dead, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre steelbook, and indie curiosity Kingdom Majestic.

Tom reveals a Japan haul featuring Dead or Alive (Saturn), Biohazard Code: Veronica, Racing Lagoon, a boxed PS2 Sega Classics collection, and yet another PS3 — bringing his total to 13.

📰 Gaming news:

Discussion around Rockstar North in Edinburgh following a recent incident, with confirmation everyone was safe.

Ongoing chatter and speculation around GTA-related rumours and what’s next for Rockstar.

Broader industry talk on physical media vs digital, delistings, and rising retro game prices.

Xbox Dev Direct excitement to finally see Fable!

💬 Side chats & debates:
Battlefield vs Call of Duty, why modern shooters struggle to hold attention, Zelda games needing guides back in the day, and how live-service games have reshaped attention spans.

🎮 A relaxed but packed episode full of beat ’em up nostalgia, retro love, modern gaming takes, and classic Game Older vibes

🎙️ Join Heather, Tom, Leon, and Stu in this first Game Older episode of the year as the crew looks ahead to 2026 in gaming. From festive catch-ups and massive retro hauls to worries about price hikes, AI, and the future of the industry, this episode sets the tone for what could be a chaotic year ahead — with a quiz waiting for you at the end if you stick around. 🎮 What we’ve been playing over Christmas:Tom went all-in on Astro Bot, finishing it and calling it a deserved Game of the Year — praising its creativity, nostalgia, and DualSense magic. He also binged retro sessions on Super Famicom and Mega DriveStu kept things light over the holidays, jumping into Pokémon Z-A, enjoying its faster, more active battle system, while stepping away from heavier games like Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.Leon finally dove into Resident Evil 4 Remake and absolutely loved it — calling it a masterclass in how to remake a classic, scarier and more refined than the original. He also fell hard back into RuneScape (both versions), logging an alarming number of hours and praising its player-led design, meaningful progression, and surprisingly dark quests.Heather spent a lot of time in Arc Raiders, admitting she’s fully addicted to its tense gameplay loop. She also tried Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during a free trial — and deleted it shortly after, calling it one of the worst entries in the series.📦 Retro pickups & festive hauls:Tom picked up a bizarre surprise gift (Bibi & Tina at the Horse Farm), plus Super Real Basketball (Mega Drive), Tomb Raider on Saturn, the full Uncharted PS3 trilogy, The Last of Us, and Lost Legacy — all for bargain prices.Heather added Gran Turismo (PS1), Life is Strange: Double Exposure, The Saboteur, L.A. Noire Complete Edition, a sealed copy of Concord (as an investment gamble), a rare Discworld II guidebook, and an incredibly obscure official PS1 carry bag.📰 Gaming news & industry talk:The industry pays tribute to Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella, who sadly passed away in December.GTA V actor Ned Luke has been swatted multiple times during livestreams — raising serious concerns about streamer safety.Arc Raiders continues to dominate Steam, maintaining 300k–400k daily players and outperforming Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7.A forgotten Star Wars racing game spikes in price after rumors it can be used to jailbreak PS5 consoles.ASUS, AMD, and NVIDIA warn of GPU and hardware price hikes in 2026 due to AI-driven demand.Konami announces plans to make Silent Hill an annual franchise — a move the crew views with deep skepticism.Developers respond to AI backlash, with studios pledging future games will be made entirely by humans.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro & what we’ve been playing00:44:12 - Gaming news01:02:07 - Questions from Discord01:18:18 - Main topic - 2026 & beyond02:06:35 - Gaming quiz time02:17:11 - Shout outs & goodbyeFind all of our links here:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xaTwitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPodYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs:Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield:Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items!Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!🎮 Looking forward, looking backward, and questioning everything in between — this episode is a perfect start to the year for gamers who love retro, modern chaos, and honest industry chat.