We explore our gaming experiences from 2024 with guests Alyxa and Matthew Bliss. Part one of the conversation centres on our top three games of the year, with Alyxa reminiscing about the nostalgia of Persona 3 Portable, while Matthew highlights narrative-driven games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and The Last of Us Part 1. We discuss the joy of revisiting older games, contrasting their accessibility with the frustrations of modern titles.

• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Metal Gear
• Metal Gear Solid
• Powerwash Simulator
• Resident Evil

The 30th anniversary of Sonic 2day - the worldwide release of Sonic 2 on the Genesis/Mega Drive - is upon us this month, and we asked a few friends to talk about their memories of the landmark title. This week, we talk about favourite and least favourite music, just how tough the original Sonic games are, and ways to celebrate the 30th anniversary.

• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Super Mario Bros.
• Sonic The Hedgehog (Master System)
• Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Master System)
• Donkey Kong Country

Steven is someone who hasn’t just written about the history of video games, he has lived it; meeting some of the biggest names in the industry. Steven was gracious enough to share some of his time with us. This week we discussed asked some more community questions, but which ones?

• Donkey Kong Country
• Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
• Maximo: Ghosts to Glory
• Guitar Hero
• Metroid (series)

We were joined by Steven L Kent again this week. Steven is someone who hasn’t just written about the history of video games, he has lived it; meeting some of the biggest names in the industry. Steven was gracious enough to share some of his time with us. This week we discussed "The Price Heard Around The World", Bernie Stolar’s impact on the industry, and Crash Bandicoot vs Super Mario 64

• Shark Attack
• Crash Bandicoot
• Super Mario 64
• Metal Gear Solid
• Hybrid Heaven