IGN UK Podcast

Warhammer über-nerd Matt has finally played a decent chunk of the upcoming third-person shooter Space Marine 2, and from what he's played it's far exceeded his expectations. Jesse has been sinking his time into another Warhammer 40K game, Speed Freeks , and, well... you'll just have to listen to this week's IGN UK Podcast to find out what he thinks. He also does way too much self-promotion, but thankfully keeps his potty mouth relatively clean for once. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Dale have all been playing hilarious new "slapformer" Thank Goodness You're Here, and think it may just be the funniest game ever made. They discuss what makes it so good, as well as pick out some of their other favourite comedy games. After that, there's time to discuss new Matt Damon film The Instigators, as well as their picks for the best heist movies. Plus, a bit of time left to sneak in a few mentions for Jake Gyllenhaal's Apple TV series Presumed Innocent, and new indie games Nobody Wants to Die and Arranger. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's movie week on the IGN UK Podcast as Cardy, Matt, and Mat convene to talk about all the new films they've been watching. Of course, we've got the big hitter in Deadpool & Wolverine, scary weather with Twisters, coming of age drama in I Saw the TV Glow, and Korean thriller Sleep. There's also a movie-based Endless Search game to play, as well as your feedback. Don't worry, we'll talk about some games next week. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Dale, and Jesse are here to build their own dream sci-fi games. To do that, they'll take turns at drafting aspects of other already existing sci-fi games, such as combat, location, characters, and combining them to create their own Frankenstein creations. Plus, as if that wasn't already too much fun, there's a tense round of the Endless search as well. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dale, Emma, and Jesse for some galactic Star Wars Outlaws chat about the upcoming open-world Star Wars game coming this August. The trio also talk about the heartwarming Apple TV show, Trying, which just released its fourth season, as well as the brand new Gladiator 2 trailer. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are taking advantage of it being exactly the halfway point of the year to talk about some of their highlights of 2024 so far, as well as the games and movies they're most looking forward to in the remaining six months. Before that, though, they each have a new thing to bring the table in the form of Zenless Zone Zero, Kinds of Kindness, and Longlegs respectively. Do they like them? You'll just have to listen to find out. Be sure to send us your thoughts about all the new games, films, and TV shows to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Emma have all been playing Elden Ring's new DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, and give an update on their (mostly spoiler-free) journeys so far, including all of the new weapons, places, and fingers they've seen so far. They've also been watching the new season of The Bear with a range of thoughts shared on the opening episodes of the restaurant drama. And finally, Emma has been getting to grips with M. Bison in the latest Street Fighter update. Plus, there's a new Spotify-based Endless Search game to play. Be sure to send us your thoughts about all the new games, films, and TV shows to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale, Mat and Emma are here and so is a ton of brand new TV for us to watch. We share our thoughts on the first episode of House of the Dragon, Season 4 of The Boys and Dale has mixed emotions about Star Wars: The Acolyte. We've also seen (and talk about) the new Glen Powell Netflix movie, Hit Man, and we play another lovely, fan-submitted round of One Star Wars. Be sure to send us your thoughts about all the new TV to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's back! Well it's not, but the last week captured a little of what made E3s of old so special, thanks to tons of new announcements and fresh gameplay for games we're already excited about. Now the dust has settled, Matt, Jesse, and Alex look back at the games that really stood out and take on the challenge of picking a single game from the hundreds shown to crown the Best Game of Not-E3 (or BeGoNE3 for short). Of course, we want to hear what got you excited too, so send in your top picks to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Dale, and Alex are here to preview this week's selection of summer showcases, including a delve into what to expect from Summer Game Fest, Xbox, Ubisoft, and Nintendo. Then there are a handful of film, TV, and game recommendations from Cardy's Big Week Off, ranging from French resistance cinema and Vietnam war thrillers to open-world cat games. Send in your food nonsense to [email protected] (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale, Matt P. and Emma chat about everything shown and announced in the May 30th PlayStation State of Play, including an Alien VR game, Monster Hunter: Wilds and the biggest new announcement of all; the return of Astro Bot! Dale has also seen the Stranger Things live theatre show, Stranger Things: The First Shadow and needs to rave about its amazing production. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including a hideous pasta pudding concoction. Send in your food nonsense to [email protected] (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here this week to talk about cursed meals they've eaten. Before all of that, though, there are thoughts on the madness that is Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, why Hellblade 2 isn't quite working for them, the intriguing concept behind sci-fi survival game The Alters, and another of Cardy's foreign film recommendations in the shape of Hirokazu Kore-eda's Monster. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including multiple unseasoned ground beef recipes. Send in your food nonsense to [email protected] (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Jesse recently visited Ubisoft Quebec to check out Assassin’s Creed Shadows for an IGN exclusive, and now they’re on the podcast chatting about everything from samurai to seasons to dynamic weather. Emma’s also getting involved with her thoughts on recent indie hit Animal Well, which has been gradually melting her mind with its fantastic puzzle designs. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including a horrifying account of chickens being roasted in a machine that is categorically incapable of roasting meat. Send in your food nonsense to [email protected] (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse have conveyed for a bumper chat session. They'll discuss the joys of both Hades 2 and Animal Well, before delving into the horrors of Microsoft's closures of both Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Then, there's a little The Fall Guy discussion before using Ryan Gosling's latest as a jumping off point to share their favourite movie stunts. Do you microwave your bacon? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Emma, and Mat are here to talk about a right ol' mixture of games, movies, and TV shows this week. We tell you why Another Crab's Treasure is seabed-based souls-like you should give a bash. How Challengers and Love Lies Bleeding are two of the sweatiest films you could wish to see. And there's even time to talk about some twenty-year-old TV shows in the shape of Dexter and The Wire. Oh, and some surprise musical treats... What's the best thing to put gravy on? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy and Matt are here in a rare two-hander this week as they discuss their time with the new action RPG Stellar Blade, the early access version of No Rest for the Wicked, and Netflix dark comedy, Baby Reindeer. Plus, as always there's time to talk about various uses of gravy. What's the best thing to put gravy on? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Mat, and Emma are here to share their picks for some of the best games you can finish in 5 hours or less this week. A mix of well-known indies and hidden gems, maybe you'll find something new to play this weekend. Before that, though, there's time for some more thoughts about Alex Garland's Civil War and flower-puzzle game Botany Manor. Plus, a nail-biter of an Endless Search. What's the best thing to put gravy on? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to discuss the battle of the blades as early impressions of both Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Stellar Blade are shared. Then it's time to take a trip to entertainment corner as Late Night with the Devil, 3 Body Problem, and Masters of the Air have been absorbed by eyeballs this week. Plus, there's also space for a little bit of Endless Search action. Tell us what your favourite sauce is. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here to talk about a right ol' mixture of stuff this week. We've got new games like Princess Peach: Showtime and old ones like the original Metal Gear Solid trilogy. Then there are brand-new films such as Civil War and Drive-Away Dolls, and a bunch of thrillers from between 1975 and 1981. Oh, and a new X-Men TV show that is kind of an old X-Men TV show. Tell us what your favourite sauce is. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Dale, and Matt are back again to talk about video games. Who would've thought? This week the line-up includes both Dragon's Dogma 2 and Alone in the Dark, as well as a venture into the world of movies with a look at the first trailer for Alien: Romulus. There's also too much chat about what constitutes a sauce. What's your favourite sauce? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Dale, and Matt have all been playing a bit of Rise of the Ronin. Do they like it? Listen to find out. After that, it's time to delve into a right ol' mix of new and old films including Ricky Stanicky, American Fiction, Poor Things, The Godfather Part 3, and Nope. Plus, the return of the Endless Search. What's your favourite memory of 2014? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Dale, and Mat are here to try and create the best list of games, movies, TV shows, and much more from 2014. That's 10 years ago. Mad, innit. Memories resurface and hearts are broken as they compete to grab hold of their number one choices in each of the following categories: Game - RPG Game - Shooter/Action Game - Puzzle/Adventure Film - Action/Thriller Film - Sci-Fi/Horror Film - Drama/Comedy TV Season Music - Album Wildcard (Anything) What's your favourite memory of 2014? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale, Mat J and Emma discuss Shogun, the hot new TV show that everyone needs to see. Mat has also been playing the Unicorn Overlord demo and has some thoughts. The gang then discuss video game trailers that change the game based on the incredible trailer for Kingmakers, as well as having fun playing a Final Fantasy-themed Endless Search (yes, it still exists). What's a trailer you thought changed the game? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Dale have all finished Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and had a bloody good time playing it, too. Find out why, as well as why Dune: Part Two is a fantastic sequel and film you should see ON THE BIGGEST SCREEN POSSIBLE. Plus, there's also time to try and explain how the new poker-based roguelike Balatro is taking over lives. What's the scariest kids TV show? What's the best KitKat? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Mat, and Jesse delve into the whole Xbox exclusivity situation and how it can teach us all to just calm down. Then, we've got plenty of games and TV shows to talk about including Persona 3 Reload, Tomb Raider, Helldivers 2, Mr and Mrs Smith, and much more. That's all before the show descends into a game of "remember this thing from the '90s?". Listen or the Demon Headmaster will come for you. What's the scariest kids TV show? What's the best KitKat? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse have been blowing loads up aliens up in Helldivers 2 and having a bloody laugh doing it, too. There's also a big delve into the first couple of chapters of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and whether it lives up to the high standards of Remake. Plus, there's also plenty of time to look back at Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, chat about True Detective: Night Country, natter about The Iron Claw, and break huge chocolate biscuit news. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy and Jesse have played Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and both equally share their disappointment. Dale has been on a WWE adventure which resulted in a strange plane story, and all three boys have some strong thoughts on Sony's recent State of Play, especially that mad 9 minutes of Death Stranding 2 On the Beach. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Emma, and Jesse are ready to be excited about the promising-looking Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. They discuss that, as well as other highlights from the Xbox Developer Direct including Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Avowed. Cardy's also had the chance to play a few hours of Foamstars which is surprisingly fun. But that isn't all, there's also time to talk about two very different, but two very good films in the shape of The Zone of Interest and The Holdovers. What are you most excited about watching or playing in 2024? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma, Dale and Mat J are here for our final IGN UK alternative awards, TV shows! We're not interested in what the best show, best performance or any of that prestigious jazz is, it's time to learn who wins the coolest robot or the Netflix docu-series you didn't want but is actually great award! Ask us anything you'd like or let us know what your TV shows of the year were. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex, Jen, and Matt have collected their gongs for the second episode of the IGN UK alternative awards. This week it's all about games, and there's not a single one for Baldur's Gate 3 (although that didn't stop Matt from bringing it up). There's no regard here for the best gameplay or most impressive mechanics - instead tune in to learn what the year's best sound effect was, the game with the best use of bad graphics, and the open world that lasted longer than Alex's holiday in France. Ask us anything you'd like or let us know what your favourite games of the year were. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Dale, and Jesse are ready to give out the IGN UK alternative movie awards for 2023. We don't care what the best film was or who did the best bit of acting. It's time to learn who the biggest dumbass in a movie was this year, or what the most egregious 80s needle drop was. Ask us anything you'd like or let us know what your favourite films of the year were. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt P, and Mat J are here to get excited about our first look at GTA 6. After throwing story theories and hopes around they move onto the big reveals from this year's Game Awards, including Hideo Kojima's mysterious OD collaboration with Jordan Peele, Arkane's team-up with Marvel for Blade, and Hello Games' ambitious follow-up to No Man's Sky, Light No Fire. Then in traditional IGN UK podcast fashion it all descends into chaos as crisps chat and rants about Deal or No Deal take over. Ask us anything you'd like. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Dale, and Emma are here to go through some of the Game Awards categories and pick out what they think will win this year. With incredible games like Baldur's Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Alan Wake 2 to choose from it proves to be not easy at all. There's still time for a bit of nonsense too, though, with Jackass and Rock Band nostalgia taking hold at various points. Ask us anything you'd like. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale has been playing with his new PlayStation Portal so he's found time to tell Cardy and Jesse all about it. Following that we've got thoughts on two new Netflix shows - Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and Squid Game: The Challenge. There's also time for some Saltburn and Bluey chat, too. Oh, and a fun AMA section. Good times. Is toffee or fudge better? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ridley Scott's Napoleon has arrived and Cardy went to Paris to see it. Is it good? Listen to find out. Joining him are Mat and Emma to discuss all other things TV and film as Loki, Invincible, What We Do in the Shadows and The Killer are all on the menu. All of that plus a couple of documentary recommendations if you're looking for a good helping of tonal whiplash. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? What direction should the MCU take? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has arrived and Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to discuss what may well make it the worst-ever COD campaign. On the brighter side, Thirsty Suitors is a fun Persona/Tony Hawk mashup wrapped in a Scott Pilgrim story that you may want to check out. There's also time for some quick reactions and wild speculation about what we might see from GTA 6 and the newly announced Legend of Zelda live-action movie. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winter is coming and Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to talk all things bread and soup. Not only that, but Matt has gone hands-on with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and is ready to tell you why it isn't just Far Cry in blue skin. Jesse has finished another movie adaptation in the shape of Robocop: Rogue City which sounds like a fun ol' time. And Cardy has seen Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese's new film which may just be the best of the year. All of that, plus a bit of time left for delightful little climbing game Jusant. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Wake 2 is finally here and Cardy thinks it may well be one of the best horror games ever made. He's joined by Jesse and Mat to discuss whether or not the Five Nights at Freddy's movie reaches those same heights. Then there's still time for a chat about a couple of the new trailers for this week's Xbox Partner Preview. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is here and swinging into action to talk all about it are Cardy, Matt, and Alex. After discussing Insomniac's latest, it's time for another horror helping as Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher has arrived just in time for Halloween. All of this plus your feedback and bit of Doctor Who chat. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Mario game is upon us and Dale is here to give us his preview thoughts of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. He's joined by Cardy and Jesse as a rambling episode loses all control as under-the-radar horror movies are recommended, crisps are talked about, Bob the Builder makes an appearance, and there's quite frankly too much David Beckham chat. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardy, Matt, and Dale are ready to step back in time with Assassin's Creed Mirage. After discussing Ubisoft's latest stealth action-adventure their attention then turns to Gen V – The Boys spin-off TV show which is a bloody good time. Want something a bit more cerebral? Maybe we could interest you in Cocoon, a new Game Pass puzzler. There's also time left for a quick chat about a couple of films – horror/home invasion No One Will Save You and Wes Anderson's The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale and Jesse are here, so you know what means; more Resident Evil chat! The boys and Matt P have played the Ada Wong DLC, Separate Ways for Resident Evil 4 and have tons of thoughts. We also chat about Mortal Kombat 1's story mode, Netflix's latest Korean game show, The Devil's Plan and we dive into all your feedback about the theme for The Endless Search in what we've dubbed THE GREAT DEBATE. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme dude, got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cyberpunk 2077 redemption is here with Phantom Liberty, and Cardy and Dale are here to tell you why you shouldn't miss it. They're joined by Matt as upcoming games Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Alan Wake 2 are delved deep into. Also, there's a little bit of sausage sandwich and cake chat so enjoy that! What do think of cake? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big daddy Dale is back and is joined by Cardy and Mat to talk about some of the biggest trailers from this week's PlayStation State of Play. We've got your Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Your Spider-Man 2. A bit of Baby Steps. All the good stuff. Plus chat about random films old and new and, finally, ABBA get the respect they deserve. What do think of ABBA? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week we discussed Starfield. This week - the week of its official launch - three other IGN UK crewmates discuss their experiences of Bethesda's spacefaring RPG. Join Matt, Jesse, and Emma as they analyse the layers of roleplaying and space exploration, before moving on the sing even more praises of Baldur's Gate 3 (now available on PS5!) There's also a bit of Counter-Strike 2 chat, an enthusiastic assessment of Armored Core 6, and your feedback. Tell us your thoughts on Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, and any other RPG you fancy. Or, of course, whatever food you've been eating this week. Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starfield is finally here. Cardy and Jen have been playing it and have many, many thoughts. Joining them is Mat who has watched all of Netflix's One Piece adaptation and again has thoughts. There's then a round-up of indie games to keep on your radar including The Plucky Squire, Thank Goodness You're Here, Harold Halibut, and Helskate. What do you think of Starfield? Had any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's gamescom week, which means we've been getting a brand new look at some of the most exciting upcoming games. Cardy, Matt, and Alex are here to talk about some of the best things they've seen and played so far in Cologne, including Starfield, Black Myth: Wukong, Alan Wake 2, Stalker 2, Space Marine 2, and much, much more. Which game coming out in the rest of 2023 are you most excited for? Had any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the recent news that the Xbox 360 Store is shutting down, Jesse is joined by Emma and Mat to talk about their favorite memories of the 7th gen console. If you haven’t played The Saboteur, you should listen so you can find out why it’s an essential game to check out. Have any meaningful Xbox 360 memories? Had any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All we've been doing is playing Baldur's Gate 3, so Cardy, Matt, and Mat, are here to give an update on their adventures so far and why they continue to be impressed by Larian's latest. Somehow, Cardy has managed to find a few hours to check out the new season of Overwatch 2 and its long-awaited story missions. Has it been worth the wait? Listen to find out. What do you think of Baldur's Gate 3? Had any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldur's Gate 3 has arrived to take over our lives. Cardy, Matt, and Jesse have been venturing into the unknown and having the time of their lives rolling dice and taking names. Find out all about their journeys so far as they discuss why Larian's latest is something special. What do you think of Baldur's Gate 3? Had any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices