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Two know-nothings with too many old, unplayed videogames. Each episode we set each other gaming 'homework' in an attempt to slowly work through our piles of shame.
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Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
In which your hosts mark the release of Saros by playing Housemarque's previous PS5 game, Returnal. Is it a certified five bagger? You better believe it is.
After that, they round up a spiritual successor to the CD-i Zelda games, an audio-based mystery puzzle game with Her Story vibes, and an oft overlooked gem from the PSP days. Finger on the pulse as ever, us.
Games discussed:
- Returnal
- Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
- TR-49
- God of War: Ghost of Sparta
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Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall
Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
In which your hosts check out some more short games on the PlayStation Plus service because Paul's gone and snagged himself another trial.
Games discussed:
- The Exit 8 by Kotake Create
- Indika by Odd Meter
- Somerville by Jumpship
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Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
In which Paul and Tom rummage through the games likely to make it to their grubby little mitts in the coming year.
They select three each that they're particularly looking forward to, before making a mockery of the format and namechecking a bunch more at the end.
Games discussed in the main section:
- Earth Must Die by Size Five Games
- Mina the Hollower by Yacht Club Games
- The Incident at Galley House by William Rous & Evil Trout Inc.
- Romeo Is A Dead Man by Grasshopper Manufacture
- Saros by Housemarque
- Rhythm Heaven Groove by Nintendo EPD & TNX
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Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
In which your hosts each pick their top five favourite games of the past 12 months.
Games discussed (in alphabetical, not ranked, order):
Absolum by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games & Supamonks
Blue Prince by Dogubomb
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive
Promise Mascot Agency by Kaizen Game Works
Sektori by Kimmo Lahtinen
Silver Bullet by 1CC Games
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds by Sonic Team
Time Flies by Playables
Wheel World by Messhof
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Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
In which the boys briefly cover the recent Nintendo Direct before Tom learns just what a Boost Era Sonic game is and Paul makes the most of a three-month Apple Arcade trial.
Games discussed:
Sonic Dream Team
puffies.
Katamri Damacy Rolling LIVE
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time
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Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
In which your hosts tackle creeping horror on a doomed oil rig, shed light on a sequel done right, and just about navigate talking about two games from VERY similar sounding developers.
Games discussed:
Still Wakes the Deep
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture (a little bit)
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
Roto Force
Opus: The Day We Found Earth
Device 6
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Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
In which Tom plays through a couple of games Paul enjoyed experiencing back in 2024. But did he get on with them? Or will this be the recommendation-based betrayal that ends the podcast once and for all?
Games discussed:
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Tinykin
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Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In which your hosts explore four more games from the Playdate's second season. There's one clear standout, but plenty more to enjoy along the way.
Games discussed:
Chance's Lucky Escape
Shadowgate PD
CatchaDiablos
Tiny Turnip
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Intro / outro music by 5of6
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
In which Paul and Tom continue to explore the latest season of games for Panic's quirky handheld console Playdate. They're delighted to find a couple of great new releases (and update on one from Week 2 that they're less enamoured with).
Games discussed:
The Whiteout
Otto's Galactic Groove!!
Long Puppy
Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup
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Intro / outro music by 5of6
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
In which your hosts celebrate the big five-oh by playing with Panic's tiny yellow handheld. Season 2 of the Playdate is here, so Paul and Tom dig through Week 1's games before turning their attention to (half of) Week 2.
Games discussed:
Blippo+
Fulcrum Defender
Dig! Dig! Dino!
Wheelsprung
Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup
Get in touch with the show via Bluesky
Intro / outro music by 5of6
Artwork by BigShimmeryWall