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Year in review 2021 from 2022-01-25T11:12:31

The Boys are back with some spicy hot takes on the year that was 2021!

Join us as we count down our top five Games, Films and TV. 

Will Ben have had any time to play games, will th...

S02 E15: Legend of Zelda: Majora‘s Mask - 2000 - Nintendo from 2021-09-14T16:16:07

A usurper to the crown???   ...will Hollow Knight finally be knocked off the top spot?? Yes that's right! The boys are back and delving into another blast from the past. This time, they're recoveri...

S02 E14: Super Mario RPG - 1996 - Nintendo from 2021-08-24T14:53:03

Finally! Finally the King has returned...   ...or has he?? Yes that's right! The boys are back and delving into another blast from the past. This time, they're recovering stars and legends with Mar...

S02 E13: Kerbal Space Program - 2011 - Squad from 2021-08-10T13:44:16

Blast off... now, how do I deploy a parachute!!   Yes that's right! The boys are back and delving into another blast from the past. This time in the shape of the Kerbal Space Program!   Will this e...

S02 E12: Sim City - 2013 - EA Maxis from 2021-07-20T12:59:14

"If we build it, they will come"... said our two very hopeful future mayors!   Yes that's right! The boys are back and delving into EA's horrible online platform, to tinker around with some rather ...

S02 E11: Aliens Vs Predator - 1999 - Rebellion from 2021-07-06T11:20:47

"Game over man! It's GAME OVER!!"... ahem.   Yes that's right! The boys are back delving into their Steam libraries, and trying on their various Aliens and Predator costumes!   How will this classi...

Season 02 - Episode 10 - Medal of Honour: Frontline from 2021-06-22T16:29:13

The podcast gets serious this week and trots back in time to WW2!   Yes that's right! The boys are back on the Playstation 2, storming the beaches and re-enacting Private Ryan scenes.   Will Jono b...

Season 02 - Episode 09 -Blast Corps from 2021-06-08T15:35:05

It's all missiles and destruction on the cast this week!!   Yes that's right! The boys are back on the N64, bashing up buildings in an attempt to avert armageddon!   Will Jono have found the manual...

Season 02 - Episode 08 -The Godfather from 2021-05-25T10:07:34

The original crime boss capers onto the cast this week!!   Yes that's right! The boys are back and shaking down businesses in this adaptation of the beloved movie classic!   How will Jono fit in wi...

Season 02 - Episode 07 - Hollow Knight from 2021-04-27T11:19:25

Tiny bugs in an epic story skitter onto the cast this week!!   Yes that's right! The boys are back and swinging their adventure swords in this Metroidvania indie classic!   Is there even a manual f...

Season 02 - Episode 06 - Mortal Kombat 3 from 2021-04-13T10:06:49

Earth's best fighters take on the warriors of the Outworld this week!   Yes that's right! The boys are back and kicking with 30 minutes from this threequel smash hit!   Will the trusty manual let J...

Season 02 - Episode 05 - Godzilla: Destroy all Monsters Melee from 2021-03-30T09:48:48

Big smashy monsters smashing things in smash town!   Yes that's right! The boys are back and fighting all manner of monsters in this classic Gamecube hit!   Will Jono ever persuade Ben to read the ...

Season 02 - Bonus 01 - Wandavision from 2021-03-22T08:24:55

Please Stand By!   What a treat! The boys are back early for their first spoiler special episode! With their finger firmly on the pulse of what's currently hot, they'll be talking all things Wandav...

Season 02 - Episode 04 -Alone in the Dark from 2021-03-16T09:49:51

Spooky goings-on in spooky old mansions are the order of the day this week.   Yes that's right! The boys are back and fighting all manner of night terrors in the 90s classic, Alone in the Dark!   W...

Season 02 - Episode 03 - Harvest Moon from 2021-03-02T09:28:57

Ben gets a touch of tractor PTSD in this episode, as the boys travel to the countryside to sow some seeds.   Yes that's right! Who says farming has to be back breaking labour, when it can also be a...

Season 02 - Episode 02 - Contra III from 2021-02-16T09:26:06

Episode 2 of our second season is here, and the boys are all pew pew pew!!   Yes that's right! Those evil aliens are back again for another shot at future earth, so muscle bound action men Bill Riz...

Season 02 - Episode 01 - Robocop from 2021-02-02T09:49:26

Here we are then! Episode 1 of Season 2, and the boys are kicking it off with a real classic.   Part man, part machine... all COP. Yes, that's right, the 80s trend of making every film into a video...

Episode 147 - Back In Town! from 2021-01-15T10:26:35

Wow! What a terrible year! The boys only stepped out for a pint of milk, and accidentally got dragged into a viral black hole. 365 days later, they escaped to the podding studio. Did we miss much? ...

Episode 146 - Postal 2 from 2020-01-14T16:10:23

The boys take on hate this week, as they delve into something quite obscene. That's right dear listener, it's time for a trip to awful town in Postal 2. Will this title have aged like a fine wine, ...

Episode 145 - Blackthorne from 2020-01-07T12:28:44

Before the before times. Before crafting stars and wars. Blizzard created a little rocking title named after a cider! That's right retro fans, it's time for another delve into the depths of the pas...

Episode 144 - 2019 Year in Review from 2019-12-31T14:10:54

Happy New Year!! That's right retro fans, another 4 seasons have passed by and your two favourite boys are talking their most enjoyed things. Will Ben have played any games from 2019? Will Jono sti...

Episode 143 - SSX from 2019-12-24T13:54:12

Merry Christmas to all you lovelies! Tis the second most wonderful time of the year, and another 365 days have passed, so your two favourite boys are cracking open some eggnog and hitting the slope...

Episode 142 - Star Fox 2 from 2019-12-17T12:03:36

Stars and foxes and toads, oh my! That's right retro fans, Ben & Jono have taken another trip into the past with the unreleased classic, Star Fox 2! Will the wait have been worth it? Will the boys ...

Episode 141 - Braid from 2019-12-10T11:42:33

Puzzles, dreams, and atomic bombs, are not the most common bedfellows when it comes to platformers, but here we are! Must be time for a game from the indie side of the tracks in the form of Braid! ...

Episode 140 - Fable from 2019-12-03T11:29:20

Ye olde tales take front and center this week, and the boys spin a yarn and go to find their destiny in Fable! How will this exquisitely English game fare in today's world? Will the good and evil s...

Episode 139 - Half Life 2 from 2019-11-26T09:25:35

Ben & Jono take a trip to the oppressive City 17 this week to play one of the greatest games of all time! 39 game of the year awards, and a game of the decade accolade... what will the boys make of...

Episode 138 - Star Wars: Dark Forces from 2019-11-19T10:48:56

A long time ago on a podcast far away... two dashing hosts reviewed another classic Star Wars game! That's right Jedi fans, this week the boys take a trip to the rebel side and go head to head with...

Episode 137 - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night from 2019-11-12T09:28:29

The boys revisit a classic series for the second time this week! As chains are swooshed and candles chopped, the castle looms on the horizon once more! After their initial tangle with Dracula, how ...

Episode 136 - Gears of War from 2019-11-05T09:48:29

The podcast is taken over by big meaty men men this week, as the boys scramble for cover in a locust filled city! That's right, it's time for the original cover based shooter with chaps the size of...

Episode 135 - Wario's Woods from 2019-10-22T08:32:02

Ah the video game woods! Home to fluffy creatures, magical swords... and crazy evil twin doppelgangers! Yes, that's right dear listener, this week the boys are tackling another Nintendo puzzler cla...

Episode 134 - Asterix from 2019-10-15T09:40:01

Two plucky Gauls take on the Romans in this week's episode. As our boys don their sandals and stick on moustaches with Asterix and Obelix! Will Jono's childhood favourite hold up in these future da...

Episode 133 - Golden Axe from 2019-10-08T10:15:51

A barbarian, a valkyrie and a dwarf walk into a bar... then immediately put down their drinks, because there's fightin' to be done! That's right dear listener! This week, Ben and Jono take on the m...

Episode 132 - Super Mario Kart from 2019-10-01T09:15:14

The greatest of all time drops by today. Well, the greatest kart racer of all time, certainly! That's right retro fans, this week Ben and Jono are taking a trip to snes town with the first in this ...

Episode 131 - Robocop Vs The Terminator from 2019-09-24T09:41:08

Two 80s titans clash on the podcast this week, and no, we don't mean your two heroic hosts! That's right, it's time for Robocop to meet The Terminator... in a different time frame... possibly.... i...

Episode 130 - Brawl Brothers from 2019-09-17T10:12:28

Well well well. What do we have here? Snes games on the Nintendo Switch? The boys should probably test out one or two of them, you know, just to make sure they work!! That's right retro fans, it's ...

Episode 129 - Snake Rattle 'n' Roll from 2019-09-10T14:25:05

Before Goldeneye, before Donkey Kong, a little company called Rare created a little game containing little snakes, and their littlier food! That's right, retro fans, it's time for a trip to platfor...

Episode 128 - Baldur's Gate from 2019-09-03T13:20:26

The boys are back in town! And they've brought with them one of the greatest role playing games ever made!! In a time when Bioware could do no wrong, and character creation was just as long as the ...

Episode 127 - Hyper Light Drifter from 2019-08-20T12:02:47

Not such an ancient classic this week, but more of a modern day mystery. An attempt to explore illness, humanity, and loneliness... well, as much as our two cerebrally challenged heroes can! Yes th...

Episode 126 - Zelda II: The Adventure of Link from 2019-08-13T11:08:21

What were you doing in January of 1987? If the answer was "waiting for a Zelda game", then do we have a podcast for you! Yes that's right, Ben & Jono are heading back to Hyrule to defeat the badnes...

Episode 125 - Secret of Mana from 2019-08-06T09:33:20

Remember the times of couch co-op? Remember the times of endless summer holidays, where you could stay inside and video game as much as you liked... No? Must have just been our two heroes then. Thi...

Episode 124 - Condemned from 2019-07-30T08:57:43

It's not Halloween, but the boys are still scaring themselves silly this week, as they take up detective roles and hunt down a creepy killer! That's right, it's a classic from last gen, Condemned! ...

Episode 123 - Mercenaries from 2019-07-23T09:49:11

Finally, finally, the boys have taken a long standing recommendation on-board! Thanks to a dear listener, Ben and Jono are fighting to keep the world off fire, in 2005's action classic... Mercenari...

Episode 122 - Beneath a Steel Sky from 2019-07-16T08:41:02

When you're at a party and someone recommends a classic game, what else can you do but play it on your classic gaming podcast! That's right, the boys are back in town and tackling the future noir a...

Episode 121 - Rampage from 2019-07-09T09:16:30

A giant wolf, massive ape and colossal crocodile walk into a bar... then smash it to pieces! Yes, that's right, this week the boys are taking on arcade classic, and now Hollywood blockbuster, Rampa...

Episode 120 - Lemmings 2: The Tribes from 2019-07-02T09:17:34

They're tiny, furry, and apparently like to throw themselves off cliffs! That's right retro fans, this week the boys are taking on the marching madness of the Lemmings...2. Will Ben figure out how ...

Episode 119 - Flashback from 2019-06-25T09:12:24

It's been hailed as the highest grossing game to have come from the fine land of France! Which is no surprise, given the rotoscoping majesty of this sci-fi epic! That's right, the boys are skipping...

Episode 118 - Shinobi 3 from 2019-06-18T09:19:47

Fast as a shadow and deadly as a viper. You'll never see him coming... 'til it's too late! Yes, that right, the boys are hopping back into retro-land for a blast with some ninjas in the form of Shi...

Episode 117 - E3 2019 from 2019-06-12T09:08:29

"It's the most wonderful time of the year", sung a man about Christmas... but he was incorrect. June is the rightful holder of that title, as it's the season when the entire games industry converge...

Episode 116 - Blaster Master from 2019-06-04T09:19:10

It's the most wonderful time of the year... well, very nearly! In the meantime, Ben & Jono tackle a truly tricky title in the form of Blaster Master on the NES. How will this insane mash up of genr...

Episode 115 - Road Rash 2 from 2019-05-28T09:06:33

The boys fire up their engines and prepare to do vehicular battle this week. That's right, motorbike mayhem is back in the form of Road Rash... 2! Will Jono scuff his knees? Will Ben ever be able t...

Episode 114 - FTL from 2019-05-21T10:50:55

Not such an old title this week, but still a space-based classic. That's right, the boys are doing a reverse Star War and fleeing the rebels. How will Jono feel about a title he spent so many hours...

Episode 113 - Banjo Kazooie from 2019-05-14T07:36:27

It's time for a Rare classic on the podcast this week. The company who brought us the supreme shooter Goldeneye, also delivered a 3d platforming gem to rival a certain plumber's antics! How will th...

Episode 112 - Final Fantasy VI from 2019-05-07T09:00:09

It's finally time to tackle one of the fantasy greats! The boys can side-step and avoid this behemoth of a series no longer! That's right, it's some ultimate JRPG turn based action with Final Fanta...

Episode 111 - Theme Park from 2019-04-30T08:47:40

The boys visit a local classic this week from the company that made EA the mighty superpower it is today... Theme Park! In a world now commonplace with sims, how will this original entry fare? Only...

Episode 110 - Spider-Man from 2019-04-23T09:06:16

Happy Endgame week everyone!! To get in the spirit of what's to come, your two favourite podcasting boys are tackling everyone's favourite resident of Queens in a time before the MCU was even a gli...

Episode 109 - Super Star Wars from 2019-04-16T10:15:18

It's a very special Jono Birthday celebration as the boys tackle one of their favourite franchises on one of their favourite consoles this week. Just how tough is this legendarily tricky game? And ...

Episode 108 - Streets of Rage from 2019-04-09T08:54:21

The streets are raging on the podcast this week, as your two favourite game adventurers take on another Sega classic. Join Adam, Blaze and Axel, in punching, kicking and rocket launchering their wa...

Episode 107 - Alien 3 from 2019-03-26T08:05:04

Stay frosty! The boys tackle the mother of all xenos in this week's episode, in a rare example of a game being better than it's film counterpart... Alien 3. That's right, it's sweaty prison action ...

Episode 106 - Devil May Cry from 2019-03-19T09:08

The boys head back to a simpler time this week. A time of long red coats. A time of white hair. A time of devils doing a lot of crying. Yes, that's right, timed to perfection with the recent releas...

Episode 105 - Strider from 2019-03-12T11:49:43

Do you love arcade games? Do you particularly love when they get ported to home consoles? Well, you'll love this week's episode as the boys take on action tough nut, Strider! How will this 80s clas...

Episode 104 - Super Mario Land 2 from 2019-03-05T09:04:20

"I didn't even know this existed" states one of the boys when finding out there were more Mario Land games! That's right, it's time to dust off those Game Boys and get handheld for another trip to ...

Episode 103 - The Lost Vikings from 2019-02-26T09:08:37

Three lost boys enter the podcast this week. One fast, one stout and one bold! That's right, the SNES classic The Lost Vikings has come to play. Will Jono like the music? Will Ben figure out the tu...

Episode 102 - Grim Fandango from 2019-02-19T10:12:12

Everyone's off celebrating the Day of the Dead this week, but our boys are stuck inside selling travel plans to newly minted souls... They're also playing Grim Fandango! All jokes aside, how will t...

Episode 101 - Resident Evil 2 from 2019-02-12T10:40:12

Paying tribute to the recent remake, Ben & Jono take a second bite of the horror apple this week as they delve into another classic title from the Resident Evil series. That's right, it's Leon and ...

Episode 100 - Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time from 2019-02-05T09:56:44

Happy Birthday one and all!! That's right, the cast has been running for 100 episodes! To celebrate, the boys play what some people call the greatest game of all time! A dead cert! It's only, Legen...

Episode 99 - Max Payne from 2019-01-29T09:54:16

It's all gone a bit dark and noirey in this week's cast, as Ben and Jono track down a crime family and seek to clear their own names. That's right, it's the John Woo / Matrix crossover you alway...

Episode 98 - Metroid Prime from 2019-01-22T09:37:34

The gribbley space aliens are back in town this week, as Ben & Jono revisit this beloved franchise for a second helping in the form of Metroid Prime! Will Ben get to grips with those Wii control...

Episode 97 - Metal Gear Solid from 2019-01-15T11:16

You asked for it, so here it is!! The game that began a legion of stealth games! That's right, this week the boys tackle Metal Gear Solid in all it's original glory. Will Jono remember every cut...

Episode 96 - Dead Space from 2019-01-08T09:47:28

The boys kick off 2019 in style and go to space this week... Dead Space that is. That's right, the 10 year old spookfest finally gets the podcast treatment. Will Jono hold his nerve? Will Ben ev...

Episode 95 - 2018 Review from 2019-01-02T17:37:16

Happy New Year!!! That's right dear listener, as we usher in the 2019s, Ben and Jono take a look back on a most formidable year! Chatting alllll about their favourite Video Games, Movies and TV ...

Episode 94 - Home Alone from 2018-12-25T11:46:33

It was the eve before Christmas, all was quiet in the house. Nothing stirred, not even a mouse... until Ben and Jono came in and did the Christmas episode!! That's right retro fans, it's the sec...

Episode 93 - Mario Kart 64 from 2018-12-18T11:25:24

Goooood morning race fans! Prepare to start your engines and grab for that power boost... the boys are playing Mario Kart 64! Will the second entry in this classic series beat the first? Will Be...

Episode 92 - Super Smash Bros. Melee from 2018-12-11T09:31:02

This week the boys celebrate the release of the new Smash Bros by playing err Smash Bros!

Will Jono ever stop banging on about how much he loves the Gamecube, will either of them work out...

Episode 91 - Just Cause from 2018-12-04T09:35:50

With a new entry in the series hitting the stores this week, the boys take a trip to San Esperito and start a revolution in the original tropical shooter, Just Cause. Parachuting, car chases and...

Episode 90 - Mass Effect from 2018-11-27T09:11:56

Ben & Jono blast off for deep space this week in one of Bioware's most loved franchises. That's right! It's time to visit Mass Effect. So, make like a Shepard and grab your biotics. It's rpg tim...

Episode 89 - Fallout from 2018-11-20T09:54:40

The boys visit a post apocalyptic wasteland this week. No, Ben's not going home to the West Country! It's time for some Fallout! How will our two heroes fare in this harsh and dangerous world, a...

Episode 88 - Earthworm Jim from 2018-11-13T09:57:43

The boys blast off this week into the surreal world of Shiny! That's right, it's earthworms, ray-guns and space suits time. Will Jono still love this childhood favourite? Will Ben's game-playing...

Episode 87 - Half Life from 2018-11-06T10:19:38

A truly special episode, because this week the boys are taking on Ben's favourite game ever! That's right, it's finally time for Half Life!! Will Jono love it equally, or will disappointment des...

Episode 86 - Dark Souls 3 from 2018-10-30T10:40:54

Haaaaappy Halloween everybody! This week, Ben and Jono battle their fears, quite literally, and take on one of the hardest games ever made! That's right, it's finally time for Dark Souls... 3. D...

Episode 85 - Red Dead Redemption from 2018-10-23T11:03:07

Yehaw! The boys posse up this week and head out West... wild wild west that is! In honour of the gaming event of the century, Ben and Jono are playing Red Dead Redemption! So, grab yer boots and...

Episode 84 - Bubsy the Bobcat from 2018-10-16T10:11:30

The boys get in a whisker of trouble this week, as they have a claws encounter of the furry kind with this sort of well known hero of the 90s! So, grab your pad and try to enjoy the plethora of ...

Episode 83 - Ristar from 2018-10-09T10:08:57

The boys take on a recommended game this week in the form of Mega Drive classic, Ristar! So, jump in as they blindly fumble their way around this amalgamation of 90s style and platforming... wit...

Episode 82 - Mirror's Edge from 2018-10-02T10:17:55

It's a sunny Utopian wonderland this week on the cast, but all may not be as it seems. Runners dart from building to building to deliver their messages lo-fi style. That's right, this week the b...

Episode 81 - Timesplitters 2 from 2018-09-25T08:03:36

The boys go back to the future... and then forward again, as they chase aliens and time crystals around the galaxy. So, grab your pistols, your best Goldeneye impressions, and jump into the fray...

Episode 80 - Kirby's Adventure from 2018-09-18T09:54:11

He's pink, and he's round, and he's very very hungry. That's right, this week, the boys join forces with one of Nintendo's biggest icons, Kirby! So grab your zelda swords, your magic wands, and ...

Episode 79 - Grand Theft Auto from 2018-09-11T10:04:09

The boys are smashing and grabbing this week as crime takes over the podcast. That's right, it's the granddaddy of grand thefts, the original GTA. Will Ben figure how to load such an old game? W...

Episode 78 - Shenmue from 2018-09-04T10:04:07

Time ticks by in a mysterious murder mission this week as the boys try to figure out the twists and turns of Shenmue! Will Jono manage a karate chop? Will Ben ever get through a cut scene? Tune ...

Episode 77 - Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee from 2018-08-28T09:54:07

Things get a little strange this week as the boys venture into a meat factory to save an entire species from extinction! That's right, it's the curious environment of Oddworld! So, rescue your M...

Episode 76 - Spyro The Dragon from 2018-08-21T09:49:10

Grab your flameproof spandex dear listener, as this week the boys are tackling fire and fury in the dragon world! That's right, the original scaly funster is out to save his world from being tur...

Episode 75 - Luigi's Mansion from 2018-08-14T09:37:03

It's another spooky one this week, as our boys win a competition and inherit a slightly haunted mansion! That's right, Ben and Jono are busting some ghosts in this Gamecube classic. So, grab you...

Episode 74 - Silent Hill 2 from 2018-08-07T09:42:19

The boys get spooked in the mist this week as they travel to the frankly terrifying Silent Hill! Will Jono ever stop shaking? Will Ben get out of the toilets? Tune in to find out...

Episode 73 - ToeJam and Earl from 2018-07-31T09:35:04

The boys get super funky this week, not in an ironic way, with the legendary ToeJam and Earl. These groovy space aliens have chilled their way across the galaxy to reach the coolest planet of al...

Episode 72 - Williams Arcade Greatest Hits from 2018-07-24T09:21:50

This week the boys attempt to play not one, not two, but five games in their 30 minutes of glory. Defender, Defender II, Joust, Robotron 2084 and Sinistar, await our fearless duo!! So, grab your...

Episode 71 - F-Zero from 2018-07-17T09:17:39

It's fast tracks and even faster reflexes this week, as the boys take on the most brutal competition in the 26th century! That's right, it's the original Mode 7 speedster, F-Zero! So, grab your ...

Episode 70 - Contra from 2018-07-10T09:26:44

This week the boys are taking on one of the all time classic shooters! That's right, Bill and Lance are heading to the jungle with their spreaders to fight some evil aliens! Will Ben remember th...

Episode 69 - Castle of Illusion from 2018-07-03T09:34:32

This week our two fearless gamers enter the house of mouse to rescue a princess... well, a mousey princess... well, a lady mouse. Ben wrestles with spiders, Jono tells us all about his "hollybob...

Episode 68 - Duck Tales from 2018-06-26T08:43:55

"Life is like an aeroplane..." that's right, prepare yourself for the most catchy theme tune of all time as our boys jump beak-first into Duck Tales. Ben tells a particularly embarrassing story,...

Episode 67 - E3 2018 from 2018-06-19T07:50:30

In a break from their usual format, the boys discuss all the highs and lows from E3 2018. What was Jono's favourite moment? What had Ben in tears? Most importantly, what did they think of THAT r...

Episode 66 - System Shock 2 from 2018-06-12T08:59:28

Four years in space camp training only to be deserted on a broken ship in the middle of nowhere with a murderous AI! Yes, that's right, this week our boys delve into a time before Rapture for a ...

Episode 65 - Unreal from 2018-06-05T10:16:33

Possibly the most famous games engine of all time was once an actual game, and this week our boys are giving it a whirl. Will the graphics be another casualty of the polygon wars? Will Jono enjo...

Episode 64 - Turtles In Time from 2018-05-29T09:40

In this 64th-bit of an episode, Ben and Jono tie on some bandanas and mess around with the very fabric of time. Yes, that's right, the turts are back and meaner than ever! How will our boys cope...

Episode 63 - Wonder Boy 3: The Dragon's Trap from 2018-05-22T09:35:20

The boys are off fighting a dragon this week, but will they fall into its trap? That's right, Ben and Jono have finally gotten round to the much requested Wonder Boy series. Will they figure out...

Episode 62 - Mortal Kombat 2 from 2018-05-15T09:54

This week, our two gaming heroes punch and kick their way into the Outworld, where digitized characters and blood flow freely! Will Ben manage to win a single round? Will Jono "get over here"? W...

Episode 61 - Ecco The Dolphin from 2018-05-08T09:49:25

This week our boys dive deep into the ocean blue with a legendary aquatic friend! However, all is not as it seems in this watery paradise! Will Jono explain the story, and will Ben get ...

Episode 60 - Hulk Ultimate Destruction from 2018-05-01T09:39:14

In honour of a certain Infinity War, the boys are tackling a truly marvel-ous game this week. That's right, the big green Hulking machine has come to play.... well, destroy really. So g...

Episode 59 - Batman Arkham Asylum from 2018-04-24T08:55:19

This week, the boys are joined by their very first games industry guest. It's none other than Lead Writer at Creative Assembly, Andy Hall. And he's only gone and brought Batman with him. Will th...

Episode 58 - Wipeout from 2018-04-17T08:33:04

Anti grav and banging tunes? You got it! This week, the boys are riding high, dodging missiles and trying their best not to bang into walls... mostly unsuccessfully! Will they get the hang of th...

Episode 57 - Alex Kidd in Miracle World from 2018-04-10T09:15:22

Join the boys this week as they depart for a land full of wonder and miracles, and kung fu? Jono borrows a motorbike and Ben gets nobbled by a sea man. So, grab your red t-shirt and sense of adv...

Episode 56 - Assassins Creed from 2018-04-03T09:53:38

This week, the boys travel to ancient times and find out about Assassins, Templars and all the rules they follow... a creed perhaps? Will Ben remember his old skills? Will Jono get through the t...

Episode 55 - God of War from 2018-03-27T09:01:40

A long time ago, in a far off land, there once was a boy called Kratos. Basically, he got really angry and destroyed loads of stuff including a bunch of immortal beings! Yes, that's right! This ...

Episode 54 - Gauntlet from 2018-03-20T09:13:18

This week, our two fearless adventurers delve the furthest back in time as they tackle their oldest game yet! Fresh off the 80s arcades and punishing to boot! So, strap on your boots, grab your ...

Episode 53 - Super Meat Boy from 2018-03-13T09:44:01

Meat and bandages and boys, oh my!! Yes that's right, this week our pair of lovable retro rogues take on one of gaming's hardest challenges. Will Jono beat the boss? Will Ben figure out brightne...

Episode 52 - Cannon Fodder from 2018-03-06T09:43:33

"War, never been so much fun," sings the opening ditty. Perhaps our two plucky adventurers will have something to say about that!! Yes, that's right. Another week has passed, and the boys are ta...

Episode 51 - Altered Beast from 2018-02-27T10:58:29

Did you have a Mega Drive? ...or Genesis for our American cousins. Then you've probably played this week's game! Unfortunately our boys had no such luxuries growing up, so they're running fresh ...

Episode 50 - Bioshock from 2018-02-20T07:00

It's the 50th Episode!! Against all odds, our heroic duo have talked every week for nearly a year! So the boys are celebrating by diving to the darkest depths of the ocean! Crashing a New Years ...

Episode 49 - Punch Out from 2018-02-13T10:01:34

Just as Rocky was making his world debut, another plucky youngster was trying his luck in the boxing ring. Lil' Mac was his name, and Punch Out was his game! Yes, that's right! This week our boys t...

Episode 48 - Shadows of the Empire from 2018-02-06T07:00

They do say second time lucky...right? Well, let's hope the force is strong with this one, as the boys return to their favourite universe and tackle that evil Empire!! Ben crashes his snowspeeder, ...

Episode 47 - Jurassic Park from 2018-01-30T09:50:14

  A podcast 65 million years in the making... yes, that's right, the boys are tackling the dino-tastic Jurassic Park! How those 3D sections hold up? Just how unlicensed is the music? And what exact...

Episode 46 - Soul Calibur from 2018-01-23T09:09:54

Swords, sticks, blades and all sorts of weapons adorn the 'cast this week as our boys tackle their first fighting game! Ben visits a museum, and Jono becomes a soul blade master, in one of the D...

Episode 45 - The Secret of Monkey Island from 2018-01-16T15:17:39

Coming to you this week all the way from the Caribbean, it's your two favourite drunken sailors! Undead pirates, hilarious puns, and much monkeying around as Ben and Jono navigate the Scumm engi...

Episode 44 - Pokemon Ruby from 2018-01-09T09:46:15

Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle. These words mean everything to a select group of people. Unfortunately, to our boys they mean next to nothing, as they've never played with pocket style monsters be...

Episode 43 - Doom 2 from 2018-01-02T10:35:40

Haaaaappy New Year! Our boys decided the best way to deal with those morning after hangovers is to engage with very loud guns and screaming demons! Yes, that's right, it's the Granddaddy of shoo...

Episode 42 - Year in Review from 2017-12-26T11:40:15

We did it, we made it through another year! This week the boys mix up the formula and talk about some of their favorite things in 2017. 

Episode 41 - Batman Returns from 2017-12-19T11:49:43

"I'm Batmaaaaaaaan" can be heard from the rooftops above Guildford this week as our boys delve into their first foray with the Dark Knight himself. Snow is on the ground and presents under the t...

Episode 40 - Donkey Kong Country from 2017-12-12T10:44:37

Chucking barrels, making animal pals and tracking missing bananas! This week the boys platform their way around Donkey Kongs Country. Join our jungle adventurers as Ben has some mine cart fun and J...

Episode 39 - Dead Island from 2017-12-05T10:22:07

Join our boys this week on a lovely island vacation. Jono sips a long island ice tea, and Ben plays a lovely game of beach cricket. Swimming pools, beach hut bars and cool evening soirees await....

Episode 38 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater from 2017-11-28T09:51:08

Shove-it, Japan Air, Boneless... are just some of the words baffling our boys this week as they take a trip down the memory highway. Jono dons his extremely baggy jeans, and Ben tries his very b...

Episode 37 - Kid Icarus from 2017-11-21T09:52:29

Wings, angels, snakes, and fictional classics degrees. Yes, this week the boys are travelling to a realm that's definitely not ancient Greece and playing the interminably hard Kid Icarus! So, fl...

Episode 36 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time from 2017-11-14T09:40:59

After much name dropping by Mr Jono, the one and only time hopping Persian Prince makes his debut appearance on the 'cast. However, how has the passage of time been to our sword swinging friend?...

Episode 35 - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver from 2017-11-07T09:56:01

Halloween is in the past, but our boys are still dealing with Vampires and the undead!! Join them in the depths of the Underdark, where Jono struggles with his camera and Ben is forced to... gul...

Episode 34 - Eternal Darkness from 2017-10-31T09:53:04

Welcome dear listener to our spoooooky Halloween offering. This week the boys are braving old mansions and tussling with insanity before the world is consumed by darkness eternal! Will Jono reme...

Episode 33 - Sonic Adventure from 2017-10-24T09:29:20

That little blue hedgehog is back again, hoping to captivate the boys with his wily charms! Except this time he's gone all 90's and headed into the third dimension! How will our intrepid explore...

Episode 32 - Don't Starve from 2017-10-17T09:37:18

The boys get a little Burton and Elfman this week as they dive through the rabbit hole and into the strange land of Don't Starve. Collecting provisions and building fires is the name of the game...

Episode 31 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past from 2017-10-10T10:32:45

Woken in the middle of the night, pushed out into the rain, and poked with sharp swords. No, our boys haven't taken a cheap package holiday this week, they've traveled to Hyrule for a little Zel...

Episode 30 - Mario 64 from 2017-10-03T09:53:02

Possibly the most famous plumber in the world makes his Keep Playing debut... as an adult. Come and join our fearless duo in the Mushroom Kingdom where Jono fights a Giant Bomb and Ben gets lost...

Episode 29 - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City from 2017-09-26T06:33:42

Fast cars, dirty deals and shooty guns. It can only be the license that parents fear the most! GTA Vice City!!. Join our cool guy adventurers as Jono enjoys a boat party and Ben gets all choppy wit...

Episode 28 - Desert Strike from 2017-09-19T09:43:14

Gunning down the chocolate cake and blowing up the profiteroles. It's Dessert Strike.... wait a minute. Anyway, throw those puddings aside, jump into the cockpit and join our boys as they tilt, ...

Episode 27 - Tomb Raider from 2017-09-12T09:44:08

One of the largest franchises of anything ever, and a heroine who really needs no introduction. The question is, how does her first adventure hold up under the scrutiny of our two intrepid gamer...

Episode 26- Gunstar Heroes from 2017-09-05T10:39:07

This week, the boys grab their Mega Drive pads and tackle one of the most beloved shooty games EVER!! Cracking bosses with cracking names populate this bullet hell fiasco. Will Ben play the righ...

Episode 25 - Hotline Miami from 2017-08-29T10:53:41

This week our two game-venturers delve into a very retro Miami and all the delights of it's strange undercity. Ringing phones, animal masks and some of the most pixelated violence ever to hit th...

Episode 24 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2017-08-22T09:09:56

Who would have thought renaissance painters eating pizza in the sewers would catch on? Yes, that's right. This week the boys pull out their coolest moves and catch a ride with the ninja turtles!...

Episode 23 - Burnout 3 from 2017-08-15T10:01:21

When is a racing game not a racing game? When it's a Burnout!! That's right, this week our intrepid explorers hop into the fast lane and take to the streets. Jono raves about a DJ and Ben gripes...

Episode 22 - Halo 3 from 2017-08-08T09:09:13

Not the cookery program, but the big green fighting machine! Yes, this week our boys are tackling the Master Chief and all his pals in the Microsoft juggernaut, Halo 3! Jono grapples with story,...

Episode 21 - Goldeneye from 2017-08-01T10:15:51

Daniel Craig or Sean Connery? Walther PPK or Golden Gun? M or Q? Yes, that's right dear listener, this week our boys are taking on one of the grandest of all licenses. Goldeneye, starring Mr Jam...

Episode 20 - Rings of Power from 2017-07-25T09:45:54

A game that has nothing to do with Sauron and gang, honest guv! This week the boys take a trip to the past and hunt down some Rings of Power... with varied results. Welcome to a world where bear...

Episode 19 - Super Castlevania 4 from 2017-07-18T09:50:37

Dracula! The most classic of all the monsters, and he's on the podcast this week...well, sort of. Our two brave game explorers are talking all things bats, belfrys and Belmonts, as they take on ...

Episode 18 - Crash Bandicoot from 2017-07-11T10:07:58

Our two intrepid game explorers team up with a wild bandicoot and make a real mess this week. Smashed barrels, stolen apples and the occasional boulder chase, threaten to ruin the serenity of th...

Episode 17 - Mega Man X from 2017-07-04T10:23:48

This week, the boys jump 100 years into the future as Jono recites the laws of robotics, and Ben explains the mega lineage! That's right, it's time for the biggest boy in blue, Mega Man! Will ou...

Episode 16 - X Men Legends 2 from 2017-06-27T12:21:28

Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, the whole gang's here.... except Rogue... and they're teaming up with the Brotherhood to take down Apocalypse! If that meant nothing to you, you seriously need to tune in...

Episode 15 - E3 Special from 2017-06-20T08:37

"It's the most, wonderful time, of the yeeeaaarrr!!", is probably what Andy Williams would have sung about Los Angles in June! Yes, E3 is upon us, so in a break from our usual programming, the b...

Episode 14 - Portal 2 from 2017-06-13T09:54:34

When is a gun, not a gun? When it's a portal gun of course!! Yes that's right, our intrepid adventurers are jumping headlong into Aperture Science and solving all the tests in Portal 2! Discover...

Episode 13 - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare from 2017-06-06T09:40:45

We need guns...lots of guns!". Camo pants and hats are the order of the day, as this week our boys trot across the globe with various bearded burly men, taking pot shots at evil despots. Will Be...

Episode 12 - Resident Evil 4 from 2017-05-30T08:39:52

Somewhere in the darkest corner of Europe the greatest evil is stirring.... or it might be if Ben could bring himself to play the game! That's right, this week our "brave" casters take to the ru...

Episode 11 - Spelunky from 2017-05-23T08:18:24

Ben gets his helmet on and Jono grows a hot mustache, as the boys go cave diving this week! Varying levels of success await their subterranean adventures. Rescuing maidens, stealing idols, dodgi...

Episode 10 - StarFox 64 from 2017-05-16T09:57:46

Aside from the Conservative party and farmers, who doesn't love a good fox? Especially a talking space fox! That's right, this week our intrepid "reviewers" blast off with a motley crew of critt...

Episode 09 - Deus Ex from 2017-05-09T09:10:49

The original. The God-like. The ever-so-slightly low texture resolution. Yes, this week our intrepid adventurers don their sunglasses and leather coats to tackle one of the greats! Will Jono get...

Episode 08 - Shadow of the Colossus from 2017-05-02T08:41:22

Our two adventurers journey across a bleak landscape and into the past this week, searching for the cure for death! Will they ever feel happiness again after killing these gentle giants? Will th...

Episode 07 - Beyond Good and Evil from 2017-04-25T08:40:25

A green haired investigative reporter teams up with a wise cracking mechanic Pig with help along the way from Italian Holograms and Jamaican Rhinos! Have our heroes finally lost their minds, fin...

Episode 06 - Sonic 2 from 2017-04-18T02:44:55

The little blue hedgehog makes his Keep Playing debut! Jono reveals Tail’s real name, Ben gets all art style crazy and they both get a tiny bit angsty! Will speed be enough to save this blast fr...

Episode 05 - Warcraft 3 from 2017-04-11T07:01:17

A game that simultaneously needs no introduction, yet requires the best introduction. Who is Thrall? What’s the Alliance? For our two Warcraft virgins, there had better be some serious expositio...

Episode 04 - Yoshi’s Island from 2017-04-05T08:37

Jono gets the most excited about a dino-copter, Ben loves Bow Wow, and they both go a little egg crazy! Join our boys, a baby Mario, and all the Yoshis, as they romp across the childlike mindsca...

Episode 03 - Far Cry from 2017-04-05T08:35:33

Marooned on a picturesque desert island with nothing but glorious hawaiian shirts to save them from increasingly aggressive enemies. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Will our boys survive this...

Episode 02 - Knights of the Old Republic from 2017-04-05T08:30:40

KOTOR is one of gaming’s greats. So what is a Star War? When was the Old Republic? How annoying is Captain Exposition? Join our boys this week as they try and untangle Jedi from Sith, and avoid ...

Episode 01 - Metroid from 2017-04-04T19:58:47

Wandering across an abandoned planet with no real map to speak of, Jono patiently tries to teach Ben what a Metroid is…. and how to open doors! Rockets, bombs and a distinctly 80s action movie v...