Focus on Gaming

We're Back!! Missed us? We explain our little hiatus, then get back on track with gaming views and news! Commodore (is it PLC, International? Ltd?) is promising big things with the Amiga brand, but what will that involve? What more do you want from the Amiga brand? Retro, or maybe even a modern system? We discuss what we played, saw, interviewed in the Nottingham Video Game Expo, like UK Amstrad Group, indie games like Everything is Crab, Ink Strings and more! As we've missed some major stories, we give a brief verdict on what's happening with PS and Xbox recently, and mostly the big stories are pretty bad. Find us on our social pages, like, subscribe, follow and all that! All our episodes are at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk Support us on Patreon !

Yes, you can pre-order GTA 6 now, with prices revealed for the two versions, but the 'physical version' is a code in a box! Xbox have hiked their prices for the consoles, again. What should you buy? We advise the best console to go for, and it's one that we didn't recommend when it came out! The World Cup is here! So we discuss the best non-football games, for all those that may be drained by their nation's Cup Fever! From golf to brutal violence, we have the sport for you! Sega have committed to releasing their entire(?) back catalogue in good news for game preservation, bad news if it's another subscription service.... Commodore have a phone coming out, that's not smart, but not entirely stupid either, would a 'dumb' phone help your mental health? Want to get tickets to Nottingham Video Game Expo? Get 20% off with the code 'FOCUS' at www.NottsVGE.com or click this link http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984626773103/?discount=FOCUS Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like and subscribe and leave a review! Support us on Patreon !

We go through some of the highlights of all the Summer Games Fest announcements from Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more! What was your favourite announcement? Tom has finally got to play Mixtape, listen to find out what he thinks! Duncan has completed 007 : First Light and gives his review. Has the Switch 2 kept up with its initial sales records, or has it stalled with no massive first party games? What do you think? Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe and review! #summergamesfest #xbox #playstation #nintendo #switch #gaming #retro #podcast #senua #wolverine #crazytaxi #callofduty #gamingcommunity #podcastlife #xboxgaming #playstation4life #nintendofan #gamingforever #podcastnation #summergaming #xboxlove #playstation5 #nintendoaddict #gamersunite #podcastaddict #summergames #xboxgamer #playstationnation #nintendolife #gamingpodcast Support us on Patreon !

In this episode, we dive into the significant price hike for the Steam Deck—will you still pick one up, or has Valve’s bubble burst? We also talk about Destiny 2 being dead in the water, and whether that’s big news for gaming as a whole or just for the loyal fans of the “old boy” of GAAS. Tom’s been playing Battle for Middle-earth 2 and is about to start Mixtape, which Martin has already begun. Duncan shares a hands-on preview of 007 First Light and his review of Forza Horizon 6. Finally, Martin brings his epic history vs. gaming “Which Came First” quiz. Share your scores on our Facebook page, and visit www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk for all our episodes. Like, subscribe, and review! #podcast #gaming #xbox #playstation #nintendo #valve #retrogaming #zzaplive #007 #bond #jamesbond #forza #retro Support us on Patreon !

Steam still haven't announced prices/date for their Steam Machine and Steam Frame, with the AI memory crisis front and centre in the blame game. Duncan has returned to a game he briefly played and reviewed recently, and has changed his score, did he like it? Find out in the episode! Nintendo are raising the price of the Switch 2, would this increase put you off? Let us know! Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe and review! #steam #valve #gaming #podcast #gamepass #xbox #fortnite #replaced #tetris #pc #pcgaming #steammachine #steamframe #retrogaming Support us on Patreon !

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Game Pass has dropped in price, but at the cost of losing Call of Duty day-one releases. Tempted to return? If not, we’re checking out alternatives like Luna and Switch Online. Tom was hyped for Splatoon Raiders—until we read the description… is it even still Splatoon? Duncan’s been diving into Game Pass titles but has a “wait and see” caution on one highly praised game. Meanwhile, Tom’s dusted off the PSP Go for, wait… Megadrive games? Catch all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and review! #podcast #gaming #retro #playstation #xbox #games #fortnite #nintendo #gamepass #psp #likeadragon #hades #replaced Support us on Patreon !

In this episode, we cover Rockstar getting hacked—with nothing GTA-related stolen—plus Fable’s concern over clashing with the GTA 6 release, and the launch of the Evercade Nexus, conveniently around the same time. Seriously, is there any gaming news not tied to GTA 6? We also dive into Roblox’s new parental control and safety features, debating whether developers, parents, platform owners, or others should take responsibility for issues like predators and unwanted purchases. Tom pitches a hilarious game idea—if you’ve seen the intro to *Look Who’s Talking*, you’ll know the kind of racing game we mean—and we probably talk about it way more than we should. We wrap things up chatting about games we’ve played lately, including Viewfinder, Championship Manager, CDi’s International Tennis Open, and a dash of Fortnite for good measure. #podcast #retrogaming #fortnite #xbox #playstation #games #roblox #nintendo #evercade #viewfindergame #championshipmanager #rockstar #gta #gta6 Support us on Patreon !

As two of our hosts were unavailable, we welcome back the Knowledgeable Noah! Player of Minecraft, Fortnite, and driving his Daddy up the wall. He takes us through the new Minecraft update and Fortnite Battle Pass season. We chat about online safety, and the PS5 price increases. Super Meat Boy 3D gets a review, as Noah has been playing the graphically violent game. Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe, and review wherever you get the podcast! #podcast #gaming #fortnite #minecraft #xbox #ps5 #playstation #nintendo #supermeatboy #onlinesafety #retro #kidssaythedarndestthings Support us on Patreon !

Twenty-five years ago, Nintendo launched a new generation of colour handhelds, more powerful than the Game Boy, yet still compatible with the original. Classics like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past helped sell millions of units in the early 2000s. Duncan has been gleefully taking down Milla Jovovich in Hitman, while Martin has been enjoying the charms of Lady Dimitrescu in games we've been playing. We wrap up this episode with a round of “Name the Platform of the Worst Games on Metacritic.” Catch all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review! #gaming #podcast #xbox #playstation #gameboyadvance #nintendo #metacritic #quiz #zelda #tonyhawk #hitman Support us on Patreon !

Xbox Mode is coming to Windows 11 PCs, but it’s basically just the Full Screen Experience from the handhelds—oh well. We talk about DLSS 5 and its reception, which hasn’t been great. Lip filler, anyone? Meta has a huge lineup of wearable devices, and Tom tries to convince us why we should be excited. Duncan reviews Planet of Lana II, Gabby's Dollhouse, TCG Shop Simulator and why he's stopped playing High on Life 2, for now! Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe, and review! #xbox #gamepass #playstation #gaming #podcast #retrogaming #metaquest #planetoflanaii #gabbysdollhouse #nintendo Support us on Patreon !

Reveal is probably pushing it, but Xbox has revealed some details of their next major hardware, Project Helix. If you want a lot of details, you're out of luck! Martin chats about completing a PS1 classic, and Duncan has another one of his rants, this time F1 2025 feels his wrath, but a (new to game pass) indie game gets his love! Martin gets tested on his top GameCube game knowledge in the Metacritic game! Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe and review us! #gaming #podcast #xbox #projecthelix #playstation #f1 #nintendo #abesoddysee #planetoflana #nextgen Support us on Patreon !

In this episode, David Oghia joins us to showcase the Vectrex Mini—a compact version of the 1982 console that used vectors instead of pixels for its distinctive gameplay. The Mini updates the classic with a modern screen, USB ports, and even Wi-Fi, all while keeping that unmistakable 80's vibe. We also chat about other retro tech favorites and get a peek at David’s impressive collection. Find out more at Vectrex.com David shares insights about the Game Preservation Society, an organization dedicated to keeping gaming history alive. Be sure to check them out and consider supporting their mission! https://www.gamepres.org/en/ #podcast #gaming #VectrexMini #RetroGaming #VintageConsole #GameOn #80sGaming #CollectibleToys #JoystickFun #ArcadeNostalgia #PixelArt #GamingCollectibles #HomeArcade #ClassicConsoles #TechToys #NerdCulture #GamerLife #8BitGaming #RetroGamer #FamilyGaming #gamecollecting Support us on Patreon !

On this episode, we review 2 books, Final Fantasy Villains, by Michael Greenhut, and the History of SEGA, by Joe Douglas. Both available from Pen and Sword Books direct, or Amazon. https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Final-Fantasy-Villains-Hardback/p/52664 https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-of-SEGA-Hardback/p/53254 We then play the 'which game has to go if you're off to a desert island?', and Tom and Duncan don't hold back on some classics. If you love Mario Kart, sorry. As you will hear, Tom sounds weird due to Duncan not confirming recording settings before starting, sorry! Find all our episodes and links at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe, and review! Support us on Patreon !

Xbox sales drop, more PlayStation handheld rumours, steam pc pricing and much more! Just Tom this episode, enjoy! We'll be back to regular episodes asap! Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe and review wherever you get your podcasts! Support us on Patreon !

Martin’s back with another Metacritic quiz for Tom and Duncan, this time playing a higher-or-lower game with the highest Metacritic scores ever. Can you guess all 20? Duncan picked up Arc Raiders but still doesn’t quite get the hype—can someone explain what makes it so great? He’s also tried My Little Pony on Game Pass—care to guess which one won him over? Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe, review, send us a message! It really helps! #gaming #arcraiders #metacritic #quiz #podcast #xbox #playstation #nintendo #gamepass #mylittlepony #mortalkombat #steamos #donkeykong Support us on Patreon !

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2026, it’s exciting to think about what the next 12 months have in store for gaming. The big one on everyone’s radar is GTA 6, and if it really does launch this year, developers everywhere will be trying to steer clear of that release window. We’ve also got Valve diving into more hardware, IO Interactive bringing us the ever-suave James Bond, and hopefully the long-awaited return of Fable—just a few of the highlights to look forward to in 2026! Check out all our episodes and links at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review—it really means a lot! #happynewyear #gaming #fable #gta #gta6 #valve #steam #podcast #playstation #xbox #nintendo Support us on Patreon !

2025 brought us plenty of gaming highlights, from the Switch 2 and ROG Xbox Ally to Clair Obscur, Mario Kart, Silksong, Split Fiction, and so many more gems. Which one was your favorite? Did our review match your thoughts? Share your top gaming moment of 2025 in the comments! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Focus on Gaming Podcast! We can’t wait to bring you more gaming discussions, debates, reviews, and news in 2026. Catch all our episodes and links at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, review, and comment. It really makes a difference! #2025 #gaming #podcast #xbox #playstation #nintendo #clairobscurexpedition33 #splitfiction #silksong #limbo #videogame #inside #gamepass Support us on Patreon !

The Game Awards happened, and Clair Obscur : Expedition 33 swept the opposition away, including the GOTY. Do you agree with the results? Let us know in the comments! What do you think will be 2026 GOTY? What was your favourite announcement? Duncan (by himself this episode!), has played the Bratz game on Game Pass, mainly so you don't have to, as it is terrible. On a better note, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon redeemed Game Pass, with its party-chaos-on-a-bike gameplay. Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe, and review! #xbox #playstation #gaming #podcast #bratz #gameawards #pcgaming #ultimatechickenhorse #videogame #clairobscurexpedition33 #battlefield #arcraiders #gamepass Support us on Patreon !

Tom and Duncan go head-to-head, ranking their personal top five consoles and computers from 5 to 1, then trying to agree on a combined list. Will they find common ground or clash over every choice? Duncan’s been diving into Marvel Cosmic Invasion and dabbling in Lost Records: Bloom and Rage, while Tom’s been exploring Clawed, a PC survival game with strong Jurassic Park vibes in its demo. Catch all episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! #top5 #podcast #gaming #playstation #xbox #gamepass #snes #nintendo #ps1 #gameboy #sinclairzxspectrum #amstrad #ps4 #videogame Support us on Patreon !