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58: Properly, Properly Odd
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…
57: Most Anticipated Games of 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…
56: Games of the Year 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…
55: Sonic's All Grown Up Now
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…
54: SINOGO vs Simogo
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…
53: Distinctive and squelchy
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…
52: Playdate Season 2 Weeks 4 & 5
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…
51: Playdate Season 2 Week 3
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…
50: Playdate Season 2 Weeks 1 & 2
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…
49: Summer Game Showcases
In which we watched the PlayStation State of Play, Summer Geoff Fest, Day of the Devs and the Future Games Show so you don't have to (although you probably did). Also, it's not even summer yet, but…
48: PlayStation Plus Round-Up
In which your hosts celebrate the launch of Nintendo's new console by talking about PlayStation Plus. Paul's been making the most of his two-week Premium trial, so let's dig in and find out what took…
47: Samurai Warriors 5 / Musou May
In which Paul explores the wonderful world of Musou games, with a particular focus on Samurai Warriors 5. Whether you're a newcomer to the series or a grizzled Musou veteran, there's plenty here to…
46: Four-Game Trilogy
In which your hosts briefly discuss the latest news around little-known up-and-comer GTA VI, before getting into the meat of the episode with some Balatro chat. A year on from release, does the…
45: Ribbit Ribbit and Whatnot
In which Paul returns to the DS to play a franchise sequel that wasn't released outside of Japan, before both hosts cast off their cardigans and get down with the kids to check out a hella cool…
44: I'll Just Pummel You
In which Tom and Paul discuss Nintendo showing off (some) new details on Switch 2's flagship title, and the exciting new season of games coming to Panic's hipster handheld Playdate. Later, we circle…
43: Two Princes / Blue Prince & Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
In which Paul reveals which game convinced him to pick up PS5 a few years into its lifecycle, along with thoughts on a few of the titles he's been playing on Sony's behemoth. Next up, Tom ponders…
42: Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Extravaganza
In which Tom and Paul return triumphantly to reflect on the latest Nintendo Direct which focused on the Switch 2. The show offered up an exciting twist on an old favourite, a head-scratching new way…
41: Playdate Special #2
In which Weeks 2 and 3 of Playdate's Season 1 are experienced and discussed. Games covered: Crankin's Time Travel Adventure Boogie Loops Lost Your Marbles Pick Pack Pup Check out the Twitch channel…
40: Playdate Special #1
In which Tom and Paul finally receive their Playdate consoles and immediately get to cranking. Check out the Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Twitter…
39: The Molyneux Effect / Erica
In which Tom and Paul tackle an FMV game in the hope it can possibly live up to the heady heights of Night Trap. Check out the Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the…
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Playing Catch-up has published 58 episodes since February 2014, covering topics in Technology.
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